Day 01
Arrival — Arusha:
Arrival — Arusha: Airport transfer, check-in and safari briefing. Your guide will confirm the following day's departure time and answer any final questions.
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS • CAMPING
Tanzania Grand Wilderness Safari
Lake Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Tarangire
SAFARI OVERVIEWYour journey,
Your journey,
day by day.
A seven-day classic Northern Circuit safari offering a fuller pace than the shorter routes. The journey includes Lake Manyara, extended Serengeti time, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, with the flexibility to choose camping, tented camps or lodges.
Duration7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
RouteLake Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Tarangire
AccommodationCamp or Lodge
DETAILED ITINERARYFollow the
Follow the
route.
Daily plans are designed around wildlife conditions, road conditions, guest interests and the final accommodation plan. Exact timing may change to improve the experience.
Day 02
Arusha — Lake Manyara:
Arusha — Lake Manyara: Travel to Lake Manyara for a game drive through forest, woodland and open areas. Later continue to your accommodation and relax after the day's wildlife viewing.
Day 03
Lake Manyara — Serengeti:
Lake Manyara — Serengeti: After breakfast, continue towards Serengeti via the Ngorongoro landscape. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife opportunities en route before an afternoon arrival and game drive.
Day 04
Full-day Serengeti:
Full-day Serengeti: A full safari day with early morning wildlife viewing and a longer afternoon drive. Your guide will choose the area according to wildlife sightings, season and road conditions.
Day 05
Serengeti — Ngorongoro:
Serengeti — Ngorongoro: Enjoy a final Serengeti drive before travelling towards Ngorongoro. Stop for scenic views and wildlife viewing where appropriate before settling into camp.
Day 06
Ngorongoro Crater:
Ngorongoro Crater: Descend early into the crater for an extended wildlife experience. Explore the crater floor with a picnic lunch before returning to the highlands for the evening.
Day 07
Tarangire — Arusha:
Tarangire — Arusha: After breakfast, drive to Tarangire for a final game drive among its distinctive baobabs and wildlife habitats, then continue to Arusha for departure or your next Tanzania experience.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALSRest well
Rest well
between adventures.
Camp or Lodge
Choose from classic camping, permanent tented camps, mid-range lodges or upgraded properties. The final accommodation plan is confirmed according to your budget, dates and availability.
Meals
Meal plans follow the daily itinerary and accommodation arrangement. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included on safari days unless otherwise stated in the final quotation; arrival and departure days are adjusted to flight times.
SAFARI PHOTOGRAPHYScenes from
Scenes from
the journey.
WHAT'S INCLUDEDIncluded in
Included in
your safari.
- All nights’ accommodation as specified in the final itinerary
- Private safari guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle / Land Cruiser
- Park and conservation fees applicable to the itinerary
- Applicable government taxes
- Drinking water in the safari vehicle
- Hot tea/coffee or thermos service where included
- Basic medical kit and safari support
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDEDPlan for the
Plan for the
extras.
- International and domestic flights unless specifically quoted
- Alcoholic drinks and personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance and personal medical expenses
- Optional activities not stated as included
- Any accommodation or transfers added after the final itinerary
SAFARI EXPERIENCES8 ways to
8 ways to
experience Tanzania.
This seven-day Grand Wilderness Safari gives you more time to explore the Northern Circuit, combining classic game viewing with camping, photography, birding, crater landscapes and optional cultural experiences.
01
Authentic Camping
Stay close to nature at designated campsites or tented camps, with organised meals, safari support and an immersive African wilderness atmosphere.
02
Game Drives
Enjoy guided 4×4 drives through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, with the route adapted to wildlife sightings and road conditions.
03
Big Five & Wildlife Viewing
Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, hippos and other wildlife while exploring different habitats across the Northern Circuit.
04
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an extended wildlife experience across its grasslands, wetlands and dramatic crater landscapes, with a picnic lunch where arranged.
05
Wildlife Photography
Make the most of extended safari time for wildlife and landscape photography, including the Serengeti plains, crater viewpoints, baobabs and changing African light.
06
Bird Watching
Observe diverse birdlife across forest, woodland, grassland and wetland habitats, with opportunities for resident and seasonal species.
07
Baobabs & Scenic Landscapes
Experience Tarangire’s distinctive baobabs, open savannah, woodland and the changing landscapes between the Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro highlands and Serengeti.
08
Maasai & Hadzabe Cultural Extension
Extend the journey toward Lake Eyasi for community-guided cultural experiences with the Maasai and Hadzabe, focusing on heritage, traditional knowledge and everyday community life. Additional route and time planning is required.
READY TO GO?Make this safari
Make this safari
your own.
Tell us your dates, group size, accommodation preference and any special interests. Ndetei Safaris will refine the route and prepare your quotation.
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