7 Days Northern Tanzania
Highlights
Tanzania's most diverse safari circuit — from the rainforests of Arusha and the baobabs of Tarangire to the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, the endless Serengeti plains, and the wildlife-packed Ngorongoro Crater.
Tanzania's Most Diverse Safari Circuit
A comprehensive journey through Northern Tanzania's most celebrated landscapes, wildlife reserves, and ecosystems. Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights — approximately 1,000 km across Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro.
7 Days Northern Tanzania Highlights
Arusha National Park
Distance: 35 km | Drive Time: 45 Minutes
Explore rainforest habitats, crater lakes, and open savannah on your first day. A perfect introduction to Tanzania's wildlife and scenery.
Wildlife: Colobus monkeys, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras.
Accommodation:
Kibo Palace Hotel
Tarangire National Park
Distance: 120 km | Drive Time: 2–2.5 Hours
Full day exploring Tarangire's wildlife-rich ecosystem, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds along the Tarangire River.
Highlights: Elephant herds, baobab trees, tree-climbing lions (rare), diverse birdlife.
Accommodation:
Mawemawe Manyara Lodge
Lake Manyara National Park
Distance: 35 km | Drive Time: 45 Minutes
Discover a park famous for its giant baboon troops, tree-climbing lions, and flamingo-lined shores. The park's groundwater forest and lake shores offer exceptional birdwatching.
Highlights: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, baboon troops, groundwater forest.
Accommodation:
Mawemawe Manyara Lodge
Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Distance: 240 km | Drive Time: 5–6 Hours
Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands before descending into Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive on arrival.
Highlights: Ngorongoro Highlands scenery, Serengeti plains, big cats.
Accommodation:
Sound of Silence Camp / Out in Africa Serengeti Camp
Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Game Drive Distance: 70–120 km
Explore endless plains rich in wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Your guide will track predator activity and position you for the best sightings and photography.
Highlights: Lion prides, cheetahs, leopards, giraffes, vast herds of herbivores.
Accommodation:
Sound of Silence Camp / Out in Africa Serengeti Camp
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Distance: 145 km | Drive Time: 3–4 Hours
Morning game drive followed by travel to Ngorongoro. Arrive at your crater rim lodge with sweeping views over one of Africa's natural wonders.
Highlights: Morning predator activity, Ngorongoro Highlands, crater rim views.
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
Distance: 190 km | Drive Time: 4 Hours
Morning crater safari before returning to Arusha. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers some of the most reliable wildlife viewing in Africa.
- 🐒 Arusha National Park
- 🐘 Tarangire National Park
- 🦩 Lake Manyara National Park
- 🦁 Lake Manyara to Serengeti
- 🐆 Full-Day Serengeti Safari
- 🌄 Serengeti to Ngorongoro
- 🦏 Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
Your Accommodations
A handpicked selection of lodges and camps that combine comfort, character, and a true sense of place across Northern Tanzania.
Kibo Palace Hotel
Arusha
Mawemawe Manyara Lodge
Karatu / Manyara
Sound of Silence Camp
Serengeti
Out in Africa Serengeti Camp
Serengeti
Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
NgorongoroSAFARI PRICE
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