Tanzania Safari Itinerary

5+2 Day Safari & Zanzibar.

Five-day Tanzania safari followed by two days on Zanzibar's beaches.

5 Days safari+ 2 days Arrival & Departure

Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

A Seamless Journey Through Wild Landscapes of Tanzania

Starting From USD 2,50 Per Person*

Rates vary depending on season, accommodation level, and group size.

Safari Overview

This 7-day expedition takes you across Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife regions, offering a carefully balanced experience of adventure, scenery, and iconic animal encounters. From elephant-filled plains and ancient volcanic landscapes to vast savannahs and crater ecosystems, this journey reveals the finest highlights of the Northern Safari Circuit.

Day 1: Arrival - First Touch to Tanzania

Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your safari representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha, a calm town surrounded by green foothills and mountain views.

This first day is designed for rest and adjustment after your flight. Take time to relax at the lodge, enjoy the natural surroundings, and prepare for the adventure ahead.

Accommodation: Melia Arusha

Board Basis: HB

Day 2: Tarangire National Park - Realm of Elephants

After breakfast, your journey begins toward Tarangire National Park, a landscape defined by massive baobab trees and one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Tanzania.

The day is spent exploring open grasslands and seasonal river channels where wildlife gathers in abundance. Expect to see large elephant families, predators such as lions, elegant giraffes, herds of zebras, buffaloes, and many bird species.

The park's lifeline, the Tarangire River, attracts animals throughout the year, making every moment of the game drive rewarding.

Accommodation: Manyara Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Board Basis: FB

Day 3: Serengeti - Entering the Endless Plains

After breakfast, depart through the scenic highlands toward Serengeti National Park, passing villages, rolling hills, and panoramic viewpoints along the wayDays

Once inside the Serengeti, the environment transforms into vast open plains that stretch far beyond the horizon. Begin your introductory game drive across this legendary wilderness.

This ecosystem is home to powerful predators and large grazing herds, offering continuous wildlife action across the savannah.

Accommodation: Melia Serengeti

Board Basis: FB

Day 4: Serengeti - Deep Wilderness Experience

Today is dedicated to full exploration of Central Serengeti, one of the richest wildlife regions in Africa.

Early morning and afternoon drives increase your chances of witnessing active predator behavior, including hunting lions, stealthy leopards, and fast-moving cheetahs scanning the plains.

Depending on seasonal movements, you may also encounter massive herds of wildebeest and zebras spreading across the landscape.

A picnic lunch will be served in the wild, surrounded by untouched nature.

Accommodation: Melia Serengeti

Board Basis: FB

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater - Nature's Living Amphitheatre

After a final morning in Serengeti, continue your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the crater floor, a natural sanctuary formed by volcanic collapse and now home to an extraordinary density of wildlife. Here, animals coexist within a self-contained ecosystem including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and rare black rhinos.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside this spectacular setting before ascending back to the crater rim.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Acacia Bliss

Board Basis: FB

Day 6: Lake Manyara - A Hidden Natural Gem

After breakfast, head toward Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

The park offers a mix of lush forest, open floodplains, and lake scenery filled with flamingos and other birdlife. You may also encounter baboons, elephants, and the famous tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy a relaxed game drive while taking in the peaceful atmosphere and scenic surroundings.

Accommodation: Escarpment Luxury Lodge

Day 7: Departure - Closing Chapter of Your Safari

After a relaxed breakfast, begin your return journey to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, there may be time for shopping or a short city visit before transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.

This marks the end of your safari, leaving you with lasting impressions of Tanzania's wildlife, landscapes, and unforgettable moments in the wild.

Board Basis: BB

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