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Full Northern Circuit sampler—adds Tarangire's elephants and often Lake Manyara's unique features to Serengeti & Ngorongoro for comprehensive wildlife.

  • Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire (game drive).
  • Day 2: Tarangire → Serengeti via game drive.
  • Day 3: Full Serengeti.
  • Day 4: Serengeti → Ngorongoro area.
  • Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater full day → Arusha.

Itineraries

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.

Enjoy a full-day game drive where you may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch inside the park.

Overnight in Mto wa mbu

Day 2

Ngorongoro crater to Serengeti National Park

After early morning breakfast descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places in Africa to see wildlife in a compact area.

Enjoy your game drive with a lunch stop during afternoon, evening overnight at Serengeti standard accommodation

Day 3

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Spend a full day exploring the heart of the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Enjoy the sun set while going back to the camp.

Day 4

Relaxing Day in Serengeti

Today we can choose to enjoy the nature in the camp and go for afternoon game drive after a hot lunch or choose to start early morning for the sunset then return to the camp to wait for the sunset game drive.

Day 5

Serengeti to Arusha – Departure

After breakfast, enjoy the views of the crater before driving back to Arusha or transferring to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

  • Airport transfers
  • Accommodation mid range comfort, meals, water
  • Park fees
  • private transportation 
  • Visa
  • Guide tips $15 per person per day minimum
  • Extra activities ( Balloon $490 per person)
  • Maasai village
  • Arrival day accommodation

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Yes—book 6–12 months ahead for peak seasons (June–October for migration, Dec–March for calving). Popular lodges/camps fill up fast, especially luxury ones. We recommend early booking for best availability, custom itineraries, and potential discounts. Last-minute options exist but may limit choices.

Absolutely! We tailor trips based on your interests (e.g., more Serengeti time for migration, add balloon safari, focus on photography/Big Five, or include cultural Maasai visits). Tell us your group size, budget, and preferences—we adjust parks, duration, lodging (camping to luxury), and activities

It's the world's largest wildlife spectacle: ~1.5–2 million wildebeest + zebras migrating in a loop through Serengeti and Masai Mara.

Calving season (Jan–March): Southern Serengeti (births, predators).
River crossings (Jul–Oct): Northern Serengeti/Mara River (dramatic action).
We track seasonal locations and adjust routes for optimal viewing.