7-Day Tanzania Great Rift Valley Northern Circuit Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Relax after your journey and enjoy the peaceful surroundings while preparing for the exciting safari ahead. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore the city or simply unwind before a safari briefing and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its enormous elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and rich concentration of wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse landscapes while searching for lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, and numerous bird species. Later, continue to Karatu for a relaxing evening 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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Karatu to Lake Natron

Following breakfast, travel through the scenic Great Rift Valley toward the remote wilderness of Lake Natron. Surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes and dominated by the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano, this region is renowned for its flamingo breeding grounds and unique scenery. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before settling into your lodge for the evening.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Lake Natron Camp

• Luxury tented camp (with rustic facilities) located at Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park

Depart Lake Natron and journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Along the way, admire changing landscapes before entering the endless plains that support one of Africa's greatest wildlife ecosystems. Enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your camp, searching for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes, and countless other animals.

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:

Serengeti Queens Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Full game drive Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring the magnificent Serengeti with your experienced safari guide. Venture across vast grasslands, river valleys, and rocky kopjes while tracking predators and large herbivore herds. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration, creating unforgettable photographic opportunities throughout the day.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Queens Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations. The crater floor hosts an incredible variety of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a memorable game drive before continuing to Karatu for the evening.

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

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience & Return to Arusha

Begin the morning with a visit to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers and the Datoga pastoral community. Experience their traditional lifestyles, learn about ancient survival techniques, and gain insight into one of Tanzania's most fascinating cultures. After this unique cultural encounter, return to Arusha, where your unforgettable safari concludes.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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