Combined Parks
6 Days / 5 Nights
easy
6-Day Northern Circuit Ultimate Safari | Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Experience the ultimate 6-day northern circuit safari through Tanzania's most iconic parks. Tarangire elephants, Serengeti Big Five, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. The complete northern Tanzania safari with expert guides and comfortable camping.
6 Days
Max 12 People
5.00 Rating
Arusha, Tanzania
Starting from
$1,800
per person
Budget: $1,800
Standard: $2,200
Luxury: $4,500
Overview
6-Day Northern Circuit Ultimate Safari
Discover the best of Tanzania's legendary Northern Circuit on this 6-day ultimate safari. Covering four iconic national parks - Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara - this safari delivers the complete northern Tanzania wildlife experience.
Why Choose the Northern Circuit?
- ✓Four Iconic Parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara
- ✓Complete Experience: See the full diversity of northern Tanzania
- ✓Big Five: Best chances to see lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino
- ✓Tarangire Elephants: Largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania
- ✓Serengeti Migration: Witness 1.5 million wildebeest on the move
- ✓Ngorongoro Crater: UNESCO World Heritage Site with densest wildlife
- ✓Lake Manyara: Tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled lake
- ✓Expert Guides: Professional guides with deep knowledge of wildlife
- ✓Comfortable Camping: Quality camping equipment and delicious meals
The Ultimate Tanzania Safari
The Northern Circuit is Tanzania's most famous safari route, and this 6-day ultimate safari covers all the highlights. Each park offers a unique landscape and wildlife experience:
- ✓Tarangire: Ancient baobab forests and massive elephant herds
- ✓Serengeti: Endless plains, Great Migration, and the Big Five
- ✓Ngorongoro: Volcanic crater with 25,000+ animals including black rhino
- ✓Lake Manyara: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forest
Six days allows you to fully explore each park without rushing. You will have ample time for game drives, photography, and simply soaking in the incredible landscapes of northern Tanzania.
6 Days
Duration
Max 12
Group Size
Arusha, Tanzania
Start Point
easy
Difficulty
Day by Day
6 days of unforgettable adventure
D1
Day 1 of 6
Arusha to Tarangire - Elephant Paradise
Your ultimate safari begins with a morning pickup from your Arusha hotel. Drive south to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2 hours through the beautiful Tanzanian countryside.
Tarangire is famous for its massive elephant herds - some of the largest in Africa. The park is home to over 3,000 elephants, and huge herds gather along the Tarangire River during the dry season. Watch families of elephants bathing, playing, and interacting.
The landscape is stunning - ancient baobab trees dot the savanna, some over 1,000 years old. These magnificent trees provide shelter for leopards and nesting sites for birds.
Afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River. Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. Arrive at your campsite as the sun sets. Dinner under the African stars.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Budget Campsite near Tarangire
D2
Day 2 of 6
Tarangire to Serengeti - Entering the Endless Plains
Morning game drive in Tarangire as you exit the park. Search for any wildlife you may have missed yesterday.
Drive north through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Serengeti. Stop at the Ngorongoro Crater rim for spectacular views into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
Enter the Serengeti through the Naabi Hill Gate and begin your game drive on the vast Serengeti plains. The Serengeti is home to the Great Migration - over 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles.
Arrive at your campsite in the central Serengeti. Dinner under the stars with the sounds of the African bush.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Budget Campsite in Central Serengeti
D3
Day 3 of 6
Full Day Serengeti - Big Five & Migration
Full day exploring the Serengeti ecosystem. Early morning game drive when predators are most active.
The Serengeti is famous for its Big Five:
- Lions: Watch prides hunting on the plains
- Leopards: Look for them in sausage trees along the Seronera River
- Elephants: Large herds throughout the park
- Buffalo: Massive herds grazing on the grasslands
- Rhinos: Rare but occasionally spotted
Visit the Seronera River valley - the best area in Africa for leopard sightings. The river is home to large hippo pods and massive crocodiles.
If visiting during migration season, search for the Great Migration herds. Watch thousands of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains.
Return to camp for dinner and stargazing.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Budget Campsite in Central Serengeti
D4
Day 4 of 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro - The Eighth Wonder
Morning game drive in the Serengeti as you depart. One last chance to spot any wildlife you may have missed.
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and ascend to the crater rim. Stop at the viewpoint for breathtaking panoramic views of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for a full day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater is home to approximately 25,000 large animals, including the rare black rhino.
Search for the Big Five on the crater floor. Watch for flamingos at the alkaline Magadi Lake. Visit the famous Hippo Pool.
Ascend the crater wall as the sun sets. Head to your campsite on the crater rim.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Budget Campsite on Ngorongoro Crater Rim
D5
Day 5 of 6
Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara - Tree-Climbing Lions
Morning drive from the Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park, approximately 2 hours through the Great Rift Valley.
Lake Manyara is a compact park with incredible diversity. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions - one of only two places in Africa where lions regularly climb trees.
The park is also home to large elephant herds, hippos, and the alkaline Lake Manyara which attracts thousands of flamingos. The lush groundwater forest is home to baboons, blue monkeys, and incredible birdlife.
Afternoon game drive through the park. The Great Rift Valley escarpment provides a stunning backdrop.
Arrive at your campsite near the park.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Budget Campsite near Lake Manyara
D6
Day 6 of 6
Lake Manyara to Arusha - Farewell Safari
Early morning game drive in Lake Manyara for any wildlife you may have missed. The early morning light is perfect for photography.
After breakfast, begin your drive back to Arusha. Stop at viewpoints along the Great Rift Valley escarpment for final photos.
Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon. Farewell lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to your hotel or the airport.
You leave Tanzania with incredible memories of the complete northern circuit - from Tarangire's elephants to Serengeti's Big Five, from Ngorongoro's crater to Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions.
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation
N/A - Return to Arusha
What's Included
Included
All park entry fees (Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara)
Professional English-speaking safari guide
4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
Camping equipment and sleeping bags
Cook and camp assistant
Drinking water throughout safari
Ngorongoro Crater service fee
Hotel pickup and dropoff in Arusha
Not Included
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guide and camp staff
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages
Guest Reviews
"The ultimate northern circuit experience. Every day was a new park and a new adventure. The Serengeti was the perfect ending."
R
Robert Anderson
USA
"Six days, four parks, unforgettable memories. The Ngorongoro Crater alone was worth the trip. Highly recommended."
M
Maria Garcia
Spain
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