Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations. This adventure takes you to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the unique landscapes of Lake Natron. With ample time to explore the Serengeti’s abundant wildlife, you’ll also experience the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire, and the striking scenery of Lake Natron, creating a well-rounded and memorable safari experience.
Trip Highlights
- Luxury tour: This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Suitable for solo travelers: Solo travelers can book this private tour.
- Suitable for all ages: This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Itinerary
We will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am and take you to a very special national park. Tarangire is famous for its diverse landscape with nine different vegetation zones. The park is particularly known for the abundance of ancient baobab trees (the largest trees in the continent) which fill the landscape and dwarf the animals next to them. The river of the park is full of wildlife ranging from a large variety of birds to lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes and, of course, elephants. In fact, the park has the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country and provides unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families. The lunch area is fascinating, boasting an observatory with amazing views to the river and wildlife (with good chances of seeing a hunt while having your picnic). In the afternoon, we will still do a game drive before continuing to your accommodation.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Nimali Tarangire Camp
Luxury lodge bordering Tarangire NP without fences
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
After an early breakfast, depart towards the most famous national park in the world, the Serengeti. The driving itself although long, is spectacular. You will drive up the crater highlands, making a quick stop at the rim for an out of this world view of Ngorongoro Crater. This will be an unforgettable moment for anyone seeing it for the first time. As you progress well into the Serengeti, you will see why the name means, in local language, 'endless plains'. The park has 6,900sq miles (18,000 sq km) and for most of it, the plains will stretch to the horizon defying your senses and perception of distances.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Enjoy a full day in the Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the home to the great migration and to 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras and all kinds of antelopes including the abundant impalas and Thomson's gazelles. As for big cats and large predators, it's the place of choice to look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, with many television scenes like the famous River Crossings having been filmed in this park. Smaller animals like foxes, mongoose, honey badgers, jackals, monkeys, baboons, rock hyraxes and African hares, together with more than 500 species of birds, also inhabit this park.
We are completely flexible with your preferences and this day will be organized according to your wishes. On every day of the safari, your guide will discuss with you the best timings for you, including for the game drives and the wake-up time.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Meliá Serengeti Lodge
Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
On this day, we suggest a very early wake up in order to do an early morning game drive (when the animals are more active) and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. It's really one of the most beautiful experiences to have. After the game drive, we will return to the camp for a rewarding brunch and then we'll proceed to Ngorongoro, the 8th Wonder of the Natural World. You will reach Ngorongoro in time for a sundowner.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp
Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
We will start the day very early and descend into the crater floor for an incredible morning of wildlife in one of the most stunning places on Earth. The crater spreads for 102sq miles and has 2 000ft high walls, making it virtually a Noah's ark and inhabiting almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino. The concentration of African wildlife is the greatest in the continent. The crater has a river, several swamps, a soda lake with a great concentration of flamingos, a forest and open plains. It's also famous for its elephants which are the largest in the world and have huge tusks. This is due to the rich mineral content of the volcanic soil and its grasses. Ngorongoro Crater is truly a Wonder of the Natural World.
After the game drive, transfer to singular Lake Natron (4-hour drive) with a picnic lunch. Visit the lake and its surroundings.
Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
Lake Natron Halisi Camp
Mid-range tented camp located at Lake Natron
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
After a wake up call with coffee and cookies, you will take early morning walks to the lake flats to observe flamingos. Located at the base of Africa’s only active volcano (Oldonyo Lengai) and between Ngorongoro Highlands and Serengeti plains, Lake Natron lies in a dry and desolated area also inhabited by the Maasai. Untouched, distant, mysterious, this Lake is one of the most alkaline lakes in the world and special shelter to millions of tiny crustaceans, attracting literally thousands of Lesser flamingos. After breakfast, trek to local waterfalls. Beautiful and surrounded by lush vegetation, these waterfalls break the yellow coloured pattern found in the savannah. Afterwards, you'll transfer to Arusha.
Main Destination:
Lake Natron
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
FAQs
The 6-Day North Circuit Adventure – Luxury takes you to some of Tanzania’s most spectacular safari destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Natron. Depending on the itinerary, you may also visit other highlights of the Northern Circuit while enjoying luxury accommodations throughout your journey.
During the 6-Day North Circuit Adventure – Luxury, you’ll have excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino—as well as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, crocodiles, flamingos at Lake Natron (seasonal), and a rich variety of bird species.
The 6-Day North Circuit Adventure – Luxury includes stays in carefully selected luxury safari lodges or premium tented camps that offer spacious rooms, private bathrooms, fine dining, exceptional hospitality, and stunning views of Tanzania’s wilderness.
The 6-Day North Circuit Adventure – Luxury typically includes luxury accommodation, meals as outlined in the itinerary, park entrance fees, transportation in a private 4×4 safari vehicle, guided game drives, the services of a professional driver-guide, bottled drinking water, and airport or hotel transfers.
For the 6-Day North Circuit Adventure – Luxury, pack lightweight clothing in neutral colors, a warm jacket for cool mornings and evenings, comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera, and any personal medications.
The 6-Day North Circuit Adventure – Luxury is available throughout the year. The dry season from June to October is ideal for wildlife viewing, while the green season from November to May offers lush scenery, excellent birdwatching, fewer crowds, and seasonal highlights such as the Serengeti calving season and flamingo gatherings at Lake Natron.
