6-Day Northern Circuit Tanzania Safari

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations. Known for its impressive elephant population and iconic baobab trees, the park offers excellent wildlife viewing throughout the year. Enjoy a full-day game drive through open savannahs, acacia woodlands, and river valleys while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and numerous antelope species. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife from across the region, creating outstanding game-viewing opportunities. After a picnic lunch and an afternoon game drive, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp

Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel towards Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy stunning views of the Ngorongoro Highlands and surrounding landscapes before entering the world-famous Serengeti. Upon arrival, begin an exciting afternoon game drive across the endless plains while searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests. The Serengeti is renowned for its exceptional wildlife density and spectacular scenery. Following a picnic lunch, continue exploring different areas of the park before heading to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight in the heart of Tanzania’s most famous national park.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the incredible Serengeti National Park, home to one of Africa’s largest concentrations of wildlife. Morning and afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to observe predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and buffaloes. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s most remarkable natural spectacles. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your exploration of the park’s diverse ecosystems. Return to your lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner and another overnight stay.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park

Another full day in Serengeti National Park allows you to explore additional wildlife-rich areas and maximize your safari experience. Accompanied by your professional guide, venture across the vast plains while searching for predators, large herbivore herds, and numerous bird species. The Serengeti’s rocky kopjes, seasonal rivers, and open grasslands support an extraordinary variety of wildlife, making every game drive unique. Enjoy exceptional photography opportunities throughout the day while learning about the park’s fascinating ecosystems and animal behaviour. A picnic lunch will be served in a scenic location before continuing your wildlife adventure and returning to camp.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp in Serengeti

Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. This is another opportunity to observe wildlife and capture memorable photographs before departing the park. After a picnic lunch, continue your journey towards the Ngorongoro Highlands while enjoying beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. The drive offers opportunities to spot wildlife along the route and appreciate the diverse landscapes of northern Tanzania. Arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the late afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere before dinner and an overnight stay near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Lodge or Tented Camp near Ngorongoro

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Following an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five. Explore the crater floor while searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, black rhinos, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and numerous bird species. The breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife create unforgettable safari experiences and outstanding photography opportunities. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before continuing your exploration. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and return to Arusha, marking the end of your safari adventure.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch