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 hoursDistance: 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 hoursFocus: 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 hoursAltitude: 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 hoursDescent: 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 hoursFlight: 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 hoursTrack 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 hoursSeasonal 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 hoursOptional 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 hoursMorning 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