6-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

Morning:

• After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive to explore more of Tarangire’s wildlife. You’ll likely see a variety of animals, including lions, buffaloes, and more herds of elephants.
• Depart for Serengeti National Park, with lunch en route (approx. 5-6 hours of driving).

Lunch:

• Enjoy a packed lunch or picnic during your drive to Serengeti.

Afternoon:

• Arrive in Serengeti National Park, one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the world. Begin your afternoon game drive, where you may spot the Big Five and other animals such as cheetahs, wildebeests, and giraffes. If visiting during the migration, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains.

Evening:

• Set up camp or check into your lodge in Serengeti.
• Dinner and relaxation under the African stars.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping or Lodge at Serengeti National Park

Morning:

• Start your day early with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti to see predators in action. This is the best time to spot lions, cheetahs, and other predators hunting or resting.
• Enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the Serengeti plains as you search for wildlife.

Lunch:

• Return to the campsite or lodge for lunch, or enjoy a packed lunch during your game drive.

Afternoon:

• Continue your afternoon game drive, exploring different areas of the Serengeti. The park is vast and diverse, and your guide will take you to prime wildlife areas to maximize your chances of seeing the Big Five and other exciting wildlife.
• If you’re visiting during the Great Migration, you’ll have the chance to witness large groups of animals crossing the plains.

Evening:

• Return to your campsite or lodge for a relaxing evening with dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping or Lodge at Serengeti National Park

Morning:

• After an early breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti. Explore a different section of the park or focus on finding any wildlife you may have missed.
• Depart for Ngorongoro Crater (approx. 4-5 hours drive), a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most unique places in Africa.

Lunch:

• Enjoy lunch en route to Ngorongoro Crater.

Afternoon:

• Arrive at Ngorongoro Crater, the largest unbroken caldera in the world. In the afternoon, head down into the crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor is home to an impressive concentration of wildlife, including lions, buffaloes, elephants, and the endangered black rhino.
• Enjoy stunning views of the crater and its wildlife as you drive through the lush grasslands, forests, and soda lakes.

Evening:

• Set up camp or check into your lodge near the crater.
• Dinner and evening relaxation.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping or Lodge near Ngorongoro Crater

Morning:

• After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Ngorongoro Crater to further explore the wildlife, especially the resident rhinos and other big game.
• Afterward, depart for Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2-3 hours drive). Lake Manyara is known for its scenic beauty, tree-climbing lions, and abundant birdlife.

Lunch:

• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or at the campsite near Lake Manyara.

Afternoon:

• Explore Lake Manyara National Park on a game drive, where you may spot tree-climbing lions, elephants, giraffes, and flamingos. The park is also home to a variety of bird species, making it a paradise for birdwatchers.

Evening:

• Return to your campsite or lodge near the park.
• Dinner and relaxation after a day of wildlife viewing.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camping or Lodge at Lake Manyara National Park

Morning:

• After breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Lake Manyara or spend the morning relaxing at the campsite.
• Depart for Arusha (approx. 2-3 hours drive).

Lunch:

• Enjoy lunch in Arusha or en route, depending on your departure time.

Afternoon:

• Arrive in Arusha, where you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or your hotel for the departure. If time permits, you can explore Arusha or do some last-minute shopping before your flight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: None (Departure)