8-Day Northern Circuit Classic

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

Arrival – Tarangire National Park Game Drive

Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, meet your driver-guide and begin your adventure with a 2.5-hour scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive among ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants. In the late afternoon, continue to Karatu for 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:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu – Serengeti National Park (via Ngorongoro)

After breakfast, depart Karatu with picnic lunches and drive through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Serengeti National Park. Enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Highlands, traditional Maasai villages, and vast wildlife-filled plains before entering the Serengeti. Begin an exciting afternoon game drive in the famous Seronera region, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and countless other wildlife species. Arrive at your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and an unforgettable overnight stay in the heart of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive in Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the vast plains of Central Serengeti (Seronera Valley), one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations. Spend the day exploring diverse habitats, including open savannah, rocky kopjes, riverine forests, and seasonal rivers, all teeming with wildlife. This region is renowned for its year-round population of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location before continuing your search for predators and other remarkable wildlife. As the sun begins to set, return to your camp or lodge for a delicious dinner and another peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern Serengeti – Great Migration Region

After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Northern Serengeti, home to the legendary Mara River and one of the most dramatic wildlife spectacles on Earth—the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal). Enjoy a scenic game drive through the endless plains as you search for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and vast herds of wildebeests and zebras. If conditions are favorable, witness the breathtaking Mara River crossings, where thousands of animals brave powerful currents and lurking Nile crocodiles in their annual search for fresh grazing. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your game drive through this remarkable wilderness. Arrive at your camp in the evening for dinner and an unforgettable overnight stay in Northern Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Northern Serengeti Moyo Migration Camp Mara

• Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Northern Serengeti – Predators & River Crossings

After breakfast, enjoy another unforgettable full-day game drive in the wildlife-rich Northern Serengeti, one of the best places to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal). Spend the day exploring the Mara River ecosystem, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather before attempting the dramatic river crossings while massive Nile crocodiles wait below and predators patrol the surrounding plains. Search for lion prides, elusive leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hyenas, and numerous bird species in this spectacular wilderness. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your safari adventure. As the day draws to a close, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and another memorable overnight stay beneath the stars of Northern Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Northern Serengeti Moyo Migration Camp Mara

• Luxury tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, depart Northern Serengeti and journey south toward the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti, enjoying an extensive game drive along the way. Travel through diverse landscapes of rolling grasslands, rocky kopjes, acacia woodlands, and seasonal rivers while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and countless antelope species. Every stretch of the Serengeti offers unique wildlife encounters and excellent photographic opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your safari adventure. Arrive at your camp or lodge in Central Serengeti in the late afternoon, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and spend another memorable night surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Suenos de Africa Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Arusha

After an early breakfast, depart Central Serengeti and drive toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend approximately 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations. Enjoy a spectacular game drive across the crater floor, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, large elephant bulls, lions, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, flamingos, and numerous antelope species. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside the scenic Hippo Pool before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the early evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay, marking the perfect conclusion to an unforgettable 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

Accommodation:

Ritzy Arcadia Cottages

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure

After a leisurely breakfast at your hotel, enjoy some free time to relax or complete any last-minute preparations before check-out. At the scheduled time, your professional driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), depending on your flight schedule. As your journey comes to an end, take with you unforgettable memories of Tanzania's breathtaking landscapes, remarkable wildlife, and warm hospitality. We thank you for choosing us to be part of your adventure and wish you a safe journey home. We look forward to welcoming you back to Tanzania for another extraordinary safari experience in the future.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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