7 Days Tanzania’s Northern Circuit Luxury Safari
Experience the best of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable 7-day luxury safari. Discover the ancient baobab landscapes and large elephant herds of Tarangire National Park, explore the endless golden plains of Serengeti National Park in search of Africa’s iconic wildlife, and witness the breathtaking natural beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife.
Along the way, enjoy luxury accommodation, exceptional game drives, fascinating cultural encounters with the Maasai community, and a visit to the historic Olduvai Gorge Museum, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. This journey offers the perfect combination of wildlife, culture, nature, and comfort.
Safari Highlights
Explore Tarangire’s famous baobab trees and large elephant herds.
Experience unforgettable game drives across the Serengeti plains.
Search for Africa’s iconic Big Five.
Discover the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Visit the historic Olduvai Gorge Museum.
Experience authentic Maasai culture and traditions.
Enjoy luxury accommodation at some of Tanzania’s finest safari lodges.
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport at approximately 18:00, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide. Transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha for check-in and relaxation. Enjoy dinner at the hotel and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
Meals: Half Board (HB)
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park – Karatu
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its magnificent baobab trees, scenic landscapes, and large elephant populations. Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and various bird species. Stop at a designated picnic site for lunch before continuing your wildlife exploration. In the late afternoon, drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Acacia Farm Lodge
Meals: Half Board (HB)
Day 3: Karatu – Ngorongoro Conservation Area – Central Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for Central Serengeti National Park, travelling through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy the changing landscapes as you make your way towards the endless plains of the Serengeti. Upon arrival, check in at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge and enjoy lunch. Later in the afternoon, head out for a game drive in search of the Big Five, including lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos, alongside other fascinating wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Half Board (HB)
Day 4: Full-Day Exploration of Central Serengeti
Enjoy a full day exploring the spectacular wilderness of Central Serengeti, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The region is renowned for its abundant wildlife, beautiful open grasslands, rocky kopjes, and impressive predator populations. Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Full Board (FB)
Day 5: Central Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive through the Serengeti as you gradually travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue enjoying wildlife sightings along the way, with opportunities to spot predators, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest. Stop at an approved picnic site for lunch before proceeding to Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. Upon arrival, check in, enjoy dinner, and relax while taking in the spectacular highland surroundings.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Full Board (FB)
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Olduvai Gorge Museum
After breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site before continuing your crater exploration. Later, visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum to discover the fascinating history of human evolution and the important archaeological discoveries made in this region. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: Full Board (FB)
Day 7: Maasai Cultural Experience – Mto wa Mbu – Departure
After breakfast, check out and visit a traditional Maasai Boma for an opportunity to learn about Maasai culture, traditions, lifestyle, and community heritage. Continue to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant cultural village known for its diverse communities, local markets, and traditional experiences. Enjoy lunch before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari.
Meals: Half Board (HB)
Tour inclusions
- Services of a professional tour guide
- Transport
- Entrance fees
- All the activities in the itinerary
- Fuel
- Drinking water while on the safari
- Full board accommodation
Tour exclusions
- Tips
- Optional activities not detailed in the itinerary
- Visas or air tickets
- International flights
- Laundry services
- Items of personal nature
- Beverages and drinks
- Bring Binoculars for better sighting
- Bring appropriate clothes for Safari, Pants, Long sleeve shirts, Hats, Sunglasses, and Sun cream.
- Don’t forget/bring Cameras to take pictures for memories
- It is recommended to bring mosquito spray with high mint
- A warm sweater and Jacket as the night can be chilly at high altitudes (Up to 5 C)
- Blue and Black colors to avoid while in the park as they attract Tsetse liis
- Being on a long Safari up your chances of seeing the Big five
- Visas are required when traveling to Tanzania, Foreigners may apply for a visa online in advance of travel
- A passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond visa insurance and/or date of entry
- Yellow fever vaccination is required for all travelers arriving from or having transited through countries where yellow fever is endemic