This week-long journey through Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit takes you across some of Africa’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife habitats. From the ancient baobabs of Tarangire to the lush highlands of Ngorongoro and the boundless plains of Serengeti, each destination offers a distinct perspective of East Africa’s raw beauty and rich biodiversity.
Depart from Arusha after breakfast
Enjoy a scenic drive through Maasai country to Tarangire
Afternoon game drive among elephants, baobabs, and river wildlife
Arrive at your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight
Morning game drive along the Tarangire River and dry-season migration routes
Lunch and rest back at camp
Afternoon drive focusing on big cats and birdlife
Leave Tarangire and enter Lake Manyara National Park
Midday game drive through groundwater forests and lake shores
Spot tree-climbing lions, baboons, and hippos
Continue to Karatu for overnight in the highlands
Early breakfast and descent into Ngorongoro Crater
Game drive in the caldera, home to rhinos, lions, and large herds of herbivores
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool
Ascend back to Karatu for a relaxed evening
Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands into Serengeti National Park
Game drive en route across shifting habitats and wildlife zones
Arrive in central Serengeti for sunset and dinner
Early morning game drive to catch predators at first light
Midday leisure time or optional visit to a wildlife research site
Afternoon drive focusing on the Great Migration (seasonal) or river crossings
Optional sunrise game drive
Breakfast and check-out
Transfer to airstrip for your return flight to Arusha (or drive option available)
