7-Day Northern Tanzania Safari | Serengeti & Ngorongoro Tour

Price From

$---- (per person)

Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Min. People

2 Guests

Min. Age

1+ Years

Tour Type

Private Game Drive

Overview

Discover the best of the Northern Circuit with our 7-Day Northern Tanzania Safari, featuring iconic destinations like Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater. This tour offers extraordinary wildlife encounters, from tree-climbing lions and hippos in Lake Manyara to vast predator-rich plains in the Serengeti and dense wildlife on the crater floor.

Begin in Arusha and travel through rich ecosystems on a private 4Γ—4 vehicle, guided by your expert safari driver. With comfortable lodges, full-board meals and scenic drives, this Tanzania safari tour is designed to deliver an unforgettable East Africa experience.

Safari Highlights

  • Visit three top national parks on Tanzania’s Northern Circuit: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
  • Spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of zebra and wildebeest
  • Experience dramatic Caldera views and high wildlife densities in Ngorongoro Crater
  • Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional English-speaking guide
  • Full-board accommodation and meals included for the ultimate wildlife focus
  • Scenic drives through Rift Valley landscapes and expansive savannahs of the Serengeti

Route preview β€” Arusha β†’ Lake Manyara β†’ Serengeti National Park β†’ Ngorongoro Crater β†’ Arusha

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Arusha & Welcome

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) and meet your guide for transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy an evening briefing over dinner and prepare for the safari days ahead.

Accommodation: Luxury Lodge in Arusha β€’ Meals: Dinner

Day 2 – Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the forest, lake shore and acacia woodland habitats β€” home to elephant herds, hippos, and birds galore. Stay overnight nearby.

Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Manyara β€’ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 – Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Depart Lake Manyara and head toward the Serengeti National Park, passing the Rift Valley escarpment and rolling highlands. Enter the park and enjoy your first game drive amid stunning savannah scenery.

Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Serengeti β€’ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 – Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives

Explore the heart of the Serengeti on morning and afternoon drives. With expert guidance, look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards and herds of zebra and wildebeest across open plains.

Accommodation: Lodge/Camp in Serengeti β€’ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Leave the Serengeti and travel toward the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the caldera for game drives among rhinos, buffalo and hundreds of bird species in this unique ecosystem.

Accommodation: Lodge near Ngorongoro β€’ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 – Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

Enjoy a full morning inside the crater floor with packed lunch and spectacular wildlife viewing. Later, ascend and transfer back toward Arusha area for overnight.

Accommodation: Lodge in Arusha region β€’ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 – Departure from Arusha

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight home. Say farewell to Tanzania with unforgettable wildlife memories.

Meals: Breakfast β€’ Transfer: KIA

Why Choose This Safari

This seven-day safari is perfect for travellers looking to experience the essence of a Tanzania safari tour while staying on the Northern Circuit and visiting three iconic parks. With a private safari vehicle, experienced guide and superb lodges, you are assured of excellent game viewing and comfort throughout.

Price Includes

  • All accommodation as stated
  • Full board meals during safari
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  • Private 4Γ—4 vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • All park and conservation fees
  • Airport transfers (Arusha / KIA)

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Personal items, extra accommodation before/after safari
  • Tips (recommended US$20 per person per day)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time for this Northern Tanzania safari?

The Northern Circuit is accessible year-round, but the dry months from June to October usually offer the best wildlife viewing across the parks.

Is this safari suitable for children or first-time travellers?

Yes. This itinerary is ideal for first-time travellers and families β€” game drives are private, lodges comfortably equipped, and transfers straightforward.

Can the itinerary be customized?

Absolutely. You can extend your safari to include Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar beach time, or additional nights in the Serengeti based on your interests.

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