Lodge Safari Northern Circuit 5-Day Route

5 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari

A focused lodge safari with multiple Serengeti days and a Ngorongoro Crater finale.

Duration

5 Days - 4 Nights

Safari Style

Lodge safari

Route

Northern Circuit

Destinations

Serengeti - Crater

— Safari Experience

A Tanzanian company, sharing the real Tanzania

This 5-day Tanzania lodge safari focuses on Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, giving travellers more time in the Serengeti than shorter routes.

The visible itinerary spends several days in Serengeti before travelling to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descending into the crater.

It is a good option for travellers who want a wildlife-focused lodge safari with less destination switching.

Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Conservation Area Serengeti National Park

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
$1,820 – $2,375
per person sharing · price varies by season & group size
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Tour style
Lodge safari
Group
Private departure
Best time
Jun – Oct
Start / end
Arusha, Tanzania
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— Accommodation Overview —

Arusha

Planet Lodge

Arrival-night accommodation.

Serengeti

Katikati Camps

Serengeti camp accommodation for multiple nights.

Karatu

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

Accommodation near Ngorongoro after Serengeti.

Your 5-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 → Serengeti National Park

Into the Serengeti

Depart toward Serengeti National Park and continue into the central plains for game viewing.

Stay:  Katikati Camps Meals:  B · L · D
Day02
Serengeti National Park

Serengeti Game Drives

Spend a full day in Serengeti, planned around season, recent sightings, and wildlife movement.

Stay:  Katikati Camps Meals:  B · L · D
Day03
Serengeti National Park

More Time in Serengeti

Enjoy another day in Serengeti, giving your guide flexibility to explore different areas.

Stay:  Katikati Camps Meals:  B · L · D
Day04
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Travel from Serengeti toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing where possible.

Stay:  Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu Meals:  B · L · D
Day05
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha / Airport

Ngorongoro Crater and Departure

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, then return to Arusha or transfer to the airport.

Meals:  Breakfast · Lunch

— A taste of the wild —

What you'll see