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Elephants crossing the Serengeti plains at sunrise beneath an acacia tree

Classic northern circuit

5-Day Northern Circuit Safari

  • 5 days / 4 nights
  • Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
  • Private safari
  • Year-round. June to October for classic dry-season viewing, and December to March for the southern Serengeti calving season.

Overview

Five days is the sweet spot for a first Tanzania safari. You travel the northern circuit at a natural rhythm, with two full nights in the Serengeti so you can follow the wildlife rather than the road.

Every departure is private, so the pace, the picnic stops and the time spent at a sighting are entirely yours.

Safari highlights

  • Two nights inside the Serengeti ecosystem
  • Full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Big cat territory in the Seronera Valley
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari at sunrise

Day-by-day itinerary

Accommodation

  • Mid-range tented camps in the Serengeti
  • Lodge or camp on the Ngorongoro highlands
  • Luxury and premium upgrades available

What's included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All park and conservation fees
  • Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
  • Meals as specified per day
  • Drinking water during game drives
  • Airport and hotel transfers in Tanzania

Not included

  • International flights and visa fees
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides and lodge staff
  • Personal items, drinks and laundry
  • Optional activities such as balloon safaris

Gallery

Acacia tree and elephants on the Serengeti plains at sunriseGuests watching giraffes from an open safari vehicleNgorongoro Crater viewed from the forested rim

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