Embark on a 5-day mid-range safari across Tanzania's iconic Northern Circuit. This balanced itinerary covers four distinct national parks and conservation areas: the giant baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire National Park, the vast predator-rich plains of Central Serengeti, the volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater, and the bird-rich groundwater forests of Lake Manyara National Park.
Designed to combine safari adventure with comfort, this tour features private custom 4x4 Land Cruiser transport, expert driver-guide services, and mid-range lodge and tented camp accommodations including Farm of Dreams Lodge, Moyo Tented Camp, and Ngorongoro Forest Lodge.
Detailed itinerary for your 5-day ultimate mid-range safari experience experience
Your driver-guide will pick you up in Arusha after breakfast for a 2-to-3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for the Tarangire River, giant baobab trees, and large elephant populations, the park offers excellent game viewing. Spend the day on game drives tracking elephants, lions, giraffes, and tree-climbing pythons while enjoying a scenic picnic lunch. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight rest.
Depart Karatu after breakfast and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Central Serengeti National Park. Immerse yourself in game drives across the endless plains of the Seronera Valley, tracking the Big Five alongside cheetahs, hyenas, and vast herds of wildebeests and zebras. Return in the evening to your tented camp inside the park for dinner under the African sky.
Continue your Serengeti exploration with a second full day of game drives across the Seronera Valley, tracking the Big Five alongside cheetahs, hyenas, and vast migratory herds before returning to your tented camp for dinner.
Set off after breakfast toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend 600 meters onto the caldera floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Explore this natural wonder, visiting Lake Magadi to see flamingos, hippos in the pool, large lion prides, and endangered black rhinos. After a full day of game viewing and a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend to the rim and drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner.
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Manyara National Park, dominated by its alkaline lake and lush groundwater forest. Embark on a morning game drive to view pink flamingos, pelicans, baboons, elephants, giraffes, and tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a packed picnic lunch amidst the scenery before completing your drive back to Arusha for an airport drop-off or hotel transfer.
Comfortable lodges and camps for your stay
A charming hillside lodge near the Ngorongoro Highlands, your base for the Tarangire leg of the trip.
A mid-range tented camp inside the park, minimizing transit times to key wildlife areas across two nights.
A comfortable forest lodge near the crater, used after your Ngorongoro Crater descent.
All-inclusive rates for your 5-day ultimate mid-range safari experience
| 1 Person (Solo) | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,050 | $1,780 | $1,620 | $1,560 | $1,520 | $1,500 |
What makes this experience exceptional
Traverse Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara in a single 5-day itinerary.
Spend two days tracking lions, leopards, and cheetahs across the Central Serengeti savannah.
Descend into a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to endangered black rhinos, hippos, and abundant wildlife.
Discover flamingos, diverse birdlife, primates, and rare tree-climbing lions.
Rest at handpicked mid-range lodges and tented camps offering full-board dining and modern amenities.
Private transfers between Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and Arusha are included.
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