Classic Northern Circuit Safari
Tarangire · Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Our flagship Tanzania safari — the four legendary parks of the Northern Circuit in one seamless week. Designed for first-time safari guests who want the iconic shortlist of Africa's wildlife in true comfort.
Trip highlights
- Big Five game viewing in Ngorongoro Crater
- Two nights in central Serengeti predator country
- Tarangire elephants and ancient baobabs
- Private 4x4 throughout
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Private transfer to your boutique lodge in Arusha for a welcome briefing and dinner.
- Day 2
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among giant baobabs and Tanzania's largest elephant herds. Overnight at a tented camp inside the park.
- Day 3
Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Karatu
Morning game drive in Tarangire, then transfer to Lake Manyara for an afternoon exploring flamingo flats and tree-climbing lion country. Overnight in Karatu.
- Day 4
Karatu → Serengeti National Park
Scenic drive into the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands. Game drive en route to your central Serengeti camp.
- Day 5
Full Day Central Serengeti
Dawn-to-dusk game drives across the Seronera valley — prime big cat territory. Optional hot-air balloon at sunrise (extra).
- Day 6
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day with all of the Big Five. Overnight at a crater-rim lodge.
- Day 7
Ngorongoro → Departure
Optional Maasai village visit, lunch in Karatu, then transfer to Arusha or JRO. Optional extension to Zanzibar.
What's included
- All park & conservation fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full-board accommodation
- Bottled water in vehicle
- Airport transfers
Not included
- International flights & visa
- Travel insurance
- Tips to guide & lodge staff
- Personal expenses, laundry & drinks
