Lodge Safari Northern Circuit 7-Day Route

7 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari

A full northern Tanzania lodge safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.

Duration

7 Days - 6 Nights

Safari Style

Lodge safari

Route

Northern Circuit

Destinations

5 Parks

— Safari Experience

A Tanzanian company, sharing the real Tanzania

This 7-day Tanzania lodge safari is a strong first-time northern circuit route with time in Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.

The route gives travellers a wide range of habitats, from forest and lakes to open plains and the crater floor.

You travel with a professional local guide, lodge accommodation, organised meals, and practical route planning.

Arusha National Park Tarangire National Park Serengeti National Park Ngorongoro Crater Lake Manyara 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
$2,150 – $3,065
per person sharing · price varies by season & group size
Duration
7 days / 6 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.

Talk to a Tanzanian expert

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 Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Ngorongoro sections.

Serengeti

Katikati Camps

Serengeti camp accommodation.

Your 7-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 National Park

Arusha National Park

Begin with a game drive in Arusha National Park, a smaller park with forest, views, and varied wildlife.

Stay:  Planet Lodge Meals:  B · L · D
Day02
Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire for a game drive with picnic lunch among baobabs and elephant country.

Stay:  Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu Meals:  B · L · D
Day03
Tarangire → Serengeti National Park

Into the Serengeti

Travel toward Serengeti through the highlands and Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving for game viewing.

Stay:  Katikati Camps Meals:  B · L · D
Day04
Serengeti National Park

Serengeti Game Drives

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti with your guide, adjusted around wildlife movement and road conditions.

Stay:  Katikati Camps Meals:  B · L · D
Day05
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Enjoy morning game viewing before travelling toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Stay:  Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu Meals:  B · L · D
Day06
Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor.

Stay:  Marera Valley Lodge, Baghayo Garden Suites, or Country Lodge Karatu Meals:  B · L · D
Day07
Lake Manyara → Arusha

Lake Manyara and Departure

Visit Lake Manyara National Park, then return to Arusha or transfer to the airport.

Meals:  Breakfast · Lunch

— A taste of the wild —

What you'll see