12-Day Northern Tanzania Safari
A slower, wildlife-focused journey with three nights in Tarangire and six in the Serengeti, finished with Ngorongoro Crater.
Adapt this safari to my datesMore time in the places that reward it most
This extended route explores Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with extra nights for patient wildlife viewing and photography.
- Serious wildlife viewing
- Photography-friendly pace
- Three nights in Tarangire
- Six nights in Serengeti
- Private, flexible game drives
- Seasonal migration routing
A deeper northern circuit
The longer duration creates space for walks, night drives and repeated game viewing in the strongest wildlife areas.
Three-night stay
Elephants and baobabs
Rift Valley scenery
Forest and birdlife
Six-night focus
Migration and big cats
Crater and highlands
Dense wildlife viewing
Day-by-day itinerary
This route is a starting point. Nights, camps and activities can all be adjusted.
Day 1Tarangire NP
Early this morning we depart Arusha with a picnic lunch for Tarangire National Park to spend the day game driving en-route to Boundary Hill Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 & 3Tarangire NP
Full-days exploring Tarangire National Park and Randilan WMA including game viewing a night drive or a walking safari. Dinners and overnight at Boundary Hill Lodge.
Day 4Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, we depart Boundary Hill to spend the day game viewing in Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch. Mid-afternoon we ascend the rift Vally Escarpment making our way to Rhotia Vally Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5Kogatende or Ndutu
Early this morning we make our way over the Ngorongoro Highlands and down onto the Serengeti Plains, either to the Ndutu or Kogatande sections of the Serengeti depending on the month of travel and where we expect the Migration to be. We game view throughout the day with a picnic lunch aiming to arrive in camp for dinner and overnight at Mara or Ndutu Pure Luxury Camp.
Day 6 & 7Kogatende or Ndutu
Full days Exploring Northern Serengeti or Ndutu in search of the migration as well as the big 5. Dinners and overnights at Mara or Ndutu Pure Luxury Camp
Day 8Seronera Serengeti
After breakfast today we game view with picnic lunch as we make our way through Serengeti towards Seronera Vally. We game view all day for a late afternoon arrival at Serengeti Seronera Pure Luxury Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 9 & 10Seronera Serengeti
Full days exploring Central Serengeti, dinners and overnights at Serengeti Pure Luxury Camp. Hopefully, we are lucky enough to spot a leopard amongst the Sausage trees the line the small creek beds in this area. Seronera is also known for its large cat populations all year round.
Day 11Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, we enjoy our final morning exploring Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch. Afternoon we depart for Naabi Hill gate and enter Ngorongoro Conservation Area where we have the opportunity to stretch our legs during a crater rim walk with an NCAA ranger. Late evening we make our way to Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 12Ngorongoro Crater
Early this morning we descend the crater walls to game viewing on the crater floor with a picnic lunch, we then depart for Kilimanjaro Airport arriving for later afternoon international flights. Recommend booking evening flight departing after 18:00.
Choose the level that suits you
We are not tied to particular camps. Recommendations are based on location, guiding, atmosphere and current value for your dates.
Classic
Comfortable, characterful tented camps and lodges in strong wildlife locations.
Explore Classic SafariLuxury
High-quality camps with excellent locations, polished service and added comfort.
Explore Luxury SafariUltra-luxury
Outstanding camps, private experiences and seamless logistics using the finest available options.
Typically included
- Private 4WD safari vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Accommodation and meals as proposed
- Park and conservation fees
- Unlimited game-drive kilometres
- Drinking water in the vehicle
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Travel and medical insurance
- Premium drinks and personal purchases
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities not in the proposal
Local knowledge, private guiding and three decades of experience
Adapt this Northern Circuit Safari to your dates
Tell us your travel month, group and preferred pace. We’ll position the Serengeti nights for the season and check current camp availability.
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