5 Days Northern Circuit Safari From Zanzibar
Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Lake Manyara
Starting
$2,850
per Person
- 5 Days | 4 Nights
Overview
Experience the very best of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit on this immersive 5-day fly-in safari from Zanzibar. Combining the diverse ecosystems of Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of the Serengeti, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park, this itinerary offers exceptional wildlife viewing and unforgettable landscapes. With additional time in the Serengeti and a more relaxed pace throughout the journey, this safari is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper exploration of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations while enjoying comfortable accommodations and expertly guided game drives.
Day to Day
Itinerary
DAY 1
Zanzibar – Tarangire National Park
Your safari adventure begins with an early morning flight from Zanzibar to northern Tanzania. Upon arrival, meet your professional safari guide and proceed directly to Tarangire National Park for your first game drive.
Famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire is one of Tanzania’s most rewarding wildlife destinations. Explore the park’s river systems, open plains, and woodland habitats while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, and numerous bird species.
After a picnic lunch and afternoon game drive, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
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DAY 2
Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and the vast landscapes that define northern Tanzania.
Arrive in Serengeti in time for lunch and an afternoon game drive. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the famous plains while searching for predators, elephants, giraffes, and the countless wildlife species that call the Serengeti home.
As the sun sets over the savannah, arrive at your luxury tented camp for dinner and overnight.
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DAY 3
Full Day Serengeti Safari
Today is dedicated to discovering the wonders of Serengeti National Park. Depart after breakfast for a full day of game viewing across different wildlife-rich areas of the park.
Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, encounter large lion prides, observe cheetahs hunting across the plains, or discover hidden leopard territories among the kopjes and riverine forests. A picnic lunch is served in the bush before continuing your safari adventure.
Return to camp in the evening for dinner and another unforgettable night in the Serengeti.
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DAY 4
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands
Enjoy an early morning game drive when wildlife activity is often at its peak. After breakfast, continue with a final safari through the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Travel through spectacular landscapes and wildlife corridors while enjoying en-route game viewing. Arrive in Karatu during the afternoon, where you’ll have time to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of your lodge.
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DAY 5
Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara – Zanzibar
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers some of the highest wildlife densities in Africa and provides excellent opportunities to spot lions, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, zebras, wildebeests, and the rare black rhinoceros.
Following your crater safari and picnic lunch, continue to Lake Manyara National Park for a brief game drive through its beautiful groundwater forests and lakeshore habitats. Look out for elephants, baboons, hippos, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.
Later, transfer to the airport for your scheduled flight back to Zanzibar, concluding an unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.
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