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Northern Circuit Classic Safari

Northern Circuit Classic Safari

7 Days / 6 Nights From $3,450 pp Easy

Quick Facts

Duration7 days / 6 nights
Price from$3,450 per person
DifficultyEasy
Group size2–6 guests
DestinationsLake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar Archipelago

Tour Overview

This classic Northern Circuit safari covers Tanzania's four most celebrated parks in a perfectly paced itinerary. Each day brings a new landscape, new wildlife encounters, and a deeper understanding of East Africa's ecosystems.

Begin among Tarangire's ancient baobabs and elephant herds, move to Lake Manyara's Rift Valley drama, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for unmatched wildlife density, and finish with two full days in the endless Serengeti.

This is the safari we recommend for first-time visitors who want to experience the very best of Tanzania in a single journey.

Highlights

Tarangire elephant herds and baobabs
Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions
Ngorongoro Crater Big Five
Serengeti endless plains
Maasai village cultural visit
Sundowner on the crater rim

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your 7-day journey through Tanzania, crafted for unforgettable moments at every stop.

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Lunch, Dinner Tarangire Safari Lodge
Morning pickup and 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire. Full afternoon game drive among the baobabs, seeking elephant herds along the river.
Day 2

Tarangire to Lake Manyara

All meals Lake Manyara Lodge
Morning game drive in Tarangire, then transfer to Lake Manyara. Afternoon drive through groundwater forest and along the lakeshore seeking tree-climbing lions and flamingos.
Day 3

Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro

All meals Ngorongoro Crater Rim Lodge
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Afternoon visit to a Maasai boma on the crater rim. Sundowner with crater views.
Day 4

Ngorongoro Crater Floor

All meals Ngorongoro Crater Rim Lodge
Dawn descent to the crater floor. Full-day game drive in the caldera. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Expect Big Five and flamingos.
Day 5

Ngorongoro to Serengeti

All meals Serengeti Tented Camp
Morning drive across the Ngorongoro highlands into the Serengeti. Game viewing en route. Afternoon game drive on the Serengeti plains.
Day 6

Full Day Serengeti

All meals Serengeti Tented Camp
Full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Big cats, herds, and the drama of the African bush.
Day 7

Serengeti to Arusha

Breakfast, Lunch
Morning game drive then fly or drive back to Arusha. Airport transfer for your departure or onward journey to Zanzibar.

What's Included

  • Airport transfers
  • All park and conservation fees
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • English-speaking guide
  • Drinking water
  • Flying Doctors emergency cover

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities

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