5-Day Northern Circuit Luxury Tour from Zanzibar

5 Days Round trip from Zanzibar Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Scenic start from Zanzibar with a flight to Arusha and a guided safari briefing
  • 02 Walk and game drive in Arusha National Park with chances to see colobus monkeys and flamingos at Momella Lakes
  • 03 Explore Tarangire’s baobab-dotted landscapes and large elephant populations
  • 04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for exceptional wildlife density and a picnic lunch near a hippo lake
  • 05 Full-day Serengeti exploration with morning and afternoon game drives and outstanding birdlife sightings

Fly from Zanzibar to Tanzania’s legendary Northern Circuit on a 5-day luxury safari that blends classic game drives with immersive moments in the bush. From the lush habitats of Arusha National Park to elephant-rich Tarangire, you’ll travel with a professional guide and enjoy carefully paced days designed to maximize wildlife viewing.

Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, then spend quality time in the iconic Serengeti with full-day and early-morning game drives in search of the Big 5 and more. Each day is rounded off with comfortable, upscale stays and memorable safari meals along the way.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Zanzibar to Arusha National Park

Depending on where you’ll be staying in Zanzibar, a driver will pick you up at 5:00 am and drive you to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport. You’ll arrive in Arusha at 9:20 am where a professional guide will be waiting to greet and brief you on your upcoming journey. After the briefing, you'll drive for 2 hours to Arusha National Park.
Arusha National Park has a mix of different habitats like swamps, grasslands, and forests. Mount Meru's slopes are covered in rainforests, and the park is home to beautiful animals like black-and-white colobus monkeys and flamingos at Momella Lake.
Many animals and birds, including flamingos, are drawn to this special environment. A walking safari allows you to see these animals up close. A surreal experience indeed!
Following a picnic lunch, you'll resume the afternoon game drive before driving to Kili Seasons Luxury Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park

Following an early breakfast, proceed on the 2-hour drive from Kili Season Luxury Lodge to Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire National Park is notable for its old baobab trees, tree-climbing pythons, and the biggest concentration of African elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
You'll also explore the landscape and the rich flora and fauna inside the park. You will marvel at the African elephants, zebras, or a majestic cheetah in pursuit of prey.
Following a midday picnic lunch, you will resume your afternoon game drive before driving to the beautiful Mawe Mawe Luxury Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater

Following an early breakfast, we'll leave Mawe Mawe Luxury Lodge and head to Ngorongoro Highlands and then descend 600 meters into the crater for our last wildlife viewing.
This stunning place will offer you almost every species of wildlife indigenous to East Africa, including the rare black rhino(we'll be the luckiest travelers if we spot one).
Lunch will then be served at the crater's base about lunchtime near a hippo lake and then do a transfer game drive to the great Serengeti National Park.
We'll arrive in Central Serengeti in the late afternoon and continue proceed with game drives before heading to a luxurious tented lodge for our overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

We hope you're excited for today! We'll be in the park all day long.
At dawn, after a simple light breakfast, we'll set out and begin our journey. We will go on a full-day wildlife drive to explore the Serengeti's stunning surroundings and look for the Big 5.
After that spectacular morning game drive, we'll go back to the campsite for a cooked lunch before leaving for yet another spectacular late afternoon game drive.
You see, the Serengeti is home to more than just huge creatures. Over 500 different bird species have been identified, from the enormous ostrich and strange secretary bird of the open grassland to the black eagles that swoop gracefully over the savannah. That's what makes this wildlife "sanctuary" magical.
That being said, we'll keep on looking for wildlife in the Serengeti, then head back to camp for some delicious dinner and a rustic night rest.

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Day 05

Central Serengeti then Zanzibar

This will be our last day in the Serengeti. We'll say goodbye to the park in style!
Following breakfast, we'll go for an early morning game drive that will last for 4 hours. You’ll get to experience what The Serengeti is famous for (stunning beauty, diverse landscapes and amazing wildlife) for one last time.
We’ll then head back to our campsite to pick up our lunch, grab our things and finally drive to Arusha airport to catch our flight back to Zanzibar.
We'll be stopping along the way for more wildlife viewing.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Zanzibar 6 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)

  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

  • A professional driver/guide

  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

  • All flights during the tour

  • All Taxes/VAT

  • Roundtrip airport transfer

  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

  • Drinking water (On all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (From/to home)

  • Extra nights before or after the tour

  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Any government increases in taxes or park fees

  • International airfare

Know before you go

  • Airport pickup is arranged.

  • An extra overnight stay can be arranged for a fee.

  • End of tour: An extra overnight stay can be arranged for a fee.

  • Airport drop-off is arranged.

  • This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.

  • The price allows a set amount for tour flights. A higher fare for your dates will be reflected in the quote.

  • This tour starts and ends in Zanzibar

  • The operator can help you choose international flights. Travellers book their own tickets.

  • Fly to/from Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ - Check price) on Zanzibar. Or fly to/from Dar es Salaam (DAR - Check price) . There are daily ferries between Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.

  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included

  • Extra nights before or after the tour are available for a fee.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
zanzibar
Tour start
Zanzibar
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 5 days finish where they began, in Zanzibar.

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