Highlights of Tanzania
$9,300
per Adult
8 days 7 nights
day | 1
Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania
To Tanzania! Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, your guide will be there to greet you, ensuring a smooth transition from your flight to your accommodations in Arusha. As you drive, enjoy your first glimpses of Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes — rolling hills, local villages, and, on clear days, breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak. Your guide will share fascinating insights about the culture, wildlife, and adventures that await you in the coming days. With their deep knowledge of the region, you can rest assured that you're in capable hands from the very moment you land.
Enjoy your journey!
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day | 2
Tarangire National Park Game Drive
After breakfast, depart for a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s hidden safari gems and a highlight of the Northern Circuit. The park is best known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the life-giving Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the year — especially during the dry season.
As you begin your game drive, you’ll quickly notice the park’s unique landscape: rolling savannah, scattered acacia woodlands, and towering baobabs that create a dramatic African backdrop. Tarangire is home to elephants in impressive numbers, often seen moving in family groups. You may also encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, and a variety of antelope species.
​The Tarangire River serves as a vital water source, drawing animals from surrounding areas, making wildlife viewing exceptional. Bird enthusiasts will be delighted by the park’s rich birdlife, with over 500 species recorded, including colorful lovebirds and large raptors.
day | 3
Lake Manyara Game Drive
After breakfast, depart for an exciting game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic and diverse wildlife destinations. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park offers a stunning mix of lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the shimmering alkaline lake itself.
The lake attracts thousands of flamingos and other water birds, making it a paradise for bird lovers with over 400 recorded species. As you explore in your 4x4 safari vehicle, your guide will share insights about the wildlife, ecosystems, and unique behavior of the animals you encounter.
Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions, a rare and fascinating sight as they rest on acacia branches. The park is also home to large herds of elephants, often seen walking gracefully through the forest. Keep your camera ready for buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, and playful baboons that roam freely throughout the park.
day | 4
Ngorongoro crater Game Drive
After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most breathtaking wildlife havens. This vast volcanic caldera is home to an incredible concentration of wildlife within its protective walls.
This is one of the best places in Tanzania to spot the endangered black rhino, along with large prides of lions, elephants with impressive tusks, buffalo, zebras, wildebeests, and hippos. With a bit of luck, you may also witness hyenas, jackals, or even a cheetah on the hunt.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic site near the hippo pool, surrounded by spectacular views and the sounds of nature. The enclosed environment of the crater allows for exceptional game viewing in a relatively short time, making every moment exciting and rewarding.
In the afternoon, ascend back to the rim with unforgettable memories and stunning photographs of this extraordinary natural sanctuary.
The Ngorongoro Crater offers a truly unique safari experience — dramatic landscapes, dense wildlife populations, and unmatched beauty all in one place.
day | 5
Transfer to Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for your next destination within the vast Serengeti ecosystem. Unlike a typical transfer, this journey is a game drive in itself, as you travel across the endless plains in search of wildlife.
Depending on your route and the season, you may pass through different regions of the Serengeti — from the wildlife-rich central plains to more remote areas following the Great Migration. Along the way, keep your camera ready for encounters with lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs scanning the horizon, elephants roaming freely, and large herds of zebras and wildebeests moving across the savannah.
Your experienced guide will take advantage of wildlife sightings en route, making stops whenever something exciting appears. This flexible approach ensures that every moment of the journey remains part of the safari experience.
day | 6
Serengeti full day game drive
After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive across the vast and iconic plains of the Serengeti. Known for its endless savannah and incredible wildlife density, the Serengeti offers one of the most rewarding safari experiences in Africa.
Begin your morning game drive at sunrise, when the wildlife is most active. This is the best time to spot predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs either on the hunt or returning from a night of activity. As the day unfolds, encounter large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and antelope spread across the plains.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park, surrounded by nature and breathtaking landscapes. In the afternoon, continue exploring different regions, including rocky kopjes where lions often rest and rivers where hippos and crocodiles gather.
As the sun sets over the savannah, return to your lodge or camp with unforgettable memories of the Serengeti’s raw beauty and abundant wildlife.
day | 7
Transfer from Serengeti to Karatu
After breakfast, depart the endless plains of the Serengeti and begin your scenic journey toward the lush highlands of Karatu. This drive offers a beautiful transition in landscapes — from wide open savannahs dotted with wildlife to rolling green hills and fertile farmland near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Enjoy an en-route game drive as you exit the Serengeti, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. As you ascend into the highlands, the air becomes cooler and the scenery more vibrant, with views of local villages and Maasai herders going about their daily life.
Arrive in Karatu in the afternoon, where you will check into your lodge nestled among coffee plantations and peaceful surroundings. Spend the rest of the day at leisure — relax, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere, and prepare for the next stage of your safari adventure.
Depart Tanzania
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After an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, today marks the final day of your adventure. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your lodge before preparing for departure.
At the appropriate time, your professional guide will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. As you travel, take in your last views of Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes — perhaps even a final glimpse of Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day.
Add-ons
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Hot Air balloon - Serengeti National park
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Maasai village visit (Maassai bomas) - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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Olduvai Gorge visit - Olduvai Gorge
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Biking and nature walk - Karatu
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Zanzibar beach extention - Zanzibar
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Mount Kilimanjaro hike - Kilimanjaro