Overview
Route and travel style
This is the most popular northern-circuit length: enough time for the four headline parks without long idle days. It suits active travelers, couples and small groups who want a strong introduction to Tanzania's wildlife.
TarangireLake ManyaraNgorongoro CraterSerengeti plains
Day by day
Full itinerary
Day 1
Arusha to Tarangire
Pickup and drive to Tarangire for an afternoon among elephant herds and ancient baobabs.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 2
Lake Manyara
Morning at Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions, hippos and birdlife, then overnight near Karatu.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 3
Ngorongoro Crater
Early crater descent for the densest concentration of wildlife on the circuit.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 4
Into the Serengeti
Drive into the Serengeti with game viewing en route to your central camp.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 5
Full Serengeti Day
A full day of game drives across the plains with a picnic lunch in the bush.
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 6
Serengeti to Arusha
Final morning drive, then fly or drive back to Arusha for departure.
BreakfastIncluded
What's included
- Airport transfers
- Private safari vehicle and guide
- Park and crater fees
- Full-board lodges
- Drinking water on drives
Excluded
What's not included
- International flights
- Insurance
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Optional activities
