3 Days Lake Manyara National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
A compact Northern Circuit route that pairs tree-lined Lake Manyara scenery with a full crater-floor safari in Ngorongoro.
6 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Parks
6 Days
An extra day over the five-day option gives Serengeti more proper safari time and reduces the sense of rushing between major parks.
| Region | Northern Tanzania Circuit |
|---|---|
| Pace | Balanced |
| Ideal for | Travellers who want more time inside Serengeti |
6 Days
Northern Tanzania Circuit
Balanced
Duration
6 Days
Region
Northern Tanzania Circuit
Ideal for
Travellers who want more time inside Serengeti
Trip highlights
- Longer Serengeti coverage than the short circuit version.
- A better balance between transit and game-drive time.
- Good route for wildlife-first travellers staying under one week.
What is included
- Private guide, transport, and park coordination
- Game-drive planning for shifting wildlife conditions
- Arusha arrival support
How the route unfolds
1
Day 1 · Arrival in Arusha
Arrival support, trip review, and preparation for the safari departure.
2
Day 2 · Lake Manyara National Park
Begin with Lake Manyara for forest-edge and lake basin wildlife viewing.
3
Day 3 · Ngorongoro Highlands
Travel through the crater region with scenic overland progression toward Serengeti.
4
Day 4 · Central Serengeti entry
Enter Serengeti for the first substantial plains game drive.
5
Day 5 · Full Serengeti safari
Use the extra day to follow wildlife patterns rather than just passing through.
6
Day 6 · Return to Arusha
Travel back with a final morning segment and onward travel support.
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3 Days to Ngorongoro Crater Tours
A short route centred on the Ngorongoro ecosystem, designed for travellers who want strong wildlife density without a longer circuit.
4 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire National Park
A practical sampler of the Northern Circuit covering Tarangire’s baobabs, Lake Manyara’s varied habitat, and a Ngorongoro crater safari.