Elephants among the trees of Tarangire National Park

8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS · NORTHERN SAFARI

Northern Expedition

Seven nights through Tanzania’s northern circuit

Tanzania / Terra TerrainsPhoto: Christoph Strässler

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Journey

Northern Safari

The journey

Follow the route.

Arusha Tarangire Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Serengeti

Begin with a night in Arusha, then follow Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro into the Serengeti. Two nights in Tarangire and two in the Serengeti give time for wildlife drives, with one night each near Manyara and Ngorongoro between them. Choose the accommodation and service style that suits your party, while keeping the same seven-night route.

Day by day

Your journey at a glance.

Open each stop for the daily outline. Stays and activities are confirmed in your proposal.

  1. Day 1Arrive in ArushaArusha · 1 night

    Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha for the first night. Settle in, meet your safari team and prepare for the northern circuit.

  2. Days 2–3TarangireTarangire · 2 nights

    Continue to Tarangire for two nights. Wildlife drives explore baobab country and river habitats, with time to rest between outings. The daily route follows local conditions and your confirmed programme.

  3. Day 4Lake ManyaraLake Manyara · 1 night

    Travel to the Lake Manyara area for one night. Leave time for the lakeside landscape and surrounding woodland, with the park visit and transfer timings confirmed in your itinerary.

  4. Day 5NgorongoroNgorongoro · 1 night

    Continue to the Ngorongoro area for one night. A crater outing brings a change of scenery, with its timing, permits and picnic arrangements set out in your confirmed plan.

  5. Days 6–7SerengetiSerengeti · 2 nights

    Continue into the Serengeti for two nights. Wildlife drives explore open plains and rocky kopjes, with your base and daily outings chosen for your dates and the season.

  6. Day 8Onward journeyOnward journey

    Depart after seven safari nights. Your return to Arusha or onward flight is arranged around your confirmed connections. For a beach finish, choose Northern Expedition + Zanzibar Beach Stay.

Choose your style.

The same journey, with a different way to stay.

Use these styles as a guide to comfort and service. Your written quote confirms the exact stays, facilities, meals, transport, fees and activities before booking.

Comfort, kept simple

Standard A

A practical balance of comfortable stays and time outdoors.

Stay

Comfortable en-suite rooms or safari tents

Meals

Full board on safari; arrival-night meals quoted separately

Guiding

English-speaking safari guide and planned game drives

Vehicle

Shared safari vehicle on scheduled outings

Transfers

Scheduled or shared transfers along the route

Extra experiences

Optional walks and other outings quoted on request

Choose Standard A

More space, more flexibility

Standard B

A more spacious stay with private travel arrangements.

Stay

Larger en-suite rooms or safari tents, with space to unwind

Meals

Full board on safari; arrival-night meals quoted separately

Guiding

Private safari guide, with daily plans tailored to your party

Vehicle

Private safari vehicle for the planned park outings

Transfers

Private transfers along the mainland route

Extra experiences

Optional guided walks or cultural visits quoted on request

Choose Standard B

Space to make it your own

Luxury

A suite-style stay and a more personal pace throughout.

Stay

Refined suites or spacious tented suites in quieter settings

Meals

Full board, with dietary preferences planned in advance

Guiding

Private safari guide, with a flexible daily pace

Vehicle

Private safari vehicle for the planned park outings

Transfers

Private transfers coordinated around your itinerary

Extra experiences

Private dining or specialist outings quoted on request

Choose Luxury

Prices are tailored to dates, party size and availability. Domestic flights, park and crater fees, drinks and optional activities must be itemised in the quote. International flights, visas, travel insurance and gratuities are separate unless stated.

Good to know

Before you go.

Your quote confirms availability, stays, connections and inclusions. Wildlife sightings and weather vary.

How does the route fit together?

The route follows Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Serengeti over seven nights. Road transfers and any flights are planned together; your written itinerary confirms the sequence, drive times and onward connection.

What changes between the three styles?

Standard A, Standard B and Luxury propose different accommodation and service levels on the same route. The comparison shows a starting package design. Exact accommodation, guiding, transport, meals, fees and activities are confirmed in your quote.

Can we add Zanzibar?

Choose Northern Expedition + Zanzibar Beach Stay for this seven-night safari followed by four nights on the Zanzibar coast. The combined journey is 12 days and 11 nights.

What should we confirm before booking?

Check dates, room configuration, park and crater fees, meals, transfers, any domestic flights, baggage limits and cancellation terms in the written quote. International flights, visas, insurance, gratuities and optional activities should be considered separately.

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