The Ultimate 5 Days Tanzania Northern Circuit safari

5 DAYS TANZANIA NORTHERN CIRCUIT SAFARI- ALIFETIME ADVENTURE

The Northern Circuit is every traveler’s choice in Tanzania. From watching the wildebeest migration to climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, guests have a thousand options to choose from during their safari.

Picture yourself watching thousands of wildebeests and zebras roaming the ‘endless plains’ of the Serengeti; this is an absolutely once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Discover the best of Tanzania’s wildlife in Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Serengeti National Park.

The best time to go on this tour is from June to October. During this time, the weather is dry, predictable, favoring wildlife viewing. However, if you’re on a tight work schedule, you can try the short dry season, from December to February.

Beginning in Arusha, take our self-drive 4×4 Land Cruiser to view wildlife in Tarangire, then the mirror-like Lake Manyara, and finally to the Serengeti National Park to watch its majestic ‘endless plains’ and so much more. After exploring the Serengeti, you’ll fly back to the airport in Arusha. Then catch an evening flight or have a meaningful interaction with the Maasai locals on the outskirts of Arusha, leave a smile on their faces, and fly home the next day.

Brief itinerary

Day	Highlights	Overnight
Day 1	Arrival day	Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 2	Arusha – Tarangire National Park	Tarangire Treetops
Day 3	Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park	Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Day 4	Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park	One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti
Day 5	Serengeti – Arusha	Gran Meliá Arusha

 

Details of your journey

Day 1: Arrival Day

Today, you will fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport in Arusha. Pick up from the airport, drive to Gran Meliá Arusha, and en route, you’ll see farms on each roadside and distant views of Mount Meru. Melt into comfort at the Gran Meliá Arusha for the rest of the day. If time allows, you can visit the green Arusha National Park for an introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife or embark on a tour to the Materuni waterfalls.

Optional Activities

• Materuni waterfalls
• Coffee tour
• Arusha National Park tour

Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

We have a great day ahead as we are set to explore Tarangire National Park. The drive takes approximately 2 hours to arrive at the main gate. Then, the adventure begins, expanding the search through the park to see massive elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, zebras, lions, warthogs, and impalas. And every corner of the park comes alive with birdsong, as over 550 species can be encountered.

Overnight: Tarangire Treetops

Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Today, we’re going to discover Lake Manyara. We begin with a morning drive en route to Lake Manyara, where we spend a full day searching for the tree-climbing lions – the only lions to climb acacia trees. We continue driving in the afternoon, with the option to canoe on Soda Lake (if it hasn’t shrunk) or take a treetop canopy walk. You may encounter elephants, buffalo, warthogs, giraffes, wildebeests, and zebras. You can also head out for a night game drive.

Optional Activities

• Balloon safari (in Tarangire)
• Night safari
• Treetop canopy walk

Overnight: Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Begin the journey to the Serengeti National Park via Naabi Hills Gate. Enjoy a bush dinner at One Nature Nyaruswiga. Spend the afternoon driving in the expansive plains and Seronera Valley.  This area is home to resident big cats like leopards, lions, and cheetahs.

Overnight: One Nature Nyaruswiga Serengeti

Day 5: Serengeti – Arusha

Today, we begin the day with a morning game drive in the central Serengeti. Alternatively, you book a balloon flight at additional cost and soar above the Serengeti plains. Celebrate your flight with a champagne breakfast at the landing site. Afterward, we continue searching for wildlife until the afternoon. After your final lunch at the lodge, we fly back to Arusha.

Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha

INCLUDES

• Full transport (a 4X4 jeep, which can accommodate up to 7 people).
• A professional English-speaking guide.
• Meals and accommodation as per the program.
• Complimentary bottled mineral water and soft drinks throughout the safari.
• Park entrance and conservation fees for all listed destinations, including concession fees for overnight stays within the national parks.
• All the activities mentioned on the itinerary.
• All transfers, to and from the airport.

EXCLUDES

• Drinks not specified above.
• Travel insurance
• Health insurance
• Guide’s tip
• Optional activities, e.g., balloon safari.
• Flights (Both domestic and international flights)
• Visa fees
• Personal expenses, including souvenirs and shopping.
• Additional services at hotels or lodges (e.g., laundry, spa treatments).

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