6-Day Northern Circuit Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Day-1 Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Drive Time: ~2 hrs (120 km)

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and a variety of wildlife.

Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Tarangire Simba Lodge (or similar)

Main Attractions: Elephants, Baobabs, Tarangire River, Birdlife

Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner

Day-2 Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park

Drive Time: ~2 hrs (100 km)

After breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos.

Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch in the park.

In the afternoon, proceed to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodations: Marera Valley Lodge (near Karatu)

Main Attractions: Tree-climbing lions, Hippos, Flamingos, Forested Landscape

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-3 Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

Drive Time: ~5–6 hrs (via Ngorongoro)

Depart after breakfast for the legendary Serengeti National Park, driving through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Enjoy a game drive en route and arrive at your tented camp by late afternoon.

Accommodations: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Main Attractions: Big Cats, Migration Herds (seasonal), Endless Plains

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-4 Full Day in Serengeti National Park

Spend the full day on game drives in central Serengeti.

Early morning and late afternoon are ideal for wildlife sightings.

Return to camp for sundowners and a bush dinner.

Optional: Sunrise hot air balloon safari (extra cost).

Accommodations: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Main Attractions: Lions, Cheetahs, Elephants, Giraffes

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-5 Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Drive Time: ~4–5 hrs

After breakfast and a short game drive, head to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim in time to relax and enjoy the cooler climate.

Accommodations: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge

Main Attractions: Scenic Drive, Maasai Village Visit (optional)

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day-6 Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Drive Time: ~4 hrs (190 km)

Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers incredible wildlife in a unique volcanic landscape, with opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before returning to Arusha in the afternoon.

Drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), marking the end of your safari.

Main Attractions: Big Five, Black Rhino, Dramatic Crater Scenery, Hippo Pool

Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch