Lodge Safarii Northern Circuit 8-Day Route

8 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari

A longer northern Tanzania lodge safari combining wildlife parks, Lake Eyasi cultural time, Serengeti game drives, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Natron.

Duration

8 Days - 7 Nights

Safari Style

Lodge safari

Route

Northern Circuit

Destinations

Wide Northern Route

— Safari Experience

A Tanzanian company, sharing the real Tanzania

This 8-day lodge safari gives you a wider view of northern Tanzania, combining classic wildlife parks with cultural time at Lake Eyasi and the dramatic landscapes of Lake Natron.

The route includes Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Natron.

It is a good option for travellers who want a longer route with varied landscapes, wildlife, cultural visits, and time beyond the standard short safari circuit.

Tarangire National Park Lake Manyara National Park Lake Eyasi Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti National Park Lake Natron

The package includes

  • Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
  • 1 night accommodation in Arusha
  • Professional English-speaking guide & safari cook
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • Mineral water during the safari
  • Overnight stays in tents
  • Tents, mattresses & camping equipment
  • All national park fees

× The package excludes

  • Sleeping bag
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal expenses, including souvenirs
  • Travel insurance
  • International and domestic flights
Starting from
$2,607 – $3,550
per person sharing · price varies by season & group size
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Tour style
Lodge safari
Group
Private departure
Best time
Jun – Oct
Start / end
Arusha, Tanzania
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No booking fee. Safari details are confirmed before payment.

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Tell us your dates, group size, and budget. We will help tailor the route to you.

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— Accommodation Overview —

Arusha

Planet Lodge

Arrival-night accommodation.

Karatu

Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu

Accommodation near Lake Manyara, Lake Eyasi, and Ngorongoro sections.

Serengeti

Katikati Camps

Tented camp accommodation in Serengeti.

Lake Natron

Lake Natron Camp

Overnight accommodation in the Lake Natron area for this section of the route.

Your 8-day itinerary

Day00
Arrival · Kilimanjaro / Arusha

Arrival Day

Meet on arrival and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Stay:  Planet Lodge Meals:  Dinner
Day01
Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire for a game drive with picnic lunch among baobabs, elephants, and seasonal wildlife areas.

Stay:  Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu Meals:  B · L · D
Day02
Lake Manyara National Park

Lake Manyara National Park

Explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for forest, lake scenery, birdlife, and varied habitats.

Stay:  Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu Meals:  B · L · D
Day03
Lake Eyasi

Lake Eyasi

Spend time around Lake Eyasi with respectful cultural-tourism activities, depending on arrangements and timing.

Stay:  Lake Eyasi or Karatu lodge, depending on availability Meals:  B · L · D
Day04
Lake Eyasi → Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Travel to Ngorongoro Crater and descend for a game drive on the crater floor.

Stay:  Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu Meals:  B · L · D
Day05
Ngorongoro → Serengeti National Park

Into the Serengeti

Continue toward Serengeti National Park, with a possible Olduvai Gorge stop if time allows.

Stay:  Katikati Camps Meals:  B · L · D
Day06
Serengeti National Park

Serengeti Game Drives

Spend a full day in Serengeti, planned around season, road conditions, and wildlife movement.

Stay:  Katikati Camps Meals:  B · L · D
Day07
Serengeti → Lake Natron

Serengeti to Lake Natron

Travel from Serengeti toward Lake Natron for dinner and overnight.

Stay:  Lake Natron Camp Meals:  B · L · D
Day08
Lake Natron → Arusha

Lake Natron to Arusha

Depending on timing and conditions, Lake Natron activities or Oldoinyo Lengai may be possible before returning to Arusha.

Meals:  Breakfast · Lunch

— A taste of the wild —

What you'll see