The best of Northern Tanzania – 7 days
$2,339
Explore the wonders of Northern Tanzania on an unforgettable safari adventure. This itinerary takes you through all the must-see destinations—Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara. Each home to extraordinary wildlife, including the Big Five, the awe-inspiring Great Migration, and countless other species.
To make every day unique and engaging, you’ll also enjoy a guided nature walk that immerses you in the local ecosystem and, if you wish, a thrilling biking safari through a nearby village. No safari is complete without meaningful cultural exchange, and this journey offers the rare opportunity to meet the Hadzabe, Africa’s last hunter-gatherer society, where you’ll gain insight into their ancient traditions and way of life.
Detailed Itinerary
Travel to Arusha, Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you’ll be greeted by our representative or safari guide, who will transfer you to your hotel in Arusha. As a team of local Tanzanians, we know the country inside out—so from the moment you land to the day you depart, you’re in for an unforgettable experience. Welcome aboard!
Arusha Serena
Biking or walking safari + Lake Manyara game drive
Today, you will head to Lake Manyara, nestled along the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, for an active biking or walking safari followed by a thrilling game drive. Lake Manyara is famous for its lush, year-round greenery that draws countless migratory birds and supports a wide range of wildlife. Here, you may encounter baboons, vervet and blue monkeys, hippos, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, and much more in their natural habitat.
Ngorongoro Farm House
Central Serengeti
Let yourself be inspired by the beauty and wonder of the Serengeti, where acacia trees and granite kopjes rise above endless waves of golden grass. Your time here is devoted to exploring the Central Serengeti, a region that offers daily opportunities to witness Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife. Encounter large prides of lions, swift cheetahs, majestic elephants, elusive leopards, towering giraffes, countless hippos, and an abundance of birdlife that makes this iconic landscape come alive.
Serengeti Signature Camp
Ngorongoro Crater Tour
The Ngorongoro Crater, spanning just 10 miles (16 km) across, was formed approximately three million years ago when a massive volcano collapsed in on itself. Today, it stands as the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and supports a thriving ecosystem with more than 25,000 resident animals. Within its grass-covered plains and acacia woodlands, you’ll find nearly every species native to the East African savannah — including all members of the famed Big Five.
Ngorongoro Farm House
Meet the Hadzabe Bushmen & Datoga Tribe
You will leave the lodge early morning to meet the Hadzabe Bushmen, the last hunter and gatherer society in Africa. Participate in their activities such as hunting, fruit gathering, and making a campfire. Later on, you will meet the Datoga tribe, traditional pastoralists who farm maize, beans, and millet. Visit the Datoga blacksmith and watch him forge knives and jewelry for the Bushmen.
Maramboi Tented Lodge
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is famed for having the highest concentration of elephants in Northern Tanzania, offering incredible sightings of these gentle giants throughout the year. The park is also home to a remarkable variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, buffaloes, wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and many other species that roam its sprawling landscapes. With over 550 recorded bird species—among them the world’s largest bird, the Maasai ostrich—Tarangire is equally a paradise for bird lovers.
After an unforgettable day exploring Tarangire, you will be driven to the respective airport for your outbound flight.