Discover Tanzania’s remarkable landscapes on a Northern Circuit safari with Kilipath African Safaris. From quiet mornings on the Serengeti plains to game drives beneath Tarangire’s baobab trees, this journey brings you close to wildlife while your guide helps you understand the habitats around you.
Our Tanzania safari package Northern Circuit experience suits couples, families, friends and solo travelers. Choose a shared camping adventure or a private safari with lodges and tented camps, depending on your budget, travel dates and preferred pace.
Send us your dates, number of travelers and accommodation preference to receive a personalized itinerary and quotation.
Explore Tanzania’s Northern Circuit
The Northern Circuit combines several destinations within one safari route, usually beginning and ending in Arusha. Each stop adds a different setting, from river valleys and open grasslands to forest and volcanic highlands.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire offers river scenery, baobab trees and rewarding wildlife viewing. During the dry season, animals gather around the Tarangire River, making it a valuable focus for game drives. Your guide follows permitted tracks and adjusts the day around wildlife activity. TANAPA
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti brings space and a sense of discovery to your safari. Explore grasslands and rocky outcrops, watching for wildlife and pausing to appreciate the landscape. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a central destination on Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into a volcanic landscape for a game drive across the crater floor. The wider Ngorongoro Conservation Area supports wildlife including buffalo, elephants, black rhinos and hippopotamuses. Sightings depend on conditions and animal movements. Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA)
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara adds a change of scenery to the journey. Its location near Mto wa Mbu makes it a practical addition to routes combining Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Include it when you have enough time to enjoy another park without rushing. Lake Manyara National Park
Sample Six-Day Private Safari Itinerary
This itinerary is a starting point for planning. Accommodation, transfers and daily timing will be confirmed in your quotation.
| Day | Journey and activities | Suggested overnight area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arusha to Tarangire for a game drive and lunch | Karatu or Tarangire area |
| 2 | Travel through the highlands to Serengeti; game viewing after arrival | Central Serengeti |
| 3 | Full day exploring Serengeti with your guide | Central Serengeti |
| 4 | Further Serengeti game viewing, then travel toward Ngorongoro | Crater rim or Karatu |
| 5 | Ngorongoro Crater game drive | Karatu |
| 6 | Lake Manyara game drive and return to Arusha | Departure or optional Arusha hotel |
Days 1–2: Begin Your Safari
Meet your guide in Arusha and travel to Tarangire. Enjoy your first game drive, a lunch stop and time to settle into the safari rhythm. The following day includes a substantial road journey to Serengeti, with changing scenery along the way.
Days 3–4: Spend More Time in Serengeti
A full day in Serengeti gives your guide time to explore different areas and respond to recent sightings. Enjoy breakfast, game drives and lunch according to the agreed schedule. On Day 4, combine further wildlife viewing with the journey toward Ngorongoro.
Days 5–6: Crater and Lake Scenery
Explore Ngorongoro Crater before returning to your accommodation. Finish with Lake Manyara and the drive back to Arusha. Arrange any onward flight around the confirmed return schedule, allowing enough time for the airport transfer.
Choose Your Safari Style
Shared camping safari: A practical option for travelers who enjoy meeting others and keeping costs lower. Kilipath shared departures accommodate up to seven guests in a safari vehicle, with guaranteed window seats and an English-speaking guide. Routes follow a fixed group schedule.
Private mid-range safari: Travel with your own guide and vehicle, staying in lodges or tented camps with private bathroom facilities. This option offers more flexibility for families, couples and travelers who prefer their own pace.
Private luxury safari: Build your journey around selected accommodation, personal service and your preferred travel arrangements. Lodge availability and location will shape the final itinerary.
The six-day itinerary above is proposed as a private safari. Ask for a separate shared itinerary if that is your preferred option.
What Your Quotation Can Include
Your written offer will specify the exact inclusions:
- Safari vehicle and professional guide.
- Scheduled game drives and applicable entry fees.
- Accommodation and meals listed in the itinerary.
- Drinking water during the safari.
- Camping equipment and chef for a camping package.
- Transfers specifically included in your booking.
International flights, visas, travel insurance, tips and optional activities are generally separate unless explicitly included.
Price and Booking
Your safari price depends on travel dates, group size, accommodation and route. Extra nights, domestic flights and optional activities also affect the total.
Tell us your budget so we can recommend a suitable combination of parks and accommodation. You will receive a clear quotation before confirming.
Contact Kilipath African Safaris today with your travel dates, arrival details and number of guests. Let us plan your Tanzania Northern Circuit safari around the experience you want.
