Tanzania’s Northern Circuit – 9 Day

Day 1 Arusha – Explore Arusha’s Depths

Arusha’s lush forest-green landscapes and golden plateaus unroll towards the horizon in all directions beneath the soaring peaks of Mount Meru. Arusha is arguably Tanzania’s safari capital, with lush vegetation, idyllic environments, flourishing ecosystems, and breathtaking landscapes. You will immediately discover the remarkable untouched wilderness on a safari trip en route to your lavish camp after transferring from the airport in your private transfer and entering the reserve. You can even climb to the top of Mount Meru for breathtaking views of Arusha.

Day two

Wandering through Tanzania on Spectacular Safaris – Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park, located in Tanzania’s spectacular Manyara Region, is a sight to behold, with jagged granite mountains, vast stretches of river, slices of lush vegetation, and sweeping plains. Massive herds of elephants slowly meander through the pastures, and groups of friendly animals such as eland, zebra, buffalo, gazelle, impala, and others mingle with one another in the serenity that surrounds the watering holes. These sights, along with the chance to see lions and other predators hunting in the early morning hours, will make for exciting safaris during your stay.

3rd day

Meandering through Tarangire National Park – Magnificent Moments

After another day of exploring Tarangire’s wilderness, you’ll meet your ranger in the morning, who has an uncanny ability to track and spot the local wildlife. During your extensive safaris in Tarangire, you will encounter animals and birds of all shapes, sizes, and colors as you travel off the beaten path, along trails winding through the mountains and across dirt tracks only accessible by 4×4. You might come across animals like oryx and gerenuk that are rarely seen elsewhere, as well as marvel at the majesty of the towering baobab trees that dot the park’s vast stretches of land.

4th day

Coveting the Volcanic Caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater

The idyllic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater are a sight to behold, with boundless natural beauty and staggering wildlife diversity, and you will soon explore all that this rich region has to offer after transferring to northern Tanzania and being whisked away to your spectacular campsite pinned in the proliferating wilderness. Today, you’ll head for the hills with your knowledgeable ranger, winding through forests that carpet the rolling terrain and down to plateaus where pink flamingos congregate and flaunt their flamboyant pink coats. During your leisurely safaris today, you will come across surreal wilderness scenes across the volcanic caldera.

5th day

The Origins of Man in the Ngorongoro Crater

Before the sun rises, you’ll leave camp with your ranger in the hopes of seeing lions and leopards hunting in the early hours of the morning. After that, you’ll approach tranquil watering holes with caution, where the rest of the Big Five may be quietly sipping water to escape the scorching sun. In the afternoon, you may choose to visit a traditional Maasai village, where you will learn about the fascinating local culture through generations-old traditional performances, before continuing to the Olduvai Gorge, a historical landmark destination with fossils dating back to the dawn of humanity.

6th day

Serengeti National Park – The World’s Greatest Show

Apart from the fascinating animals that live in the Serengeti’s rolling savanna, the region is known for hosting the world’s greatest natural spectacle. Thousands of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and other animals migrate across the savannah every year in search of greener pastures. During this episode, you may be fortunate enough to see lion prides and wild dog packs chasing after herds racing across the Serengeti if you visit at the right time of year.

7th day

Serengeti National Park – Day and Night Serengeti Searching

Aside from the Great Migration, the Serengeti offers incredible wildlife sightings, which you’ll be thrilled to see on your morning and afternoon game drives today. The untouched wilderness is yours to explore at great lengths during your stay in the Serengeti, from catching the early hunters in action before the sun has peeked its head beyond the horizon to witnessing nocturnal beings in their natural night-time habitats in the evening. These safari memories will last a lifetime, and they’ll be perfectly captured in the photos you take along the way.

8th day

Serengeti National Park – Serengeti Stargazing

Enjoy your final full day at leisure, slowly taking in the sights stretching out from your lovely campsite’s terrace. You can spend the day however you want, returning to the savanna to see what else you can find or taking advantage of the amenities at your lodging. In the evening, as the stars pierce the midnight skies and the constellations shine brightly against the silhouette of the savanna, you will treasure the enchanting night sky spectacles. As you bask in the warmth of the crackling campfire, take in some of the most unforgettable stargazing sights.

9th day

The Serengeti National Park offers a safari experience like no other.

The sun will rise early in the morning in the Northern Serengeti, bathing the surrounding wilderness in a warm, golden embrace. You will feel blessed to be standing within the untamed wilderness for one last breakfast and sightseeing safari as the songs of birds whistle through your window with the breeze and the chorus of crickets fades behind the symphony of nature’s diurnal beings coming to life. After your leisurely stroll through the forest, you’ll exit the reserve and transfer to the airport, where you’ll board your flight back Home