Experience an unforgettable Northern Tanzania safari through some of the country’s most iconic national parks and wildlife destinations. This carefully designed safari takes you across the renowned northern safari circuit, combining spectacular landscapes, exceptional wildlife viewing, and authentic African experiences.
Explore the vast woodlands and seasonal landscapes of Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Continue to the Ngorongoro Crater, a spectacular volcanic caldera where you can encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, and the endangered black rhino. Your journey then continues to the legendary Serengeti National Park, where vast savannah plains provide unforgettable opportunities to witness predators and, depending on the season, the Great Wildebeest Migration.
With experienced local guides, comfortable accommodations, and carefully planned game drives, this Northern Tanzania safari combines adventure, wildlife, and comfort for an exceptional journey through Tanzania’s most celebrated safari destinations.

Day‑by‑Day Highlights

Day 1: Arrive in Arusha, Tanzania
Arrive in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s renowned Northern Safari Circuit, where you will be met by your LandAfrica representative and transferred to your lodge. Set on a peaceful working coffee plantation, your accommodation offers a relaxing introduction to Tanzania, with a private chalet featuring a cozy log fireplace and a balcony overlooking the surrounding landscape.
Nestled beneath the impressive Mount Meru, Arusha is a vibrant town surrounded by some of Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks and wildlife destinations. Its strategic location makes it an ideal starting point for exploring iconic safari destinations such as Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Serengeti National Park.
Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of your lodge and take time to relax before beginning your Northern Tanzania safari adventure.
Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 2-3: Tarangire National Park
Explore the diverse landscapes of Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations. Famous for its towering baobab trees and large elephant herds, the park offers exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the year, with particularly impressive concentrations of animals during the dry season from June to September.
Spend the day exploring Tarangire’s open savannahs, woodland, and seasonal wetlands on exciting game drives. Watch for elephants gathering around water sources, along with lions, leopards, cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffaloes, and a variety of antelope species.
Tarangire is also an excellent destination for spotting some of Tanzania’s more unusual wildlife. The park is known for sightings of the fringe-eared oryx and the long-necked gerenuk, adding a unique dimension to your safari experience.
For an extended wildlife experience, optional night game drives can provide the opportunity to discover Tarangire after dark and observe the nocturnal side of the African bush.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a full-day private safari in the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Accompanied by your private safari guide, descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and explore its dramatic landscapes, fertile grasslands, wetlands, and soda lake.
The crater’s unique ecosystem supports an exceptional concentration of wildlife, creating some of the best game-viewing opportunities in Northern Tanzania. During your game drive, look out for the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the endangered black rhino.
The crater floor is also home to large herds of zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and other plains game. Around the central soda lake, you may see flamingos and other waterbirds, while lions can often be found resting in the grasslands and leopards may be spotted in the wooded areas and along the crater slopes.
After a memorable day of wildlife exploration, return to your lodge and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the natural beauty of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 5 to 7: Explore The Serengeti National Park
Spend three unforgettable days exploring the remote and spectacular Northern Serengeti, a region renowned for its exceptional wildlife, dramatic landscapes, and seasonal movements of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Your safari will take you across rolling hills, open grasslands, river valleys, and wooded areas as you search for the Serengeti’s incredible diversity of wildlife. Expect opportunities to encounter lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species.
If your visit coincides with the Great Wildebeest Migration, Northern Serengeti offers an extraordinary opportunity to witness the movement of vast herds as they gather around the Mara River. During the migration season, the area can provide memorable wildlife encounters, including the dramatic river crossings, although sightings depend on the animals’ movements and natural conditions.

Day 8: Northern Serengeti to Arusha and Departure
Enjoy a final morning game drive in Northern Serengeti, making the most of your last opportunity to explore the wilderness and spot wildlife before departing the park. After the game drive, you will receive a private transfer to Kogatende Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Arusha.
Upon arrival in Arusha, settle into a comfortable day room where you can relax, freshen up, and enjoy some time at leisure before your onward journey. Later, you will be transferred to the airport for your international flight home, bringing your unforgettable Tanzania luxury safari to an end.

What’s Included?
All meals and drinks
All Accommodations
All Activities as listed
Road & local Air transfers
Government Taxes and other fees
English-speaking guide

What’s Excluded?
International Air transfers
Personal travel insurance,
Visas and tipping.
Items of a personal nature