7-Day Northern Circuit Lodge Safari
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7-Day Northern Circuit Lodge Safari

A comfortable lodge-based safari across the northern circuit with shorter driving days and more relaxed mornings.

7 daysLodge staysRelaxed pacePrivate 4x4

Overview

Route and travel style

Built for travelers who want the headline parks at a gentler pace and prefer permanent lodges over camps. Mornings are unhurried and the route avoids the longest transfers, making it well suited to families and first-timers.

TarangireNgorongoro CraterSerengetiComfortable lodges

Day by day

Full itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Airport transfer, lodge check-in and an evening route briefing with your guide.

Dinner
Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Full game drive in Tarangire, then a short transfer to a Karatu lodge.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater

Crater floor game drive for rhino, lion and buffalo, returning to the rim for the night.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4

Serengeti National Park

Scenic drive into the Serengeti with afternoon game viewing.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5

Full Serengeti Day

A complete day exploring the central plains and big-cat territory.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6

Serengeti to Highlands

Morning drive and slow return toward the Ngorongoro highlands.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7

Departure

Return to Arusha for your flight or onward extension.

Breakfast

Included

What's included

  • Airport transfers
  • Private vehicle and guide
  • Park fees
  • Full-board lodges
  • Bottled water

Excluded

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Visa
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses