7-Day Northern Circuit Safari

Day 1Arusha to Tarangire

• Depart Arusha
• Afternoon game drive in Tarangire
• Elephant herds along Tarangire River
• Overnight Tarangire area

Day 2Tarangire to Lake Manyara

• Morning Tarangire game drive
• Drive to Lake Manyara
• Afternoon game drive in Manyara
• Tree-climbing lions & flamingos
• Overnight Manyara area

Day 3Lake Manyara to Serengeti

• Morning Manyara game drive
• Drive via Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti
• Afternoon game drive in central Serengeti
• Overnight Seronera area

Day 4Full Day Serengeti — Central

• Full day game drives in central Serengeti
• Lion pride tracking
• Leopard in riverine forest
• Cheetah on open plains
• 2nd overnight Serengeti

Day 5Serengeti North or Balloon Option

• Northern Serengeti game drive
• Optional: hot air balloon safari at dawn
• Migration herds (seasonal)
• Afternoon game drive
• 3rd overnight Serengeti

Day 6Serengeti to Ngorongoro

• Morning Serengeti game drive
• Drive to Ngorongoro Crater rim
• Sunset at the crater viewpoint
• Overnight crater rim lodge

Day 7Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

• Full morning inside Ngorongoro Crater
• Black rhino, lions, flamingos, hippos
• Depart crater; drive to Arusha
• Tour ends Arusha late afternoon

Note: All itineraries are flexible — we can customise dates, accommodation level, add extra parks or adjust pace to suit your group. Contact us for your personalised quote.

Tour Highlights

• All 4 iconic Northern Circuit parks
• 2 nights inside Serengeti
• Ngorongoro Crater floor drive
• Tarangire elephant herds & baobabs
• Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions
• Full Big Five opportunity

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