8-Day Northern Circuit Shared Safari Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival At Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the lodge, recover from your journey, and receive a short briefing about your upcoming safari adventure. Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and offers beautiful views of Mount Meru. Overnight at a mid-range lodge in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Greenside Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for your first exciting game drive. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. During the game drive you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many species of birds along the Tarangire River. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park while surrounded by beautiful scenery. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Ngare Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the endless plains of Serengeti. Along the way you may spot wildlife such as zebras, antelopes, and giraffes. Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive while exploring one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, and many other animals. Dinner and overnight at a mid-range camp in Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the vast Serengeti ecosystem with morning and afternoon game drives. Serengeti is renowned for its incredible wildlife concentration and spectacular landscapes. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Keep an eye out for predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy another exciting day in Serengeti with extended game drives through different areas of the park. This gives you more opportunities to observe wildlife behavior and explore new landscapes including savannah plains, rocky kopjes, and riverine forests. Your guide will help track animals and share insights about the ecosystem and local wildlife. Picnic lunch will be enjoyed during the game drive before returning to camp in the evening.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey offers beautiful views of the highlands and surrounding landscapes. Arrive at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. Relax at your lodge while enjoying spectacular views over the crater and preparing for the next day’s exploration.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngare Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park

Early in the morning descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including elephants, buffalo, zebras, lions, and the rare black rhino. After exploring the crater floor and enjoying a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and continue to Lake Manyara National Park area for dinner and overnight at a mid-range lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Ngare Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Natron

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its beautiful scenery, lush groundwater forest, and diverse wildlife. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and flamingos along the lake shore. Later, continue the journey toward Lake Natron, a unique and remote destination known for its dramatic landscapes, flamingo breeding grounds, and views of the active volcano Ol Doinyo Lengai. This marks the end of your memorable safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.