6-Day Luxury Northern Circuit Safari
Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara National Park
Safari Overview
This 6-day luxury safari offers a beautiful balance of wildlife, scenery, and comfort across Tanzania’s northern circuit. With handpicked lodges and tented camps, the journey allows you to experience Tarangire’s elephant-filled plains, Serengeti’s legendary wildlife, Ngorongoro’s extraordinary crater floor, and the scenic charm of Lake Manyara. It is a perfect choice for travelers who want a more complete northern Tanzania safari with elegant stays and a well-paced itinerary.
Tour features
GAME DRIVES
Safaris include daily game drives in a high quality Land Cruiser, suitable for up to 7 people.
MEALS AND DRINKS INCLUDED
All meals as listed, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
RECOMMENDED DATES
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
MAKE IT EXTRA SPECIAL:
We can incorporate all kind of activities in your safari, like coffee farm tours, hot air balloon, Maasai cultural tours, canoe safari, zip-lining and hiking. See below for our optional extras.
Day by day highlights
- Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
- Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
- Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara / Karatu
- Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
THE BUDGET:
Price is an estimate only and is dependant on group size, age of children, time of year and your choice of camps.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park and enjoy your first game drive through one of northern Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife areas. The park is known for giant baobabs, elephant herds, and rich birdlife, making it a memorable start before continuing to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Dinner
- Accomodation: Tarangire Treetops / Tarangire Sopa Lodge / similar
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Today you travel toward Serengeti National Park, with beautiful views along the way and exciting game viewing once you enter the plains. Search for lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants, and other wildlife before arriving at your luxury camp for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / similar
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring Serengeti with a full-day game drive and picnic lunch in the bush. The park offers excellent predator sightings and wide open landscapes that make every drive feel dramatic and unforgettable. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / similar
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading to the Ngorongoro highlands. The scenery shifts beautifully from open plains to cooler, greener landscapes as you make your way to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / The Retreat at Ngorongoro / similar
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara / Karatu
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast for a rewarding game drive among one of Africa’s densest concentrations of wildlife. After exploring the crater floor and enjoying lunch, continue to your lodge in the Lake Manyara or Karatu area for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Kitela Lodge / Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge / similar
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park known for forest, lake views, elephants, hippos, and rich birdlife. After the safari and lunch, return to Arusha, bringing your luxury northern circuit experience to an end.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accomodation: End of Safari
Package Excludes
International and domestic flights
Tanzanian visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks at lodges/camps, souvenirs, laundry)
Tips and gratuities (highly appreciated)
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
Hotel accommodation before and after safari (can be arranged on request)
Additional meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
Package Includes
All park feesÂ
Professional safari guide/driver
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Daily game drives as per itinerary
Accommodation as specified
All meals as specified in the itineraryÂ
Drinking water in the safari vehicle
Camping equipment (for budget camping safaris)
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Government taxes and VAT
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