8-Day Best of Tanzania: Northern Circuit Complete

8 Days

8-Day Best of Tanzania: Northern Circuit Complete

Safari Overview

For those who want it all — this 8-day itinerary covers every major park in the Northern Circuit without rushing. Comfortable lodges, private vehicle, and an expert guide deliver the complete Tanzania safari experience with enough time to breathe it all in.

Day-to-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Airport pickup and transfer to your Arusha hotel. Evening briefing and welcome dinner with your guide.

Day 2

Arusha National Park

Full day in Arusha National Park — walking safari, canoe on Momella Lakes, and game drive with views of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro.

Day 3

Tarangire National Park

Full day in Tarangire — 300+ elephant herds, baobab forests, multiple lion prides, and 550 bird species. Overnight near the park.

Day 4

Lake Manyara National Park

Full morning game drive at Lake Manyara. Afternoon drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Overnight at crater rim lodge.

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater Full Day

Full day on the crater floor from dawn to dusk — tracking Big Five, watching lion hunts, photographing Black Rhino. Gourmet picnic in the crater.

Day 6

Ngorongoro to Serengeti with Olduvai Gorge

Morning visit to Olduvai Gorge — the Cradle of Mankind. Drive into the Serengeti for an afternoon sunset game drive on the iconic plains.

Day 7

Full Day in the Serengeti

Two game drives — morning and evening — across the endless Serengeti savanna. Cheetah, lion, leopard, and the constant theatre of predator and prey.

Day 8

Serengeti Final Drive and Return

Last golden-hour game drive. Drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, arriving by early evening.

What's Included

  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser (pop-up roof)
  • Professional guide
  • All park and conservation fees
  • 7 nights upmarket lodge or tented camp accommodation
  • Full board
  • Drinking water and cold drinks in vehicle
  • Olduvai Gorge museum entry
  • All game drives
  • Airport and hotel transfers

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Tanzanian Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional balloon safari +$600
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Laundry
  • Tips

Starting from

$2,280

Per Person Sharing

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Duration

8 Days

Group Size

Private or Small Group