The 6 Days Northern Circuit Adventure is a classic Tanzania safari that takes you through the country’s most famous wildlife destinations. This journey covers Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. It offers diverse landscapes ranging from ancient baobab forests and endless savannah plains to lush groundwater forests and the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. This safari provides excellent opportunities to see the Big Five and experience Tanzania’s rich wildlife and natural beauty. The tour starts and ends in Arusha.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Upon arrival, you begin your game drive, exploring the park’s diverse habitats along the Tarangire River, which attracts a wide variety of wildlife. You may spot elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and many bird species. In the late afternoon, you transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a scenic park famous for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. You enjoy a full-day game drive through the lush forest, open plains, and lakeshore areas. The park is home to elephants, hippos, baboons, buffaloes, and a variety of birdlife. In the afternoon, you transfer to your lodge in Karatu or nearby for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro highlands, enjoying spectacular scenery along the way. Upon entering the Serengeti, you begin your game drive across the vast plains. The Serengeti is renowned for its abundant wildlife, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras. Dinner and overnight are at your lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
This day is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti. You start with an early morning game drive when wildlife is most active, followed by breakfast and some relaxation time. Later, you continue with afternoon game viewing in different areas of the park. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the Great Migration. Dinner and overnight remain in the Serengeti.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, you enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival at the crater rim, you take in breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater. This area is known for its high concentration of wildlife and stunning landscapes. Dinner and overnight are at a lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After an early breakfast, you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor is home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the crater, you ascend and drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you are transferred to your hotel or the airport, marking the end of your Northern Circuit adventure.
We warmly invite you to discover the beauty and wildlife of Tanzania on this unforgettable 6-day safari experience.
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✅ Accommodation as per itinerary
✅ Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✅ All National Park entry fees
✅ Professional English-speaking driver/guide
✅ Unlimited game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle
✅ Bottled drinking water during safari
✅ Airport pick-up and drop-off
✅ Government taxes & levies
✅ Wildlife conservation fees
✅ Full vehicle insurance
✅ Safari briefings before each tour
✅ Emergency medical evacuation cover (AMREF/Flying Doctors)
✅ Complimentary binoculars in vehicle
✅ Guaranteed window seat for every guest
❌ International flights
❌ Visa fees
❌ Travel & medical insurance
❌ Tips & gratuities to driver/guide and lodge staff
❌ Alcoholic & soft drinks (unless stated)
❌ Laundry services at lodges/hotels
❌ Telephone calls & internet usage not included in package
❌ Items of personal nature (souvenirs, etc.)
❌ Optional cultural visits (e.g., Maasai village)
❌ Hot air balloon safari (unless added)
❌ Domestic flights (if not in package)
❌ Early check-in & late check-out at hotels
❌ Extra meals not specified in itinerary
❌ Any other activity not mentioned in inclusions
