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Duration
5 Days 4 Nights
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Tour Type
Vacation Tour
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Tanzania Luxury Safari

5 Day Private Luxury Safari Northern Circuit

Tour Overview:

Embark on a 5-day luxury safari through the Northern Safari Circuit, immersing yourself in diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters. You will witness monkeys in the forest, lions in the trees, and elephants among the acacias. Explore the wonders inside a collapsed volcano, encountering a diverse array of animals. Our journey also includes visiting Serengeti National Park, home to over 3 million animals.


Itinerary Day By Day:

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon your arrival at either Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport, our driver will be there to greet you. After a warm welcome, you’ll be driven to your hotel where you can relax and unwind, preparing for the exciting adventure that awaits you the next day.

Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel
  • Luxury hotel located near Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast. You will then take a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Tarangire National Park on well-maintained tarmac roads, following the course of the Tarangire River. During the dry season, this river is the region’s primary water source for wildlife. The park is known for its elephant families congregating by the river and its giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, which attract predators like lions and leopards.

Tarangire is home to more breeding bird species than any other place on Earth, and its landscape is adorned with ancient baobab trees, some of which are believed to have stood for over a thousand years. You will have lunch at a picturesque picnic site within the park, and after your game drive, you will journey to your accommodation in Mto wa Mbu.

Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3: Serengeti National Park

The Serengeti is absolutely stunning, and it is known for its vast grasslands, which provide incredible wildlife sightings and opportunities. Unchanged for millions of years, its climate and vegetation create a sanctuary for diverse wildlife. The highlight is the annual great migration, during which large herds of wildebeests, accompanied by zebras and antelopes, continuously move in search of fresh grazing. The migration takes place throughout the year, so it is vital to know the best spots to witness it. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have excellent chances of encountering predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards—an incredibly transformative experience!

In the evening, you’ll be driven to your hotel, where you can relax and await the exciting adventure that begins the next day.

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Today, wake up early to go on a sunrise safari and capture the animals in their most active state against the stunning backdrop of the African savannah. The sunrise is a breathtaking experience! After the game drive, return to camp for brunch before heading to Ngorongoro, known as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World.

In the late afternoon, you’ll drive from Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, ready for the exciting safari adventure in the crater the following day.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, we will descend 600m (2,000ft) into the stunning Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. Renowned as one of Africa’s most densely populated wildlife areas, it shelters around 30,000 animals, including Tanzania’s last black rhinos.

With its consistent water supply, the crater is home to diverse wildlife such as wildebeests, zebras, buffalos, elands, warthogs, hippos, and majestic African elephants.

The park’s allure extends to its rich predator population, featuring lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopards. A picnic lunch within the crater adds to the experience. Later, we will ascend and head towards Arusha town where you will be dropped either at the your hotel at Arusha or at the airport (Kilimanjaro/ Arusha airport) depending on your next destination.

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Rates Per Person:

Start dates
Solo – 1 room 2 people – 1 room 3 people – 2 rooms 4 people – 2 rooms 5+ people
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 n/a* $2,266 $2,266 $2,123 n/a*

*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers or groups larger than 4 people.


INCLUDES:

  • All accommodations per itinerary
  • All meals per itinerary
  • All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded)
  • All transportation and transfers per itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking naturalist driver/guide
  • Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a communications radio, an electric cooler, and filtered water
  • National Park gate fees, Park Commission, and Government taxes (based on current rates)

EXCLUDES:

  • International and domestic flights
  • Meals not listed
  • Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
  • Optional tours
  • Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)
  • Optional tours (Olduvai Gorge and Maasai Village visit)
  • Holiday supplement December 20 – January 5
  • Discount for kids under 15 years old

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