The complete Northern Circuit — Tarangire's baobab-studded plains, Manyara's flamingos, the Serengeti's endless grasslands and Ngorongoro's volcanic crater.
The Northern Circuit is Tanzania's most iconic safari route. Over seven days, you follow the trail from the elephant kingdom of Tarangire through the flamingo shores of Lake Manyara, across the endless Serengeti plains, and into the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater. This is the classic itinerary recommended for first-time visitors who want to experience the best of Tanzania's northern parks.
The complete Northern Circuit covering Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Airport pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Evening safari briefing with your guide.
Full-day game drive — enormous elephant herds, baobab forests, 550+ bird species. Overnight lodge near Tarangire.
Game drive through the Great Rift Valley park. Tree-climbing lions, hippo pools, flamingos. Overnight near Manyara.
Cross the Ngorongoro highlands. Enter the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate. Afternoon game drive on the central plains. Overnight Serengeti.
Morning and afternoon game drives. Lion prides, leopard, cheetah, hippo, crocodile at river crossings. Overnight Serengeti.
Morning drive to the crater. Descend 600m for full-day game drive. Big Five, flamingos, hippos. Overnight crater rim.
Morning scenic drive back to Arusha. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
Based on shared accommodation. Private vehicle upgrades and luxury lodge options available on request.
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