The 7 Days Discover Northern Tanzania Safari takes you through the best parks of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. You will explore the famous Serengeti National Park, the stunning Ngorongoro Crater, the wild beauty of Lake Natron, and the rich wildlife of Tarangire and Lake Manyara National Parks. This safari promises breathtaking landscapes, giant herds of elephants, diverse birdlife, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your driver-guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. Here, you will relax after your journey and receive a full safari briefing from your guide.
Overnight at The Maridadi Hotel
Meals: No meals included today
Hotel check-in time: 12:00 PM
After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel at 07:00 AM and drive to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers great opportunities for wildlife viewing. After the game drive, you will head to your lodge in Karatu for a relaxing evening.
Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Distance: 140 km
Travel time: Approx. 2 hours
After breakfast, depart towards Serengeti National Park, driving through the lush farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you reach the Serengeti plains, the scenery opens up into a vast golden savannah. Arrive at the Seronera region in time for lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive where you may spot predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards hunting across the plains.
Overnight: Embalakai Tented Camp
Distance: 205 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Spend two full days exploring the Serengeti’s endless savannah. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Wildebeest Migration — a breathtaking natural wonder involving thousands of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. Watch predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action. Picnic lunches will be served in the bush to maximize game-viewing time.
Overnight: Embalakai Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Wake up early for a sunrise game drive — the best time to see predators in action. After breakfast, enjoy another safari session in central Serengeti, famous for large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and impalas. Later in the day, enjoy a picnic lunch before driving towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in time for a relaxed evening at your lodge.
Overnight: Rhino Lodge
Distance: 145 km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable safari experience. Spot the Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo — alongside hyenas, zebras, wildebeests, and more than 500 bird species. After an extensive crater tour and a picnic lunch, ascend and drive back to Karatu for a relaxed evening.
Overnight: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Distance: 25 km
After breakfast, drive to the nearby Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and stunning landscapes. Explore its diverse ecosystems: groundwater forests, open plains, and lake shores teeming with wildlife. After the game drive, transfer back to Moshi or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure.
Overnight: The Maridadi Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Distance: 175 km
