Day 01
Arrival — Arusha:
Arrival — Arusha: Meet your private safari representative and transfer to your selected hotel or lodge. Enjoy a briefing and relaxed evening before the safari begins.
7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS • LUXURY
Luxury Northern Circuit Safari
Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro
SAFARI OVERVIEWYour journey,
Your journey,
day by day.
A seven-day luxury Northern Circuit safari designed for travellers who want premium comfort without losing the rhythm of a real wildlife journey. The route includes Tarangire, Lake Manyara, extended Serengeti time and Ngorongoro.
Planning note
Premium lodges and tented camps are selected around the final route, travel dates and availability. Optional balloon safari experiences can be discussed in advance.
Duration7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS
RouteTarangire • Lake Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro
AccommodationLuxury Lodge or Tented Camp
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 — Tarangire:
Arusha — Tarangire: After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full game drive. Explore elephant habitats, baobab country and the Tarangire River before returning to your luxury accommodation.
Day 03
Tarangire — Lake Manyara:
Tarangire — Lake Manyara: Continue to Lake Manyara National Park for wildlife viewing across the forest, woodland and lake-edge habitats. Later settle into your lodge for an unhurried evening.
Day 04
Lake Manyara — Serengeti:
Lake Manyara — Serengeti: Travel towards the Serengeti through the Ngorongoro landscape. Enjoy scenic views and wildlife viewing en route, followed by an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti.
Day 05
Full-day Serengeti:
Full-day Serengeti: Dedicate the day to wildlife viewing with an early start and extended game drive. A private vehicle allows the route to be adapted to wildlife sightings and your interests.
Day 06
Serengeti — Ngorongoro:
Serengeti — Ngorongoro: Morning game viewing followed by travel towards Ngorongoro. Depending on the season and schedule, optional experiences such as a balloon safari can be discussed in advance.
Day 07
Ngorongoro — Arusha / Airport:
Ngorongoro — Arusha / Airport: After breakfast, continue to Arusha or the airport for your onward journey. A Zanzibar extension can be arranged for guests continuing to the coast.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALSRest well
Rest well
between adventures.
Luxury Lodge or Tented Camp
The luxury itinerary uses selected premium lodges and tented camps. Exact properties are confirmed in the final quotation according to availability, route and travel dates.
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.
Discover the experiences that make this Luxury Northern Circuit Safari special, from private wildlife viewing and photography to romantic or luxury moments and optional Maasai and Hadzabe cultural extensions.
01
Luxury Private Game Drives
Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro in a private 4×4 safari vehicle, adapting the route to wildlife sightings and your interests.
02
Big Five & Wildlife Viewing
Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, hippos and other wildlife across the varied habitats of Northern Tanzania.
03
Balloon Safari Option
Discuss a Serengeti balloon safari in advance for a special aerial perspective over the plains; availability and weather conditions apply.
04
Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend into the crater for an extended wildlife experience across grasslands, wetlands and dramatic crater landscapes.
05
Wildlife Photography
Use the private safari format and extended Serengeti time to pursue wildlife and landscape photography at a comfortable pace.
06
Bird Watching
Observe diverse birdlife across forest, woodland, grassland and wetland habitats, including resident and seasonal species.
07
Maasai Cultural Experience
Add a community-guided Maasai experience to learn about cultural heritage, pastoral traditions and everyday community life.
08
Hadzabe & Lake Eyasi Extension
Extend the journey toward Lake Eyasi for a community-guided Hadzabe experience focused on traditional knowledge and heritage; additional route and time planning are 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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