Duration 8 Days
Safari Style Comprehensive Northern Circuit Luxury
Destinations Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Group Format Private VIP Migration Safari
Safari Overview

8-Day Tanzania Safari – Tracks in the Dust

An unrivaled 7-day luxury exploration across Tanzania's Northern Circuit. Stay at Gran Meliá Arusha, Tarangire Safari Lodge, Kitela Lodge, and the luxurious Lahia Tented Lodge, experiencing extensive wildlife game drives across Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.

Tour Highlights

Comprehensive safari covering all 4 premier Northern Circuit parks at a relaxed, unhurried pace

Stays at award-winning lodges: Gran Meliá, Tarangire Safari Lodge, Kitela Lodge & Lahia Tented Lodge

Two full days in Serengeti National Park exploring central Seronera and western kopjes

Full day Ngorongoro Crater floor safari with dense Big Five wildlife and black rhino tracking

Lake Manyara walking and game viewing with tree-climbing lions and flamingoes

Private custom 4x4 pop-up Land Cruiser with unlimited mileage and senior guide

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Arusha – Gran Meliá Arusha
VIP Welcome

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Enjoy VIP greeting and luxury transfer to Gran Meliá Arusha. Spend the day resting and preparing for your 7-day northern safari.

Time: Airport Transfer & Leisure Habitat: Coffee Estate & Gardens Meals: Dinner Overnight: Gran Meliá Arusha
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Tarangire Safari Lodge
Baobab & Elephant Valley

Drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game drives. Witness huge elephant families, tree-climbing pythons, lions, and leopards along the Tarangire riverbed.

Time: Full Day Game Drive Habitat: Riverine Woodland & Baobab Plains Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge
Day 3
Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park – Kitela Lodge
Rift Valley Escarpment

Explore Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for lush rainforests, baboon troops, and colorful flamingoes on the alkaline lake. In the afternoon, ascend to Kitela Lodge in Karatu.

Time: Half-Day Game Drive + Scenic Transit Habitat: Groundwater Forest & Soda Lake Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Gourmet Dinner Overnight: Kitela Lodge
Day 4
Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park – Lahia Tented Lodge
Endless Plains

Journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Serengeti National Park. Spot game along the Naabi Hill gate and arrive at Lahia Tented Lodge, perched on a hill with 360-degree panoramic views of Western Serengeti.

Time: En-Route & Afternoon Game Drive Habitat: Rolling Savannah & Kopjes Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Lahia Tented Lodge
Day 5
Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Serengeti Heart

Spend a full day exploring Central Serengeti and Seronera River Valley. Search for big cats, hyena clans, giraffes, zebras, and seasonal wildebeest herds with a bush picnic lunch.

Time: Full Day Game Drive Habitat: Savannah Plains & Riverine System Meals: Breakfast, Bush Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Lahia Tented Lodge
Day 6
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Kitela Lodge
Caldera Floor

Depart Serengeti for the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater floor. Experience extraordinary wildlife encounters including lions, black rhinos, zebras, and flamingos. Ascend in late afternoon to Kitela Lodge.

Time: 5-6 hrs Crater Floor Safari Habitat: Volcanic Caldera & Springs Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Overnight: Kitela Lodge
Day 7
Karatu to Arusha – African Tulip Hotel & Departure
Return Journey

After a relaxed gourmet breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Visit local cultural artisan centers and enjoy day-room use and lunch at The African Tulip before your airport transfer.

Time: Scenic Drive & Airport Transfer Habitat: Highland Farms to Arusha City Meals: Breakfast & Lunch Overnight: The African Tulip Hotel / Departure
What's Included
  • All national park conservation fees, transit fees & crater service fees
  • 5-Star luxury lodge & luxury permanent/mobile tented camp accommodations
  • Private custom 4x4 pop-up roof Land Cruiser with unlimited game viewing mileage
  • Professional senior English-speaking naturalist safari guide
  • All meals (Full Board): multi-course gourmet dinners, hot breakfasts & picnic lunches
  • Complimentary bottled mineral water, soft drinks, tea & coffee on game drives
  • Internal domestic flights / bush charters as indicated in itinerary
  • VIP airport meet-and-greet with private transfers
What's Excluded
  • International flight tickets & visa fees
  • Tips & gratuities for your private safari guide and lodge staff
  • Optional Serengeti sunrise hot air balloon safari ($599/pp)
  • Comprehensive travel & medical evacuation insurance
  • Personal items, premium cellar vintage wines & laundry

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Book This Safari

Best Price Guarantee • 100% Tailor-Made

Call / WhatsApp: +255 682 801 818

info@liontracksafaritanzania.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about booking and experiencing this safari package.

The calving season peaks between January and March in the Ndutu and Southern Serengeti plains, where over 500,000 wildebeest calves are born within a concentrated 3-4 week period.

Yes, the Ndutu region is within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where responsible off-road driving is permitted, allowing for close-up views of predator interactions and newborn calves.

We stay in specialized mobile migration camps and permanent luxury tented lodges located close to the calving herds with en-suite bathrooms, solar lighting, and gourmet dining.

Yes, all our calving itineraries seamlessly combine Southern Serengeti / Ndutu with the famous Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park for a complete Northern Circuit safari.

Due to the large number of vulnerable newborn calves, predator activity is at its highest, with frequent sightings of lions, cheetahs, leopards, spotted hyenas, and jackals on the open plains.

Yes, our packages include VIP airport meet-and-greet transfers from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, plus full board dining throughout your entire journey.