7-Day Extended Northern Circuit Midrange Safari
Tarangire National Park • Lake Manyara National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Overview
This 7-day extended midrange safari is ideal for travelers who want a fuller, more leisurely exploration of Tanzania’s famous northern parks while enjoying comfort every step of the way. The itinerary offers a beautiful mix of landscapes, from Tarangire’s baobab-filled wilderness and Lake Manyara’s lush forest to the endless plains of Serengeti and the dramatic beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. With multiple nights in Serengeti and well-spaced travel days, this safari gives you time to enjoy the journey instead of simply moving through it. It is a fantastic choice for couples, families, and safari lovers seeking a richer experience with quality lodge and tented camp accommodation.
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: Lake Manyara National Park
- Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
- Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Day 5: Another Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
- Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater 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, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, a beautiful park known for its giant baobab trees and large elephant population. Enjoy your first game drive through varied landscapes where zebras, giraffes, antelopes, and predators may also be seen. After lunch and more wildlife viewing, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Country Lodge Karatu / Farm of Dreams Lodge / similar
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
Today you visit Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park known for its forest, open grassland, lake views, and rich birdlife. During the game drive, you may encounter elephants, baboons, hippos, giraffes, and, with luck, the famous tree-climbing lions. After lunch and more exploration, return to your lodge for dinner and another comfortable overnight stay.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Country Lodge Karatu / Farm of Dreams Lodge / similar
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive toward Serengeti National Park, crossing scenic highlands and conservation landscapes before entering the famous plains. Your safari begins en route with chances to spot lions, buffaloes, elephants, zebras, and other wildlife across the savannah. Arrive at your camp in the evening for dinner and overnight in a comfortable midrange setting.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Serengeti Safari Lodge / similar
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day on safari in Serengeti, exploring one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife areas with packed lunch in the bush. The park offers excellent chances to see predators, large herbivore herds, and beautiful open landscapes stretching in every direction. Return to camp later in the day for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Camp / similar
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
A second full day in Serengeti gives you more time to enjoy deeper wildlife viewing and follow animal movement with flexibility. This added time can be especially rewarding for travelers interested in predator sightings, photography, or seasonal migration activity. After another full day in the park, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Camp / similar
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, continue with a final morning game drive in Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro highlands. The journey offers one last chance to enjoy the plains and wildlife before transitioning into the cooler and greener crater region. Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight with views and atmosphere shaped by the highlands.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Rhino Lodge / Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp / similar
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari in one of the most spectacular wildlife settings in Africa. You may see lions, hippos, buffaloes, zebras, hyenas, and many bird species in a relatively compact area with stunning scenery. After lunch, ascend and return to Arusha, ending your 7-day midrange safari with Infinity Prideland Safaris.
- 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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