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6-Day Mid-Range Complete Northern Circuit
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6-Day Mid-Range Complete Northern Circuit

The complete northern circuit with comfortable lodges, expert guiding, and all four major parks.

6 Days / 5 Nights
2-6 Guests
Easy
From $1,800 pp
Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
Accommodation Midrange
Group Size 2-6 Guests
Tour Type both

Safari Overview

This six-day mid-range safari covers the full northern circuit in comfortable style, visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. It strikes the ideal balance between comprehensive wildlife coverage and the comfort needed to truly enjoy each destination without fatigue. Each park on this itinerary offers a distinct ecosystem and signature wildlife experiences. Tarangire delivers massive elephant herds among ancient baobabs. Lake Manyara enchants with tree-climbing lions and flamingo-lined shores. The Serengeti overwhelms with its sheer scale and density of predators. And the Ngorongoro Crater provides a fitting climax with the best chance of seeing all the Big Five in a single morning. Mid-range accommodation throughout means you sleep in comfortable rooms or spacious tented camps with proper beds, en-suite bathrooms, and attentive service. Lodges are chosen for their locations as much as their comfort, often situated where you can watch wildlife from your veranda or the pool deck. Your private 4x4 vehicle and experienced guide are dedicated to your group, allowing flexibility to spend more time at sightings that interest you most.

Tour Highlights

  • All four northern circuit parks
  • Comfortable lodge accommodation
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Expert naturalist guide
  • Flexible game drive schedule

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Depart Arusha after breakfast for the two-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Enter the park and spend the full day on game drives through baobab-studded landscapes, following elephant herds along the Tarangire River and searching for tree-climbing pythons, lions, and the park's impressive array of birdlife. Check in to your lodge near the park for a comfortable evening.
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game viewing along the Rift Valley escarpment. Explore the groundwater forest where troops of baboons and blue monkeys swing through the canopy, then move to the open grasslands where tree-climbing lions may be spotted in the mahogany branches. The lakeshore attracts flamingos, pelicans, and hippos. Continue to your Karatu lodge in the evening.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, Karatu
Cross the Ngorongoro highlands and enter the Serengeti through the Naabi Hill gate. The transition from highlands to endless plains is breathtaking. Afternoon game drive in the central Serengeti, where the Seronera Valley offers reliable year-round wildlife including all three big cats: lion, leopard, and cheetah.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
A full day dedicated to exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Your guide will take you to the areas with the best current activity, whether that means following the migration herds, searching for a leopard in the riverine forest, or watching a cheetah hunt on the open plains. A bush lunch adds to the immersive experience.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge, the famous archaeological site where some of the earliest evidence of human ancestors was discovered. Arrive at your crater-rim lodge with time to enjoy the stunning views and a relaxed evening dinner.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
Early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a thorough game drive on the crater floor. Search for black rhino, lion, elephant, buffalo, and leopard in this remarkable natural amphitheater. After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon with memories to last a lifetime.

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • All national park entrance fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Mid-range lodge and tented camp accommodation
  • All meals as per itinerary (full board on safari)
  • Drinking water and soft drinks during game drives
  • Airport/hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Olduvai Gorge entrance fee
  • Government taxes and tourism levies

Excluded

  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania entry visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal items
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities

Pricing

Prices are per person and vary by group size and season. All rates include park fees, accommodations, meals, and transport as listed above.

Tier Season Per Person Single Supplement
Midrange Low $1,800 $250
Midrange Shoulder $2,000 $270
Midrange Peak $2,200 $300

Prices are in USD per person. Children aged 5-12 receive a 25% discount. Children under 5 are free. Request an exact quote for your group.

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