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Safari Tour
8-Day Luxury Northern Circuit Safari
Premium lodges, private vehicle, extended Serengeti time
About
The Northern Circuit at a relaxed pace, staying at premium lodges and camps with a private 4x4 throughout and two dedicated wildlife days in the Serengeti. Route: Arusha to Tarangire to Lake Manyara to Serengeti to Ngorongoro and back to Arusha.
Key Information
Duration
8 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Starts At
Arusha
Group Size
1–6 people
Itinerary
Day 1 of 8
Arusha Arrival
Arrival in Arusha and check-in to a luxury lodge, with a relaxed evening to settle in before the safari begins.
Tarangire National Park
A full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is famous above all for its elephants, herds that can number in the hundreds gather here through the dry months, moving between the Tarangire River and the surrounding bush. The park is also home to one of Africa's densest concentrations of baobab trees, some centuries old, their swollen trunks a distinctive backdrop to almost every photograph. Expect buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a good chance of lion on the day's game drive, along with excellent birdlife along the riverbanks. Overnight at a premium camp or lodge overlooking the park.
Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro
A game drive through Lake Manyara before transferring toward the Ngorongoro highlands. Lake Manyara packs several distinct habitats into a narrow strip beneath the Rift Valley escarpment: a shaded groundwater forest fed by underground springs, open floodplain, and the alkaline lake itself, often dotted pink with flamingo. The park is best known for its unusual tree-climbing lions, and the drive along the escarpment base offers striking views up the Rift wall as well as good birdlife around the lakeshore.
Serengeti National Park
The drive into the Serengeti crosses open plains that give an early sense of the park's scale, with game viewing continuing along the way as the landscape opens out. Arrival is typically timed to allow an afternoon game drive on the day of arrival, making the most of the light before settling in for the following full days in the park. The first of two dedicated Serengeti wildlife days, at a private, premium camp.
Serengeti National Park
A full day is spent following the plains and river lines where the Serengeti's resident predators are most active, tracking lion prides, cheetah on the open grassland and, with patience, leopard along the wooded drainage lines. Wildebeest, zebra and gazelle move through the park in numbers year round, and the sheer openness of the terrain makes for some of the best game viewing and photography anywhere in Africa. A second full day dedicated entirely to the Serengeti, with no fixed schedule beyond following the wildlife.
Serengeti - Ngorongoro
A final stretch of game driving through the Serengeti gives way to a scenic climb up onto the Ngorongoro highlands, with the crater itself first coming into view from the rim before you settle in for the night at the edge of the caldera.
Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
A full day on the crater floor. The descent into the Ngorongoro Crater drops you into a self-contained world roughly 260 square kilometres wide, ringed by 600-metre walls that keep a remarkable density of wildlife within easy reach. This is one of the most reliable places in Tanzania to find all of the Big Five in a single day, including the crater's small, closely protected population of black rhino. Grassland, swamp, acacia woodland and the shimmering soda expanse of Lake Magadi all sit inside the caldera, and Maasai herders still graze cattle across parts of the floor. Overnight in the Karatu area.
Return to Arusha
A leisurely breakfast at the lodge before the drive back to Arusha, timed to connect with onward flights.
Pricing
Per person in USD.
| Group Size | Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | USD 3,600 |
| 3-4 | USD 3,250 |
| 5-6 | USD 2,950 |
Prices include all services listed under "What's Included". International flights and personal equipment are not included.
What's Included
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Private safari 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof and professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Park and conservation entry fees stated in the final quotation
- Accommodation and meals according to the selected package and lodge/camp category
- Game drives and airport/road transfers specified in the itinerary
- 24/7 guest support while travelling
Not Included
- International flights unless specifically added
- Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
- Tips for guides, drivers, porters and lodge staff
- Optional activities not listed in the final quotation
- Items not specifically stated under inclusions
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FAQ
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private departure with your own vehicle and guide (or private mountain crew for treks), not a shared group tour.
Is the price shown final?
Suggested price is a planning figure, not a live quotation. Final price is recalculated by season, number of travellers, accommodation level, park fees, flights, vehicle type and availability.
What is included in the price?
A private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide, park and conservation fees, accommodation and meals for the selected category, and all game drives and transfers in the itinerary.
What is not included?
International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, and any optional activities not listed in your final quotation.
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Quick Facts
- Duration8 days
- DifficultyModerate
- Starts AtArusha
- Group Size1–6 people
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