Explore Tanzania’s Northern Circuit with Kilipath African Safaris, based in Arusha. Choose a shared camping adventure or a private safari with lodge accommodation, and receive a quotation tailored to your dates, group size, and preferred route.
From Tarangire’s elephant country to the Serengeti plains and Ngorongoro Crater, your safari combines wildlife viewing with accommodation and transport arranged around your budget.
Request your Northern Circuit safari quote today.
How Much Does a Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari Cost?
Your Tanzania safari cost depends on the number of travelers, trip length, accommodation, travel dates, and parks included. A shared camping safari spreads vehicle and guide costs across the group. A private safari gives you a dedicated vehicle and greater flexibility.
| Safari option | Accommodation | What shapes the price |
|---|---|---|
| Shared camping safari | Public campsites with shared facilities | Trip length, route, and included transfers |
| Private camping safari | Public campsites with camping equipment and a cook | Group size, route, and number of nights |
| Private mid-range safari | Lodges or tented camps with private bathrooms | Property selection, dates, and group size |
| Private luxury safari | Higher-category lodges and tented camps | Accommodation, season, flights, and activities |
Ask for a total trip price as well as the price per person. Your written quotation should identify accommodation, park charges, transfers, meals, and any optional extras.
Kilipath African Safaris prepares each quote around your requirements. Final rates and accommodation availability are confirmed for your travel dates.
Four-Day Northern Circuit Safari Package
This compact itinerary combines Tarangire, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. It includes substantial road travel, making it suitable for travelers who want to visit three wildlife destinations within a short trip.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Leave Arusha in the morning and travel to Tarangire for a game drive. Explore landscapes known for elephants, baobab trees, and the Tarangire River.
After your game drive, continue to your arranged campsite or lodge.
Day 2: Travel to Central Serengeti
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward Central Serengeti. Enjoy changing landscapes along the journey and a game drive after entering the park, subject to arrival time.
Overnight at your booked Serengeti campsite or tented camp.
Day 3: Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro
Enjoy a morning game drive in Central Serengeti before traveling toward Ngorongoro.
Spend the night at the accommodation specified in your quotation. The location depends on your package and availability.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, exploring its grasslands and wildlife habitats.
After the crater visit, return to Arusha. Confirm onward flight arrangements with our team before booking your departure.
Want more time in the Serengeti? Request a longer private itinerary with additional nights and less travel between destinations.
What Can Your Package Include?
Your confirmed quotation will specify the inclusions. A complete safari package can cover:
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- An English-speaking driver-guide.
- Scheduled game drives.
- Accommodation or camping equipment, depending on the package.
- Meals during the safari.
- Drinking water.
- Applicable park entrance charges and crater service fees.
- Transfers specifically listed in your itinerary.
For camping safaris, equipment includes a tent, mattress, sleeping bag, and pillow. Public campsites have shared toilets and showers.
What Should You Budget for Separately?
Unless explicitly included in your quotation, allow for:
- International and domestic flights.
- Visa costs and travel insurance.
- Airport transfers.
- Accommodation before and after the safari.
- Guide and crew tips.
- Balloon safaris and other optional activities.
- Personal purchases and drinks beyond the stated inclusions.
Ask our team to add any required transfers or extra hotel nights before confirming your booking.
Shared or Private: Which Safari Suits You?
Choose a shared safari if you want to control costs and are comfortable following a group itinerary. Kilipath’s shared safari vehicles accommodate a maximum of seven travelers, with guaranteed window seats.
Choose a private safari if you prefer your own vehicle and guide, greater scheduling flexibility, or specific accommodation. It is also the appropriate option for routes that include Northern Serengeti or Ndutu, which are outside our standard shared itineraries.
Request Your Tanzania Safari Quote
Plan your Northern Circuit adventure with Kilipath African Safaris. We will help you compare suitable routes and accommodation options, then provide a written quotation with clear inclusions.
Send us your dates and group size to receive your personalized safari package.
