5-Day Northern Circuit Highlights Safari

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

Arrival JRO Airport to Arusha

You’ll be welcomed at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, relax at the lodge or explore the town. Overnight in Arusha at a comfortable mid-range hotel.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha in the morning for Tarangire National Park, a scenic wildlife gem famous for its iconic giant baobab trees and stunning savanna landscapes. This park features the magnificent Tarangire River, which acts as a vital permanent water source that draws an abundance of wildlife during the dry seasons.
​You will enjoy an extensive, action-packed game drive spotting Tanzania’s largest elephant herds, migratory wildebeests, zebras, and various predators. After a scenic picnic lunch overlooking the river, you will drive up the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Karatu for dinner and 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:

Farm of Dreams 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 Ngorongoro Crater

Descend 600 meters early in the morning into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, an unbroken volcanic caldera hosting over 25,000 large mammals. This breathtaking crater floor offers a unique self-contained ecosystem where you can view diverse wildlife roaming across open grasslands, swamps, and acacia forests.
​Enjoy spectacular, up-close game viewing with exceptionally high chances of spotting the complete Big Five, including the rare and endangered black rhino. You will have a memorable picnic lunch by the scenic, hippo-filled pool before ascending the crater walls and returning to Karatu.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara to Arusha

Explore Lake Manyara National Park, a diverse and beautiful sanctuary nestled directly at the base of the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park features a massive, shimmering soda lake that dominates the landscape, alongside lush groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and open grassy plains.
​Search the tree branches for the park’s legendary tree-climbing lions, observe large, lively troops of olive baboons, and admire colorful flocks of pink flamingos along the lakeshore. After a comprehensive game drive and picnic lunch, you will drive back to Arusha for your overnight stay.

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:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to JRO/ Arusha Airport

Enjoy a relaxed morning breakfast at your lodge in Arusha town, taking your time to pack your bags and reflect on the incredible wildlife experiences and beautiful memories you have gathered over the past few days.
​Depending on your specific flight schedule, your professional guide will transfer you safely to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport for your onward journey, domestic flight to Zanzibar, or international flight back home.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.