Elephants in Tarangire National Park

Northern Circuit Safaris

Experience the Best of Tanzania's Wildlife

Discover the iconic landscapes of the Serengeti, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire. Our itineraries are fully customizable to your travel style.

Flexible Safari Itineraries

Each of our itineraries includes mid-range lodge-style accommodation, but they are flexible to suit individual preferences. Options such as camping in tents or staying in more luxurious hotels are also available. Contact us, and a custom quote will be sent to adjust the price to your travel style. All prices below are based on mid-range accommodation.

Elephants in Tarangire
Pricing (per person)
  • Solo Traveler $1,600
  • 2 - 4 People $1,500
  • 5 - 9 People $1,300
  • 10+ People $1,200

This short but action-packed safari is perfect for those with limited time. It focuses on two of the circuit's most dramatic landscapes: the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire and the unique, wildlife-rich ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Tarangire National Park

After arrival at KIA and transfer to your hotel in Arusha, we'll depart early after breakfast for Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. You will spend the night inside or near the park.

Day 2: Tarangire & Overnight Between Tarangire and Ngorongoro

Enjoy another game drive in Tarangire before transferring to your accommodation located between Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater for the night.

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater & Departure

An early start takes you into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular day of wildlife viewing. In the late afternoon, we drive back to your hotel in Arusha for your onward journey.

Wildebeest in Serengeti
Pricing (per person)
  • Solo Traveler $2,200
  • 2 - 4 People $2,100
  • 5 - 9 People $2,000
  • 10+ People $1,900

This 4-day safari gives you three days in Serengeti National Park and one day in Ngorongoro Crater. After your KIA arrival and hotel night in Arusha, you leave early after breakfast, enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive in Serengeti, spend two more Serengeti days, then leave early for a full day in Ngorongoro Crater before returning to your hotel.

Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti

After arrival at KIA and a hotel night in Arusha, depart early after breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti before overnight at a Serengeti lodge.

Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, searching for big cats, elephants, giraffes, and plains wildlife. Overnight again at your Serengeti lodge.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti

Enjoy another full day in Serengeti National Park and spend your last night at a Serengeti lodge, ready to leave the park early the next morning for Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha

Leave Serengeti early and drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing on the crater floor. In the late afternoon, return to your hotel in Arusha.

Lion in Serengeti
Pricing (per person)
  • Solo Traveler $2,800
  • 2 - 4 People $2,550
  • 5 - 9 People $2,250
  • 10+ People $1,950

This 5-day safari combines three days in Serengeti National Park, one day in Ngorongoro Crater, and one day in Tarangire National Park. After your KIA arrival and hotel night in Arusha, the route continues through Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire before returning to your hotel.

Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti

After arrival at KIA and a hotel night in Arusha, depart early after breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy lunch and an afternoon game drive before overnight at a Serengeti lodge.

Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti

Enjoy a full day of game drives across the iconic Serengeti plains. Overnight at your Serengeti lodge.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti

Spend another full day in Serengeti National Park and your last night in Serengeti, then prepare for an early departure to Ngorongoro Crater the next morning.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire

Leave Serengeti early and drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of wildlife viewing. In the afternoon, continue to your hotel between Ngorongoro and Tarangire National Park for the night.

Day 5: Tarangire & Return to Arusha

After breakfast, enjoy a full day in Tarangire National Park among elephants, baobabs, and open savannah before returning to your hotel in Arusha.

Giraffe in Tanzania
Pricing (per person)
  • Solo Traveler $3,300
  • 2 - 4 People $3,100
  • 5 - 9 People $2,800
  • 10+ People $2,250

This 6-day safari includes three days in Serengeti National Park, one day in Ngorongoro Crater, and two days in Tarangire National Park. It follows a relaxed northern circuit flow with Serengeti lodge nights, a crater day, and extra time among Tarangire's elephants and baobabs.

Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Serengeti

After arrival at KIA and a hotel night in Arusha, depart early after breakfast and drive to Serengeti National Park for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Overnight at a Serengeti lodge.

Day 2: Full Day in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the diverse habitats of Serengeti National Park. Overnight at your Serengeti lodge.

Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti

Enjoy another full day in Serengeti National Park and spend your last night in Serengeti, ready to leave the park early for Ngorongoro Crater.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire

Leave Serengeti early and spend the day exploring the Ngorongoro Crater floor. In the afternoon, drive to your hotel between Ngorongoro and Tarangire National Park.

Day 5: Full Day in Tarangire

After breakfast, enjoy a full day in Tarangire National Park. Overnight inside or around Tarangire National Park.

Day 6: Tarangire & Return to Arusha

Enjoy another full day in Tarangire National Park, then drive back to your hotel in Arusha.

Included in Each Northern Safari

  • Transfer from and to the airport
  • Transport in 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with Professional Guide / Driver
  • Parks entrance fees
  • Mid-range accommodation (lodge)
  • Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Water every day
  • Government taxes

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Entry Visa
  • Tips to safari guides

Create Your Dream Safari

Have a different plan in mind? Let us know your preferences, and we'll create a custom safari itinerary just for you.

Customize My Safari