6-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari Package

Overview

The best 6-day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safaris package is designed for travellers who want a strong Northern Tanzania safari experience within a compact but rewarding route. This midrange lodge safari begins in Arusha and travels through Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Central Serengeti. Over six days, guests enjoy classic game drives, rich wildlife habitats, scenic landscapes, and comfortable lodge accommodation. The itinerary is suitable for 2026-2027 travel and gives more time for wildlife viewing than shorter safari routes, with opportunities to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, hippos, rhinos in Ngorongoro, and seasonal Great Migration movement in Serengeti.

Highlights

Best 6-day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safaris covering Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park
Midrange lodge safari accommodation throughout the Northern Tanzania route
Game drives in Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds and baobab landscapes
Explore Lake Manyara National Park, famous for lush forests, birdlife, and possible tree-climbing lions
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari in one of Tanzania's richest wildlife areas

Spend quality time in Central Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives
Opportunity to see the Big Five and the Great Migration depending on the travel season
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof and professional English-speaking safari guide
Includes park fees, lodge accommodation, meals during safari, drinking water, and safari transport

Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park. Begin your safari with a game drive in a landscape known for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, open savannah, and varied wildlife. Later, check in at a midrange lodge such as Tarangire Safari Lodge or Maramboi Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch • Dinner

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge or Maramboi Tented Camp

Day 2

Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park and Karatu

After breakfast, leave Tarangire and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, diverse birdlife, groundwater forest, and lake-edge scenery. Enjoy a game drive and picnic lunch inside the park. In the afternoon, continue to Karatu near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and check in at a midrange lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Start early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater is one of Tanzania's most wildlife-rich areas and offers chances to see lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4

Karatu to Central Serengeti

Depart from Karatu and travel towards Central Serengeti, passing scenic highland landscapes and open plains. On arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive in one of Tanzania's most famous wildlife regions, with opportunities to spot big cats, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other plains wildlife. Check in at your midrange Serengeti lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5

Full Day Safari in Central Serengeti

Spend the full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Search for the Big Five and enjoy the park's diverse ecosystems, predator activity, and open plains. If travelling during the right season, you may also witness Great Migration movement. A picnic lunch is served in the heart of the Serengeti before returning to your accommodation for dinner and another overnight stay.

Day 6

Serengeti to Arusha

After breakfast, begin the drive back to Arusha, concluding your 6-day midrange lodge safari in Tanzania's Northern Circuit. Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, where you may proceed to your accommodation or continue with onward travel arrangements.

Inclusions

Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof
Park fees
Midrange lodge accommodation
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the safari as stated in the itinerary
1.5 bottles of drinking water per person per day
Game drives and safari activities mentioned in the itinerary

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Travel insurance and medical insurance
Tanzania visa fees
Personal items and expenses
Tips for safari guide and chef
Additional park fees or optional activities not listed in the itinerary

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Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof
Park fees
Midrange lodge accommodation
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the safari as stated in the itinerary
1.5 bottles of drinking water per person per day
Game drives and safari activities mentioned in the itinerary

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