This classic Northern Tanzania safari showcases the country’s most celebrated wildlife regions, combining elephant-rich Tarangire, the endless plains of Serengeti, dramatic Great Migration river crossings in the north, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Guests enjoy a private safari in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, professional guide service, and carefully selected safari lodges and tented camps that keep travelers close to nature while maintaining comfort.
The itinerary is timed for July–October, when the Great Migration concentrates in Northern Serengeti and dramatic Mara River crossings may be witnessed — one of Africa’s most iconic natural spectacles.
Morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha and transfer to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch.
Tarangire is famous for its giant baobab trees, sweeping savannah landscapes, and some of Tanzania’s largest elephant populations. The Tarangire River acts as a magnet for wildlife during the dry season, drawing zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe, and predators such as lions and leopards.
After the safari, drive to Karatu in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, depart toward Serengeti National Park, enjoying a scenic game-drive journey through changing landscapes and wildlife corridors.
Arrive in the central Serengeti in time for afternoon exploration among kopjes and open plains where lions, cheetahs, and leopards hunt. The park hosts millions of grazing animals and one of the highest predator densities in Africa.
Optional hot-air balloon safaris can be arranged for guests seeking an unforgettable sunrise experience over the plains.
Accommodation: Tukaone Weavers Camp
Meals: Full Board
Early morning departure toward Northern Serengeti for a full-day game drive near the Mara River — the epicenter of the Great Migration during this season.
Enjoy breakfast and picnic lunch in the bush while tracking massive wildebeest herds gathering at crossing points. Crocodiles lurk in the river while lions, cheetahs, and leopards patrol the surrounding plains, creating one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife theaters.
Spend the night at a migration-focused tented camp near the river.
Accommodation: Sero Tented Camp – Mara River
Meals: Full Board
Spend another spectacular morning in Northern Serengeti following migration movements along the riverbanks before beginning the scenic drive south toward Central Serengeti.
This journey doubles as a safari, passing predator-rich territories, granite kopjes, and vast herds scattered across the plains. Arrive at camp in the late afternoon for relaxation and dinner.
Accommodation: Tukaone Weavers Camp
Meals: Full Board
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Descend into the enormous volcanic caldera for a full-day game drive with picnic lunch. Home to around 30,000 large mammals year-round, the crater offers exceptional chances to spot buffalo, elephants, lions, cheetahs, hippos, flamingos, and the endangered black rhinoceros — completing the Big Five in a single day is often possible.
After the safari, transfer back to Arusha for onward departure.
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: Half Board
5-Day Northern Circuit Safari to the Best Parks – Great Migration Focus
$1,990
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