5-Day Best of Tanzania Safari – Northern Circuit
Discover the best of Tanzania on this 5-day Northern Circuit safari with Adventure Makers Tanzania. Explore four of the country’s most remarkable wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and Lake Manyara National Park.
From the giant baobab trees and elephant herds of Tarangire to the vast golden plains of Serengeti, this safari offers an incredible variety of landscapes and wildlife experiences. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater to search for the Big Five and finish your adventure at Lake Manyara, known for its beautiful forests, diverse birdlife, and tree-climbing lions.
With exciting game drives, comfortable accommodation, and an experienced safari guide, this 5-day Tanzania safari is ideal for travelers who want to experience the highlights of northern Tanzania in one unforgettable journey.
| Number of Persons | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 2 Persons | USD 1,485 Per Person |
| 3 Persons | USD 1,210 Per Person |
| 4–6 Persons | USD 1,080 Per Person |
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge and enjoy the peaceful surroundings before your safari adventure begins.
Arusha is an important gateway to Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit. Your guide will brief you about the upcoming journey, including the national parks, wildlife viewing opportunities, and daily arrangements.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge in Arusha.
Meals: At your own expense unless otherwise arranged.
After breakfast, meet your safari guide and depart for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through the countryside before entering a park renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and beautiful savannah landscapes.
Spend the day exploring the park on game drives. You may encounter elephants gathering near the Tarangire River, giraffes browsing among the trees, zebras grazing in the grasslands, and various antelope species. Lions and leopards may also be spotted during your exploration.
Tarangire is particularly rewarding during the dry season, when wildlife often gathers near the river in search of water. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Later, travel to your accommodation in the Karatu area, where you can relax and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge in Karatu.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
After breakfast, travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting wildlife safari.
The crater’s grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, and lake provide habitats for a remarkable variety of animals. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, and other wildlife. Ngorongoro is also one of the best places in Tanzania to look for the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during your crater visit before continuing your journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards Serengeti National Park.
As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into expansive plains that support abundant wildlife. Depending on the season, you may see herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the grasslands.
Arrive at your camp or lodge in the Serengeti area for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Safari camp or lodge in Serengeti National Park.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Wake up to the beauty of the Serengeti and enjoy breakfast before setting out for a morning game drive. Serengeti National Park is famous for its vast open plains, abundant wildlife, and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration.
Explore the grasslands in search of lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and large herds of herbivores. Your experienced guide will help you spot animals and explain their behavior, habitats, and role in the ecosystem.
Depending on your travel dates, you may encounter migrating wildebeest and zebras as they move in search of fresh grazing. Wildlife sightings and migration locations vary throughout the year.
After your game drive, begin the journey back towards Karatu, enjoying the changing scenery along the way. Arrive at your accommodation in the evening for dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge in Karatu.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful wildlife destination located beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Explore the park’s diverse habitats, including evergreen forests, open grasslands, and lakeshore areas. Look for elephants moving through the woodland, baboons gathering among the trees, giraffes crossing the plains, and a variety of bird species near the lake.
Lake Manyara is also famous for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are not guaranteed. The park’s birdlife is another highlight, with numerous species inhabiting the lake and surrounding ecosystems.
Enjoy a picnic lunch before beginning your return journey to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your agreed location in Arusha or at the airport, depending on your travel arrangements.
Your 5-day Tanzania Northern Circuit safari concludes with wonderful memories of the country’s wildlife, landscapes, and national parks.
Accommodation: No accommodation included on this day.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
We accept
Copyright © 2026, Adventure Makers Tanzania. All rights reserved | Developed by AlgoPage
