8-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari
Journey Overview
The Northern Circuit is Tanzania's most popular safari route, and this 8-day itinerary covers all the highlights. Start at Tarangire National Park with its massive baobab trees and elephant herds. Visit Lake Manyara for tree-climbing lions and flamingos. Spend two full days in Serengeti National Park searching for the Big Five and Great Migration. Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a once-in-a-lifetime wildlife experience. End with a visit to a Maasai village.
Destinations
Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Group Size
Small Group (Max 6)
Best Season
June–October & December–March
Difficulty
Easy
Style
adventure, wildlife, safari, family, photography
Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
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Your Journey Day by Day
1
Arrival Arusha – Tarangire
Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport. Drive to Tarangire National Park for afternoon game drive among baobab trees.
Airport pickup, Tarangire game drive
Tarangire Safari Lodge
Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
4
Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Full day exploring Serengeti plains. Great Migration river crossings (seasonal).
Full-day game drive
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
8
Ngorongoro to Arusha – Departure
Morning crater descent for game viewing. Return to Arusha for departure.
Crater game drive, return to Arusha
None
Breakfast, Lunch
Private 4x4 safari vehicle
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