Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, afternoon game drive.
Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, afternoon game drive.
The definitive Northern Circuit safari - Tanzania's four classic northern parks in one trip, the standard reference itinerary most first-time visitors are looking for.
6-Day Northern Circuit Safari is a carefully designed Tanzania safari experience for travelers who want wildlife, scenery, comfort and local guidance. The itinerary can be customized according to your travel dates, accommodation style, budget and special interests.
The definitive Northern Circuit safari - Tanzania's four classic northern parks in one trip, the standard reference itinerary most first-time visitors are looking for.
When people refer to Tanzania's 'Northern Circuit,' they typically mean these exact four parks - Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. This itinerary is built as the clean, standard version of that classic route.
6-Day Northern Circuit Safari is designed for travelers who want a reliable Tanzania safari with strong wildlife viewing, smooth logistics and professional local guiding. This page explains the route, highlights, best travel seasons, expected safari style, planning advice and how to request a custom quote.
The strongest Tanzania safari itineraries combine the right route, realistic driving times, experienced guiding and enough flexibility for wildlife surprises. With Serengeti Safari, this tour can be adjusted for couples, families, honeymooners, photographers, private groups and first-time safari travelers.
Your safari is guided by a local expert who understands wildlife movement, park routes, photography stops and comfortable pacing.
We can adjust accommodation, park order, flight options, Zanzibar extensions and daily activities before confirming the final quote.
The itinerary is planned around Tanzaniaβs best safari environments, from open plains and crater landscapes to woodland and lake habitats.
June-October (dry season) and January-March (calving season) both suit this classic route well.
This is a simple day-by-day summary with enough detail to understand the route, main activities and overnight experience without making the page too heavy.
Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, afternoon game drive.
Travel to Lake Manyara, afternoon game drive.
Travel to the Serengeti, afternoon game drive.
Full-day game drive across the Serengeti.
Travel to Ngorongoro, afternoon at the crater rim.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, then return to Arusha.
The final safari price depends on your travel season, accommodation level, number of travelers, park fees, transport style and any extra activities requested.
Send your travel dates and number of travelers so we can prepare a personalized safari quote with available lodge options.
Request Safari QuoteGood for wildlife lovers, couples, families, private groups, honeymooners and travelers who want a guided Tanzania safari with flexible planning.
Pack neutral clothes, comfortable shoes, sun protection, camera gear, travel documents, medication and soft-sided luggage.
Yes, this is the same itinerary tagged under its more commonly searched name, the Northern Circuit.
Yes, it's the standard introduction most travelers look for.
Yes, ask us about the luxury-tier version of this same route.