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, Tarangire National Parks
7 Days
A wide-ranging one-week circuit covering the four best-known Northern Tanzania safari zones in a single itinerary.
| Region | Northern Tanzania Circuit |
|---|---|
| Pace | Moderate |
| Ideal for | Travellers wanting the broadest one-week Northern Circuit mix |
7 Days
Northern Tanzania Circuit
Moderate
Duration
7 Days
Region
Northern Tanzania Circuit
Ideal for
Travellers wanting the broadest one-week Northern Circuit mix
Trip highlights
- The broadest wildlife and landscape mix in the week-long safari range.
- Combines elephant-rich Tarangire with Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro density.
- Good fit for travellers making one major safari trip and wanting variety.
What is included
- Private safari vehicle and guide
- Full Northern Circuit route coordination
- Arrival and departure logistics in Arusha
How the route unfolds
1
Day 1 · Arusha arrival
Arrival, briefing, and final preparation for a full circuit safari.
2
Day 2 · Tarangire National Park
Begin in Tarangire with classic baobab landscapes and strong elephant potential.
3
Day 3 · Lake Manyara
Shift to Lake Manyara for escarpment scenery and a different wildlife rhythm.
4
Day 4 · Ngorongoro Crater
Spend the day descending into the crater for dense wildlife viewing.
5
Day 5 · Into Serengeti
Travel to Serengeti with a game drive on arrival.
6
Day 6 · Full Serengeti day
Dedicate the day to Serengeti wildlife tracking and open-plains safari time.
7
Day 7 · Return to Arusha
Head back to Arusha with onward travel support at the end of the circuit.
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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.