This 11-day Luxury photographic safari on the northern circuit of Tanzania, takes you to the most famous and incredible parks whereby you will visit all major parks which are Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. In Tarangire, you will be astonished by the large African elephants as well as the huge and ancient baobab trees. Ngorogoro crater will be the icing on the cake and the best place to visit the endangered black rhinos and Serengeti will be the major highlight of the tour where you will visit the northern Serengeti following the great migration on the mara river with your well-equipped cameras. You will sleep in luxury lodges with private showers.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT TO ARUSHA

Upon arrival at the airport in Arusha (ARK) or Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO), you will be met and welcomed by your representative from Gardenia African Safaris who will give you a short brief before you drive to your lodgings in Arusha for overnight.

Destination: Arusha city

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha

Meal: Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2: ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

Destination: Arusha National Park

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel / Arusha Coffee Lodge / Gran Melia Arusha

Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

DAY 3: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Nimali Tarangire / Oliver’s Camp / Tarangire Treetops  

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 4: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE IN TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Early morning after having breakfast at your accommodation, you will proceed with your game drive in Tarangire National Park with hot lunch. After having lunch, you will finalize your game drive until late afternoon where you will drive back to your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

If you prefer to have lunch at the lodge, it’s quite possible as we can arrange that for you.

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Nimali Tarangire / Oliver’s Camp / Tarangire Treetops  

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 5: KARATU TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Lunch will be served inside the park and afterwards, proceed with game viewing until the evening where you will drive straight to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Melia Serengeti  

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 6: CENTRAL TO NORTH SERENGETI

After breakfast at your Serengeti accommodation, you’ll drive north to Kogatende, following the Great Migration. En route, you’ll enjoy game viewing, with chances to spot giraffes, buffalo, and elephants. The Serengeti is renowned for its annual migration, where vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes move in search of fresh grazing, influenced by rainfall patterns. From late July to September, the migration is typically found in the northern Serengeti as they cross the Mara River, providing a spectacle for both wildlife watchers and resident Nile crocodiles.

After Lunch and an extensive game drive, we head for our partner tented camp for dinner and overnight.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge / Mara Under Canvas

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 7 & 8: FULL DAY GAME DRIVES ON NORTH SERENGETI 

Early morning after having breakfast at your accommodation will start with an early morning game drive following the great migration. If you’re lucky enough you can spot predators hunting their prey as well as the majestic river crossing while hungry crocodiles wait their meal. Lunch will be served at a picnic site and after that you will proceed with your game drive until the late evening where you will drive to your accommodation for sinner and overnight stay.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Mara Mara Tented Lodge / Mara Under Canvas

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 9: NORTH SERENGETI TO CENTRAL SERENGETI 

Early morning after having breakfast at your accommodation will start with an early morning game drive en-route to the central Serengeti at your accommodation for relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge / Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge / Melia Serengeti  

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 10: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO CRATER TO KARATU

After breakfast at your Serengeti lodge, you’ll drive about four hours to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at a viewpoint for stunning views of the 600-meter-deep crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site with around 25,000 mammals and over 500 bird species, including flamingos. It’s known for endangered black rhinos and the Big Five. You’ll explore the crater, spotting zebras, wildebeests, and lions. Enjoy lunch at the Ngoitoktok picnic site by a hippo pool, then continue your game drive before heading to your Karatu accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Destination: Ngorongoro crater 

Accommodation:  Kitela Lodge / Neptune Ngorongoro / Gibb’s Farm

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 11: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA

After breakfast at your Karatu lodge, depart around 7:30 AM for Lake Manyara National Park, just an hour away. Known for its birdlife and tree-climbing lions, the park covers 325 square kilometers, featuring a shallow alkaline lake that attracts various migratory and native birds, along with elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Enjoy activities like forest hikes and walking safaris before a picnic lunch. Afterward, drive to Arusha for a farewell from Gardenia African Safaris. If you’d like to extend your stay or need transport to the airport, arrangements can be made.

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch