8 Days The Best Northern Circuit Wildlife Tour

8 Days The Best Northern Circuit Wildlife Tour Overview

Experience the ultimate Tanzanian adventure on this 8-day Northern Circuit Safari, exploring the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Travel through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, the legendary Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Witness abundant wildlife including elephants, lions, zebras, and the Big Five, while enjoying comfortable accommodations in carefully selected lodges and camps. This safari is perfect for travelers who want a comprehensive, immersive, and memorable wildlife experience across northern Tanzania.

Itinerary at Glance

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Itinerary In Details

Day 1: Arrival in ArushaDay 1: Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Relax after your flight and attend a pre-safari briefing with your guide.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park after breakfast. Explore the park on a full-day game drive, witnessing its famous elephant herds, lions, giraffes, and zebras.

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive along the lakeshore, spotting flamingos, tree-climbing lions, baboons, and hippos. Continue to your lodge near Ngorongoro for overnight.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Observe an incredible variety of wildlife, including the rare black rhino, lions, elephants, and hippos. Picnic lunch on the crater floor before returning to your lodge.

Day 5: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park

Travel through the scenic highlands to the Serengeti National Park. Arrive in time for an afternoon game drive, exploring the endless plains for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and herds of wildebeest and zebras.

Day 6: Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day on morning and afternoon game drives. Depending on the season, follow the Great Migration or explore predator hotspots. Optional hot air balloon safari available at extra cost.

Day 7: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before heading back to Ngorongoro. Optional stop at a Maasai village to learn about traditional culture. Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim.

Day 8: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive, spotting elephants, lions, zebras, and other wildlife. Return to Arusha in the afternoon for departure.

Price Includes

✅ All park entrance fees and government taxes
✅ Accommodation as per itinerary
✅ Meals as specified (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✅ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
✅ 4×4 Safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
✅ Bottled drinking water during game drives
✅ Airport transfers (upon request)

Price Excludes

❌ International and domestic flights
❌ Travel insurance
❌ Visa fees
❌ Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
❌ Alcoholic and soft drinks
❌ Optional activities (e.g., balloon safari, Maasai village visit)
❌ Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)

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8 Days The Best Northern Circuit Wildlife Tour