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6-Day Northern Circuit Safari

6 days · 5 nightsTarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara

Six days through Tarangire, the Serengeti, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, with two full days in the Serengeti. See the Big Five and much more, travelling privately with your own English-speaking guide, all meals included, and comfortable lodges each night.

Highlights

  • Two nights in the Serengeti
  • A full day on the Ngorongoro Crater floor
  • Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions to finish

Day by day

  1. Day 1Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    After breakfast we leave for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch, then drive to the lodge in the late afternoon.

    About Tarangire National Park → Overnight: Kankari Lodge, Karatu
  2. Day 2Into the Serengeti

    After breakfast we drive into the Serengeti, game-driving on the way and stopping for lunch inside the park. We continue in the afternoon before reaching camp.

    About Serengeti National Park → Overnight: Sound of Nature camp, Serengeti
  3. Day 3Full day in the Serengeti

    Leave camp with a picnic lunch for a full game drive in the heart of the Serengeti. Look for the migration herds, lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, crocodile, topi and gazelle, then return to camp for the sunset.

    About Serengeti National Park → Overnight: Sound of Nature camp, Serengeti
  4. Day 4Serengeti to Karatu

    After breakfast we game-drive towards Naabi Hill Gate, leave the Serengeti, and drive to Karatu through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

    About Serengeti National Park → Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
  5. Day 5Ngorongoro Crater

    After breakfast we descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive, then return to Karatu in the late afternoon for dinner.

    About Ngorongoro Crater → Overnight: Kankari Lodge, Karatu
  6. Day 6Lake Manyara and return to Arusha

    We head to Lake Manyara with a packed lunch for a full game drive among its baboons, flamingos and tree-climbing lions, then drive to Arusha in the late afternoon for your overnight stay, or straight to the airport.

    About Lake Manyara National Park → Overnight: End of safari

Included

  • Airport pick-up, drop-off and all transfers in the itinerary
  • Private safari in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation and meals as listed in the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees
  • Game drives as listed in the itinerary
  • Mineral water and juice during game drives

Not included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Drinks at the lodges
  • Excursions not listed in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal items and toiletries

Where you stay

  • Kankari Lodge, Karatu
  • Sound of Nature camp, Serengeti
  • Lodge in Karatu

Lodges can be upgraded or changed to suit your budget — just ask.

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