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8-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari
TANZANIA-8-DAY-TA-2026
$3,100 / person
Total Price
8 Days
Trek Duration
2-6 travelers
Group Size
Day-by-Day Itinerary
The full northern circuit including Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions alongside Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
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Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
Depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingo-lined alkaline lake. Afternoon game drive through groundwater forest and open grassland.
- Tree-climbing lions
- Flamingo-lined Lake Manyara
Overnight: Lodge, Lake Manyara
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Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Morning drive to Tarangire National Park, known for ancient baobabs and large elephant herds, with an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River.
- Baobab landscapes
- Elephant herds along the river
Overnight: Tented camp, Tarangire
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Day 3: Transfer to Serengeti National Park
Drive across the Ngorongoro Highlands into the Serengeti, with a game drive en route spotting lion, cheetah, and plains game.
- Ngorongoro Highlands crossing
Overnight: Tented camp, Serengeti
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Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Game Drive
A full day tracking wildlife across the central Serengeti, including the Big Five and, in season, the Great Migration herds.
- Full-day Serengeti game drive
Overnight: Tented camp, Serengeti
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Day 5: Northern Serengeti Exploration
A second full day exploring different sections of the Serengeti, following ranger intel on predator sightings and migration movement.
- Predator tracking
- Migration movement (seasonal)
Overnight: Tented camp, Serengeti
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Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive before departing, driving to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, arriving in the afternoon.
- Crater rim arrival
Overnight: Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater rim
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Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater Floor Game Drive
Full morning game drive on the crater floor, one of Africa's densest wildlife concentrations, spotting black rhino, lion, and flamingos.
- Ngorongoro Crater floor game drive
Overnight: Lodge, Ngorongoro Crater rim
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Day 8: Return to Arusha
Morning drive back to Arusha for onward travel or international departure.
- Return drive to Arusha
Overnight: Departure
What's Included
- ✓ 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- ✓ Driver-guide
- ✓ Lodge/tented camp accommodation, 7 nights
- ✓ All meals on safari
- ✓ Park entry & crater fees
- ✓ Bottled water
Not Included
- - International flights
- - Visa
- - Tips
- - Balloon safari (optional add-on)
Trip Details
DifficultyEasy
Best ForTravelers wanting all four major northern Tanzania parks
Countrytanzania
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