This 4-day Classic Northern Circuit Safari is designed to showcase Tanzania’s most celebrated wildlife destinations in a smooth and well-paced itinerary. Focusing on Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, this safari delivers outstanding Big Five encounters, dramatic landscapes, and unforgettable game viewing.
From the baobab-dotted plains of Tarangire to the endless savannahs of the Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, this journey is ideal for travelers seeking a classic safari experience with maximum diversity and minimal rushing.
Upon arrival in Tanzania, you will be met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Enjoy a scenic drive through the surrounding countryside as you make your way to your hotel or lodge, where you can relax after your international journey.
Later in the day, you will meet your safari guide for a detailed safari briefing. This is an opportunity to review your itinerary, discuss wildlife expectations, and receive important travel and safety information. Spend the evening at leisure, enjoying dinner and an overnight stay in Arusha as you prepare for your safari adventure.
Distance: ±120 km | Driving Time: 2–3 hours
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its high concentration of elephants and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full game drive following the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers throughout the year. Expect sightings of lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and diverse birdlife.
In the late afternoon, drive toward the Ngorongoro Highlands or Karatu area for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Lodge in Karatu / Tarangire area
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Distance: ±240 km | Driving Time: 4–5 hours
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, enjoy changing landscapes from highlands to vast open plains. Upon entering Serengeti, enjoy a game drive as you head to your lodge or tented camp.
The Serengeti is renowned for its large predator population and endless wildlife encounters.
Overnight: Safari lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Game Drive Time: Flexible (morning & afternoon)
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives or an optional full-day drive with picnic lunch. This is prime time to track lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, and large herds of plains game.
Your guide will tailor the day based on wildlife movements and your interests, ensuring an immersive Serengeti experience.
Overnight: Safari lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Game Drive Time: Flexible (morning & afternoon)
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, with morning and afternoon game drives or an optional full-day drive with picnic lunch. This is prime time to track lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, and large herds of plains game.
Your guide will tailor the day based on wildlife movements and your interests, ensuring an immersive Serengeti experience.
Overnight: Safari lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Distance: ±280 km | Driving Time: 5–6 hours
After an early breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater and descend 600 meters onto the crater floor for a half-day game drive. Home to over 25,000 animals, the crater offers one of the best chances to see the Big Five, including the endangered black rhino.
After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater rim and continue your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
We founded Kilimanjaro Mavens Treks & Safaris Ltd to help others experience what we did—the wonder of Tanzania’s landscapes, wildlife and people.
Our vision is to expand opportunities for local communities, create ethical and unforgettable safari experiences, and offer travellers a journey that is life-changing in every sense.
Join us, and let’s make your safari dream a reality. Tanzania isn’t just a place—it’s a story waiting to be lived. An experience that will stay with you forever. Guided by passion, expertise, and a commitment to making a difference, we’ll ensure your safari is truly unforgettable
Whether you’re extending your Kilimanjaro climb or arriving with safari in mind, we’ll help you craft a journey that fits your pace, preferences, and sense of wonder. From day trips to multi‑park expeditions, every itinerary is tailored with care and grounded in ethical, meaningful travel and designed to leave a lasting impression.
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