Elephant encounter from a safari vehicle

8 Days

8-Day Full Northern Circuit

Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti with time to travel deliberately.

From $5,280

Trip highlights

A true northern-circuit route with enough time for every landscape to land.

What’s included

Private 4×4, guide, park fees, camps, meals and transfers.

Day-by-day outline

Day 1

Tarangire — Elephant herds, baobabs and riverbed wildlife.

Day 2

Lake Manyara — Forest, lakeshore birds and the Rift Valley escarpment.

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater — Big Five game viewing on the crater floor.

Day 4

Serengeti — Open plains and predator tracking with your guide.

Day 5

Day 5 — Continue through the bush with a full day of wildlife viewing shaped by fresh tracks and seasonal movement.

Day 6

Day 6 — Stay longer with the wildlife: dawn game drive, relaxed camp time and an unhurried afternoon route.

Day 7

Day 7 — Enjoy a final full safari day before beginning the journey back toward Arusha.

Day 8

Day 8 — Take in one last sunrise drive, then return to Arusha with time for a relaxed departure.

What to bring

Soft layers, a warm fleece for dawn drives, sun protection, closed shoes, binoculars and a small day bag. We’ll send a precise checklist before departure.

Before you go

We’ll guide you through visas, travel insurance, dietary notes, arrival timing and any health planning—well before you leave home.

Field note

A lion’s roar can travel up to eight kilometres in the right conditions. Early mornings are not just beautiful—they’re often the most active hours in the bush.

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