Experience Tanzania’s world-famous northern safari circuit on this 5-day adventure through four spectacular wildlife destinations. Explore the giant baobab-dotted plains of Tarangire, the bird-rich landscapes of Lake Manyara, the endless savannahs of Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Your safari begins with pick-up from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy your first exciting game drive through one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks, renowned for its giant baobab trees, large elephant herds, and abundant wildlife.
Arrive in time for lunch, then continue with an afternoon game drive as you search for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and numerous bird species before heading to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
- Zion Camp or Burunge Tented Camp
Meals:
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water (other beverages not included)
Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most diverse wildlife parks. Although relatively small, the park is home to an impressive variety of animals and over 400 bird species, making it a paradise for bird lovers.
Keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and the beautiful pink flamingos that gather along the lakeshore. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation:
- Panorama Camp
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water (other beverages not included)
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The name Serengeti means “endless plains,” perfectly describing its vast open grasslands that stretch as far as the eye can see.
The Serengeti is renowned for its exceptional wildlife viewing and the spectacular Great Migration, when millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains between May and December. Throughout the year, the park is also home to elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and many other iconic African animals.
Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Camp.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
- Seronera Camp
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water (other beverages not included)
Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy another memorable morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, giving you more opportunities to spot predators and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
Following a picnic lunch, continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while enjoying game viewing along the way. Arrive at Simba Camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay on the crater rim.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
- Simba Camp
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking water (other beverages not included)
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater at around 6:00 a.m. for an unforgettable 6–7-hour game drive. Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.
Explore the crater floor in search of the Big Five, along with hippos, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and an abundance of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch before ascending the crater in the afternoon and returning to Arusha, where your safari concludes.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation:
- None (End of Tour)
Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinking water (other beverages not included)
