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5-Day Northern Tanzania Finest Safari

The northern circuit, done properly

  • 5days
  • Arushastarts
  • 2places to stay
  • $2,096per person, 2 travelling
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Overview

Experience Tanzania's best on a 5-day safari. Start in Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Then, explore the Serengeti, renowned for its diverse wildlife and the breathtaking wildebeest migration. Conclude with a tour of the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with the highest concentration of wildlife. This safari offers an unforgettable journey through Northern Tanzania's most iconic landscapes and wildlife.

  • Tarangire NP
  • Central Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro Crater

Best time to go

  • Jan: good
  • Feb: good
  • Mar: good
  • Apr: good
  • May: good
  • Jun: good
  • Jul: good
  • Aug: good
  • Sep: good
  • Oct: good
  • Nov: good
  • Dec: good

Meals included

4 breakfasts5 lunches4 dinners

Route

Arusha → Arusha

4 nights

Day by day

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  1. Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    Arusha → Tarangire NP → Karatu

    Eileen's Trees Inn BLD

    1. Pick up from the hotel in Arusha/Airport.

    2. You'll enter Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is renowned for its large herds of elephants, often seen bathing in the Tarangire River. Look out for other wildlife such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and occasionally cheetahs and leopards. With over 500 bird species, Tarangire offers excellent birdwatching opportunities. Keep an eye out for the vibrant, yellow-collared lovebird and the striking lilac- breasted roller. The park's landscape is dotted with ancient baobab trees and vast savannah plains, creating picturesque views throughout your game drives

    3. Picnic lunch in the park

    4. You'll continue exploring Tarangire and spot more wildlife as you venture deeper into the park.

    5. You'll drive to Karatu and check in at your hotel.

    Tonight you stay atEileen's Trees Inn Visit their website ↗

  2. Day 2: Karatu to Serengeti National Park

    Karatu → Central Serengeti

    Narudi Tented Camp BLD

    1. You'll have an early breakfast at the hotel.

    2. You'll depart for Serengeti National Park (approximately 6-7 hours' drive with stops for sightseeing and lunch).

    3. Picnic lunch en route

    4. You'll continue transfer and game viewing, spotting the animal like elephant, buffalo, leopard and other wildlife.

    5. You'll drive to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Tonight you stay atNarudi Tented Camp Visit their website ↗

  3. Day 3: Full Day Serengeti National Park

    Central Serengeti

    Narudi Tented Camp BLD

    1. You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge

    2. Full-day game drive across Serengeti.

    3. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the park

    4. You'll continue wildlife viewing in the central Serengeti depending on the wildlife movements and seasonal factors.

    5. You'll return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Tonight you stay atNarudi Tented Camp Visit their website ↗

  4. Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Karatu

    Central Serengeti → Karatu

    Eileen's Trees Inn BLD

    1. You'll have an early morning game viewing in Serengeti, the best time to see predators in action.

    2. A picnic breakfast in the park.

    3. You'll continue wildlife viewing.

    4. A picnic lunch will be in Serengeti National Park.

    5. You'll depart Serengeti and head towards Karatu (approximately 3-4 hours' drive).

    6. You'll arrive at Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

    Tonight you stay atEileen's Trees Inn Visit their website ↗

  5. Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

    Karatu → Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha

    End of trip BLD

    1. You'll have an early breakfast at the hotel.

    2. You'll descend into Ngorongoro Crater (about a 20- minute drive). Full-day game drive in the crater, exploring its unique ecosystem and spotting wildlife, including the Big Five.

    3. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater.

    4. You'll continue wildlife viewing.

    5. You'll ascend the crater and transfer to Arusha (approx. 3 hours' drive).

Where you will stay

Prices

In US dollars, per person. The more of you travel together, the less each person pays.

Travellers

—per person

—in total

Book at this price
Start datesSolo1 room2 people1 room3 people2 rooms4 people2 rooms5 people3 rooms6 people3 rooms
Jun 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026$3,237$2,096$1,841$1,619$1,560$1,459
Jan 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027$3,349$2,156$1,909$1,673$1,621$1,512
Apr 1, 2027 - May 31, 2027$3,185$2,040$1,815$1,783$1,560$1,503
Jun 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027$3,349$2,156$1,909$1,673$1,621$1,512

What is included

Included

  • All transportation (including pick up from JRO on arrival and drop off at hotel in Arusha on last day)
  • All accommodation as specified in the plan
  • All meals (as specified in the plan)
  • Drinking water (all days)
  • Activities as per plan.
  • Service of English-speaking driver guide
  • Park and activities fees
  • Taxes/VAT

Not included

  • International flights
  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa etc)
  • Tips (Tipping guidelines usd 10 pp per day)
  • Accommodation before start of the tour and at the end of the tour (can be arranged at extra cost)
  • Mandatory tourism insurance fee of USD 44 per person (payable upon checking in at the Airport)

Your safari vehicle

Photos of the FIF safari vehicles you will travel in, with your English-speaking driver guide.

Book this trip

Tell us your dates and how many are travelling. We confirm availability and send you an invoice with every detail.

Booking terms

50% deposit to confirm, balance at the start of the safari or by bank transfer a week before. Card or PayPal payments carry the handling fee (usually 5–8%).

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