9 Days 8 Nights · From Arusha

9 Days Classic Northern Circuit

Tarangire's elephants, Ngorongoro's crater floor and the endless Serengeti — Tanzania's essential wildlife journey.

Route
ArushaTarangireNgorongoroSerengetiKaratu
Day-by-Day Itinerary
  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Arusha

    Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Overnight: Arusha

  2. Day 2

    Drive to Tarangire National Park

    Depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Overnight: Tarangire

  3. Day 3

    Full day in Tarangire

    Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Overnight: Tarangire

  4. Day 4

    Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Overnight: Ngorongoro / Karatu

  5. Day 5

    Ngorongoro Crater tour, on to Serengeti

    Descend for a Ngorongoro Crater tour, then continue toward the Serengeti. Overnight: Serengeti

  6. Day 6

    Full day in Serengeti

    Full day game drive in Serengeti National Park. Overnight: Serengeti

  7. Day 7

    Second full day in Serengeti

    Another full day exploring the Serengeti, following the wildlife and the seasonal movement of the herds. Overnight: Serengeti

  8. Day 8

    Drive back to Karatu

    Depart the Serengeti and drive back to Karatu. Overnight: Karatu

  9. Day 9

    Departure

    Departure to the airport directly, or transfer to Arusha for overnight.

Included
  • Park fees and conservation fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fees
  • Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals during safari
  • Bottled drinking water during game drives
  • All game drives as mentioned
  • Government taxes and levies
Not Included
  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Airport transfers unless specified
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks unless specified
  • Optional activities
  • Items of personal nature