5-Day Northern Circuit Highlights Safari

Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights

Safari Overview

This classic 5-day safari offers a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s renowned Northern Circuit. Visit four spectacular parks—Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater—each offering a unique landscape and incredible wildlife. A great choice for first-time safari travelers, couples, and families.

🌟 Safari Highlights

  • Explore 4 top national parks in 5 days

  • Big Five sightings: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard & rhino

  • Full-day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater

  • Overnight in scenic lodges or tented camps

  • Opportunity to witness the Great Migration (seasonal)

  • Experienced English-speaking guide throughout

📅 Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

  • Morning departure from Arusha

  • Drive to Tarangire (approx. 2 hrs) for full-day game drive

  • Watch elephants, wildebeests, and giraffes along the river

  • Lunch in the park and late afternoon drive to Karatu

  • Dinner and overnight at lodge

Accommodation: Safari Lodge / Camp in Karatu
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

  • After breakfast, drive to nearby Lake Manyara

  • Enjoy a mix of forest, lakeshore, and open plains

  • Spot hippos, flamingos, monkeys, and tree-climbing lions

  • Picnic lunch in the park

  • Evening return to lodge in Karatu

Accommodation: Safari Lodge / Camp in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Early breakfast and drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro highlands

  • Game drive en route through endless savannahs

  • Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti

  • Check-in at lodge or tented camp

Accommodation: Tented Camp / Lodge in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Morning game drive in Serengeti to spot predators and plains game

  • Early lunch, then drive toward Ngorongoro with wildlife en route

  • Overnight near crater rim in Karatu or Ngorongoro area

Accommodation: Safari Lodge / Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for game drive

  • Look for endangered black rhinos and more in this natural haven

  • Picnic lunch by the hippo pool

  • Late afternoon return to Arusha or drop-off at airport

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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Safari Booking

Safari Booking

  • 4 nights accommodation in lodges or camps

  • All park fees and crater entry fee

  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • English-speaking professional guide

  • All meals as listed in the itinerary

  • Bottled drinking water during safari

  • Transfers from/to Arusha

  • International flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon)

  • Tips and gratuities

  • Alcoholic drinks and soft beverages

  • Personal purchases and souvenirs

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