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Tour Overview

Start and end in Arusha! With the Safari tour Great Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari, you have a 6 days tour package taking you through Arusha, Tanzania and 6 other destinations in Tanzania. Great Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Day 1 - Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin! Begin your Tanzanian safari adventure in Arusha, then venture into the Tarangire National Park for an exhilarating game drive. After a day filled with wildlife encounters, rest overnight at the Africa Safari Lake Manyara, surrounded by wildlife and located right next to the lake. Day 2 - Lake Natron's Tranquil Escape Today, you will enjoy a safari transfer to Lake Natron, where a scenic journey awaits. Enjoy lunch upon arrival and experience the tranquillity of this destination. In the afternoon, choose from a selection of optional activities to further enrich your experience. As the sun sets, relax at Africa Safari Lake Natron where you will spend the night. Day 3 - Leisure and Traditions Start your morning relaxed with some free time. Whether you choose to relax by the pool or embark on an excursion, the morning is yours to enjoy as you please. Later, we'll transfer you to Africa Safari Maasai Boma, a unique accommodation inspired by the traditional Masaai Boma. Day 4 - Admire endless plains and stunning savannah. Enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, with vast open plains and an abundance of wildlife as far as the eye can see, the Serengeti is a safari maker’s dreamland. Spend the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma. Due to its proximity to the Grumeti River, Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma has a backyard full of animals. Day 5 - Visit the impressive 8th World Wonder. Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, during your safari transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater. Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th world wonder and enjoy a full-day game drive. Spend the night at Africa Safari Karatu, where you can enjoy the 180-degree views of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Day 6 - Morning Game Drive and farewell! On the final day of your safari adventure, enjoy the morning with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for the tree climbing lions. As the day unfolds, we'll transfer you back to Arusha, marking the end of your remarkable safari journey. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant population

  • Lake Natron, famous for its red hue and unique ecosystem

  • Serengeti National Park, get the chance to spot the Big Five and stunning savannah

  • Ngorongoro Crater, marvel at the breathtaking natural wonder of this UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Lake Manyara National Park, inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions

Places You'll See

Elephant in Lake Manyara National Park

Elephant in Lake Manyara National Park

Hornbill in Lake Manyara National Park

Hornbill in Lake Manyara National Park

Bushbuck Lake Manyara National Park

Bushbuck Lake Manyara National Park

Elephant under the Baobab tree in Tarangire National Park

Elephant under the Baobab tree in Tarangire National Park

Elephants in Tarangire National Park

Elephants in Tarangire National Park

Maasai watching Flamingos in Lake Natron

Maasai watching Flamingos in Lake Natron

Lion in  Serengeti National Park

Lion in Serengeti National Park

Lake Natron view and Ol Doinyo lengai at the back side

Lake Natron view and Ol Doinyo lengai at the back side

Cheetah in Serengeti National Park

Cheetah in Serengeti National Park

Lion baby  ( Cub) in Serengeti National Park

Lion baby ( Cub) in Serengeti National Park

Lake Natron view

Lake Natron view

Lake Natron Flamingos

Lake Natron Flamingos

Lake Natron Flamingos

Lake Natron Flamingos

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin!

Elephants under the Baobab tree in Tarangire National Park
Ostrich in the Tarangire National Park
Leopard on the tree at Tarangire National Park

Location: Arusha, Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your Tanzanian safari adventure in Arusha, then venture into the Tarangire National Park for an exhilarating game drive. After a day filled with wildlife encounters, rest overnight at the Africa Safari Lake Manyara, surrounded by wildlife and located right next to the lake.

Day 2 : Lake Natron's Tranquil Escape

Lake Natron view
Lake Natron at evening time
Lake Natron road

Location: Lake Natron

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Natron

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you will enjoy a safari transfer to Lake Natron, where a scenic journey awaits. Enjoy lunch upon arrival and experience the tranquillity of this destination. In the afternoon, choose from a selection of optional activities to further enrich your experience. As the sun sets, relax at Africa Safari Lake Natron where you will spend the night.

Day 3 : Leisure and Traditions

Cheetah in Serengeti National Park
Spotted Hyena in Serengeti National Park
Lion in Serengeti National park

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge, LodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Maasai Boma

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your morning relaxed with some free time. Whether you choose to relax by the pool or embark on an excursion, the morning is yours to enjoy as you please. Later, we'll transfer you to Africa Safari Maasai Boma, a unique accommodation inspired by the traditional Masaai Boma.

Day 4 : Admire endless plains and stunning savannah.

Waterbuck in Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park Hot air balloon Safari
Lion and Lioness in Serengeti National Park

Location: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a full-day game drive in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, with vast open plains and an abundance of wildlife as far as the eye can see, the Serengeti is a safari maker’s dreamland. Spend the night at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma. Due to its proximity to the Grumeti River, Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma has a backyard full of animals.

