Three Serengeti nights create space for an arrival drive, two substantial wildlife days and a final morning departure. Tarangire or Lake Manyara introduces the route, while Ngorongoro provides a distinct final ecosystem.
The itinerary is intentionally flexible: the first park and exact Serengeti camp can be selected for the travel month, lodge preference and current wildlife conditions. Seasonal routing does not mean that migration events can be guaranteed.
7-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari takes you through Tanzania's most celebrated national parks. Each day is a different landscape, a different wildlife encounter.
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Day 1: Tarangire or Lake Manyara
Depart from Arusha and travel to your first wildlife destination, selected according to the season and guest interests. Explore either Tarangire National Park, known for its baobab woodlands and elephant habitats, or Lake Manyara National Park, with its groundwater forests, floodplains, and diverse birdlife. After the game drive, continue to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Hhando Coffee LodgeFull board · Property selected by route and tier -
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Day 2: Travel to the Serengeti
Cross the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area highlands and continue into Serengeti National Park. Begin wildlife viewing en route to your camp, with your guide selecting stops based on current sightings, road conditions, and the best opportunities to observe the Serengeti’s landscapes and wildlife.
Misako Luxury CampTented camp or lodge · Full board -
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Day 3: Serengeti wildlife day
Spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park across open plains, river valleys, and granite kopjes. Your guide will plan the route around current wildlife activity, lighting conditions, and your interests, allowing time for meaningful sightings, photography, and observation of the Serengeti’s diverse landscapes.
Misako Luxury CampSecond night · Full board -
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Day 4: Second full Serengeti day
Use a second full day for patient wildlife viewing, photography or a longer drive toward a different habitat. The extra day helps avoid moving camp before the Serengeti has been properly experienced.
Misako Luxury CampThird night · Full board -
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Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
Take a final morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before departing toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the scenic transition from the Serengeti plains to the highlands, arriving at your lodge in the afternoon with time to relax and prepare for the following day’s crater exploration.
Ngorongoro Safari LodgeFull board -
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Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for an extended game drive across its diverse habitats, including open grasslands, freshwater springs, woodland, and wetlands. Explore the crater floor while observing resident wildlife before enjoying a picnic lunch at a designated site. Continue with afternoon viewing before ascending the crater wall and returning to Karatu for the evening.
Farm of dreamsFull board -
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Day 7: Return to Arusha
Travel back to Arusha after breakfast, with the option to include a short visit to Mto wa Mbu, a local lunch experience, or a direct transfer to the airport depending on your onward travel schedule. This flexible final day allows the safari to conclude smoothly while accommodating your departure plans.
No accommodationEnd of safari · Arusha or airport drop-off
Legacy package rates are shown as a planning reference. Final prices depend on travel dates, group size, accommodation availability and current park fees. Request a confirmed quotation before booking.
- Private 4×4 and professional guide
- Six safari accommodation nights
- Full-board meals as listed
- Park and conservation fees
- Drinking water during game drives
- Arusha pickup and return
- Flights, visa and insurance
- Tips and personal expenses
- Alcoholic and specialty drinks
- Optional balloon, cultural and museum activities
- Accommodation outside the listed safari nights
Add a balloon flight, seasonal migration extension, Zanzibar stay, cultural activity or premium camp upgrade.
First-park game drive
Tarangire or Lake Manyara selected for your route.
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Three-night Serengeti program
Arrival, two full days and departure wildlife viewing.
Included
Ngorongoro Crater descent
Extended crater-floor game drive.
Included
Mto wa Mbu visit
Hosted local walk, food or farm activity.
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Why are there three Serengeti nights?
Three nights reduce rushing and support two substantial wildlife days, which is especially useful for photography and predator viewing.
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Will we see the Great Migration?
The Serengeti is productive year-round, but migration location changes by month and conditions. We can propose a seasonal camp without guaranteeing a particular event.
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Can the safari end with a flight from Serengeti?
Yes. A fly-out version can replace the Ngorongoro section or be designed as a different route. It must be quoted separately.
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Is Tarangire or Lake Manyara better?
Both are worthwhile. Tarangire is particularly strong for elephants and dry-season wildlife; Lake Manyara offers a compact forest-and-lake ecosystem. We recommend one based on your date and interests.
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