Classic Northern Circuit — 5 Days
The definitive introduction to northern Tanzania, linking Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in one well-paced lodge safari.
Day-by-day itinerary
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Head south into Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among elephant herds and ancient baobabs.
Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park
A morning game drive to finish exploring Tarangire, then on to Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions and forest walks.
Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park
Cross the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend onto the endless Serengeti plains, game-viewing along the way.
Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
A full day exploring the Serengeti's central plains — resident lion prides, leopard, and (season depending) the wildebeest migration.
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater at dawn for a final morning among the Big Five, then drive back to Arusha.
What's included
Included
- All park entry & conservation fees
- English-speaking driver-guide in a 4x4 safari jeep
- Full board meals as specified per itinerary
- Ground transport for the full itinerary
- Bottled water during game drives
Not included
- International flights
- Tips for your driver-guide & camp staff
- Travel and medical insurance
- Alcoholic & premium drinks
- Private departures — choose your own start date
- Small groups of climbers welcome too
- Response within a day, usually sooner
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