6 Day Safari Tanzania Itinerary – Northern Circuit’s Top Parks

Overview

Discover the wonders of Tanzania with Serengeti Vista Exploration on this unforgettable 6-day safari through the Northern Circuit. Experience the best of Tanzania’s iconic parks — from the baobab-filled landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the vast plains of the Serengeti, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and the lush beauty of Lake Manyara. This carefully designed journey offers incredible wildlife sightings, stunning scenery, and the chance to witness natural spectacles like the Great Migration. Guided by expert safari professionals, you’ll enjoy a seamless and enriching adventure, creating memories to last a lifetime.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Your adventure begins the moment you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport. A warm welcome awaits you from Serengeti Vista Exploration’s representative, who will assist with your transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Nestled at the base of Mount Meru, Arusha is a lively town known as the gateway to safari adventures. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel, take a short city tour, or visit the local markets and cultural centers. Overnight stay in a comfortable lodge or hotel, preparing for the exciting days ahead.

 

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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Arusha Planet Lodge

Arusha Planet Lodge is a peaceful, garden-set retreat near Mount Meru, offering chalet-style rooms with modern comforts. It’s the perfect place to relax before or after your safari, with warm hospitality and serene surroundings.

 
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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Four Points by Sheraton

Four Points by Sheraton Arusha is a stylish hotel based in central Arusha, offering easy access to the city’s shops, restaurants, and cultural sites. It’s also a convenient starting point for safaris to iconic destinations like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.

 
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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Gran Meliá Arusha

 is a luxurious five-star hotel set between the city and Mount Meru, offering stunning views and world-class amenities. With elegant rooms, a spa, fine dining, and lush gardens, it’s the perfect base for a stylish stay in Tanzania.

 

After an early breakfast, your guide will brief you on the safari, then you’ll set off to Tarangire National Park, approximately a two-hour scenic drive. Famous for its majestic baobab trees and massive herds of elephants, Tarangire is a photographer’s dream. You’ll enjoy a full day of game drives, marveling at lions lounging under acacia trees, zebras grazing on open plains, and countless bird species in the swamps. A picnic lunch under the trees provides a peaceful moment in the wild before continuing your exploration. In the late afternoon, head to your charming lodge for dinner and relaxation.

 

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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Marera Valley Lodge

Marera Valley Lodge offers a restaurant, bar, and outdoor pool, ensuring a relaxing stay. It’s also conveniently located near Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater for easy exploration.

 
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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Tarangire Safari Lodge

Tarangire Safari Lodge is located inside Tarangire National Park, offering stunning views of the Tarangire River and surrounding wildlife-rich landscapes. It provides the perfect base for an authentic safari experience

 
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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Elephant Spring Tarangire

Elephant Spring Tarangire is in Tarangire National Park. The camp is near the Tarangire River, a great spot for wildlife. Elephants and other animals gather here, especially in the dry season.

 

After breakfast, journey towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, take in sweeping views of the vast plains and Maasai villages. Upon entering Serengeti, the true wilderness unfolds — endless golden savannah dotted with wildlife. You’ll embark on an afternoon game drive, tracking predators like cheetahs and lions, and observing giraffes, wildebeests, and elephants in their natural habitat. Serengeti’s magic is palpable, and as the sun sets, you’ll settle into your lodge or luxury tented camp for the night.

 

 

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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

 

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Embalakai Serengeti Camp is a comfortable eco-friendly tented camp in Central Serengeti, close to top wildlife spots. It offers en-suite tents, local meals, and an authentic safari experience.

 
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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Serengeti Sametu Camp

Serengeti Sametu Camp is an intimate safari camp on the edge of the Serengeti, offering luxury tents, stunning views, and close wildlife encounters.

 
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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Nyota Luxury Tented Camp

Nyota Luxury offers an intimate safari experience in Central Serengeti, near the Orangi River. The camp features 16 spacious tents with hardwood floors, private verandas, and indoor and outdoor showers.

 

Today is dedicated to fully immersing yourself in the beauty of Serengeti. With both morning and afternoon game drives, you’ll have the chance to witness the legendary Great Migration (depending on the season), where thousands of wildebeest and zebra cross the plains and rivers. Predators are never far behind, creating thrilling safari scenes. Marvel at the open skies, the acacia-dotted horizon, and the incredible biodiversity. Optional activities include a hot air balloon safari for a bird’s-eye view of the Serengeti followed by a champagne breakfast. Return to your camp in the evening to enjoy a campfire and share stories of the day’s adventures.

 

 

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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Embalakai Serengeti Camp

Embalakai Serengeti Camp is a comfortable eco-friendly tented camp in Central Serengeti, close to top wildlife spots. It offers en-suite tents, local meals, and an authentic safari experience.

 
  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Serengeti Sametu Camp

Serengeti Sametu Camp is an intimate safari camp on the edge of the Serengeti, offering luxury tents, stunning views, and close wildlife encounters.

 
  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Nyota Luxury Tented Camp

Nyota Luxury offers an intimate safari experience in Central Serengeti, near the Orangi River. The camp features 16 spacious tents with hardwood floors, private verandas, and indoor and outdoor showers.

 

After breakfast and a final morning game drive, bid farewell to the Serengeti and drive towards Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” Upon arrival, descend into the crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for a unique safari experience. The crater’s enclosed ecosystem supports an incredible variety of wildlife, including the rare black rhino, large prides of lions, hyenas, hippos, and an array of birdlife around Lake Magadi. After an exciting day of exploration, ascend to the crater rim or nearby for a cozy overnight stay.

 

 

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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

 is a charming lodge set on a working coffee plantation near the Ngorongoro Crater. It offers comfortable cottages and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxing before or after a safari.

 
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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw

Ngorongoro Lion’s Paw is a luxury lodge perched on the eastern rim of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania. Nestled beneath a grove of acacia trees, it offers breathtaking views of the crater floor and easy access to early morning game drives.

 
 
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  • 6 days safari tanzania
  • 6 days safari tanzania

Ngorongoro Meliá Lodge

is a luxurious retreat on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, offering stunning views and elegant, Maasai-inspired accommodations. Guests enjoy world-class dining, a relaxing spa, and easy access to thrilling safari adventures.

 

 

On your final day, after breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park. This small but diverse park offers incredible scenery, from lush forests to open grassy floodplains. Keep an eye out for the famous tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, and flocks of flamingos along the shores of the alkaline lake. After a leisurely game drive and picnic lunch, you will make your way back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you can transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight home or continue your journey to the idyllic beaches of Zanzibar.

 

PRICE TABLE

Low season (April 1st - May 19th)
Tour Type2 Pax4 Pax6+ Pax
Classic $000$000$000
Luxury $000$000$000
Premium $000$000$000
Mid season (the rest of the year)
Tour Type2 Pax4 Pax6+ Pax
Classic $000$000$000
Luxury $000$000$000
Premium $000$000$000
High season (July + August + 20 Dec + 10 Jan)
Tour Type2 Pax4 Pax6+ Pax
Classic $000$000$000
Luxury $000$000$000
Premium $000$000$000
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