Discover Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations on this unforgettable Northern Circuit
adventure. This safari is tailored for dedicated wildlife enthusiasts, combining spectacular
animal viewing, and nature.
Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Karatu Town → Serengeti National Park →
Ngorongoro Crater & Highlands → Arusha (Departure) → optional extension
Zanzibar
All year round. Be informed of the long rains around March to May and short rains
from November to December.
Safari Pricing: USD 3,870 per person on a sharing basis
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your
professional safari guide from Sauti Africa Safaris and transferred to Arusha city. Known as
the safari capital of Tanzania, Arusha serves as the official gateway to the famous Northern
Circuit. Spend the evening relaxing at your hotel while preparing for the wildlife adventure
ahead.
• Overnight Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel – Arusha
• Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park for a thrilling, full-day game drive with
picnic lunch boxes. Tarangire is a spectacular wildlife haven, famous for its enormous elephant
herds and resident predators. Spend your day navigating the Tarangire River ecosystem, whichacts as a magnetic water source attracting large concentrations of lions, giraffes, zebras,
wildebeests, buffaloes, and leopards throughout the day.
• Overnight Accommodation: Burunge Tented Lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up early for another exciting morning safari in Tarangire National Park when
temperatures are cooler and wildlife is most active. This morning game drive provides excellent
opportunities to witness predators returning from their nightly hunts and elephants feeding
along the river valleys.
After a warm lunch, check out and head toward the beautiful highland town of Karatu. Arrive
at your lodge in the afternoon to relax and recharge before your upcoming journey into the
Serengeti.
• Overnight Accommodation: Country Lodge Karatu
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park. This journey is a
beautiful cross-boundary driving safari. As you traverse the spectacular Ngorongoro
Conservation Area, you will enjoy spotting wildlife en route through shifting highlands and
acacia plains. Enter the endless Serengeti plains—named from the Maasai word Siringet—and
enjoy excellent wildlife sightings as you track migrating herds and big cats on the way to your
camp.
• Overnight Accommodation: Serengeti KatiKati Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend a full day exploring the vast, endless plains of Serengeti National Park with your
professional safari guide. Your guide will focus the day entirely on tracking animal movements,
positioning you for prime views of big cat territories, elephant herds, and seasonal migration
columns. Benefit from the beautiful morning and evening golden light, which offers
exceptional wildlife photography opportunities during peak animal activity hours
• Overnight Accommodation: Serengeti KatiKati Camp
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy a final morning safari in the Serengeti to capture the park’s resident predators during
their active early hours. Afterward, begin your return journey toward the Ngorongoro
Highlands. This transit double-functions as an active driving safari, allowing you to enjoy
spotting wildlife en route as you cross the plains and climb into the greener, cooler crater
highlands. Arrive at your farmhouse in the late afternoon to unwind and enjoy dinner
• Overnight Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, descend 600 meters onto the magnificent crater floor for an intensive, full-day wildlife
safari. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a self-contained
ecosystem home to over 25,000 large animals. This caldera floor provides your finest
opportunity to spot endangered black rhinos, massive pride lions, tusker elephants, buffaloes,
and pods of hippos. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch near the famous hippo pools before ascending
back to your lodge.
• Overnight Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a final scenic drive back to Arusha town, taking in beautiful views of
local villages and Great Rift Valley landscapes along the way. Upon arrival guests will enjoy a
hot lunch at Coffee Lodge, a warm and welcoming pause that blends fine cuisine with the
lodge’s signature hospitality. Depending on your international flight schedule, optional
souvenir shopping can easily be arranged. Afterward, transfer to Kilimanjaro International
Airport for your departure flight home
• Meal Plan: Breakfast
Note:
Guests may choose to extend their journey with a visit to Zanzibar Island at an additional cost.
This extension offers the chance to explore Stone Town’s rich heritage, wander through spice
plantations, and unwind on pristine beaches, the perfect way to conclude a Tanzanian
adventure.
• Accommodations and Meals as specified in day-by-day description
• Professional private safari guide with photography knowledge
• Private 4×4 Safari vehicle
• All road transfers if any specified in the program
• All national park entry fees
• Full-board safari meals, selected picnic boxes, and sundowner experiences
• Unlimited chilled mineral water during all vehicle operations
• International airline tickets and home country destination departure taxes
• Comprehensive personal travel, medical, and emergency evacuation insurance
• Mandatory entry tourist visa fees for the United Republic of Tanzania
• Tips, discretionary staff gratuities, and recognition fees for guides and camp crew
• Neutral-colored clothing (khaki, olive, beige) – T-shirts, long-sleeve shirts,
lightweight trousers, and shorts
• Light jacket or fleece for cool mornings and evenings
• Comfortable walking shoes / hiking boots (broken-in)
• Sandals or casual shoes for lodge downtime
• Wide-brimmed hat for sun protection
• Sunglasses with UV protection
• Sunscreen (high SPF)
• Wet wipes for quick refresh during drives
• Soft luggage (preferred for bush flights and safari vehicles)
• Small cash money (USD or local currency for tips and incidentals)
Thank you for choosing Sauti Africa Safaris as your trusted travel partner in Tanzania!
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