Experience the best of Tanzania’s northern circuit on this immersive 9-day safari that blends thrilling wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences. From the baobab-studded plains of Tarangire to the endless Serengeti savannah, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the unique hunter-gatherer culture of Lake Eyasi, this adventure brings you face-to-face with Africa’s most iconic wonders all in one unforgettable trip.
You’ll be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax or explore the city at your leisure.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Enjoy your first game drive and spot lions, giraffes, buffaloes, antelope, and countless bird species.
Spend the day at Lake Manyara, a small but diverse park nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Explore forests, open plains, and the lakeshore in search of elephants, hippos, flamingos, and the park’s iconic tree-climbing lions.
Rise early for a cultural excursion to Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe bushmen and the Datoga blacksmith tribe. Join the Hadzabe on a traditional hunt, learn about their lifestyle, and visit a Datoga village to see how they forge tools from scrap metal.
Drive to the legendary Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with stops for panoramic views. Enter the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive across its vast plains, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and millions of wildebeest during the migration season.
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Serengeti. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration or catch dramatic predator-prey interactions. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild and sunset back at camp.
Optional: Sunrise hot air balloon safari available.
Depart Serengeti with a morning game drive en route, traveling toward Ngorongoro Crater. Stop at Olduvai Gorge (optional) to visit the archaeological site where early human fossils were discovered. Arrive at your lodge near the crater in time to relax and prepare for the next day’s adventure.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-rich volcanic caldera considered one of the most spectacular game viewing areas in the world. Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos within the crater floor’s unique ecosystem.
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure. Depending on your flight time, you can visit local craft markets or stop for a last taste of Tanzanian coffee.