Day 5 : Visit the impressive 8th World Wonder

Giraffes in Ngorongoro conservation area
Ngorongoro crater Flamingos
Ngorongoro crater view

Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Karatu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, during your safari transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater. Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th
world wonder and enjoy a full-day game drive. Spend the night at Africa Safari Karatu, where you can enjoy the 180-degree views of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Day 6 : Morning Game Drive and farewell!

Hornbill bird in Lake Manyara National Park
Elephant in Lake Manyara National Park
Bushbuck in Lake Manyara National Park

Location: Lake Manyara, Arusha

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Karatu

Meals Included: Breakfast

On the final day of your safari adventure, enjoy the morning with a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for the tree climbing lions. As the day unfolds, we'll transfer you back to Arusha, marking the end of your remarkable safari journey.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Africa Safari Lake Manyara/ Africa Safari Lake Natron/ Africa Safari Maasai Boma/ Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma/ Africa Safari Karatu

  • Fully Guided

    Fully Guided

  • Meals

    Full board

  • Transport

    Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

  • other included

    Park fees Overnight Stays in unique accommodations based on Full Board Transport and driver guide

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Optional

    Tips

  • other excluded

    Tourism Development Levy of $1.50 pp/pn and village tax of $1.00 pp/pn, to be paid at check-in All personal expenses, drinks

Accommodation

Day 1-night stay at Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Day 2-night stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron
Day 3-night stay at Africa Safari Maasai Boma
Day 4-night stay at Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma
Day 5-night stay at Africa Safari Karatu

Mode of Transport

Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.
Jeep

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Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    optional

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    usd

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All our tours are private, which means your travelling companions will be the people you have booked the tour with together with our driver guide.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you book a tour including flight tickets, you will receive the flight tickets before you travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Unfortunately it is not possible to join the tour once it has already departed. But, our tours depart every single day!

  • What is the best time to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar?

    Tanzania and Zanzibar know dry and rainy seasons. Each season knows its own beauty, making travelling to Tanzania and Zanzibar suitable all year round.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    When the date of the tour needs to be modified, kindly send us a message.

Reviews of this operator

Roro  

A great first safari experience!

11-Apr-2023

Great 8 days safari experience, saw all big 5s and some bonuses (3 cheetah encounters) in the rain season! Our guide Khalid is experienced and very knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about the animals and knows about the route very well, we can't imagine having this trip without him. I would highly recommend having a safari with Khalid. For accommodations, we stayed at 3 locations of the Africa Safari lodges, Lake Manyara, South Serengeti, and Serengeti Ikoma. All the staffs we have encountered were super nice and helpful and tried their best to meet our needs, kudos to the Africa Safari lodge staffs! ...more ...less

Ruth  

Invest in your memories

02-Apr-2023

We are now enjoying the second phase of our holiday, relaxing in Zanzibar for 7 nights after an 8 night safari on the mainland. We are a group of 6 friends and have all had the most wonderful time. Our special holiday was made even more special by our guide, Christopher. He looked after us like friends and made sure each one of us had the experience of a lifetime. We have felt thoroughly spoiled and cannot recommend Christopher highly enough. Wonderful. ...more ...less

Maureen T  

The best safari guide ever...

02-Apr-2023

Safari followed by beach resort. Personalised itinerary to suit our group of friends. Amazing staff at the lodges. Excellent food in all of them. One amazing safari guide...CHRISTOPHER! This is my 6th safari and 3rd one in Tanzania. We visited lake Maynara, Ngorongo crate, lake Natron and Serengeti. Without doubt Christopher is the best guide I've had the pleasure of meeting. His knowledge of wildlife and flora is outstanding. He made sure we saw the big 5 and so much more! Over 70 different bird species and even a Caracal, one of the rarest cats living in the Serengeti. Thank you Christopher. This is a trip I will always remember because of you. ...more ...less

Stuart E  

Amazing 8 day Safari… with an amazing guide

30-Mar-2023

My wife and I came with friends as a group of six. It was our first so we had no idea what to expect… Africa Safari was our chosen company for our tailor made Safari. They were excellent beforehand and throughout our whole trip. All the accommodation, staff and food has been fantastic. Our guide was Christopher… What an amazing guy and guide he is. I can honestly say that he really made the Safari something extra special for us. He looked after us so well and his knowledge of the areas, wildlife and flora is second to none. Thanks to Christopher we managed to see the top 5 as well as many, many other animals and around 100 species of birds. If we ever return to Tanzania for Safari, we will be requesting Christopher’s services. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he is a true asset to the company … we met as clients, but departed as friends. Thank you Africa Safari and massive thank you to Christopher…. Number 1 guide ...more ...less

Wouter  

Simply awesome

24-Apr-2023

Oh what a great experience did we have with our safari tour to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5 in only two days and many more. Always helpfull and flexible guide who knows his stuff. Thankyou for the experience! Would definitely recommend.

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Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Beach and Safari Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 28 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of beach and safari holidays charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Great Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari

6 Days Starting and ending in Arusha, Tanzania

Visiting: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu, Lake Manyara ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

440

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Wildlife Tours

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing

From: $447 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 15-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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