This 8-day adventure takes you through the very best of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara, and Arusha National Park. From elephant herds and baobab landscapes to endless Serengeti plains, the Ngorongoro Crater’s dramatic beauty, and the lush forests of Arusha, this safari offers a perfect blend of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural encounters.
Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, a haven of baobab-studded landscapes, rolling savannah grasses, and seasonal river valleys. The park is famous for its massive elephant herds, as well as giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and an abundance of bird species.
Overnight: At your chosen lodge or camp near Tarangire
Head toward the legendary Serengeti National Park for three full days of safari immersion. The park’s endless plains, iconic kopjes, and wide-open skies are home to the Great Migration (seasonal) and a diverse range of wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, gazelles, zebras, and wildebeests. These days provide unforgettable opportunities for both game drives and breathtaking scenery.
Overnight: At your chosen lodge or camp in Serengeti
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before travelling to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, pass through volcanic landscapes, fertile soils, and montane forests. Arrive at the crater rim to take in the magnificent views of the Ngorongoro Crater below.
Overnight: At your chosen lodge or camp on the crater rim or nearby
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife sanctuaries and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its unique ecosystem of grasslands, lakes, and highland vegetation shelters elephants, buffalos, zebras, antelopes, flamingos, and possibly the endangered black rhino.
Overnight: At your chosen lodge or camp near Ngorongoro
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty. The park’s habitats range from dense forests and open plains to the alkaline lakeshore, attracting monkeys, baboons, hippos, elephants, and vibrant birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans.
Overnight: At your chosen lodge or camp near Manyara
Conclude your safari with a visit to Arusha National Park, a hidden gem with lush montane forests, rolling hills, volcanic craters, and lakes. The park offers sightings of colobus monkeys, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of bird species. After your exploration, return to Arusha, where your safari adventure ends.
