Signature Safari
7 Day Best of Northern Circuit Tour Tanzania
The Experience
The 7-day Best of Northern Circuit safari in Tanzania offers a well-rounded experience across Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. Day one begins with arrival and transfer to Serengeti for your first game drive, followed by a full day in the park on day two, maximizing wildlife sightings and migration activity. Day three allows for a final Serengeti drive before proceeding to Ngorongoro, where day four is dedicated to early crater exploration before heading to Lake Manyara. Day five highlights birdlife and the famous tree-climbing lions, while day six takes you to Tarangire for large elephant herds and a unique night game drive. The final day includes a morning safari in Tarangire before returning to Arusha. This itinerary balances travel and wildlife viewing, covering the Northern Circuit’s most celebrated parks
Duration7Days/6Nights
Price00
DestinationsTanzania
Ideal ForCouples, Wildlife Fans
Overview
The 7-day Best of Northern Circuit safari in Tanzania offers a well-rounded experience across Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire. Day one begins with arrival and transfer to Serengeti for your first game drive, followed by a full day in the park on day two, maximizing wildlife sightings and migration activity. Day three allows for a final Serengeti drive before proceeding to Ngorongoro, where day four is dedicated to early crater exploration before heading to Lake Manyara. Day five highlights birdlife and the famous tree-climbing lions, while day six takes you to Tarangire for large elephant herds and a unique night game drive. The final day includes a morning safari in Tarangire before returning to Arusha. This itinerary balances travel and wildlife viewing, covering the Northern Circuit’s most celebrated parks
The Journey
Day by Day
Day01
Day 1: Arrival Transfer to Serengeti for First Game Drive
On arrival in Arusha, you are met by your driver-guide and begin the long but rewarding drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward Serengeti National Park. The road trip takes several hours, but the changing scenery and occasional wildlife sightings keep it engaging. By afternoon, you enter Serengeti and head straight into your first game drive. This gives you an introduction to the park’s vast plains and wildlife, with chances to see elephants, giraffes, and predators preparing for the evening. By sunset, you check into your lodge or campsite inside the park, where dinner is served and you can rest after a busy day of travel and wildlife viewing. Staying inside Serengeti ensures you are well positioned for the full exploration planned for the next day.
AccommodationLodge in Serengeti
Day02
Day 2: Full Day Serengeti Experience
After an early breakfast, you spend the entire day exploring Serengeti. Morning hours are ideal for spotting predators such as lions and cheetahs while they are active. Your guide takes you through different habitats, from open plains to river valleys, focusing on areas where wildebeest and zebras gather. Around midday, you stop for a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing with afternoon drives. This full day allows you to cover more ground and increases your chances of seeing migration herds if traveling during the season. By evening, you return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay. The day is dedicated to maximizing wildlife sightings and enjoying the diversity of Serengeti’s landscapes and animals.
AccommodationLodge in Serengeti
Day03
Day 3: Final Game Drive and Proceed to Ngorongoro
On your third day, you enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti, focusing on areas you may have missed earlier or on observing animals during their most active hours. After several hours of exploration, you exit the park and drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The road takes you through rolling highlands and farmlands until you reach lodges near the crater rim. Dinner and overnight here prepare you for the next day’s descent into the crater. This day balances wildlife viewing with travel, ensuring you make the most of Serengeti before moving on to another highlight of the Northern Circuit.
AccommodationLodge Near crater Rim
Day04
Day 4: Early Game Drives in the Crater Floor and Transfer to Lake Manyara
After an early breakfast, you descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. The crater floor is home to a dense population of wildlife, including elephants, buffalo, lions, and rhinos. Morning light provides excellent photography conditions, and predators are often active at this time. After several hours of exploration, you ascend back to the rim and begin the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. On arrival, you check into your lodge or camp near the park. Dinner and overnight here prepare you for the next day’s activities. This day combines the unique experience of Ngorongoro with the transition to Lake Manyara, offering variety in both landscapes and wildlife.
AccommodationLodge in Lake Manyara
Day05
Day 5: Game Drive, Birding and Tree Climbing Lions
Lake Manyara is known for its diverse habitats, ranging from forests to open plains and the lake itself. After breakfast, you head into the park for a game drive. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and excellent birding opportunities, with flamingos and pelicans often seen along the lake shore. Your guide takes you through different areas, pointing out wildlife and bird species. Around midday, you enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing with afternoon drives. By evening, you return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay. This day offers a mix of big game viewing and birdwatching, making Lake Manyara a unique stop on the Northern Circuit.
AccommodationLodge in Lake Manyara
Day06
Day 6: Continue to Tarangire for Elephant Herds and Night Game Drive
After breakfast, you drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. On arrival, you begin a game drive focusing on elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife that gather around the Tarangire River. The park is also home to a wide variety of bird species. After lunch, you check into your lodge or camp and rest before heading out for a night game drive. This special activity allows you to see nocturnal animals such as hyenas, civets, and bush babies, offering a different perspective on the park’s wildlife. Dinner and overnight follow, making this day both diverse and memorable.
AccommodationLodge Near Tarangire
Day07
Day 7: Final Game Drive and Departure
On your last day, you enjoy a final morning game drive in Tarangire, focusing on areas where animals gather before the heat of the day. This gives you another chance to see elephants, predators, and other wildlife. After several hours, you exit the park and begin the drive back to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, you are dropped off at your hotel or airport for onward travel. This marks the end of the safari, offering a compact yet comprehensive experience of the Northern Circuit, covering Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire within seven days.
What's Included
Airport transfers on Day 1 and Day 7
Ground transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle
English-speaking professional driver-guide
Park Entrance fees
Accommodation
Meals as specified (full board: breakfast, lunch,
dinner)
Bottled drinking water in the vehicle
All relevant government taxes and fees
Not Included
International flights to/from Arusha
Tanzania visa
Travel insurance (medical and evacuation coverage
mandatory)
Domestic flight
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and lodge
staff
Alcoholic and soft drinks
Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, phone calls)
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Any meals not explicitly stated as
included
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