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.
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