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.
7 Days Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Parks
7 Days
A week-long route with enough room for Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and meaningful time in Serengeti without compressing every day.
| Region | Northern Tanzania Circuit |
|---|---|
| Pace | Comfortable |
| Ideal for | Travellers who want a fuller Serengeti-focused week |
7 Days
Northern Tanzania Circuit
Comfortable
Duration
7 Days
Region
Northern Tanzania Circuit
Ideal for
Travellers who want a fuller Serengeti-focused week
Trip highlights
- More complete Serengeti coverage than the shorter routes.
- A calmer week rhythm with fewer rushed transitions.
- Useful for photographers and wildlife-focused couples or small groups.
What is included
- Private safari operations from Arusha
- Longer Serengeti segment with flexible drive windows
- Support for airport and accommodation timing
How the route unfolds
1
Day 1 · Arrival and briefing
Arrive in Arusha and prepare for the safari week with route and timing review.
2
Day 2 · Lake Manyara safari
Start with a full game drive through Lake Manyara’s varied habitats.
3
Day 3 · Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife day.
4
Day 4 · Transfer into Serengeti
Move westward into Serengeti with wildlife viewing en route.
5
Day 5 · Full day in Serengeti
Spend the day focusing on wildlife movement and broad plains landscapes.
6
Day 6 · Additional Serengeti game drives
Use the extra time for another full safari day rather than an immediate return.
7
Day 7 · Return to Arusha
Travel back to Arusha and connect onward after the safari.
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3 Days to Ngorongoro Crater Tours
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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.