5-Day Explore the Northern Circuit National Park + Big 5

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

Arusha to Tarangire

Transfer Arusha - Tarangire National Park : 3 hours
Program of the day: Upon your arrival in the Arusha Airport, you will meet with our tour guide driver while carrying your lunch box. We shall start our beautiful journey to Tarangire National Park for game drive. You will experience watching a great number of elephant herds while having your lunch inside the park. Once we finish, game drive, we shall transfer to your lodge for dinner, relaxation and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your lodge in Karatu and begin the journey toward the Central Serengeti. With packed lunch boxes on board, you’ll enjoy a scenic drive through the highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before descending onto the endless plains of Serengeti National Park.

Along the way, the landscape shifts dramatically—from lush forests to wide-open savannas—offering wildlife sightings even before you reach the heart of the Serengeti. Upon arrival in the central region, embark on an exciting game drive, exploring one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife areas.

After a rewarding afternoon on safari, continue to your lodge or camp for dinner and an overnight stay in the wild.

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:

Kontiki Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

After an early breakfast, we’ll leave the Serengeti behind and make our way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive itself is beautiful, with changing landscapes and plenty of wildlife along the way.

Once we reach the crater, you’ll descend to the floor for an unforgettable game drive and a relaxed picnic lunch surrounded by incredible views. In the afternoon, we’ll ascend the crater rim and head to your lodge for dinner and a peaceful night’s rest.

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:

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro to Karatu

After an early breakfast, we’ll descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive, soaking in the last moments with the wildlife that makes this place so special. After a relaxed picnic lunch on the crater floor, we’ll begin the scenic drive back toward Karatu.

By late afternoon, you’ll arrive at your lodge, where a warm dinner and a comfortable night’s rest await.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Marera Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara & Departure

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park with packed lunch. Enjoy a final game drive in this lush park known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and vibrant birdlife around the soda lake. In the afternoon, begin your drive back to Arusha. Depending on your departure schedule, we’ll drop you off at your hotel, Arusha Airport, or Kilimanjaro International Airport.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.