6-Day Everlasting Adventure Northern Tanzania (All Year)
Overview
Tour Overview
Tanzania Safari: The Northern Circuit is Tanzania’s most iconic safari route and the perfect choice for first-time visitors. This 6-day mid-range safari takes you
Day by Day
Itinerary
Arrival in Arusha
Day 1Arrival in Arusha Arrival in Arusha Arusha, Tanzania’s vibrant safari gateway, offers plenty to explore for those arriving early or extending their stay. Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Sopai Safaris representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for an overnight stay, preparing for your safari adventure the next day. Enhance your experience with optional activities at an additional cost, such as a relaxing swim at Kikuletwa (Maji Moto) Hot Springs, a Materuni Waterfalls excursion with a coffee tour and traditional lunch, a canoeing safari or forest hike at scenic Lake Duluti, an Arusha city tour including the Sanaa workshop, local markets, and Maasai curio shops, or a canoeing safari and nature walk combined with a game drive in Arusha National Park—offering a perfect start to your Tanzanian adventure. Main Destination: Arusha (City) Accommodation: Tumbili Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense Drinks not included
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 2Arusha to Tarangire National Park Arusha to Tarangire National Park After breakfast at your lodge, depart for a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park with a packed picnic lunch. Located slightly off the main safari route, Tarangire offers a more peaceful and authentic safari experience. The park boasts one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania and is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes dotted with ancient baobab and acacia trees. As you explore its vast wilderness, you’ll enjoy incredible wildlife sightings while experiencing the untouched beauty that makes Tarangire truly special before drive to your accomodation for your dinner and overnight. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Day 3Karatu to Serengeti National Park Karatu to Serengeti National Park After breakfast at your lodge in Karatu, depart for Serengeti National Park, passing through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Known as “the endless plains,” the Serengeti is one of the most iconic wildlife sanctuaries in the world, celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes and incredible biodiversity. Home to Africa’s greatest concentration of wildlife, the Serengeti offers the unforgettable spectacle of the Great Migration—where millions of wildebeest and zebra roam in search of fresh grazing. Enjoy a full-day game drive across this magnificent park before heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the wild. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Serengeti Sound of Nature Luxury Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Explore Serengeti National Park
Day 4Explore Serengeti National Park Explore Serengeti National Park Enjoy breakfast at Serengeti Sound of Nature Camp before heading out for a full-day game drive in the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Spanning over 14,750 square kilometers, the Serengeti is the ultimate safari destination—famous for its vast golden plains, exceptional wildlife viewing, and the breathtaking spectacle of the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebra traverse the savanna in search of fresh grazing. After an unforgettable day of game viewing and adventure, return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay amidst the tranquil sounds of the African wilderness. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Serengeti Sound of Nature Luxury Tented Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Another must-see destination in Tanzania is the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, located in northern Tanzania. Thought to be the result of a volcanic explosion, this fertile valley is one the most beautiful natural wildlife safari destinations in the world and has even been named one of Africa’s Seven Natural Wonders. The enclosed nature of the crater has created an ecosystem all of its own, resulting in some of the best opportunities to spot game. It also has the densest known population of lions. Buffalo, elephants, leopards, and rhinos can also be seen here, in addition to a host of other well-loved African classics like the ostrich, zebra, cheetah, wildebeest, gazelle, and even hippos, after the extensive game viewing in the crater, we will drive to Karatu for your dinner and overnight stay. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinks not included
Lake Manyara to Arusha
Day 6Lake Manyara to Arusha Lake Manyara to Arusha After breakfast at your accommodation, depart with your picnic lunch boxes to Lake Manyara National Park well known for the tree-climbing lions for the full-day game drive and photography, there are a number of fascinating tourist attractions that can be explored within the under-grounding water forest of Lake Manyara National Park, The Park is well known for the tree climbing lions, and the soda lake attracts thousands of pink flamingos, after an extensive game viewing, you will be driving back to Arusha for your departure to your next destination as per your schedule. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Request
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Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
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For us this was the best safari ever. We booked with Sopai Safaris as they fitted all our requirements and did not disappoint. Raj the owner met us at our hotel in Arusha to run through our itinerary and for us to ask any questions. We...
We went on a five-day safari. It was a fantastic experience, and luckily we spotted the Big 5. Besides the safari parks, we also visited two tribes. The owner recommended visiting them because we'd already seen so many animals. This was...
We couldn't be happier with the custom seven day safari that Sopai designed for our group of six friends. Rajab was always patient and professional as we communicated back and forth for a year while planning what turned out to be a perfect...
Sopai Safaris offers such an amazing experience! I’m just back from Tanzania where me and my husband did a safari with Sopai Safaris across Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti and Lake Manyara. It was our first safari and we...
We had an incredible family adventure in Tanzania! The safari was breathtaking, with amazing game drives where we spotted lion, leopard, cheetah, and even the elusive black rhino — truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Leonard, our...
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