6-Day Northern Circuit Safari: Big Five & Migration Experience
The 6-Day Northern Circuit Safari is a classic, action-packed adventure through Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife parks. Explore Tarangire National Park's massive elephant herds, witness the breathtaking Great Migration across the endless plains of the Serengeti, and descend into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater to encounter the legendary Big Five. Enjoy game drives in custom 4x4 vehicles and unwind each evening with dinner and overnight stays at comfortable lodges or tented camps.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport where your Tanzania Solo Safari driver-guide will warmly greet you. Transfer to your comfortable hotel in Arusha to relax, unpack, and enjoy a peaceful evening with dinner and overnight stay.
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant ancient baobab trees and massive elephant families. Enjoy thrilling game drives spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and rich birdlife along the Tarangire River. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Tarangire.
Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
Journey across the breathtaking Ngorongoro Highlands and enter the legendary plains of Serengeti National Park. Embark on an afternoon game drive across the savannah, searching for roaming predators like lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. Dinner and overnight at a Serengeti lodge or tented camp.
Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full immersive day exploring the diverse wildlife habitats of the Serengeti. Witness incredible predator-prey dynamics, kopjes, and seasonal movements of the Great Migration (if timing allows). Relax in the evening with dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge or camp.
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before driving toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend 600 meters into the crater floor for an unforgettable afternoon safari among elephants, rare black rhinos, lions, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool before heading to your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight.
Ngorongoro → Arusha → Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a short cultural or city tour before your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight home, concluding your safari adventure.
Inclusions
- Airport meet-and-greet and private transfers (arrival & departure)
- Accommodation in comfortable lodges, hotels, or tented camps as per itinerary
- Full board catering (breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily)
- All national park entry fees, conservation fees, and crater service fees
- Professional, licensed English-speaking driver-guide
- Exclusive 4×4 safari Land Cruiser equipped with a pop-up roof for optimal game viewing
- Ample bottled mineral drinking water throughout the safari
- 24/7 support from the Tanzania Solo Safari operations team
Exclusions
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania entry visa fees
- Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
- Soft drinks, alcohol, and premium beverages at lodges
- Tips and gratuities for your driver-guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses such as laundry services, souvenirs, and telephone calls
Why Safari with Tanzania Solo Safari
With over 15 years of operational expertise in wildlife safaris across Tanzania, Tanzania Solo Safari delivers safe, bespoke, and unforgettable adventures. We specialize in solo travelers and private small groups, ensuring personalized service and expert guidance at every turn.