5-Day Northern Circuits Safari & Kilimanjaro Experience

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

Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive with opportunities to spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species before heading to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Fig Tree Lodge

• Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

You’ll start your morning with an early departure. From Fig tree lodge, we’ll drive about 4 hours to reach the Serengeti. Once inside the park, you’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at one of the designated picnic spots before continuing with an exciting afternoon game drive across the plains. As evening approaches, you’ll proceed to Seronera Campsite, where our team will take care of all camp preparations setting up your tents and arranging comfortable sleeping gear so you can relax and enjoy a peaceful night beneath the stars.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast or a warm cup of coffee, you will begin your morning game drive at around 6:30 am, exploring the park as wildlife becomes active for the day. Brunch will be served back at the campsite. In the afternoon, continue with a game drive while exiting the park and proceed toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will spend the night just outside the crater rim.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Simba Campsite, where you can relax and enjoy the calm natural surroundings.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

You’ll begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, exploring for about 6 hours. Lunch will be enjoyed inside the park. The crater, formed by a collapsed volcano, spans 260 km² and features a mix of landscapes such as montane forest, grasslands, acacia woodland, swamps, and a salt lake. This variety of habitats supports an exceptional range of wildlife, including the Big Five, along with hippos, zebras, crocodiles, and many antelope species. The dense concentration of animals makes the crater one of the best places for outstanding game viewing.

Dinner and overnight will be at Jevas Hotel.

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:

Jevas Hotel Encore

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mountain Kilimanjaro Hiking

On the final day, enjoy a scenic drive to Mount Kilimanjaro National Park for a hiking experience via Marangu Gate. Walk through the beautiful rainforest surrounded by unique flora and wildlife while enjoying breathtaking views of Africa’s highest mountain. This relaxing mountain excursion offers a perfect ending to your Northern Circuit safari adventure before returning to Arusha.

Main Destination:

Marangu Gate (Mt Kilimanjaro)

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.