Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Arusha

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.

  • 10 days, 9 nights
  • 2–8 travellers
  • moderate
  • From $3,200 per person

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

  • Four major national parks in one comprehensive itinerary
  • Extended Serengeti stay covering central, northern, and western regions
  • Full day Ngorongoro Crater descent with black rhino search
  • Tarangire's legendary elephant herds and baobab landscapes
  • Lake Manyara's diverse habitats and tree-climbing lions
  • Luxury tented camp and lodge accommodations
  • Cultural visits to Maasai communities
  • Expert guide with 15+ years of northern circuit experience

Day by day

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your Arusha hotel. Evening welcome dinner and safari briefing with your guide.

Stay:
Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meals:
Dinner
Travel:
Airport transfer

What the price includes

Park fees: included. All national park fees and government taxes

Included

  • 9 nights accommodation (mix of lodges and tented camps)
  • All meals during the safari
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4WD safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All national park fees and government taxes
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent fee
  • Airport transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport
  • Drinking water throughout the safari
  • Cultural village visits and community contributions
  • Pre-safari briefing and detailed packing list

Not included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Hot air balloon safari (optional, $550)
  • Visa fees

Best months: June–October, December–March

Photos

Northern Circuit Classic Safari, photo 1
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From, per person$3,200

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