This 7-day Luxury 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 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. 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 TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Destination: Tarangire National Park

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

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 3: KARATU TO SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast at your Karatu lodge around 7:30 AM, you’ll head to Serengeti National Park, passing through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Covering 14,763 square kilometers, Serengeti is famous for its wildlife, including over 2 million mammals and the Great Migration of wildebeests and zebras. The park hosts more than 500 bird species and features diverse landscapes, from grass plains to rocky hills. It’s accessible year-round, with the best time to visit during the dry season from June to October.

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 4: CENTRAL TO NORTH SERENGETI

After breakfast at your Serengeti accommodation, you’ll drive to the northern part, known as Kogatende, following the Great Migration. Enjoy a game drive along the way, where you may spot giraffes, buffalo, and elephants. The Serengeti is renowned for its annual migration, where vast numbers of wildebeests, zebras, and antelope move in search of fresh grazing. The timing of the migration depends on rainfall, with the herds typically crossing the Mara River from late July to September, providing an opportunity for Nile crocodiles to feast on them.

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 5: FULL DAY GAME DRIVE 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 6: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

Early morning after having breakfast at your accommodation inside Serengeti, you will drive straight to Ngorongoro Conservation Area to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Destination: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 7: NGORONGORO CRATER TO ARUSHA

Destination: Ngorongoro crater 

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)