Journey Through Tanzania's Iconic Wilderness
Discover Tanzania's breathtaking Northern Circuit on a classic 9-day safari. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day tour among black rhino and big cats, then cross the endless Serengeti plains for three nights tracking lions, leopards and Great Migration herds. Finish among the baobabs and giant elephant herds of Tarangire National Park.
Day 1 . Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet-and-assist by safari representative, private transfer to hotel in Arusha.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet-and-assist by safari representative, private transfer to hotel in Arusha.
Day 2–3 . Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Depart Arusha across the scenic highlands to the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending 2,000 feet into the pristine caldera floor for unmatched Big Five wildlife encounters.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 2: Early morning drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (via Lake Manyara highlands), arrive in time for lunch at the lodge, afternoon at leisure on the crater rim.
- Day 3: Sunrise over the rim, descend 2,000 feet into the caldera for one full-day crater tour with picnic lunch, searching for black rhino, lion, hippo and the Big Five.
Day 4–6 . Serengeti National Park
Journey across the vast golden Serengeti plains tracking resident lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, and the legendary thundering herds of the Great Migration across three unforgettable nights.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 4: Drive across the Serengeti plains via Olduvai Gorge area to central Serengeti, lunch at Kubu Kubu Tented Camp, afternoon game drive.
- Day 5: Full day of morning and afternoon game drives across the endless plains tracking lion, leopard, cheetah and the herds of the Great Migration.
- Day 6: Second full day of comprehensive game tracking across the Serengeti with bush picnic lunch and golden hour wildlife photography.
Day 7–8 . Tarangire National Park
Traverse scenic savannah vistas into Tarangire National Park, celebrated worldwide for majestic baobab trees, sprawling elephant herds, and prolific wildlife congregated along the Tarangire River.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 7: Morning game drive, then long scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, arriving at Tarangire Safari Lodge for lunch and an afternoon game drive among baobabs.
- Day 8: Full day game drives to see Tarangire's large elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, giraffe and birdlife along the Tarangire River.
Day 9 . Tarangire to Arusha
Take in a final morning safari game drive, then travel to Arusha for an early dinner before transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your evening flight home.
Highlights & Schedule
- Day 9: Final morning game drive, drive to Arusha for an early dinner, then transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home.
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