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This 8-day Tanzania safari explores the iconic Northern Circuit, highlighting the Great Migration across the Serengeti and the dense wildlife concentrations of the Ngorongoro Crater. Your journey begins in Arusha before venturing to Tarangire National Park to witness massive elephant herds and giant baobabs. From there, traverse the Ngorongoro Highlands into the Serengeti plains to track big cats and vast wildebeest herds in both the central and northern sectors. Conclude your expedition by descending into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five, before returning to Arusha.
Included/Excluded
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Round-trip transportation
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver
- All park and conservation area entry fees
- All scheduled game drives and safari activities
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- International flights
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional Maasai village visits
- Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
- Tips for guides and driver
- Personal expenses
- Additional accommodations
- Extra meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha
Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), meet your professional safari guide for a warm welcome and a brief overview of your upcoming adventure. Transfer through rural Tanzanian landscapes to Arusha. Check into your lodge, unwind by the pool, and enjoy views of Mount Meru as you prepare for the safari ahead.
Main Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park - Karatu
After an early breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds. Spend the day on game drives along the Tarangire River, watching wildlife gather to drink, including giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and big cats. After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue game viewing before heading to Karatu in the evening.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
Day 3: Karatu - Central Serengeti
Drive through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands toward the endless plains of the Serengeti. As you enter Serengeti National Park, enjoy game viewing en route to the Seronera area. Central Serengeti is renowned for its high concentration of resident wildlife and big cats—lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Arrive at your camp in time for a warm meal and a relaxing evening under the stars.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Day 4: Central Serengeti - Northern Serengeti
Head north toward the Mara River ecosystem, tracking the Great Migration. Drive through changing landscapes from acacia woodlands to rolling northern hills, keeping an eye out for vast herds of wildebeest and zebras. Arrive at your northern tented camp for dinner and an evening in the heart of the migration path.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp
Accommodation: Serengeti Classic View Camp
Day 5: Northern Serengeti - Central Serengeti
Spend the morning exploring the northern corridors for wildlife action before beginning your journey back toward the central plains. Take in expansive savannah views and track resident predators around the central kopjes (rocky outcrops) during an afternoon game drive before settling back into camp.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp
Day 6: Central Serengeti - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a final morning game drive across the central Serengeti plains to spot any wildlife missed earlier in the trip. In the afternoon, journey out of the park and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at the crater rim to take in sweeping views of the volcanic caldera below.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a half-day game drive. This volcanic caldera offers a high concentration of wildlife, giving you the opportunity to spot the Big Five—including rare black rhinos—alongside hippos, lions, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor before ascending and driving back to Arusha.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Day 8: Arusha - Departure
Savor breakfast at your lodge and spend your morning relaxing. Depending on your flight schedule, take an optional tour of Arusha town or visit a local market for souvenir shopping before transferring back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home.
Main Destination: Arusha (Departure)
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