Luxury · Northern Circuit
The Big Five in Effortless Style
This journey sweeps through the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater — balancing wild adventure with high-end luxury. Expect encounters with the Big Five while staying in premium lodges and tented camps chosen for their location, comfort and character.
Perfect for honeymooners, families and photographers, you travel in a private 4×4 with your own professional driver-guide, with sundowners over the Tarangire River and cultural moments woven between the game drives.
- Four iconic parks in one seamless journey
- Premium lodges and tented camps throughout
- Private 4×4 with professional driver-guide
- Big Five, tree-climbing lions & the Great Migration in season
7 Days
6 Nights, Full Board
4 Parks
Tarangire · Manyara · Serengeti · Crater
Big 5
Lion · Elephant · Buffalo · Leopard · Rhino
Private
Your Own 4×4 & Guide
Day by Day
Your Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to a luxury boutique lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an optional city tour or a visit to a local coffee estate.
- 🛏️ Lodge in Arusha
- 🍽️ Dinner
- 🚘 ~1 hr from airport
Day 2
Tarangire National Park
Your first game drive through Tarangire, known for its towering baobab trees and dense elephant population. After lunch, an afternoon drive ends with sundowners overlooking the Tarangire River.
- 🛏️ Luxury Tented Lodge
- 🍽️ B · L · D
- 🚘 ~2.5–3 hrs
Day 3
Lake Manyara National Park
A morning game drive through Manyara’s groundwater forest, famous for tree-climbing lions and flocks of flamingos. In the afternoon, visit Mto wa Mbu village for a cultural experience and meet the Maasai.
- 🦁 Tree-climbing lions
- 🍽️ B · L · D
- 🏘️ Cultural village visit
Day 4
Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti
A scenic drive through the Ngorongoro highlands and Maasai villages toward the Serengeti. Game viewing begins immediately at Naabi Hill Gate, followed by an afternoon drive in the Central Serengeti.
- 🚘 ~4–5 hrs with game viewing
- 🍽️ B · L · D
- 🛏️ Tented Camp
Day 5
Serengeti National Park
A full day on the endless plains. Morning and afternoon drives reveal prides of lions, cheetahs on the hunt and — depending on the season — the vast herds of the Great Migration.
- 🐆 Big-cat country
- 🍽️ B · L · D
- 🎈 Optional balloon safari
Day 6
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
Descend 600 metres into the ancient volcanic caldera for a thrilling game drive among a dense concentration of wildlife — elephants, lions, buffalo and the rare black rhino. Picnic lunch near the hippo pool, then ascend to Karatu.
- 🛏️ Lodge on the Crater Rim
- 🍽️ B · L · D
- 🚘 ~5–6 hrs incl. crater
Day 7
Karatu to Arusha & Departure
Return to Arusha through rolling hills and coffee plantations. If time allows, enjoy a farewell lunch or visit the Shanga Cultural Center, a social enterprise supporting people with disabilities through art.
- 🍽️ Breakfast · Lunch
- 🚘 ~3.5–4 hrs
- ✈️ Day room if needed
Cost
What Your Trip Covers
What’s Included
- All luxury accommodation & full-board meals
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle & professional driver-guide
- All national park entry fees
- Game drives & cultural experiences as listed
- Bottled water during game drives
Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance & visas
- Gratuities for guides and staff
- Optional balloon safari
- Personal expenses & alcoholic drinks
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