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Experience the ultimate northern circuit wildlife safari with this itinerary, taking you through Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Serengeti National Parks, and culminating with a visit to the world’s largest unbroken caldera—the Ngorongoro Crater—celebrated as the eighth wonder of the world.
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| Destination | Nothern Circuit |
| Depature | Arusha |
| Departure Time | 10.00AM |
| Return Time | 10.00PM |
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Experience the ultimate northern circuit wildlife safari with this itinerary, taking you through Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire, and Serengeti National Parks, and culminating with a visit to the world’s largest unbroken caldera—the Ngorongoro Crater—celebrated as the eighth wonder of the world.
Your driver will pick you up from your hotel at around 8:00 a.m., after you’ve enjoyed breakfast. From there, you’ll head to nearby Arusha National Park, providing an ideal introduction to the wildlife and landscapes you’ll encounter in the other parks on your safari. Despite its small size, the park is home to a wide range of animals, including giraffes, Cape buffaloes, zebras, warthogs, elephants, bushbucks, black-and-white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys, flamingos, and many more. Birdlife is abundant, with species like the Narina trogon and bar-tailed trogon offering highlights for avid birdwatchers, while various starling species add a subtler charm.
To make your visit even more immersive, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a guided walking safari. Experience nature up close—the sounds of birds, sightings of zebras and giraffes, and the park’s beautiful landscapes—all under the safe guidance of a trained ranger. After an exciting day of exploration, you’ll return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
As you depart from Arusha, sit back and enjoy the scenic drive through ever-changing landscapes and vegetation. The journey takes approximately two hours, offering glimpses of local life—farms, stone quarries, and Maasai herders guiding their cattle in search of water and pasture. Though small in size, Lake Manyara National Park is a paradise for birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. You’ll encounter elephants, wildebeests, numerous giraffes, and buffaloes, along with large populations of zebras, impalas, warthogs, and waterbucks. After an exciting day of exploration, continue to Karatu for your overnight stay.
Today is dedicated to exploring the rich cultural life of the Datoga and Hadzabe communities around Lake Eyasi—two of the few groups that still practice ancient traditions. You’ll have the opportunity to observe the Datoga pastoralists and their traditional way of life, visit their homes, and even participate in their traditional dances. The Hadzabe, a hunting and gathering community, continue to rely on ancient methods to obtain food using traditional tools such as bows and arrows. During your visit, you’ll see how these tools are made and may even take part in a small game hunt. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Lake Eyasi.
Begin your day with an early breakfast at your hotel before embarking on a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Pause to take in the breathtaking landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see. You’ll explore the central Seronera area, renowned for its rich wildlife and nourished by the life-giving Seronera River. Here, you can witness vast herds of wildebeests and zebras migrating together, elegant giraffes, leaping antelopes and gazelles, powerful elephants, and a variety of top predators. With a bit of luck, you may spot sleek cheetahs, elusive leopards, foraging hyenas, and, of course, the majestic lion—the undisputed king of the savannah.
Start your day with an early morning game drive across the Serengeti plains, seeking out wildlife you may have missed the previous day. Witness a breathtaking sunrise as the golden light ignites the savannah, while predators like lions and leopards begin their morning hunt. For a unique experience, you can choose to float above the plains in a hot air balloon—an optional adventure that allows you to take in the untouched beauty of the Serengeti from the sky. Confirm with your safari expert if you’d like to include this activity. After breakfast, continue exploring the vast Serengeti in an open-roof vehicle, with a packed lunch on board. Don your hat and sunglasses and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature surrounding you.
Begin your day with an early morning game drive across the Serengeti plains, capturing the sights and sounds you may have missed on the previous day. Experience the magic of a Serengeti sunrise as the golden light ignites the savannah and predators such as lions and leopards embark on their morning hunt. Later in the afternoon, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying a game drive along the way. Your driver will take a different route from the one used on day two, giving you the chance to discover new landscapes and wildlife. This scenic drive offers a rare glimpse into two UNESCO World Heritage Sites—from the endless golden grasslands of the Serengeti to the lush montane forests of Ngorongoro.
With your picnic lunches packed, today’s adventure takes you deep into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of exploration. Descend 610 meters to the crater floor—an extraordinary ecosystem spanning 260 square kilometers and recognized as the largest unbroken caldera in the world. Here, you’ll track game alongside your guide, encountering the famed Big Five: lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, and buffaloes. The crater also teems with hippos, cheetahs, antelopes, and spotted hyenas, along with a spectacular variety of bird species. Keep your eyes open for velvet monkeys, jackals, foxes, rock and tree hyraxes, warthogs, gnus, zebras, and hares as you explore this natural wonder. After an exciting day of wildlife discovery, you’ll continue your journey toward Tarangire for the night.
After an early breakfast, depart from your hotel for a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. The park is famous for its massive elephant herds, sometimes numbering up to 300, as well as migratory wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, impalas, gazelles, hartebeests, and elands grazing along the dry riverbeds. Silale Swamp attracts over 550 bird species, making it one of the richest breeding habitats in the world. Tarangire is also home to tree-climbing pythons, lions, and leopards. After an exciting day of game drives and wildlife viewing, return to Arusha for the evening.
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