Arusha, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Nestled beneath Mount Meru, Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit. Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your journey and preparing for the exciting safari adventure ahead. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel in Arusha.

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive towards Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive in this scenic and compact park.

Lake Manyara is famous for its lush groundwater forests, large troops of baboons, tree-climbing lions, hippos, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Explore the park’s varied habitats including open plains, acacia woodlands, and the alkaline lake itself. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart Lake Manyara and journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the scenic highlands and conservation areas with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.

Arrive in the Serengeti in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive across the endless golden plains. Serengeti National Park is renowned for its exceptional wildlife concentrations including lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and leopards. Enjoy the magical African sunset before returning to your camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Spend the entire day exploring the vast wilderness of Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. After an early breakfast, set out in search of predators and large herds of wildlife roaming the plains.

Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the world’s greatest natural spectacles. The Serengeti offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five as well as hyenas, jackals, gazelles, and countless bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your safari adventure. Dinner and overnight at the same lodge or camp.

Another full day is dedicated to exploring different regions of the Serengeti ecosystem. Early morning game drives provide excellent chances to spot predators during their active hours while the soft morning light creates perfect photography conditions.

Continue discovering the Serengeti’s diverse landscapes including riverine forests, kopjes, and open savannah plains. Optional activities such as a sunrise hot air balloon safari can also be arranged at an additional cost. Return to camp in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the journey, enjoy spectacular scenery and opportunities to spot wildlife en route.

Arrive at the Ngorongoro highlands in the afternoon where cooler temperatures and lush vegetation offer a refreshing contrast to the plains below. Spend the evening relaxing at your lodge overlooking the crater or surrounding landscapes. Dinner and overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater is home to one of Africa’s densest wildlife populations and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five in a single day.

Explore the crater floor’s grasslands, forests, and soda lake while spotting lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, zebras, flamingos, and numerous other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending back to your lodge in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro region and drive towards Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant populations. Arrive in time for lunch before heading out for an afternoon game drive.

Tarangire’s landscapes are characterized by open plains, seasonal swamps, and the Tarangire River which attracts a variety of wildlife especially during the dry season. Spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, and numerous bird species as you explore the park. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.

Spend the day exploring Tarangire National Park with extensive game drives across its diverse habitats. The park offers excellent wildlife viewing and is particularly famous for its impressive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park while continuing to search for predators and other wildlife species. Tarangire is also a paradise for bird lovers with hundreds of species recorded throughout the year. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed day with optional cultural activities or guided nature experiences around the Tarangire or Karatu region. Guests may visit local communities, markets, or enjoy guided walks while learning more about Tanzanian culture and traditions.

This day offers a balance of adventure and relaxation before concluding the safari circuit. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.

After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive back to Arusha. Along the way, enjoy scenic countryside views and optional stopovers at local craft markets or cultural centers.

Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon and check in at your hotel. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure, relaxing or exploring the town at your own pace. Dinner and overnight stay in Arusha.

After breakfast, depending on your flight schedule, enjoy some leisure time before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight back home, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari adventure.