Day 01
Arrival — Arusha:
Arrival — Arusha: Airport pickup, transfer to Arusha and safari briefing. Use the evening to relax and prepare for the first full safari day.
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS • CAMPING
Wild Horizons Safari
Lake Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Tarangire
SAFARI OVERVIEWYour journey,
Your journey,
day by day.
A six-day Northern Circuit camping safari with time in Lake Manyara, two nights in the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro area and Tarangire. This option is suited to travellers who want a closer-to-nature safari experience while maintaining organised meals, guiding and comfortable camping arrangements.
Duration6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS
RouteLake Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Tarangire
AccommodationCamping, Tented Camp 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: After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing. Continue through the park's varied habitats and enjoy a picnic or park lunch before settling into camp.
Day 03
Lake Manyara — Serengeti:
Lake Manyara — Serengeti: Depart after breakfast and travel towards the Serengeti through the Ngorongoro highlands. The journey includes scenic landscapes and wildlife viewing opportunities before reaching camp.
Day 04
Full-day Serengeti:
Full-day Serengeti: Begin with an early game drive when wildlife activity is often high. Return for breakfast or continue with a picnic, then spend more time exploring the plains, kopjes and wildlife areas selected by your guide.
Day 05
Serengeti — Ngorongoro:
Serengeti — Ngorongoro: Enjoy morning wildlife viewing before driving towards the Ngorongoro area. The route can include game viewing en route and viewpoints across the highlands.
Day 06
Ngorongoro / Tarangire — Arusha:
Ngorongoro / Tarangire — Arusha: After breakfast, continue with the planned wildlife experience before travelling towards Tarangire or directly to Arusha depending on the final route. Arrive in Arusha in time for your onward connection where possible.
ACCOMMODATION & MEALSRest well
Rest well
between adventures.
Camping, Tented Camp or Lodge
For the camping version, nights may be arranged at designated campsites or tented camps. Travellers who prefer more comfort can upgrade selected nights to lodges or permanent tented camps.
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 the wild.
This six-day camping journey combines classic Northern Tanzania wildlife viewing with time in nature, photography, birding and optional cultural extensions. Experiences are planned around the route, park regulations, wildlife conditions and your interests.
01
Authentic Camping
Sleep close to nature at designated campsites or tented camps, with organised meals, safari support and the sounds of the African night.
02
Game Drives
Explore Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire by 4×4 safari vehicle with a private guide selecting productive wildlife areas.
03
Big Five & Wildlife Viewing
Look for elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, zebra, hippos and other wildlife, with sightings naturally dependent on season and location.
04
Serengeti Plains Exploration
Spend extended time in the Serengeti exploring open plains, kopjes and wildlife areas, including an early drive when activity can be especially rewarding.
05
Landscape Photography
Capture baobabs, savannah, crater highlands, kopjes, woodland and changing African light while your guide helps position the vehicle safely for photography.
06
Bird Watching
Discover birdlife across woodland, lake, grassland and wetland habitats, with opportunities to observe both resident and seasonal species.
07
Ngorongoro Crater Experience
Add a crater-focused wildlife experience to the route where time and final itinerary arrangements allow, exploring one of Northern Tanzania’s most dramatic landscapes.
08
Maasai & Hadzabe Cultural Extension
Extend the safari toward Lake Eyasi for community-guided cultural experiences with the Maasai and Hadzabe, focusing on heritage, traditional knowledge and everyday community life. This requires additional route and time planning.
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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