7 Days Northern Circuit Safari
The classic Tanzania safari covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti. Good for first-time visitors who want to see the highlights of northern Tanzania.
Route Plan
Day-by-Day Journey
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Day 1
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Safari briefing in the evening.
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Day 2
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Drive from Arusha to Tarangire. Full day game drive. Famous for large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
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Day 3
Day 3
Lake Manyara and drive to Ngorongoro
Morning game drive in Lake Manyara, known for flamingos, tree-climbing lions, and hippos. Afternoon drive up to the Ngorongoro Crater rim.
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Day 4
Day 4
Ngorongoro Crater descent
Full day inside the Ngorongoro Crater. One of the best days for wildlife sightings in Tanzania — lions, black rhino, elephants, hippos, and flamingo all in one caldera.
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Day 5
Day 5
Drive to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge
Morning drive from Ngorongoro to the Serengeti with a stop at Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropology sites in the world. Afternoon game drive in the Central Serengeti.
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Day 6
Day 6
Full day in the Serengeti
Full day exploring the Serengeti. Game drives in the morning and afternoon with a midday break. Location varies depending on where the migration is.
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Day 7
Day 7
Return to Arusha and departure
Morning game drive before leaving the Serengeti. Long drive back to Arusha. Depending on flight time, there may be time to visit a local market.
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