6-Day Ultimate Northern Circuit Adventure

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, a landscape defined by towering baobab trees and vast herds of elephants. Begin your morning game drive, winding through the savannah and spotting giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and predators such as lions and leopards. Around midday, pause for a picnic lunch inside the park, enjoying your meal surrounded by nature.

In the afternoon, continue with another game drive along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers to drink and birdlife flourishes in the swamps. For those seeking a closer connection to the wilderness, you may also choose an optional walking safari, guided by an expert ranger. This offers a unique perspective on the smaller details of the bush animal tracks, plants, and bird calls while experiencing the thrill of being on foot in the wild.

As the day winds down, transfer to Ngare Lodge for dinner and overnight stay, relaxing in comfort after a day of adventure.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Ngare Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival in the Central Serengeti, begin a game drive across the endless plains, renowned for predator activity. Around midday, pause for a picnic lunch in the bush, then continue with an afternoon game drive, searching for lions, cheetahs, and leopards among the herds of wildebeest and zebras. As the sun sets, transfer to your Serengeti camp for dinner and overnight stay under the star-filled sky.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Central)

Accommodation: Tukaone Camp 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive, when predators are most active and the light is perfect for photography. Return to camp for breakfast, then spend the day exploring different areas of the Serengeti, following the migration herds or searching for elusive leopards in the rocky kopjes. Around midday, pause for a picnic lunch in the bush, a charming experience surrounded by the vast savannah. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive, maximizing your chances of spotting diverse wildlife across the plains.

For those seeking an extra touch of romance and adventure, you may choose an optional hot air balloon safari at dawn. Floating silently above the Serengeti, you’ll witness the landscape from a breathtaking perspective, followed by a champagne breakfast upon landing a truly unforgettable honeymoon experience.

As evening approaches, return to camp for dinner and overnight stay, surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness and a star-filled sky.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park (Central)

Accommodation: Tukaone Camp 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Along the way, you may stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge, one of the most significant paleoanthropological sites in the world, where groundbreaking discoveries revealed early human origins. This visit offers fascinating insight into Tanzania’s deep history and the story of humankind.

You can also visit a Maasai Boma, where you’ll be welcomed by Maasai families and introduced to their traditions, dances, and way of life. This cultural encounter provides a meaningful connection to the people who have lived alongside wildlife for centuries, adding depth to your safari experience.

Continue into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, where you may spot elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, and the rare black rhino. Pause for a picnic lunch inside the crater before exploring further. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight stay at a lodge, surrounded by sweeping views and cool highland air.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Ngare Lodge 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

On your final day, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic gem known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and flocks of flamingos along the soda lake. Begin your morning game drive, exploring the park’s diverse habitats from lush groundwater forests to open plains. If you’re interested, you may also choose optional activities such as a morning canoe ride on the lake or a walk along the treetop canopy walkway, offering a unique perspective of the park’s landscapes and birdlife.

Around midday, pause for a picnic lunch inside the park, enjoying the tranquil surroundings. In the afternoon, continue with another game drive to maximize wildlife sightings. As the day winds down, transfer back to Arusha, where your safari adventure concludes leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania’s wilderness.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: None 

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch