7 Day Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari
The classic Northern Circuit in 7 days: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, two nights in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater, staying in mid range lodges and tented camps.
Experience the best of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit on this 7 Day Northern Circuit Classic Safari, combining Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the legendary Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. This carefully designed 7 day Tanzania safari offers a perfect balance of wildlife, scenery, comfort, and adventure. Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with an experienced guide, enjoy game drives across some of Tanzania’s most famous national parks, and stay in carefully selected mid range and luxury accommodations. From the giant elephants and baobab landscapes of Tarangire to the endless Serengeti plains and the wildlife rich Ngorongoro Crater, every day brings a new Golden Memory.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Where: Arusha · Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
- Style: Midrange Safari
- Best time: Year-round
- Price from: USD 2,800 per person
Highlights
- Explore four iconic Northern Tanzania safari destinations
- Experience the wildlife rich Tarangire National Park
- Discover the diverse landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park
- Enjoy two nights in the legendary Serengeti National Park
- Full-day Serengeti game drive in the Seronera Valley
- Search for Tanzania’s famous Big Five
- Visit the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater
- Travel in a comfortable private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Enjoy the knowledge of an experienced local safari guide
- Stay at carefully selected safari lodges and tented camps
- Optional Serengeti hot air balloon safari available
- Convenient airport pick up and drop-off
Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Your Tanzania safari adventure with Golden Memories Safaris begins as soon as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Our friendly Golden Memories Safaris representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. After settling in, you can relax at the lodge or, depending on your arrival time, enjoy an optional Arusha city experience. Your safari guide will brief you about the exciting days ahead and make sure everything is ready for your journey through Tanzania’s Northern Circuit.
Stay: Kibo Palace Hotel. Meals: Bed & Breakfast.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, your Golden Memories Safaris guide will pick you up from your hotel around 7:45 AM and drive towards Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s best wildlife destinations. The journey takes approximately two hours before you enter the park and begin your first exciting game drive. Tarangire is famous for its enormous elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands, open savannahs and the Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife throughout the year. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.
Stay: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, continue to Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful and diverse wildlife destination located beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Although relatively compact, Lake Manyara offers a remarkable variety of landscapes, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodland, dramatic cliffs and the seasonal soda lake. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, hippos, baboons, monkeys and numerous bird species. The park is also known for its famous tree-climbing lions, although sightings are never guaranteed.
Stay: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 4: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, your journey continues towards the world famous Serengeti National Park. As you travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands, enjoy spectacular scenery and, weather permitting, stop at the Ngorongoro Viewpoint for an unforgettable view over the magnificent crater. Continue towards Serengeti with a picnic lunch along the way. Once inside Serengeti National Park, the landscape changes dramatically into endless golden plains dotted with acacia trees and rocky kopjes. Your afternoon game drive begins as you make your way towards the Seronera area, the central heart of Serengeti and one of Tanzania’s most productive wildlife viewing regions. Look out for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and many other species. As the sun begins to set, continue to your tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Stay: Moyo Tented Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5: Full Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Serengeti National Park. Rise early to take advantage of the best wildlife-viewing hours, when predators are often active and the morning light creates spectacular safari conditions. The Seronera Valley is known for its permanent water sources, rocky kopjes, open plains and rich concentration of wildlife. Spend the day searching for the Big Five – lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, while also watching for cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, hippos, zebras and the enormous herds of wildebeest and gazelles that make Serengeti famous. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive. For an additional cost, you may also choose an unforgettable Serengeti hot air balloon safari, subject to availability.
Stay: Moyo Tented Camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, leave Serengeti and travel towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. The journey itself provides opportunities for wildlife viewing as you leave the Serengeti plains behind. Upon reaching the crater, descend into the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive. The crater’s enclosed ecosystem supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos and, with some luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch while surrounded by the incredible scenery of this ancient volcanic caldera. After your crater safari, ascend the crater walls and continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Stay: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7: Karatu to Arusha
Enjoy your final breakfast in Tanzania before checking out around 11:00 AM. Your Golden Memories Safaris guide will drive you back to Arusha, where you can be dropped off at your hotel or continue to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight. If your flight is later in the day, additional activities or an Arusha city experience can be arranged at an extra cost.
Meals: Breakfast.
What is included
- Airport pick up and drop off in Arusha
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional safari guide
- All national park and conservation entry fees
- 6 nights’ accommodation as specified
- All applicable government taxes and tourism levies
- Emergency assistance throughout the safari
What is not included
- International flights
- Domestic flights not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
- Tanzania visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Additional excursions
- Anything not specifically mentioned under Inclusions
Frequently asked questions
How much does the 7 Day Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari cost?
The 7 Day Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari starts from USD 2,800 per person. The final price depends on your group size, travel dates and accommodation level, so send an inquiry with your dates for an exact quote.
How long is the 7 Day Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari and where does it go?
It lasts 7 days and 6 nights and covers Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro. The day-by-day itinerary on this page lists each stop.
What is included in the 7 Day Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari?
The price includes airport pick up and drop off in Arusha, private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof, professional safari guide, all national park and conservation entry fees, 6 nights’ accommodation as specified and all applicable government taxes and tourism levies. The "What is included" list on this page has everything.
What is not included in the 7 Day Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari?
Not included: international flights, domestic flights not specifically mentioned in the itinerary, tanzania visa fees, travel and medical insurance, tips and gratuities for the safari guide and lodge staff and personal expenses. The "What is not included" list on this page has everything.
When is the best time to book the 7 Day Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari?
Tanzania can be visited all year. The dry months from June to October give the easiest wildlife viewing, the calving season in the southern Serengeti runs from about January to March, and the green season is quieter with good birdlife. Tell us your dates and we will confirm what to expect.
How do I book the 7 Day Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari?
Press "Book this safari" on this page or send an inquiry with your dates and number of travellers. We confirm availability and the details by email.
Do I need travel insurance for Tanzania?
Yes. Travel insurance is required for travel to Tanzania, and it should cover medical care and evacuation. See our travel insurance guide before you buy a policy.
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