Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Tanzania’s legendary Northern Safari Circuit. This 7-day safari will take you through the heart of East Africa’s most spectacular national parks, offering you breathtaking landscapes, thrilling wildlife encounters, and authentic cultural experiences.
📅 Itinerary Overview:
Day 1: Arrival – Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) – Arusha
- Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver/guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
- Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a relaxing evening at your lodge or explore the vibrant town.
- Overnight: Arusha
- Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
- After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds.
- Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife such as lions, zebras, wildebeests, and more.
- Overnight: Tarangire
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu
- Morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos.
- Explore the lush groundwater forest, open savannahs, and the scenic lake shore.
- After your game drive, head to Karatu for overnight stay.
- Overnight: Karatu
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
- Depart after breakfast and drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the world-renowned Serengeti National Park.
- Enjoy an en-route game drive through the endless plains teeming with wildlife.
- Arrive at your camp in time for sunset and relaxation.
- Overnight: Serengeti
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti’s vast savannahs.
- Search for the Big Five and witness the Great Migration (seasonal), where thousands of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains.
- Enjoy picnic lunch in the wild and continue game viewing.
- Overnight: Serengeti
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
- Early morning drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a spectacular half-day game drive.
- Spot rhinos, lions, elephants, flamingos, and hippos in one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife habitats.
- Ascend in the afternoon and drive back to Karatu.
- Overnight: Karatu
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Karatu – Arusha – Departure
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch (optional)
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha.
Depending on your flight schedule, you can enjoy shopping or a local cultural tour before being transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey.
