Northern Circuit

Drive In, Fly Out

6 nightsTanzaniaJun — Oct

The Journey

Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and the Serengeti by road, flying out from Seronera airstrip instead of retracing the drive.

Duration6 nights

Best SeasonJun — Oct

Route7 grounds

From / Person$5,500

Your Route

Core route

Day 01
Arusha
Day 02
Tarangire
Day 03
Lake Manyara
Day 04
Ngorongoro
Day 05
Serengeti
Day 06
Serengeti
Day 07
Serengeti

Day by Day

The Full Itinerary

Day 01

1 night

Arusha

We will pick you up from the airport, then transfer you to the hotel with an optional detour to Arusha city to sightsee the city & prepare for your trip the next day. Overnight at Grand Melia Arusha.

Where You'll Stay

Gran Melia Arusha

This spectacular hotel is located between the Serengeti and Kilimanjaro National Parks, opening out onto all of Tanzania's majestic natural beauty. An oasis of five-star comfort and elegance, with extensive facilities, exclusive suites, international cuisine, a spa, infinity pool and gym.

Arusha · 1 night

Day 02

1 night

Tarangire

You will be picked up at 7:30 am and after being familiar with the guide, you will drive to Tarangire (a 2-hour drive), famous for its diverse landscape. Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge.

Where You'll Stay

Maramboi Tented Lodge

A large tented lodge on the migration corridor between Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara, with a big pool, thatched lounge and views over golden grassland.

Tarangire · 1 night

Day 03

1 night

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, you will enjoy the lodge seeing wildlife adjacent to the lodge then continue with activities outside of Lake Manyara visiting local farms. Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge.

Where You'll Stay

Maramboi Tented Lodge

A large tented lodge on the migration corridor between Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara, with a big pool, thatched lounge and views over golden grassland.

Lake Manyara · 1 night

Day 04

1 night

Ngorongoro

After breakfast, you will go to the Ngorongoro crater, you will descend this beautiful caldera & do a game drive in the early evening. Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge.

Where You'll Stay

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Nestled high on the jagged rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and shrouded in mist, this lodge is a stunning example of ecological and architectural harmony — its boulder-built buildings camouflaged by indigenous creepers and linked by timber walkways that skirt ancient trees.

Ngorongoro · 1 night

Day 05

1 night

Serengeti

After breakfast, you will continue with the drive to Serengeti arriving in the early afternoon where you will check in at the lodge & relax. Overnight at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.

Where You'll Stay

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Kubu Kubu Tented Camp is an exciting addition to Tanganyika Wilderness Camps' collection of luxury safari accommodation, with a modern African appearance creating a fresh, sleek, yet comfortable ambiance. Situated in the stunning central Serengeti, the camp is strategically positioned in one of the main migration areas so guests can enjoy this awesome natural wonder from the comfort of their tents.

Serengeti · 1 night

Day 06

1 night

Serengeti

On this day you will continue with an early morning game drive, with an option to go out the whole day or break up game drives. Overnight at Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge.

Where You'll Stay

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Serengeti · 1 night

Day 07

0 nights

Serengeti

On this day you will start early carrying all your luggage and enjoying the sunrise game drive, later on, head towards Seronera airstrip.

Investment

$5,500

Per person, sharing — full board, park fees, and a private guide for the whole route.

✓

Included

All park entrances
Accommodation
Meals & water
Soft drinks (beers & wine)
Professional safari guide
Safari jeep 4x4 with pop up roof

Not Included

Tips
Visas
Items of personal nature

Tell us when you can leave, and we will do the rest.

A first conversation takes about twenty minutes and costs nothing. You will speak with the person who designs the route, not a call centre.

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Drive In, Fly Out