Safari vehicle driving through the Northern Circuit parks of Tanzania

The Northern Circuit Safari — 7 Days

The complete Northern Circuit — Tarangire's baobab-studded plains, Manyara's flamingos, the Serengeti's endless grasslands and Ngorongoro's volcanic crater.

Wildlife on the Northern Circuit safari route through Tanzania

Tanzania's Most Iconic Safari Route

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.

7 Days
4 Parks
Year-Round Season
From $2,030 Per Person

7-Day Northern Circuit Itinerary

The complete Northern Circuit covering Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Airport pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Evening safari briefing with your guide.

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Full-day game drive — enormous elephant herds, baobab forests, 550+ bird species. Overnight lodge near Tarangire.

Day 3

Tarangire to Lake Manyara

Game drive through the Great Rift Valley park. Tree-climbing lions, hippo pools, flamingos. Overnight near Manyara.

Day 4

Manyara to Serengeti

Cross the Ngorongoro highlands. Enter the Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate. Afternoon game drive on the central plains. Overnight Serengeti.

Day 5

Full Day in the Serengeti

Morning and afternoon game drives. Lion prides, leopard, cheetah, hippo, crocodile at river crossings. Overnight Serengeti.

Day 6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Morning drive to the crater. Descend 600m for full-day game drive. Big Five, flamingos, hippos. Overnight crater rim.

Day 7

Ngorongoro to Arusha / Airport

Morning scenic drive back to Arusha. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

Everything You Need for the Safari

Included

  • Professional driver-guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • All park entrance fees
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Bottled water
  • Binoculars

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks at lodges
  • Tips for driver-guide
  • Personal expenses
From $2,030 per person

Based on shared accommodation. Private vehicle upgrades and luxury lodge options available on request.

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