Northern Circuit2 Days2 days · Mid-RangeTarangire, Ngorongoro Crater
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Northern Circuit · Mid-Range
5 Days Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
All four classic northern parks in one well-paced safari.
Duration
5 days
Tour type
Private
Accommodation
Comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps
Transport
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Meals
Full board on safari days
Destinations
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Best season
All year; June–October is the classic dry season
Overview
This itinerary visits all four headline parks of the northern circuit. Lake Manyara's forest and lake add variety before you head to the Serengeti, finishing with the Ngorongoro Crater.
Highlights
- Four national parks and conservation areas
- Lake Manyara forest and lake
- Full Serengeti day
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Diverse habitats
- Excellent first safari
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Drive into the Rift Valley to Tarangire, a park of ancient baobab trees and the Tarangire River. In the dry season it holds some of the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Expect a full day of game drives looking for elephant, giraffe, zebra, lion and a large variety of birds.
Full-day game drivePicnic lunch in the parkBaobab and river viewpoints
- Route
- Arusha → Tarangire
- Travel time
- About 2–2.5 hours
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight
- Tarangire / Karatu area
- Accommodation
- Mid-range lodge or tented camp, Tarangire area
Pricing
Contact us for a personalized quotation. Prices depend on your travel dates, group size and accommodation level.
Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entrance and conservation fees as per itinerary
- Ngorongoro Crater service fees where included
- Accommodation as listed
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Drinking water during game drives
- Airport transfers in Arusha / Kilimanjaro
Not Included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Alcoholic and soft drinks at lodges
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits unless listed)
- Personal expenses
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