Classic Northern Circuit Safari
Destination:
Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro
Duration:
10 Days / 9 Nights
Safari style:
Private luxury safari
Ideal for:
Couples, families, honeymooners and first-time safari travellers
Accommodation:
Luxury lodges and tented camps
Safari overview
Safari Highlights
Explore four iconic Northern Tanzania wildlife destinations.
Discover Tarangire’s impressive elephant herds and baobab landscapes.
Experience the diverse wildlife of Lake Manyara National Park.
Spend four nights exploring the legendary Serengeti.
Search for the Big Five in their natural habitat.
Experience the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Enjoy private game drives with a professional safari guide.
Stay in carefully selected luxury lodges and tented camps.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania | Welcome to Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your Aardvark Tanzania Safaris representative and transferred to your lodge in Arusha.
Take time to relax after your international journey and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of your accommodation. Your safari guide will meet you for a briefing about the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful wildlife destinations.
The park is renowned for its ancient baobab trees, impressive elephant populations and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink, particularly during the dry season.
Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and a variety of bird species.
Overnight: Luxury lodge or tented camp in Tarangire
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Aardvark Tanzania Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha.
Relax after your journey, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and meet your safari guide for a briefing about the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 4: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into vast golden grasslands dotted with wildlife. Enjoy game viewing along the way as you search for lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Arrive at your luxury camp in time to relax and enjoy the surrounding wilderness.
Overnight: Luxury tented camp in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Aardvark Tanzania Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha.
Relax after your journey, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and meet your safari guide for a briefing about the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend a full day exploring the magnificent Serengeti plains.
Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives in search of the park’s incredible wildlife. The Serengeti is particularly famous for its large predator populations, including lions, leopards and cheetahs.
Depending on the season, your guide may also take you to areas where the Great Migration herds are moving.
Overnight: Luxury tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Aardvark Tanzania Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha.
Relax after your journey, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and meet your safari guide for a briefing about the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 6: Serengeti Wildlife Exploration
Continue your Serengeti adventure with another exciting day of game viewing.
Explore different wildlife areas with your guide, discovering the diverse ecosystems that make this national park so extraordinary. Watch for elephants moving across the plains, giraffes browsing among the acacia trees and predators resting in the shade.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration.
Overnight: Luxury tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7: Another Day in the Serengeti
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Aardvark Tanzania Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha.
Relax after your journey, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and meet your safari guide for a briefing about the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 8: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlandsri
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before travelling towards the Ngorongoro Highlands.
The journey offers beautiful views of the conservation area’s landscapes and opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxing evening in preparation for your Ngorongoro Crater experience.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Karatu or Ngorongoro Highlands
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater Safari | Return to Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Aardvark Tanzania Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha.
Relax after your journey, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and meet your safari guide for a briefing about the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Day 10: Departure
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Aardvark Tanzania Safaris representative will welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha.
Relax after your journey, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and meet your safari guide for a briefing about the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Luxury lodge in Arusha
Meals: Dinner
Activities
Hot Air Balloon Safari – Serengeti
Experience the Serengeti from above on an unforgettable sunrise balloon safari. Float over the endless plains as the landscape awakens, followed by a special champagne-style bush breakfast.
Location: Serengeti National Park
Best for: Couples, photographers and adventure lovers
Additional cost: Yes
Guided Walking Safari
Discover the African wilderness on foot with an experienced, appropriately licensed walking guide. Learn about animal tracks, plants, insects and the smaller details often missed during a vehicle safari.
Location: Designated walking areas in Tarangire or approved private/concession areas
Best for: Nature enthusiasts and adventurous travellers
Additional cost: Yes; subject to permits and availability
Maasai Cultural Experience
Visit a local Maasai community and learn about traditional lifestyles, cultural practices, local architecture and the community’s connection with the surrounding environment.
Location: Areas around Ngorongoro and the Northern Circuit
Best for: Cultural discovery and meaningful local experiences
Additional cost: Yes
Night Game Drive
Experience the African wilderness after sunset on a guided night drive. Discover nocturnal wildlife and learn about the different behaviours of animals that become active after dark.
Location: Selected private concessions or approved areas outside national parks
Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers
Additional cost: Yes; subject to location, permits and availability
Inclusions
INCLUDED
Airport transfers as outlined in the itinerary.
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking safari guide.
Accommodation for nine nights.
Meals as specified in the itinerary.
National park entrance fees.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater service fees.
Game drives as described.
Bottled drinking water during safari.
EXCLUDED
International flights.
Tanzania visa fees.
Travel and medical insurance.
Personal expenses and laundry.
Alcoholic and premium beverages unless specified.
Tips and gratuities.
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Aardvark safaris , Our way
Aardvark Tanzania Safaris offers you the ultimate safari experience, featuring expert private guides, well-appointed custom jeeps, and flexible itineraries tailored to your needs. Our attention to detail and thorough preparation ensure a completely worry-free adventure. Embark on an unforgettable journey with unparalleled service and comfort, and let us bring Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes to life.