7-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari

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

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Transfer to Arusha

Upon arrival at JRO, you'll be warmly welcomed by a Thamani African Safaris representative. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax and recover from your journey. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city tour or cultural visit. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a game drive across the picturesque savannah, spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, and wildebeest. Break for a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your wildlife exploration. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near the park.

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:

Tarangire Sopa Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Manyara National Park

Today, head to Lake Manyara, a scenic park nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, hippos, and dense groundwater forests. Enjoy a leisurely game drive followed by a picnic lunch. Spend the evening at your lodge near Lake Manyara or Karatu.

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

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Drive to Serengeti – Game En Route

Depart early and drive through the Ngorongoro highlands en route to Serengeti National Park. Stop for game viewing along the way, with chances to see giraffes, antelope, and Maasai villages. Arrive in Central Serengeti for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight in a tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti.

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:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the Central Serengeti, a wildlife paradise renowned for big cats and the Great Migration. Head out for morning and afternoon game drives with a packed lunch in between. Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, and more. Return to camp for dinner and stargazing by the fire.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Friends - Serengeti Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

After breakfast, depart Serengeti with game viewing en route and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular safari inside the world’s largest intact caldera. Discover black rhinos, lions, zebras, and hippos in this wildlife-dense sanctuary. Dinner and overnight at a lodge on the crater rim or in 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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Arusha – Lunch – Airport Drop-off

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Arusha. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant or lodge along the way. Depending on your flight schedule, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.