Classic 7-Day Tanzania Safari – Northern Circuit Adventure

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide. After a short introduction, you’ll be transferred to Arusha town, nestled beneath Mount Meru. This day is dedicated to rest and recovery after your international flight, allowing you to relax, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

In the evening, your guide will brief you on the safari journey, wildlife expectations, and travel rhythm for the coming days.

Highlights: Warm welcome, relaxed arrival, Mount Meru scenery
Overnight: Comfortable lodge/hotel in Arusha

After breakfast, we depart Arusha and drive toward Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem renowned for its vast elephant herds and dramatic baobab-studded landscapes. As soon as we enter the park, wildlife sightings begin to unfold—giraffes browsing treetops, zebras crossing open plains, and lions resting in the shade.

Tarangire’s lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts a wide variety of animals throughout the year, making it one of the best places to observe wildlife in natural concentrations. We enjoy a full game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing to the highlands of Karatu.

Highlights: Elephant herds, baobab trees, diverse wildlife
Overnight: Lodge in the Karatu area

Today we explore Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic and diverse ecosystem tucked beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park offers a completely different atmosphere—lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the shimmering alkaline lake itself.

As we drive through the forest, you may encounter troops of baboons, blue monkeys, and forest elephants. The open areas offer chances to spot buffalo, giraffes, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions. Bird lovers will be delighted by the abundance of flamingos and other water birds along the lake shore.

After a rewarding game drive, we return to Karatu for a relaxed evening.

Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, Rift Valley views, birdlife
Overnight: Lodge in the Karatu area

After breakfast, we begin our journey toward the crown jewel of African wildlife: Serengeti National Park. The drive takes us through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing misty highlands and offering breathtaking views of the crater rim along the way.

As we descend into Serengeti, the landscape opens dramatically into vast golden plains stretching as far as the eye can see. This is the legendary “Endless Plains,” home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. We enjoy a game drive en route, heading into the central region of the park where predators are frequently sighted.

Highlights: Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands, first Serengeti wildlife encounters
Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge/Camp

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Serengeti National Park. With a full day at our disposal, we focus on the wildlife-rich central areas, especially the Seronera region, known for its permanent water sources and year-round animal activity.

Expect thrilling encounters with lions, cheetahs, and leopards, along with large herds of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes. Your guide will skillfully track wildlife movements, ensuring you experience Serengeti at its best. The day unfolds at a relaxed pace, with plenty of time to absorb the sights, sounds, and raw beauty of the African savannah.

Highlights: Big cats, Seronera Valley, endless plains
Overnight: Central Serengeti Lodge/Camp

After an early morning game drive in Serengeti, we begin our journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival, we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most remarkable wildlife destinations on Earth.

The crater floor is home to an astonishing density of animals, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and, with luck, the rare black rhinoceros. Surrounded by towering crater walls, this natural amphitheater offers an unforgettable safari experience in a truly unique setting.

After the game drive, we ascend the crater rim and continue to our accommodation in the nearby highlands.

Highlights: Big Five sightings, crater scenery, rare wildlife
Overnight: Lodge near Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, we enjoy a scenic drive back to Arusha through the rolling countryside, passing local villages and coffee farms along the way. Depending on your onward travel plans, you will be transferred to Arusha town or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.

As your safari comes to an end, you leave with unforgettable memories, stunning photographs, and a deeper connection to Tanzania’s extraordinary wilderness.

Highlights: Scenic countryside drive, cultural landscapes
End of Safari