7-Day Classic Mid-Range Private Safari (Northern Circuit)

7-Day Classic Mid-Range Private Safari (Northern Circuit)

📅 7 Days / 6 Nights 🚙 Private Safari 🦁 Big Five 🏕️ Mid-Range Lodges 👥 Private Guide 💵 From $2,900 / person

This 7-day private safari offers a well-balanced journey through Tanzania's top wildlife destinations. Starting in Arusha, you will explore the elephant-rich Tarangire National Park, the scenic Lake Manyara National Park, the iconic Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

With two nights in Serengeti, this itinerary allows enough time to experience Africa's most famous wildlife ecosystem while enjoying comfortable mid-range accommodation throughout.

Safari Highlights

  • Private safari in a 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Two nights in Serengeti for deeper exploration
  • Visit Lake Manyara and Tarangire
  • Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Mid-range lodges and tented camps

💵 Prices & Customization

Prices vary depending on travel dates, number of travelers, and type of accommodation. Your safari can be fully customized to fit your preferences and budget.

These itineraries reflect popular safari routes our travelers love. Your safari can be tailored to your preferences, including number of days, parks visited, type of accommodation, and travel pace. Our team will create a memorable safari experience just for you.

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional short city tour or relax at the lodge as you prepare for your safari.

🏨 Accommodation: Summit Safari Lodge 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2-hour drive. The park is known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.

Enjoy a full-day game drive exploring the park's diverse habitats, where you may spot giraffes, zebras, lions, leopards, and a variety of birdlife. Later, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

🏨 Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is famous for its rich birdlife, including flamingos, as well as elephants, giraffes, and buffalo.

You may also visit the hippo pool and explore different habitats within the park. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

🏨 Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey to Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, enjoy scenic landscapes and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Stop at a viewpoint overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater (weather permitting), then continue to Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.

🏕️ Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park. From early morning to evening, enjoy game drives in search of the Big Five and other wildlife species.

The park offers incredible opportunities to observe predators and large herds across its vast plains. Return to your camp for dinner and overnight.

🏕️ Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps – Central Serengeti 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Start the day with an early morning game drive before departing Serengeti. Continue with wildlife viewing en route as you travel toward Ngorongoro Highlands.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

🏨 Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7 Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha – End of Safari

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive. This unique ecosystem supports a dense population of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino.

After lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari.

🏨 Accommodation: — (End of tour) 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
✓ Included
  • All park entrances & taxes
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Accommodation as listed
  • Full-board meals throughout
  • Professional safari guide
  • Private 4×4 safari jeep
  • Transfers to & from pickup and drop-off locations in Arusha or Kilimanjaro
  • 24/7 on-ground support
✗ Excluded
  • Tips (see recommended guideline)
  • International flights
  • Visas & vaccinations
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Sandboarding on golden slopes

💵 Prices: Prices vary depending on travel dates, number of travelers, and type of accommodation. Your safari can be fully customized to fit your preferences and budget.

✏️ Customization: These itineraries reflect popular safari routes our travelers love. Your safari can be tailored to your preferences, including number of days, parks visited, type of accommodation, and travel pace. Our team will create a memorable safari experience just for you.