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Classic Northern Circuit Safari Highlights — 8 Days

Trip Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Destinations Covered: Arusha | Tarangire | Lake Manyara | Serengeti | Ngorongoro Crater
Safari Style: Lodge & Tented Camp Safari
Group Size: Private or Small Group
Start/End Point: Arusha

Include

  • Accommodation as specified (lodges & tented camps)
  • All park and conservation fees
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • English-speaking driver/guide
  • Unlimited game drives
  • Bottled water and soft drinks during game drives
  • All meals as specified (B, L, D)
  • Airport transfers

Tour Guide

Accommodation

Pickup Ride

Breakfast

Dinner

Exclude

  • International flights
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Tips and gratuities (suggested $25/day)
  • Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, souvenirs)
  • Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari, Maasai village visit)
  • Travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages (unless included)

Photographer

Private Expenses

Room Service

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

  • Meet and greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).
  • Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for rest and safari briefing.

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel or Ilboru Safari Lodge
Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

  • After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park (Approx. 2 hours).
  • Full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Spot elephants, lions, and ancient baobab trees.
  • Sunset relaxation at your tented camp.

Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge or Whistling Thorn Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park – Karatu

  • Morning transfer to Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Game drive in this lush, compact park famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos.
  • Continue to Karatu for overnight.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti National Park

  • Early breakfast and scenic drive to Serengeti, via the Ngorongoro highlands.
  • Enter Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your tented camp.

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp or Kati Kati Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti

  • Full-day game drives in Central Serengeti, known for abundant wildlife and predator action.
  • Optional hot air balloon safari (additional cost).

Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Sunrise game drive in Serengeti.
  • Afternoon drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with en-route wildlife viewing.
  • Arrive at the crater rim for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge or Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Karatu

  • Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
  • Spot the Big Five in this natural amphitheater.
  • Picnic lunch at the crater floor, then return to Karatu for overnight.

Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge or Acacia Farm Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Karatu – Arusha / Departure

  • Optional visit to a local market or cultural experience.
  • Return drive to Arusha.
  • Transfer to airport for departure or extra night on request.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch