8-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

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

Arrival - Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver and transferred to Arusha Farm House for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a city sightseeing tour of Arusha, exploring the local markets, the vibrant Maasai Market, the Cultural Heritage Centre, and the Arusha City Museum. Experience the city's rich culture, traditions, art, and local lifestyle while discovering its unique attractions. After the excursion, return to Arusha Farm House for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay as you prepare for your exciting safari adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

Arusha Farm House

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Arusha To Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your guide and chef will meet you at 7:30 AM for a scenic two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its ancient baobab trees, diverse landscapes, and large elephant herds, the park offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. Enjoy a game drive in search of elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. At lunchtime, relax at the Tarangire River picnic site and enjoy your meal surrounded by beautiful scenery and wildlife. After lunch, continue exploring the park before departing around 4:30 PM. Later, transfer to Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay, ready for another exciting day of safari adventures.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and travel to the magnificent Serengeti National Park, with a scenic drive of approximately six hours, including stops. Along the way, pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoy a short stop to admire the breathtaking landscapes. You may also choose to visit a traditional Maasai village for an optional cultural experience and learn about the community's traditions and way of life.

Upon entering Serengeti National Park, enjoy a picnic lunch followed by an exciting game drive through the Central Serengeti (Seronera area), famous for its abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, and other animals. Continue toward the Western Serengeti, enjoying the spectacular scenery and searching for more wildlife along the way.

In the evening, arrive at Pori Pori Tented Camp for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

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

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Pori Pori Lodges & Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Seronera, Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the magnificent Serengeti National Park. Today, we will explore different areas of the park, venturing farther into the wilderness in search of incredible wildlife encounters. Keep your eyes open for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other fascinating animals in their natural habitat. Depending on the season, you may also have the opportunity to witness the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later in the afternoon, return to Pori Pori Tented Camp for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay surrounded by the beautiful African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Pori Pori Lodges & Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, offering excellent opportunities to spot wildlife during the cooler hours of the day. Look out for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other animals roaming across the vast plains.

Return to camp for lunch and prepare for departure. After packing, enjoy another game drive as you exit the Serengeti, taking in the spectacular landscapes and searching for wildlife along the way. Continue with a scenic drive of approximately two hours toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will arrive at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp. Enjoy dinner, relax, and spend the night surrounded by the breathtaking atmosphere of the Ngorongoro highlands, ready for the next day's crater adventure.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

The Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart for the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater and descend to the crater floor around 6:15 AM for an unforgettable game drive. Explore this remarkable wildlife sanctuary, home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, and many other animals. Keep your eyes open for the endangered black rhino, one of the most exciting and rare wildlife sightings in the crater.

Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by the crater's breathtaking scenery before continuing your afternoon game drive to discover more of its incredible wildlife. Later, ascend the crater walls and begin your journey back toward Arusha. Upon arrival, check in at Summit Lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay, marking the end of your unforgettable Northern Circuit safari adventure.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Summit Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Kilimanjaro excursion

Immerse yourself in Tanzania’s natural beauty and local culture on a full-day excursion to Materuni Waterfalls and Kikuletwa Hot Springs, perfect for adventure lovers and nature enthusiasts. Begin with a scenic hike to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, where you can admire the lush surroundings and enjoy a refreshing swim. Continue to a local coffee farm to discover the traditional coffee-making process, from harvesting and roasting to tasting freshly brewed Tanzanian coffee. Later, visit the relaxing Kikuletwa Hot Springs, where you can swim in the crystal-clear turquoise waters and unwind in a peaceful natural setting. In the late afternoon, return to Arusha and check in at Four Points by Sheraton Arusha, The Arusha Hotel for relaxation and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Activities:

• Game drive (open-sided 4x4 vehicle)

Accommodation:

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Drop-off at the airport

Today marks the final day of your unforgettable Tanzania adventure. At your preferred time, our driver will pick you up from your lodge and transfer you to the airport for your departure.

We hope you leave with wonderful memories of Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, rich culture, and warm hospitality. Thank you for choosing us for your safari experience. We wish you a safe and pleasant journey home and look forward to welcoming you back to Tanzania in the future.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Activities:

• No wildlife-viewing activities on this day

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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