9 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari
Overview
Your Journey
Arrival in Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will be met by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Rest and relax in preparation for your safari. Dinner and overnight stay at your Arusha lodge or hotel.
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive with chances to see elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and rich birdlife along the Tarangire River. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Tarangire.
Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive through forests, open plains, and along the alkaline lake known for flamingos. Wildlife includes tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, and giraffes. Picnic lunch inside the park. Dinner and overnight at your lodge or camp.
Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy scenic landscapes and wildlife en route. Arrive in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti plains. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.
Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive
Full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon sessions. The park is known for its predators and large herbivore herds. During migration season, you may witness the wildebeest migration depending on animal movements. Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge or camp.
Serengeti – Full Day Game Drive
Another full day exploring different regions of Serengeti for extensive wildlife viewing. Optional early morning hot air balloon safari available at extra cost. Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge or camp.
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before departing for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing en route. Arrive late afternoon and check in near the crater rim. Dinner and overnight at your Ngorongoro lodge or camp.
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Early breakfast followed by a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater hosts dense wildlife populations including lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and flamingos. Picnic lunch inside the crater. Dinner and overnight at your Ngorongoro lodge or camp.
Ngorongoro – Arusha / Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha enjoying scenic views along the way. Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.
What's Included
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- Accommodation in selected lodges or tented camps
- Meals on full board basis during safari
- Park entrance and conservation fees
- Game drives as per itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Airport transfers
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional activities (hot air balloon safari, cultural visits, etc.)
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and tips
