5-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari with Big Five Game Drives

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel (Point Zone Resort or similar / optional).

An optional Arusha city tour can be arranged, allowing you to explore local markets, cultural landmarks, and the vibrant atmosphere of Arusha.

Overnight at Tulia or similar accommodation in Arusha, enjoying a restful evening in preparation for the exciting days ahead.

After breakfast, your safari guide will collect you from your accommodation for the approximately 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire is best known for its large elephant families, open savannah, iconic baobab trees, seasonal swamps, and the life-giving Tarangire River.

Animals gather at the river; giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest are commonly seen, along with buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest.

These herbivores are closely followed by predators such as lions and leopards.

From the open roof of the 4x4 safari vehicle, you will take in the landscape and watch the wildlife.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, including lunch, coffee, and soft drinks.

After a full day of game viewing, drive to Motto Cottage or Fig Tree Lodge and Camp for dinner and overnight.

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, travelling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The landscape changes from gentle highlands to the vast plains of the Serengeti.

After a packed lunch en route, enter the Serengeti and begin your game drive.

The search for the Big Five - lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros - begins in earnest.

Cheetahs, wildebeest, and countless other species also inhabit the extensive savannahs.

As the sun sets, arrive at your accommodation (Tarangire Safari Lodge or Nyani Campsite - or similar in the Serengeti area) for a traditional safari dinner under the stars and an overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

The day begins with an early breakfast before setting off on a full-day game drive in the Serengeti.

Explore the park's vast plains, looking for predators such as lions and cheetahs in the cool morning light and spotting herds of wildebeest and zebra.

As the sun rises higher, continue through diverse habitats - from grassy savannahs to rocky kopjes - with excellent opportunities for wildlife and birdwatching.

A packed lunch is taken at a scenic location inside the park.

In the afternoon, the game drive continues, offering final views of the park's incredible wildlife and landscapes.

Later, leave the Serengeti and drive towards Ngorongoro, arriving at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge or Simba Campsite on the crater rim.

Enjoy breathtaking views, a relaxed dinner, and an overnight stay in the tranquil highlands.

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site, often called the 'Garden of Eden,' is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, hyenas, and many more.

Explore the crater's varied habitats - from open grasslands to soda lakes where flamingos gather - and experience close encounters with some of Africa's most iconic animals.

After a day of unforgettable wildlife sightings, drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon and return to your hotel.

Relax and enjoy your final evening in comfort.

The following day, we will transfer you to Arusha Airport (ARK) or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight, bringing your safari adventure to a smooth and relaxed close.