Sample Itinerary

7-Day Northern Circuit Tanzania Safari

The most-requested Tanzania itinerary length — all four headline northern parks.

Overview
7 Days / 6 Nights

The classic Tanzania itinerary length, covering all four headline northern circuit parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti — with enough time in each to avoid feeling rushed.

Journey Highlights
Day by Day
Day 1
Arrive & Tarangire
Afternoon game drive.
Day 2
Lake Manyara
Tree-climbing lions.
Days 3-4
Ngorongoro Crater
Crater floor game drive; rim stay.
Days 5-6
Serengeti
Extended game viewing.
Day 7
Return & depart
Fly back to Arusha.
Trip Details

What's Included

  • All accommodation as specified, on a full-board basis
  • Private guide and 4x4 safari vehicle throughout
  • All national park entrance fees and government taxes
  • All game drives and activities listed in the day-by-day itinerary
  • All internal transfers (road or light-aircraft, as specified)
  • Bottled water in-vehicle throughout
  • Airport meet-and-greet on arrival and departure

What's Excluded

  • International flights to and from Tanzania
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and premium beverages, unless stated by the lodge
  • Optional activities not listed in the day-by-day itinerary
Day-by-day structure, inclusions and pricing basis are illustrative — confirm exact logistics, permit availability and lodge selection with operations before quoting a client.

Build this into your trip.

Speak to a safari designer to adjust pacing, sectors and lodges to your preferences.