Tour Package
7 Nights Grand Northern Circuit Safari
Seven nights on the Northern Circuit — Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with diverse scenery and abundant wildlife.
Overview
Experience the ultimate Northern Tanzania safari on this 7-night adventure through the country's most iconic parks. From the baobab-dotted landscapes of Tarangire to the wildlife-rich plains of the Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, this journey offers diverse scenery, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable safari moments.
Highlights
- Four iconic parks: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- 3 nights in the Serengeti to track the Great Migration in the Western Corridor / Grumeti (seasonal)
- Big cat country game drives in Seronera, the heart of the Serengeti
- Black rhino, lion prides and flamingos on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater
- Cultural day at Lake Manyara: cycling, coffee, banana and rice plantation tour
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide
- Standard lodges and tented camps, full board on safari
- Dry-season travel (June - December): clear skies, 18-27 C, low malaria risk
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari over the Serengeti at sunrise ($599-$600 per person)
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival - Kilimanjaro / Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meet & greet by our representative and private transfer to your Arusha hotel. Briefing on the safari ahead, dinner at leisure. Overnight: Arusha hotel or Aya Sophia (Full Board).
- 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, meet your guide and drive to Tarangire (approx. 3 hrs). Afternoon game drive among baobabs and large elephant herds. Overnight: Serian Tarangire tented camp (Full Board).
- 3
Tarangire to Lake Manyara to Karatu
Morning game drive in Tarangire, then transfer to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon cultural tour - cycling, coffee, banana and rice plantation tour. Overnight: Plantation Lodge or Bougainvillea Karatu (Full Board).
- 4
Karatu to Central Serengeti
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend onto the Serengeti plains. Afternoon game drive in Seronera - the heart of big-cat country. Overnight: Sametu Camp or Golden Safari Camp (Full Board).
- 5
Full Day Serengeti - Migration Tracking
Full day exploring the Serengeti with picnic lunch. June typically places the Great Migration in the Western Corridor / Grumeti - a chance to witness river crossings and predator action. Overnight: Sametu Camp or Golden Safari Camp (Full Board).
- 6
Serengeti - Western Corridor / Seronera
Another full day on safari, focusing on areas your guide identifies as most active. Sunset drinks back at camp. Overnight: Mbalageiti Serengeti (Full Board).
- 7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu
Morning game drive en route out of the Serengeti. Picnic lunch on the crater rim. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thrilling afternoon game drive - black rhino, lion prides and flamingos. Overnight: Plantation Lodge or Bougainvillea Karatu (Full Board).
- 8
Karatu to Arusha to Departure
Leisurely breakfast and scenic drive back to Arusha. Day room and lunch (if time permits), then transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward flight. End of safari services.
Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for unobstructed game viewing
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entry fees, conservation fees and government taxes
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee
- Full board accommodation while on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Soft drinks in the vehicle (1.5 L per person per day)
- All transfers as per itinerary
Excluded
- International flights and visa fees (USD 50 per person on arrival)
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Hard drinks, laundry and personal expenses
- Tips for guide and lodge staff (USD 20-30 per day suggested)
- Optional activities: balloon safari (USD 599 pp), Maasai village visit (USD 25 pp)