Experience the perfect blend of road adventure and scenic air travel with this 7-day Northern Circuit safari. This journey takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. Designed for comfort and efficiency, this safari combines exciting game drives with a convenient fly-out from the Serengeti.
This carefully planned itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to experience multiple national parks while avoiding long return drives. By starting your journey on the road and ending with a scenic flight, you maximize your time exploring wildlife and landscapes while enjoying a smooth and relaxing travel experience.
Throughout the safari, you will discover a wide range of landscapes—from the baobab-dotted plains of Tarangire and the lush greenery of Lake Manyara to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater and the endless plains of the Serengeti. Each destination offers a unique ecosystem and exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing.
Expect to see a variety of animals including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and many species of antelope. With some luck, you may also spot the endangered black rhino in the Ngorongoro Crater. The Serengeti provides one of the best wildlife experiences in Africa, especially during the Great Migration, when large herds of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains.
| Season | 2 people | 3 people | 4-6 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Season 01.01-31.03, 01.06-31.12 |
$3,165 per person | $2,890 per person | $2,630 per person |
| Low Season 01.04-31.05 |
$2,955 per person | $2,675 per person | $2,415 per person |
| Number of Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Season | $3,370 | $3,100 | $2,820 |
| Low Season | $3,100 | $2,580 | $2,550 |
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari guide. You will then be transferred to your lodge in Arusha, where you can relax and prepare for your safari.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge.
Accommodation: Mtoni River Lodge
Meals: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
The Tarangire River attracts a wide range of wildlife, especially during the dry season. You may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, bushbuck, and hartebeest, along with predators such as lions and leopards. The park is also rich in birdlife, making it a great destination for bird enthusiasts.
After lunch and a full game drive, head to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
This park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and seasonal flocks of flamingos along the lake. The landscape is diverse, featuring forests, open plains, and lakeshore habitats.
During your game drive, you may see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of bird species.
After lunch, continue to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater.
The crater is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas, with a high concentration of animals in a relatively small area. You may spot lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and gazelles, as well as the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor followed by an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world.
The Serengeti is known for its vast plains and incredible wildlife, including the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. Over the next two days, you will enjoy multiple game drives, giving you the opportunity to spot the Big Five and many other animals such as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and antelopes.
Spend your evenings relaxing at your comfortable tented camp in the heart of the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Embalakai Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, drive to the Seronera Airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Arusha.
Enjoy stunning aerial views of the landscapes below as you conclude your safari adventure.
This marks the end of your 7-day Drive & Fly-Out Comfort Safari.
Meals: Breakfast
Park fees, transport in open-roofed 4×4, professional English speaking driver guide (or other language), guide allowances, excursions as per itineraries, full day game drive – 8 hrs & half day game drive -4 hrs, 1 Lt of water per person per day during safari, accommodation on sharing basis, meals as per itinerary, Taxes
Beverages, alcoholic drinks, tips, bank charges
Note that payment by credit card incur an additional fee of 5% as Bank charges being charged by banks in Tanzania
Payment by Telegraphic Transfer will attract addition of Usd 50 per transfer as Bank charges
Any increase in park entry fees, taxes and concession fees will be charged even if booking has been previously confirmed and invoiced.
Note that these current rates as published by Government are subject to Change without prior notice
Payment Terms
50% to be paid upon confirmation of availability of accommodation, as required as commitment & also to pay advances to the Lodges to block the rooms
50% Balance to be paid 4 weeks before arrival
We accept payments by: Online credit cards with surcharge of 5% as bank charges, Bank Telegraphic Transfer (TT) with surcharge of USD 50 as bank charges per transfer and Cash upon arrival. Please note that USD older printed before 2009 are not accepted in Tanzania.
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