10-Day Northern Circuit Classic · Lodge Safari

Welcome to Tanzania. Private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to your lodge in Arusha. Welcome dinner and safari briefing with your guide.

A morning drive to Tarangire National Park. Afternoon game drive among baobabs and elephant herds. Sundowner drinks overlooking the Tarangire River.

A full day of game drives in Tarangire - one of the densest elephant populations in Tanzania, plus lion, leopard, cheetah, and over 550 bird species. Bush picnic lunch under a baobab.

A short drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game drive in Manyara, famous for tree-climbing lions, large flocks of pink flamingos, and the Rift Valley escarpment backdrop.

A morning game drive in Manyara, then a drive up through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Afternoon at leisure on the crater rim with spectacular views.

A descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. Picnic lunch by the hippo pool, then return to the rim for a Maasai village cultural visit.

A scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down onto the Serengeti plains. Afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley.

A full day of game drives in the Seronera area - the most predator-rich habitat in the Serengeti. Bush picnic lunch and late-afternoon game drive.

Another full day to explore the central Serengeti at a slower pace. Optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise (additional cost).

A morning game drive as we leave the Serengeti, then a drive back to Arusha. Drop at the airport or transfer to your onward destination. Transfer to the airport for your departure.