16 Days Long Safari – Northern Circuit Tanzania

This 16-day safari offers an in-depth exploration of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, allowing you to fully experience diverse landscapes, rich wildlife, and authentic cultural encounters. Visit iconic destinations including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.

With extended time in each destination, this itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking a slower pace, deeper wildlife encounters, and flexibility to follow the Great Migration.

Safari Highlights

  • Extended safari with relaxed pace
  • Game drives in Tarangire National Park
  • Explore Lake Manyara National Park
  • Cultural visit to Lake Eyasi
  • Extended stay in Serengeti National Park (migration tracking)
  • Visit Ngorongoro Crater
  • Incredible photography opportunities

Itinerary

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

Drive to Tarangire National Park.

Game drive with elephants and baobab trees.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Camp

Full-day game drive in Tarangire.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge/Camp

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

Game drive with tree-climbing lions.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge in Karatu

Visit Lake Eyasi.

Interact with Hadzabe Bushmen and Datoga tribe.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge

Drive via Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tented camp

Game drive in Central Serengeti.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp

Another full day tracking wildlife.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp

Move to different regions depending on migration.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp

Continue exploring Serengeti.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp

Extended safari for deeper experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp

Transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge

Optional:

  • Coffee tour ☕
  • Nature walk
  • Cultural visit

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge

Drive back to Arusha.

Relax at hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel

Day 16 :
Departure

Transfer to airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Park entrance fees
  • Professional safari guide
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Accommodation as per itinerary
  • Meals as indicated
  • Cultural visit at Lake Eyasi
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Airport transfers

excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Tips for guide and lodge staff

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16 Days Long Safari – Northern Circuit Tanzania