Northern Tanzania Safari

Signature Journey

08 Days Northern Tanzania Safari

Eight days across Tanzania's most iconic northern circuit — from the flamingo-fringed shores of Lake Manyara to the endless Serengeti plains, the ancient Olduvai Gorge, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and the elephant-studded baobab landscapes of Tarangire. Privately guided, midrange, and thoroughly rewarding.

Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

Route

Kilimanjaro • Manyara • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Tarangire

Journey Style

Privately Guided • Midrange • Big Five

Safari Highlights

Journey pillars

  • Two full days in the Serengeti ecosystem
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent — Big Five in one bowl
  • Olduvai Gorge archaeological site visit
  • Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions and flamingos
  • Tarangire elephant herds among ancient baobabs

Tour Summary

Tour Summary

Northern Tanzania Safari

Day 1 – Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Bed & Breakfast

Transfer Time: ±1 hour

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional driver from our safari team and transferred to Springlands Hotel, Moshi. The rest of the day is at leisure to relax after your flight.

  • Professional airport meet & greet
  • Comfortable hotel with gardens and swimming pool
Overnight: Springlands Hotel

Day 2 – Moshi → Lake Manyara National Park

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: ±3 hours

After breakfast, depart Moshi for Lake Manyara National Park, arriving in time for a picnic lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a game drive through this diverse park, with the dramatic Great Rift Valley escarpment as a backdrop.

  • Elephants resting in groundwater forest
  • Hippos along the lakeshore and large baboon troops
Overnight: Highview Hotel or similar

Day 3 – Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park (via Olduvai Gorge)

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: ±3–4 hours

After breakfast, travel toward the legendary Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world's most important archaeological sites where early human fossils were discovered. Continue into the Serengeti plains.

  • Visit to Olduvai Gorge — the 'Cradle of Mankind'
  • First game drives on entry into the Serengeti
Overnight: Serengeti Wild Camp or similar

Day 4 – Full Day Serengeti Game Viewing

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Game Viewing: Morning to late afternoon

A full day dedicated to exploring the vast wilderness of the Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With a picnic lunch, enjoy extensive game drives searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and wildebeest.

  • Morning and afternoon game drives across the plains
  • Excellent big cat sightings year-round
Overnight: Serengeti Wild Camp or similar

Day 5 – Serengeti National Park (Second Full Day)

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Another full day to explore different regions of the Serengeti, following wildlife movements and seasonal game concentrations. Your guide will tailor the day's drives based on animal activity.

  • Flexible routing to follow seasonal migrations
  • Photographic opportunities at every turn
Overnight: Serengeti Wild Camp or similar

Day 6 – Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: ±3–4 hours

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, descending into one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife areas. The crater is one of the best places in Tanzania to see the endangered black rhino, alongside large lion prides, elephants, flamingos, and more.

  • Ngorongoro Crater descent — Africa's 'Garden of Eden'
  • Best chance to spot endangered black rhino
Overnight: Highview Hotel or similar

Day 7 – Ngorongoro → Tarangire National Park

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive Time: ±3–4 hours

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and scenic riverine landscapes. Enjoy game drives before returning to Moshi in the evening.

  • Iconic baobab-studded landscapes with huge elephant herds
  • Lesser kudu, fringe-eared oryx, and superb birdlife
Overnight: Springlands Hotel

Day 8 – Departure

Breakfast

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. End of an unforgettable Tanzania safari.

  • Airport transfer included

Included

  • Full board accommodation while on safari (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • All game drives in a custom-built 4×4 Safari Land Cruiser with viewing roof
  • All park and entrance fees
  • Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fee
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Bottled water in safari vehicles – 1 litre per person per day
  • Current government taxes and levies
  • 24-hour support from our office in Moshi

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Balloon excursion (US$700 pp)
  • Entry visa to Tanzania
  • Travel and health insurance
  • Gratuities to guide, hotel staff, and porters
  • Meals, drinks, and excursions not in itinerary
  • Items of personal nature (laundry, telephone, postage)

Important Notes

  • Ngorongoro Crater visit is weather-dependent; your guide will advise on access
  • Balloon safaris over the Serengeti must be booked in advance and are subject to availability

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