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Northern Tanzania Classic Safari Trip: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

  • Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park & Ngorongoro Crater
  • Duration: 6 Days
  • Language: English, French, Germany
  • Tour type: Tanzania Safaris
  • Transport: 4x4 Landcruiser Jeep
  • Accommodation: As Per Itinerary
  • Meals: FB
Join us on the ultimate Northern Tanzania Classic Safari and explore the country's most iconic wildlife destinations. Journey through Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds, witness the endless plains and abundant predators of Serengeti National Park, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater to spot the Big Five, and discover the diverse ecosystems of Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos.

6 Days Northern Tanzania Classic Safari Tour

Explore Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations with Nova Afrika Kenya Safaris

Discover the highlights of Tanzania's renowned Northern Safari Circuit on this unforgettable 6 day adventure. Explore the giant baobab landscapes of Tarangire National Park, witness the endless wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti National Park, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and enjoy a scenic game drive through Lake Manyara National Park before returning to Arusha.

Northern Tanzania Classic Safari Trip Highlights

This Tanzania wildlife safari tour package offers an incredible combination of:

✔️ Overnight stay in Arusha
✔️ Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobab trees
✔️ Two nights in Serengeti National Park
✔️ Full-day game drive in the Serengeti
✔️ Opportunity to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal)
✔️ Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
✔️ Scenic game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
✔️ Excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five
✔️ Travel in a private 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

Sundowner Serengeti Northern Tanzania Classic Safari

6 Days Northern Tanzania Classic Wildlife Safari Tour From Arusha Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be met by your safari representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.

The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax and prepare for your Tanzania wildlife safari adventure.

Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and large elephant herds.

Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.

The park is home to elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, elands, and over 500 bird species.

In the late afternoon, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park.

Travel through the scenic highlands and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the Serengeti. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way.

Arrive in time for lunch or enjoy a picnic before an afternoon game drive across the Serengeti’s endless plains.

Search for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, and numerous antelope species.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge or tented camp.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, spend the day searching for the migrating herds and the predators that follow them.

Depending on the season, explore the central, northern, southern, or western regions of the Serengeti where the migration is most active.

Possible wildlife sightings include:

Wildebeests, Zebras, Thomson’s gazelles, Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Elephants, Buffaloes, Hippos, Crocodiles.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive while leaving the Serengeti.

Proceed to the magnificent Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend approximately 600 meters into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive.

The crater is home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, jackals, zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and flamingos around the soda lake.

After your crater safari, ascend to your lodge on the crater rim or nearby Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive.

The park is famous for its lush groundwater forests, alkaline lake, tree-climbing lions (occasionally seen), elephants, hippos, giraffes, baboons, blue monkeys, and hundreds of bird species, including seasonal flocks of flamingos.

Enjoy a picnic lunch before departing for Arusha.

Arrive in the late afternoon and transfer to your hotel, Arusha Airport, or Kilimanjaro International Airport, marking the end of your safari.

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

 

Price Includes

Not Included

✅ Pick-up and drop-off Arusha
✅ Airport transfers in Arusha
✅ Park entry fees to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti & Lake Manyara
✅ Accommodation for 5 nights
✅ Professional English-speaking Safari Guide
✅ Game drives in 4×4 safari Land cruiser with open roof top for viewing and Photography
✅ Meals on Full board
✅ Unlimted Bottled Water
✅ Local taxes and levies		❌ Drinks & Personal Expenses
❌ Tips & Gratuities
❌ Balloon safari
❌ International flights

Best Time For This Northen Tanzania Classic Safari Tour

This Northern Tanzania Wildlife Safari trip package is available all year round:

June – October
Excellent wildlife viewing
Dry weather & Great for photography

January – March
Warm temperatures
Excellent predator sightings & Beautiful green landscapes

Book Your Northern Tanzania Classic Safari Tour

Experience the very best of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit on this 6 Days Northern Tanzania Classic Safari tour package. From the giant baobabs of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of Serengeti National Park and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, this Serengeti and Ngorongoro Tanzania safari package delivers an unforgettable African safari adventure.

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Top 5 Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro provide excellent opportunities to see all members of the Big Five.

  • This itinerary includes a scenic game-viewing drive through Lake Manyara on the return journey to Arusha.

  • Yes, two nights provide a good introduction to the Serengeti and allow multiple game drives in different areas.

  • Yes, this classic Northern Circuit itinerary is ideal for families, children, couples, and first-time safari visitors.

  • Absolutely. Luxury tented camps and premium lodges can be arranged throughout the safari.

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