This 8-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 lodge in Karatu, you’ll depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Serengeti is renowned for its vast wildlife, covering approximately 14,763 square kilometers and home to over 2 million mammals. The park is famous for the Great Migration, where more than a million wildebeests and 250,000 zebras and antelopes migrate annually. With over 500 bird species, including ostriches and eagles, and a diverse range of animals like lions, leopards, and giraffes, Serengeti offers breathtaking scenery, from short grass plains to rocky hills. The best time to visit is 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

Early morning after breakfast at your accommodation inside Serengeti, you will drive to the northern part of Serengeti which is also known as kogatende following the great migration. We will do a game drive en-route. As we head to the north, good sightings of giraffes, herds of buffalo and elephants can often be seen. While the Serengeti has abundant wildlife, it is best known for the annual Great Migration.  Vast numbers of wildebeests accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope migrate in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing.  The precise timing of the Migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year. During End of July to September the Migration can be found in the Northern Serengeti where they are crossing the Mara River following the greener pastures of Maasai Mara where the provide the Mara river resident Nile crocodiles with annual fist.

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: 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 7: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK TO NGORONGORO CRATER TO KARATU

After breakfast at your Serengeti accommodation, you’ll drive about four hours to Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at a viewpoint to admire the crater. This UNESCO World Heritage site, 600 meters deep, hosts around 25,000 mammals and 500 bird species, including the endangered black rhino. You can also spot zebras, wildebeests, and lions. Enjoy a packed lunch at the Ngoitoktok picnic site, then continue your game drive before returning to your Karatu accommodation for dinner and relaxation.

Destination: Ngorongoro crater 

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

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 8: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA

After breakfast at your Karatu lodge around 7:30 AM, you’ll drive one hour to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its birdlife and tree-climbing lions. The park features a shallow alkaline lake attracting various bird species and wildlife like elephants and giraffes. Enjoy activities such as forest hikes and canoeing. After a picnic lunch, return to Arusha to meet your Gardenia African Safaris representative for a farewell. Extra nights can be arranged, or you can head to the airport for your onward flight.

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch