Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

Overview

From Arusha to the Serengeti: Tanzania’s wild heart revealed.

The Northern Tanzania circuit is perfect for first-time visitors to Tanzania and seasoned safari-goers alike. The confluence of classic safari elements, raw wildlife experiences, refined shelter choices and adventurous activities makes this northern circuit LuxVenture® one you can’t afford not to tick off the list. These eight unforgettable days carry you through four of the top Tanzanian safari regions and countless thrilling experiences including witnessing the Great Migration – one of the great wonders of East Africa

Highlights

Destinations

Tanzania

Duration

8 days

Price

From $12 534 per person

When to go

June-October

Day-to-Day Breakdown

Itinerary Overview

Experiences off the beaten track.
Crafted for the bold + discerning.

Our Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari takes you through four of the top safari regions & countless thrilling experiences including the Great Migration.

Day 1

Arusha

Arusha is Tanzania’s safari gateway, nestled at the foot of Mount Meru with sweeping views of Kilimanjaro on clear days. A lively city surrounded by coffee estates and crater lakes, it offers a gentle introduction to the region’s landscapes, culture, and rhythm of life.

Day 2-3

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire is a hidden gem known for its ancient baobabs, sweeping savannas, and dense elephant populations. Far less crowded than its northern neighbors, the park offers a more secluded safari experience with rich wildlife and striking seasonal landscapes.

Day 4-5

Ngorongoro Crater

The Ngorongoro crater is a land of ancient drama, where wildlife roams freely within the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera. From lion prides to flamingo-filled lakes, the crater floor delivers unmatched game viewing in a setting as spectacular as it is surreal.

Day 1

Arusha

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 1

Arrive

Arusha, Tanzania

Check-in

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Watch the famous Kilimanjaro mountain rise over the horizon as you fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport in Tanzania, near the northern Kenyan border. Once safely on Tanzanian soil, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your first stay on this LuxVenture® trip, Arusha Coffee Lodge. Located on the outskirts of Arusha and nestled within one of the country’s largest working coffee plantations, this charming lodge offers the perfect retreat to rest and recharge. While this is simply an overnight stop, your short time here can be spent exploring the plantation, enjoying a coffee tasting experience, or unwinding in the tranquil gardens before your safari adventure begins.

Accommodation

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha Coffee Lodge is set on a lush coffee estate just outside the vibrant town of Arusha. Surrounded by fragrant plantations and shaded by ancient trees, it offers a peaceful and elegant stopover to rest and recharge before your safari begins.

Day 1

Arrive

Arusha, Tanzania

Check-in

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 2-3

Transfer to

Tarangire National Park

Check-in

Nimali Tarangire

Awake at Arusha Coffee Lodge and enjoy another breakfast with incredible views before being driven South West to the famous Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park is known for its large population of elephant as well as incredible big cat sightings particularly of lion and leopard – a recipe for safari success. Spend two full days chasing this success with a variety of game viewing activities including 4×4 game drives, night game drives (which open up a whole range of nocturnal species for you to discover), bird watching and canoeing. Also available during your time in Tarangire National Park is the opportunity to connect with the local people through visiting the local communities and learning more about their way of life in these wild lands. After your days of chasing encounters in Tarangire you will retire to Nimali Tarangire, a luxury lodge located in a private concession on the Eastern border of Tarangire National Park. Nimali Tarangire doesn’t compromise on a few key elements: comfort, exclusivity and style. Elements perfectly communicated through their six finely appointed suites, library, swimming pool overlooking a watering hole and much more.

Accommodation

Nimali Tarangire

Nimali Tarangire is a luxury lodge located in a private concession on the Eastern border of Tarangire National Park. The lodge boasts six finely appointed suites, library, swimming pool overlooking a watering hole and much more.

Day 2-3

Transfer to

Tarangire National Park

Check-in

Nimali Tarangire

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 4-5

Transfer to

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Check in

Lemala Ngorongoro

On the morning of your fourth day in Tanzania, after breakfast you will be driven North, around the famous Lake Manyara to the Ngorongoro crater within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Your next two days will be spent at Lemala Ngorongoro, a luxury tented camp on the North-Eastern rim of the crater – providing you with the perfect vantage point from which to experience Tanzania’s most famous wildlife location. As is custom on LuxVenture® travel Lemala Ngorongoro secures two things for your 2 days at the crater: exclusivity and adventure. Exclusivity is delivered in the form of the limited 9 suites available at this incredible camp as well as the camp’s perfect positioning to provide you with easy access into the crater. Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp guests can be down in the floor of the crater within 15 minutes of leaving the camp, as opposed to the usual one hour journey of other camps in the region. As for adventure, the experiences available in and around the crater ensure thrills in large doses. Daily game drives through the crater and guided walks along the rim of the crater offer up wildlife encounters at every pace and point you could ask for while the unique Maasai boma experience allows you to truly connect with the local people of this famous region.

Day 4-5

Transfer to

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Check in

Lemala Ngorongoro

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 6-7

Transfer to

Serengeti National Park

Check-in

Nyaruswiga Serengeti

Today you will enter and experience yet another world-famous game viewing region of Tanzania – the Serengeti National Park. You won’t have to wait long, either. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area borders the Serengeti National Park, so your drive from Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp to your next shelter, Nyaruswiga Serengeti, is also a game drive. Trust this journey to feel over all too soon, until you discover Nyaruswiga Serengeti. This incredible lodge’s comfort is matched only by the hospitality of your hosts. Both of which combine to offer the perfect recipe for comfortable nights after your adventurous days in the Serengeti. Spend your two days experiencing safaris on foot, in 4×4 vehicles and, a highlight of every Tanzania trip, by air as you glide over the Serengeti in a hot air balloon.

Day 6-7

Transfer to

Serengeti National Park

Check-in

Nyaruswiga Serengeti

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 8

Deaprture

Transfer to

Arusha Airport

Awake at the end of your Northern Tanzania safari, undoubtedly already dreaming of your return. This morning you will be driven to Seronera Airstrip for a scheduled flight to Arusha Airport. Once safely in Arusha, your layover will be made eased with luck at Arusha Coffee Lodge. After your lunch you will be driven back to Arusha Airport for your flight to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey home.

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Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

Overview

From Arusha to the Serengeti: Tanzania’s wild heart revealed.

Highlights

Destinations

Tanzania

Duration

8 days

Price

From $12 534 per person

When to go

June-October

Day-to-Day Breakdown

Itinerary Overview

Experiences off the beaten track. Crafted for the bold + discerning.

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 1

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 2-3

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 4-5

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 6-7

Itinerary Breakdown

Day 8

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Experiences off the beaten track.
Crafted for the bold + discerning.