KILIMANJARO TRAVEL

5 Days Northern Circuit Safari

Experience Tarangire, the legendary Serengeti plains and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.

SAFARI OVERVIEW

Five Days of Wildlife and Adventure

This private five-day safari offers more time to explore Tanzania's famous Northern Circuit. Travel through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The itinerary combines elephant-filled landscapes, classic Serengeti plains, predator sightings and the remarkable wildlife concentration of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Pickup from your hotel in Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a full-day game drive among ancient baobab trees while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and rich birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing to your lodge or tented camp.

Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Karatu or Lake Manyara

Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2

Tarangire Area to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel through the beautiful Ngorongoro highlands toward Serengeti National Park. Enter the park and enjoy an afternoon game drive across the famous plains while searching for predators, large herbivore herds and other wildlife.

Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Spend the full day exploring Serengeti National Park. Your guide will choose the best wildlife areas according to the season and recent animal movements. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives with a picnic lunch inside the park.

Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti before traveling toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Continue wildlife viewing along the way and arrive at your lodge or camp near the crater rim or Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp near Ngorongoro or Karatu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and, with luck, black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater and returning to Arusha.

Accommodation: No accommodation included after the safari

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

PRIVATE SAFARI PRICES

Price by Group Size

These are sample starting prices. Final quotations may vary depending on accommodation, season, park fees and availability.

Group SizeStarting Price
1 personUS$3,550
2 peopleUS$2,280 per person
3 peopleUS$1,920 per person
4 peopleUS$1,710 per person
5–6 peopleUS$1,520 per person

What Is Included

  • ✅ Hotel pickup and drop-off in Arusha
  • ✅ Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • ✅ Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • ✅ Tarangire National Park entrance fees
  • ✅ Serengeti National Park entrance fees
  • ✅ Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater service fees
  • ✅ Four nights lodge or tented camp accommodation
  • ✅ Meals as listed in the itinerary
  • ✅ Drinking water during the safari

What Is Excluded

  • ❌ International and domestic flights
  • ❌ Travel insurance
  • ❌ Visa fees
  • ❌ Tips and gratuities
  • ❌ Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • ❌ Personal expenses
  • ❌ Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
5 Days Northern Circuit Safari

WHAT TO BRING

Prepare for Your Safari

  • â€ĸ Comfortable safari clothing
  • â€ĸ Sun hat and sunscreen
  • â€ĸ Camera or binoculars
  • â€ĸ Warm jacket for cool mornings
  • â€ĸ Personal medication
  • â€ĸ Small day bag

Ready for Your Five-Day Safari?

Contact Kilimanjaro Travel for availability, accommodation options and a tailor-made quotation based on your group size and travel dates.