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This 5-day Northern Circuit Tanzania safari explores three world-renowned parks: Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Perfect for those seeking immersive wildlife encounters, stunning landscapes, and authentic safari lodges.
The dry season from June to October is ideal for game viewing and spotting the Great Migration in northern Serengeti (July–October). The calving season (Jan–Mar) in southern Serengeti is also excellent.
This itinerary offers high chances to see the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino—along with giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wildebeests, hippos, and hundreds of bird species.
Yes, the safari includes all accommodations, meals, and park entry fees, staying at authentic tented lodges and camps close to nature.
Absolutely! This itinerary can be tailored with extra days, cultural visits, or an add-on Zanzibar beach extension.
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Start your adventure with a morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks, known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds.
As you enter the park, your guide will open the pop-up roof of your 4×4 safari vehicle, allowing for excellent wildlife photography and uninterrupted game viewing. Watch for giraffes, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and even rare species like fringe-eared oryx and gerenuk.
Overnight: Lake Burunge Tented Camp (outside the park)
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, head northwest through the Rift Valley escarpment, passing Mto wa Mbu and Karatu town, nestled in the cool Ngorongoro highlands.
Enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at the crater viewpoint before continuing along a scenic route filled with Maasai villages. At Naabi Hill Gate, stretch your legs and take in sweeping views of the Serengeti savannah.
Continue into Central Serengeti, where the wildlife becomes more abundant. By late afternoon, arrive at your bush camp, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.
Overnight: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the day on a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park, tracking wildlife and exploring different ecosystems based on migration movement and seasonal patterns.
Depending on the time of year, you might witness hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles crossing plains, rivers, or woodlands. Your experienced guide will position you for the best chances to see the Great Migration and possible predator activity.
Picnic lunch will be served in a scenic part of the park before continuing your game drive.
Overnight: Tukaone Serengeti Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, begin your journey from Serengeti to Ngorongoro, passing through the Seronera Valley, a predator-rich region especially active in the cooler morning hours.
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places to see the Big Five in Africa. The crater hosts a rich population of lions, elephants, hippos, rhinos, and more than 500 bird species.
After your game drive, ascend the crater rim and drive to nearby Karatu, where you’ll enjoy your final overnight stay.
Overnight: Karatu Tented Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a relaxing breakfast at your lodge before returning to Arusha by road. Arrive by early afternoon. For those extending their holiday, optional flights to Zanzibar beaches or Kilimanjaro Airport can be arranged.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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P.O.Box 19131, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
info@gecko-adventure.com
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www.gecko-adventure.com
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