Serengeti, Tanzania
East Africa · Tanzania
Tanzania Northern Circuit
Eight days across Tanzania's Northern Circuit — from Tarangire's baobabs to the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
East Africa · Tanzania
Eight days across Tanzania's Northern Circuit — from Tarangire's baobabs to the Ngorongoro Crater floor.
Overview
The itinerary that defined the modern safari, still unmatched. Eight days across Tanzania's Northern Circuit — Tarangire's ancient baobabs, the endless plains of the central Serengeti, and a single unforgettable day on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.
From $4,890 USD per person, sharing*
Trip Highlights
Game drive beneath Tarangire's iconic baobab trees, some over a thousand years old.
Three nights inside the ecosystem that gave the modern safari its name.
Descend into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera for a single, unforgettable day.
Rise at dawn over the Serengeti plains, weather and season permitting.
Day by Day
A starting point, not a fixed departure — every stay, every pace, every detail can be adjusted to suit you.
Day 1
Private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to a boutique coffee-lodge in the Arusha highlands. Evening briefing with your private guide over dinner, and your itinerary confirmed to the hour.
Days 2–3
Drive into Tarangire, known for its ancient baobabs and some of Tanzania's largest elephant herds. Two days of game drives along the Tarangire River, with a chance to spot lion and leopard, and — in the dry season — enormous concentrations of wildlife converging on the last remaining water.
Days 4–6
Fly-in transfer to a private airstrip inside the central Serengeti. Game drives positioned toward the migration's current location, with a bush sundowner overlooking the plains and the option of a private hot-air balloon safari at dawn on your final morning.
Days 7–8
Descend at dawn into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera for a full-day private game drive — one of the highest densities of wildlife on the continent, including the region's remaining black rhino. Day 8 ends with a private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport.
The Details
Multilingual Guides
Every private guide is matched to your party's preferred language wherever possible — just let your trip designer know when you enquire.
Good to Know
It's available as an optional add-on in the Serengeti, typically around $600 per person, and is best booked in advance through your trip designer.
Minimal — game drives are vehicle-based throughout, with no significant walking or altitude to consider.
No. Every element here — the camps, the pacing, the number of nights in each location — can be adjusted. This is a starting point for a conversation with your trip designer, not a fixed departure.
International flights, visas, travel insurance, and gratuities are excluded, along with any optional activities beyond what's listed. Your trip designer will provide a full, itemised quote before you book.
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