Overview
Experience the ultimate African journey on this 8-day Tanzania Northern Circuit safari, exploring Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the Ngorongoro Crater. This safari offers an unforgettable combination of Big Five wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic African wilderness experiences.
Travel in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with an expert guide as you explore vast savannahs, dramatic crater landscapes, and endless plains filled with wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, and thousands of wildebeests. Every day delivers a new adventure in Tanzania’s most spectacular national parks.
Tour Features
Mid Range
A guided Northern Circuit safari featuring the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and incredible Big Five wildlife viewing.
Private Tour
This safari is arranged privately for your group.
Solo Travelers
Not suited for solo travelers.
Customizable
This itinerary can be customized.
Start Date
This safari can start on any day.
Highlights
Arrival in Arusha – Gateway to Safari
Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Land of Elephants
Lake Manyara National Park – Rift Valley Beauty
Karatu to Serengeti National Park – Into the Wild Plains
Full-Day Serengeti Safari – Big Game Experience
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands – Scenic Drive
Ngorongoro Crater – Big Five Safari
Lake Manyara & return to Arusha – End of Safari
Your Safari Map
Arusha City
Tarangire National Park
Lake Manyara National Park
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Lake Manyara National Park
Safari Itinerary
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Rocky Africa Experience representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax or explore the city before meeting your safari guide for a detailed briefing in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation
Pazuri Inn
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse landscapes along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers in large numbers. Expect sightings of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, and possibly leopards, along with abundant birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your safari and later drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Eileen’s Tree Inn
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Explore lush forests, open plains, and the alkaline lake filled with flamingos. This park is known for tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and over 400 bird species. Enjoy a full-day game drive before heading to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Eileen’s Tree Inn
After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with views of the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater en route to Serengeti. Enter the southern Serengeti and enjoy an en-route game drive across endless plains filled with wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration. Arrive at your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
Spend a full day exploring the iconic Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives across vast savannahs and kopjes. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush surrounded by nature before returning to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Serengeti Wildebeest Camp
After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive as you exit Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. En-route, continue wildlife viewing across scenic landscapes and Maasai villages. Arrive in Karatu or Ngorongoro area in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Eileen’s Tree Inn
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa. Enjoy a full-day game drive in search of the Big Five, along with zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos, and other wildlife. Have a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending back to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
Eileen’s Tree Inn
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a short game drive. Enjoy final wildlife sightings including flamingos, elephants, baboons, and tree-climbing lions. After the game drive, return to Arusha for airport drop-off or hotel stay, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.
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Tanzania
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