7-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Classic Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Pick Up from Kilimanjaro Airport

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. If you wish, you can take an optional city tour that includes visits to the Cultural Heritage art gallery, a local market, and the Maasai Market, allowing you to experience the cultural highlights of Arusha before settling into your lodgings.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

Kibo Palace Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins today! After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your lodge at 7:45 am for a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. You’ll explore the park in an open-roof vehicle, taking in the seasonal swamps, expansive savannah, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River. Keep an eye out for a variety of bird species, graceful giraffes, elegant impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, and majestic elephants. You'll enjoy a delightful picnic lunch at a picturesque spot with breathtaking views, followed by more wildlife viewing. In the evening, you’ll return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you’ll head to Lake Manyara National Park, a diverse yet compact reserve situated 120 km west of Arusha. The park features its namesake shallow salt lake, which varies in size with the seasons and is home to over 500 bird species. As you explore, you can expect to see a range of wildlife, including monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, elephants, and, if you’re fortunate, lions resting in the trees. Lake Manyara is famous for its varied landscapes, which include open grassy plains, woodlands filled with primates, and cliffs adorned with baobab trees. After a full day of wildlife viewing, you’ll return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, your adventure to the Serengeti begins. The journey may be long and occasionally bumpy, but it offers about 4 to 5 hours of captivating wildlife viewing as you ascend the crater highlands toward the vast Serengeti plains. Weather permitting, you’ll make a brief 10-minute stop at Ngorongoro Viewpoint to admire the stunning caldera before continuing your drive.

Along the way, you’ll enjoy a delightful picnic lunch, allowing you to refuel while taking in the beautiful scenery. Upon arriving at the park, you’ll embark on an afternoon game drive to fully experience the rich wildlife. As the sun sets, you’ll head to your accommodation, where a delicious dinner awaits, followed by a peaceful overnight stay in the serene surroundings of the Serengeti.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Prepare for a full day of adventure in Serengeti National Park! From sunrise to sunset, you’ll enjoy an exciting game drive in search of the magnificent Big Five and over 500 diverse bird species. As the day winds down, you’ll return to your accommodation at sunset for a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay.

For an additional fee, you can enhance your experience with the option of a hot air balloon safari or a walking safari.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you’ll set off on a scenic drive to Ngorongoro Crater, with about 3 hours of wildlife viewing along the way. This incredible area is home to a wide variety of East African wildlife, including the elusive black rhino, which you might be lucky enough to spot. Covering an expansive 260 square kilometers with a diameter of around 20 kilometers, you’ll spend about 5 to 6 hours exploring its many wonders. After your adventure, you’ll head to your accommodation for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Airport Drop off

You will enjoy a delicious breakfast as you reflect on your adventures from the past few days. You’ll check out from your lodge around 11:00 am. You have the option to be dropped off at a hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro, or directly at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.