Starting at $3,600 per person, this extensive 9-day safari explores the full northern circuit at a wonderful pace. Visit Tarangire and Lake Manyara, enjoy several days in different areas of the Serengeti, and experience the wonder of the Ngorongoro Crater. With premium lodge stays and dedicated private guiding, this package delivers an immersive, high-quality safari filled with diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters.
As your plane touches down at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a warm Tanzanian welcome awaits you. Your personal driver-guide and safari representative will greet you and escort you to Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania, set beneath the majestic twin peaks of Mount Meru and Mount Kilimanjaro. This vibrant city is the gateway to some of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Check in to Under the shade Lodge, unwind, and soak in the first hints of your adventure. This is the moment where your African dream begins.
After breakfast, Depart for Tarangire National Park, Tanzania’s third-largest park and a sanctuary for one of the country’s largest elephant populations. Here, massive baobab trees tower over the savannah, creating unforgettable landscapes as elephants and wildlife roam beneath their shade. The Tarangire River, the only permanent water source in the area, draws animals from across the park, offering spectacular game viewing year-round. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and countless plains game species provide endless excitement on every game drive. Overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge, where comfort and nature meet. All meals included.
After breakfast, Explore a great lake nestled in Tanzania's Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara National Park is a compact yet mesmerizing wonderland where dramatic escarpments plunge toward a shimmering alkaline lake that covers much of its 325 square kilometers. The park's most famous marvels include its rare tree-climbing lions, which lounge lazily on branches (a behavior seen in few places on Earth), and the vast pink carpets of flamingos that flock to the lake's shores, especially in the wet season, joined by over 400 bird species including pelicans, storks, and herons. With abundant hippos wallowing in pools, herds of buffalo and giraffes, and opportunities for game drives, canopy walks, and birdwatching, Manyara delivers an intimate, varied safari experience that feels like a microcosm of Africa's wild beauty. Overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge where comfort and nature meet. All meals included.
Rise early and Journey through the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands into the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to the endless golden plains of East Africa. The Serengeti is a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts, where every turn of the road brings new wonders. Track lions lazing in the sun, cheetahs darting across the savannah, and herds of zebras and wildebeests grazing in harmony with the environment. After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive, exploring the vastness of this iconic park before arriving at Kontiki Central for dinner and an overnight stay.
After an early breakfast, Explore the northern Serengeti, an area renowned for witnessing Africa’s extraordinary wildlife spectacles. From majestic lions and stealthy leopards to herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains, every moment is cinematic. Today, follow the migration route north to Kogatende, where the vast plains are alive with energy and movement. Spend the evening at Kogatende Camp, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild.
Drive south to the Central Serengeti, the heart of this legendary ecosystem. Here, unspoiled wilderness meets iconic landscapes. Game drives reveal more wildlife diversity, from prides of lions lounging under acacia trees to giraffes stretching toward the sky. Enjoy the serenity of the savannah as the sun sets over golden plains before spending the night at Kontiki Kogatende Camps.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a breathtaking natural amphitheater and one of the world’s most iconic wildlife destinations. With 2,000 ft. high walls enclosing some of Africa’s densest wildlife populations, the crater is home to lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and the rare Black Rhino. Picnic lunch in the crater allows you to fully absorb this extraordinary environment before ascending and returning to Farm of Dreams Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, your driver-guide will transfer you to Arusha Airport for your onward journey. Depart with a heart full of memories, countless wildlife encounters, and the exhilaration of a true Tanzanian adventure. Your safari may end, but the magic will last a lifetime.