6 Day Northern Circuit Safari

Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Duration
6 Days - 5 Nights

6 Day Northern Circuit Safari

6 Days

Experience an unforgettable 6-day, 5-night Tanzania safari through some of the country’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Explore the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park, descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and venture into the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park, renowned for its abundant wildlife and iconic safari scenery.

Enjoy exciting game drives, stunning landscapes, and opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other remarkable wildlife in their natural habitats. With comfortable accommodation, professional guidance, and carefully planned daily activities, this safari offers an ideal blend of adventure, nature, and authentic Tanzanian experiences.

Includes/Excludes

Cost Includes

  • Airport / Arusha transfers (Kilimanjaro ⇄ Arusha ⇄ safari route)
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park entrance fees (Tarangire, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Serengeti)
  • 5 nights accommodation as per itinerary (1 double room)
  • Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as specified per day
  • Drinking water and soft drinks during safari (water, coke, juice, beer as stocked)
  • All game drives listed in the itinerary, including the Ngorongoro Crater floor
  • Government taxes and service charges
  • Picnic setup items (hamper, table, chairs) and Maasai shuka

Cost Excludes

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel/medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and camp/hotel staff
  • Alcoholic beverages beyond what's provided in the vehicle stock
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs)
  • Optional extras not listed in the itinerary (e.g. Maasai village visit, hot air balloon safari)
  • Anything not explicitly stated above

Itineary

Day 01 :
Arusha to Tarangire, then on to Karatu

Arrive Gran Melia Arusha Hotel 07:50 (lunch hamper provided). Depart 08:00 for Tarangire National Park game drive. Leave park 16:15, drive to Karatu.
Meals: Breakfast n/a (arrival) / Lunch hamper / Dinner at hotel
Overnight: The Retreat at Ngorongoro

Day 02 :
Serengeti

Travel from Karatu into Serengeti National Park.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch box / Dinner at hotel
Overnight: Arukore Simba Camp

Day 03 :
Full day, Serengeti game drives

A full day exploring the Serengeti's plains, following the resident wildlife and predators with your guide.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch box / Dinner at hotel
Overnight: Elewana Serengeti Explorer

Day 04 :
Serengeti,

A further day of game drives across a different stretch of the Serengeti, with your guide tracking wildlife movement and sharing insight on the ecosystem.Meals: Breakfast / Lunch box / Dinner at hotel
Overnight: Elewana Serengeti Explorer

Day 05 :
Ngorongoro Crater, then Lake Manyara

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor, climbing back out by around 16:30, then continue on to the Lake Manyara area for the night. Meals: Breakfast / Lunch box / Dinner at hotel
Overnight: Kilimamoja Lodge, Lake Manyara

Day 06 :
Departure via Kilimanjaro Airport

Final morning before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight. Drop-off time to be confirmed with Doris.

Free
/ Adult
Free
/ Child