Itinerary

 

Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit.

3-Days : Crater & Elephants

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Morning: Drive from Arusha to Tarangire (approx. 2-3 hours).

Afternoon: Full day game drive in Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse birdlife.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater

Morning: Early drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive.

Witness the high concentration of wildlife, including the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo). Picnic lunch inside the crater.

Evening: Ascend from the crater and drive to a lodge or camp near the crater rim or in Karatu.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Morning: Game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions (though sightings aren't guaranteed), diverse birdlife, and a beautiful soda lake.

Afternoon: Drive back to Arusha for departure or onward travel.

4-Days: Serengeti & Crater

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

Morning: Drive from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park.

Afternoon: Game drive in Lake Manyara.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp near Lake Manyara.

Day 2: Lake Manyara Area to Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

Morning: After breakfast, drive towards the Serengeti National Park, enjoying an en-route game drive as you enter the park.

Afternoon: Continue game drives in the Seronera region (Central Serengeti), known for its abundant wildlife year-round.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti.

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park

- Full day of game drives in the Serengeti, exploring different areas based on wildlife movements and seasonal highlights (e.g., following the migration if applicable).

-Enjoy the vast plains and incredible predator-prey interactions.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at the same tented camp or lodge in Serengeti.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Morning: Early morning game drive in Serengeti, then drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive and picnic lunch.

Afternoon: Ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha.

5-Days : Northern Circuit Classic

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park 

Morning: Drive from Arusha to Tarangire (approx. 2-3 hours).

Afternoon: Full day game drive in Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse birdlife.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.

Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park (Central Serengeti)

Morning: Drive to Serengeti National Park, with game drive en-route.

Afternoon: Game drive in Central Serengeti.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a tented camp or lodge in Central Serengeti.

Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park

• Full day of game drives in the Serengeti, exploring different areas based on wildlife movements and seasonal highlights such as following the migration if applicable.
• Enjoy the vast plains and incredible predator-prey interactions.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at the same tented camp or lodge in Serengeti.

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning: After a final game drive in Serengeti, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Option to visit a Maasai village or boma for a cultural experience.

Afternoon: Enjoy the views of the Ngorongoro Crater from the rim.

Evening: Dinner and overnight at a lodge or camp on the crater rim or in Karatu.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Morning: Early drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive.

Witness the high concentration of wildlife, including the "Big Five" (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo). Picnic lunch inside the crater.

Evening: Ascend from the crater and drive to a lodge or camp near the crater rim or in Karatu.