Ultimate Northern Circuit – 7-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Cultural Immersion Safari from Zanzibar
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Ultimate Northern Circuit – 7-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Cultural Immersion Safari from Zanzibar

7 Days / 6 Nights Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Eyasi, Materuni

Safari Overview

Seven days, from big game to cultural connection. Explore Tanzania's northern circuit at an unhurried pace, with two full days in the Serengeti, a Ngorongoro Crater descent, Hadzabe and Datoga cultural activities at Lake Eyasi, and a Kilimanjaro waterfall finale at Materuni.

Highlights

  • Two full days in the Serengeti
  • Central Serengeti (Seronera) resident lion prides, leopards and cheetahs
  • Ngorongoro Crater descent
  • Hadzabe and Datoga cultural activities at Lake Eyasi
  • Materuni Waterfall hike and coffee tour

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1

Zanzibar → Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Take a morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a game drive.

Accommodation

Ngare Lodge

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

2

Tarangire → Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro highlands to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Accommodation

Serengeti Wild Camp

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

3

Central Serengeti Full Day

Spend the day on a full-day game drive in Central Serengeti (Seronera), home to resident lion prides, leopards and cheetahs.

Accommodation

Serengeti Wild Camp

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4

Serengeti → Ngorongoro

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, then drive to the Ngorongoro highlands.

Accommodation

Eileen's Trees Inn

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

5

Ngorongoro Crater → Ngare Lodge

Descend early into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive and picnic lunch. In the afternoon, drive to Karatu.

Accommodation

Ngare Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

6

Lake Eyasi → Arusha → Mvuli Lodge

After breakfast, drive to Lake Eyasi for Hadzabe and Datoga cultural activities. After lunch, drive to Arusha.

Accommodation

Mvuli Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

7

Materuni Waterfall → Arusha Airport → Zanzibar

After breakfast, drive to Materuni Waterfall for a hike and coffee tour. Transfer to Arusha Airport for your return flight to Zanzibar.

Accommodation

No accommodation

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

What's Included

  • Domestic flights between Zanzibar and Arusha, round-trip
  • All park fees and Ngorongoro Crater descent fees
  • Private 4x4 pop-up-roof safari jeep
  • Meals listed in the itinerary
  • Accommodation listed in the itinerary
  • Professional English-speaking guide

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Tips for your guide and lodge staff
  • Personal items such as visa and travel insurance
  • Additional accommodation before or after the tour