Tanzania’s Famous Northern Circuit

Trip designed by

Lauren Noakes, Team Leader

This is the perfect introduction to Tanzania. Featuring the Northern Circuit, this safari includes popular highlights and hidden gems found along the famous route. It starts in the remote Tarangire National Park, and you’ll also visit the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti.

9

Nights

Low season

AU$10,225

High season

AU$12,955

Guide price (pp)

Tarangire National Park
The Ngorongoro Crater
The Serengeti

Areas

Tanzania

Country

A Lion sits in a tree, peering intently into the distance - Yellow Zebra Safari

Trip Highlights

Perfect introduction to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit
Expertly guided game drives in Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the Serengeti
Phenomenal wildlife experiences and game-viewing
Ideal for following the Great Migration in July, August, and September
Small and intimate camps that put you in the prime game-view areas

Trip Itinerary

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On the first day of your trip, you’ll head to Rivertrees Country Inn in Arusha, for your first night. This property has a lovely location at the end of one of the town’s prettiest tree-lined drives. The main area of the inn has a homely lounge, a bar, and a veranda just outside, where you can enjoy the evening. There is also a massage banda and a swimming pool if you are keen to start your holiday immediately. You’ll stay in a Garden Room, named for its views – please note, this is on a B&B accommodation basis.

The next day, you’ll leave Rivertrees and head to Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge. Owned and run by the excellent Nasikia, this is an adventurous property in the heart of Tarangire. You’ll stay in one of the tented suites for two nights. Activities consist of expertly guided game drives, walking safaris, community and cultural visits. This is also one of the few parks in Tanzania where night drives are possible (at extra cost). Tarangire’s sprawling plains are home to a real wealth of wildlife, numerous smaller predators and herbivores, and hundreds of types of bird!

After two nights in Tarangire, you’ll continue your journey with two nights at Plantation Lodge. Plantation Lodge is a charming property set on the foothills of the Ngorongoro Crater. The Standard Rooms feature well-appointed en-suite rooms and gorgeous garden views. During your stay, you will have a day excursion to the Crater itself, where you can look out for all Big Five and ample wildlife. Plantation Lodge also offers extra activities including guided walks among its coffee plantations and visits to a local farm.

The last leg of this journey will consist of travelling to the Serengeti, where you’ll stay at Wayo Serengeti Green Camp. This is an authentic mobile bush camp offering a comfortable, down-to-earth experience of the Serengeti. You’ll have access to witnessing the Great Migration, along with the resident predators. Walking safaris are a major draw here too, and joining an expert guide for a short walk to see the local ecosystem is a unique highlight. While the focus is on vehicle and walking safaris, hot air ballooning can be arranged (at an additional cost).

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Real expertise doesn’t come from a few trips to Africa. All our specialists have either been guides, run the camps, or grown up and lived in Africa. That’s over 600 years of genuine safari experience.

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Good to Know

01.

Who is this trip for?

This trip has been designed and priced with couples and honeymooners in mind (two adults travelling together). However, every trip we create is tailor-made for you. If you’re a group or a family, we might even suggest different accommodation. We can move elements and change the number of days – it all depends entirely on what you would like.

02.

Overview & Activities

This 9-night safari adventure begins in Arusha, where you’ll stay at an old favourite, Rivertrees Country Inn. Once you’ve rested from your initial journey into Tanzania, you’ll then be whisked away to the remote reaches of Tarangire National Park and stay in Tarangire Ndovu Tented Lodge. After a couple of nights there, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro region, for your stay at The Plantation Lodge. Situated within its own coffee plantation and working farm, this is a 5-star option in the Karatu area. Next up is Serengeti Green Camp, an authentic mobile bush camp in the northern Serengeti.

While you’re at Tarangire’s Ndovu Tented Lodge, you’ll enjoy vehicle and walking safaris, community and cultural visits. The safari focus continues at both The Plantation Lodge and Serengeti Green Camp, as both offer game drives and guided walks.

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Pricing

The prices are per person (based on two adults travelling together) and please note that the prices are approximate for 2026. Please contact us for accurate costings for the time of year you are considering for your holiday. There are multiple season changes across the year and numerous room categories that can change the price of any trip.

Prices include all internal flights, transfers, reserve fees, accommodation, and meals as specified in the day-to-day itinerary. Prices exclude international flights, tipping, visa, and any meals not included.