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10 Days

Northern Circuit Safari

Arusha • Tarangire • Ngorongoro • Serengeti — the classic highlights of Northern Tanzania.

Big FiveGreat Migration (seasonal)Luxury Lodges
Day 1: Arrive Arusha
Arusha
Altitude: 1,400m

Airport pickup and luxury lodge check-in. Safari briefing and relaxation by the pool.

Highlights

  • Pool time
  • Briefing

Details

Arusha Luxury Lodge
Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
5–7 hours
Distance: 120kmTerrain: River & savannah

Game drives among elephant herds, baobabs and river habitats.

Highlights

  • Elephant herds
  • Baobab valleys
  • Birdlife

Details

Tarangire Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: More Tarangire
Tarangire
4–6 hours
Focus: Predators & birds

Explore Silale swamp and river loops for predators and grazers.

Highlights

  • Lions & leopards
  • Silale swamp

Details

Tarangire Safari Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: To Ngorongoro Rim
Ngorongoro
3–4 hours
Altitude: 2,300m

Scenic drive to the crater rim. Sunset views across the caldera.

Highlights

  • Crater viewpoints

Details

Crater Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Floor
Ngorongoro
6–7 hours
Descent: 600m

Full-day descent to the crater floor for Big Five viewing.

Highlights

  • Black rhino
  • Hippo pools

Details

Crater Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Central Serengeti
Serengeti
3–4 hours
Flight: Ngorongoro → Seronera

Transfer to Seronera region. Afternoon game drive among kopjes.

Highlights

  • Cheetah & lions
  • Kopje landscapes

Details

Serengeti Serena
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Serengeti Full Day
Serengeti
6–8 hours

Track predators at sunrise and plains game by rivers.

Highlights

  • Predator action
  • Plains game

Details

Serengeti Serena
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Serengeti or Migration Focus
Serengeti
6–8 hours

Seasonal routing to Central/North/South for the Migration.

Highlights

  • Migration herds (seasonal)
  • River crossings (Jul-Sep)

Details

Seasonal camp
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Balloon Safari & Leisure
Serengeti
4–5 hours

Optional balloon at sunrise. Leisure or additional game drive.

Highlights

  • Balloon flight
  • Champagne bush breakfast

Details

Serengeti lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Fly to Arusha & Depart
Arusha
1–2 hours

Morning game drive time permitting, then fly to Arusha for onward travel.

Details

Breakfast
Safari Overview
Duration:10 Days
Parks:Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti
Best Months:Jun-Oct, Dec-Mar
Family Friendly:Yes
What's Included
  • Professional safari guide
  • All park fees & permits
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All meals during safari
  • Quality accommodations
  • Airport transfers