The Classic Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit
Follow the legendary northern safari route from Arusha through Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations.
Experience the vast Serengeti ecosystem, home to the Great Migration and incredible predator action.
Descend into the world's largest unbroken caldera with the highest density of wildlife in Africa.
Explore two stunning parks known for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and elephant herds.
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Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore Arusha town. Pre-safari briefing with your guide. Overnight at Gran Melia Arusha.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game drive along the lake shore spotting flamingos, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Overnight at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.
Cross the Ngorongoro Highlands to the Serengeti. Game drive en route spotting wildlife along the way. Arrive at your Serengeti lodge. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Track lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Visit the Seronera hippo pool. Overnight at Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
Morning game drive in Serengeti. Afternoon drive to Ngorongoro. Stop at Olduvai Gorge archaeological site. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Full day crater tour. Descend 600m to the crater floor. Spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
Drive back to Arusha with stops at scenic viewpoints. Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.
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