6-Day Private Luxury Northern Circuit Experience

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Arusha

Upon landing at the airport, our driver guide will greet you and take you on a one-hour drive to your lodging in Arusha. Rest and spend the night in anticipation of your safari the next day.

For early arrivals, consider adding extra activities (additional charges may apply), such as a city tour, coffee tour, yoga classes, a day trip to Arusha National Park, or canoeing on Lake Duluti.

Enjoy your stay at Mount Meru Hotel, a luxurious accommodation in Arusha City.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Mount Meru Hotel

• Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, head to Tarangire, Tanzania's third-largest national park, home to lots of elephants. The park is known for its majestic baobab trees that tower over the animals. Many animals gather along the Tarangire River, the only permanent water source in the region.

There's a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and even up to six thousand elephants.

Have a picnic lunch during game drives, and then return for dinner and your overnight stay at your accommodation.

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:

Africa Safari Karatu Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Karatu to the "Endless Plain" Serengeti

After you eat your morning breakfast, keep going on your safari to Serengeti National Park, known as "the endless plain of savannah and forest landscapes."

It's the most famous wildlife sanctuary globally, appreciated for its natural beauty and scientific importance. The park has the largest concentration of plains game in Africa and hosts the incredible great migration of wildebeest and zebra, a spectacular wildlife event.

Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Melia Serengeti Lodge.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Meliá Serengeti Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full day Game Drive at Serengeti National Park

Have a nice breakfast in the morning, and then spend the entire day exploring Serengeti Park. Explore the central part of Serengeti, known as the "big cat capital of Africa," famous for its year-round game viewing.

Seronera boasts a greater diversity of resident wildlife than any other part of the Serengeti. You'll encounter animals like elephants, giraffes, impalas, waterbucks, hippos, reedbucks, buffaloes, and baboons, which stick around even after the massive herds of wildebeest and zebras move on. Lions, leopards, and cheetahs are often seen on a one-day game drive.

After a day full of wildlife experiences, head back to your accommodation for a relaxing evening, dinner, and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Meliá Serengeti Lodge

• Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Get up early, have your breakfast, and then head straight to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Once you arrive, descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater, known as one of the most beautiful wildlife havens globally.

The crater boasts a unique ecosystem with over 25,000 resident animals. It's the prime spot to spot leopard, lion, cheetah, buffalo, elephant, black rhino, zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and hyena.

After exploring the crater, ascend and make your way to Karatu for dinner and your overnight stay.

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:

Africa Safari Karatu Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Today, take a drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Although it's a small park, it promises a rich and varied experience.

The lake's edge is bustling with birdlife. If you're fortunate, you might catch a glimpse of one of Manyara's renowned tree-climbing lions or witness large flocks of flamingos drawn by the lake's algae.

Enjoy lunch at a picnic site, followed by more game viewing. Head back to Arusha or the airport to catch your flight to the next.

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:

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.