Northern Circuit Classic Safari
The ultimate northern Tanzania safari covering all four major national parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro — in a comprehensive 10-day itinerary designed for serious wildlife enthusiasts.
Overview
The Northern Circuit Classic is our most comprehensive wildlife safari, covering all four of northern Tanzania's premier national parks in a carefully paced 10-day itinerary. This tour is designed for travelers who want the complete northern circuit experience — from Tarangire's elephant herds to the Serengeti's Great Migration, from Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions to the Ngorongoro Crater's black rhinos.
Each park receives adequate time: two full days in Tarangire, one in Lake Manyara, four in the Serengeti (allowing you to explore different regions), and one full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. This pacing ensures you're not rushing from park to park but truly immersing yourself in each ecosystem.
Accommodation ranges from comfortable lodges to luxury tented camps, with each property chosen for its location, comfort, and commitment to sustainable tourism. Meals feature a mix of international cuisine and local Tanzanian specialties, with Ital options available throughout.
This is the safari for travelers who want to see it all and have the time to do it properly.
Highlights
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Single supplement: $600
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your Arusha hotel. Evening welcome dinner and safari briefing with your guide.
What's Included
Not Included
Add-On Activities
Nyabinghi Drumming Circle
3 hours
Ital Cooking Workshop
4 hours
Reasoning Session & Philosophy
2 hours
Maasai Village Visit
Half day (4 hours)
Photo Gallery
Guest Reviews
"This is THE safari to do if you have the time. Ten days felt perfect — not rushed at all. We saw everything: the migration, black rhinos, tree-climbing lions, and hundreds of elephants. Worth every penny."
"Our guide was phenomenal — 15 years of experience really shows. He positioned us perfectly for every wildlife encounter. The lodges were excellent and the food was surprisingly varied."
"Incredible experience overall. The Serengeti was the highlight — four days there gave us time to really understand the ecosystem. Only minor complaint: the drive days are long but unavoidable."
