5-Day Northern Circuit — All Major Parks
Your Route
On the Map
Arusha → Tarangire → Serengeti (2 nights) → Ngorongoro → Arusha · Mapped by Viaggio Tanzania
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arusha → Tarangire NP
Depart Arusha; afternoon and evening game drives. Overnight at a Tarangire lodge.
Tarangire → Serengeti NP
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the Serengeti. Midday arrival and an afternoon game drive in the Central Serengeti.
Full Day Serengeti
Sunrise and sunset game drives — Seronera Valley for big cats, river confluences for crocodile and hippo, plains for massive herds.
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Morning Serengeti game drive, then south to Ngorongoro. Sunset over the caldera from your rim lodge.
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Full crater-floor descent with a Big Five game drive and picnic lunch. Return to Arusha.
About this Safari
The full Northern Circuit with the luxury of two full days in the Serengeti — covering Seronera and the Southern Plains. Ideal for photographers and first-time visitors. We pride ourselves on creating dynamic, personalized experiences allowing you to travel at your own pace.
What's Included
- ✓ Dedicated VIP airport meet-and-greet & seamless transfers to your accommodations.
- ✓ Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for optimal game viewing.
- ✓ Highly experienced English-speaking driver/guide.
- ✓ All national park entrance fees, concession fees, and transit taxes.
- ✓ Selected accommodation level on a full-board basis.
- ✓ Unlimited bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle.
What's Not Included
- ✗ International flights and required visas.
- ✗ Comprehensive travel and medical insurance (Mandatory).
- ✗ Gratuities and tipping for your guide and lodge staff.
- ✗ Premium alcoholic beverages.
Important Safari Briefings & Logistics
Airport Transfers: Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Arusha (ARK), our representatives will be waiting with a placard bearing your name. You will be transported directly to your initial booked hotel for rest.
Briefing: The evening before or the morning of your departure, your guide will conduct a comprehensive safari briefing, going over the route, vehicle operations, and essential park rules.
Dos and Don'ts: Do respect the wildlife and keep noise to a minimum. Do not exit the vehicle unless directed by your guide in designated safe zones. Never feed the animals. We will cover all these strict national park protocols extensively during your arrival briefing!
Configure Your Itinerary
This itinerary not quite right? Every safari is tailor-made.