Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park
First-time travelers & budget-conscious adventurers
Trip Highlight
- Huge elephant herds in Tarangire
- Endless Serengeti plains & Big Five
- Ngorongoro Crater – wildlife paradise
- Tree-climbing lions in Manyara
5 Days / 4 Nights Classic Northern Circuit Safari
Explore Tanzania’s most iconic parks: from elephant-filled landscapes to endless plains and the world-famous crater.
Day 01 :
Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Morning pick-up in Arusha
- Drive to Tarangire (approx. 2–3 hrs)
- Game drive through baobab-dotted landscapes
- Spot large elephant herds, giraffes & lions
Overnight: Budget lodge / campsite near Tarangire
Day 02 :
Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Early breakfast then depart for Serengeti
- Scenic drive via Ngorongoro Highlands
- En-route game viewing
- Arrive Serengeti for afternoon game drive
Overnight: Budget camp in Serengeti
Day 03 :
Full Day in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Full-day game drive in Serengeti
- Search for the Big Five 🦁
- Optional picnic lunch in the bush
- Witness predators like lions, cheetahs & leopards
Overnight: Budget camp in Serengeti
Day 04 :
Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Morning game drive in Serengeti
- Drive towards Ngorongoro
- Optional Maasai cultural visit
- Enjoy breathtaking crater rim views
Overnight: Budget lodge / campsite near Ngorongoro
Day 05 :
Ngorongoro Crater – Lake Manyara – Arusha
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
- Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater
- Game drive in one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas
- Spot rhinos, lions, buffalo & flamingos
- Afternoon visit to Lake Manyara (short game drive)
- Return to Arusha by evening
Includees/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees & conservation fees
- Professional safari guide 🧭
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Accommodation (budget lodges/camps)
- All meals as per itinerary
- Drinking water during safari
Cost Excludes
- Excludes
- International flights
- Visa & travel insurance
- Tips & personal expenses
- Optional activities