5-Day Northern Circuit Classic
Tarangire's elephant herds, Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and the Ngorongoro Crater in one compact week.
- Baobab-studded Tarangire elephant country
- Flamingos on Lake Manyara
- Maasai boma cultural visit
- All park fees and full board included
Day by day
- 1
Arusha welcome
Meet your guide, gear check and an easy first night before the parks.
- 2
Tarangire
Elephant families at the swamps, then overnight in Karatu.
- 3
Lake Manyara
Tree-climbing lions, flamingos and forest birding on a half-day drive.
- 4
Ngorongoro Crater
A full day on the crater floor — the densest big-game viewing in Africa.
- 5
Maasai boma and departure
A morning cultural visit, lunch, and your transfer home.
What's included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof and unlimited mileage
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park and conservation fees
- Full-board accommodation as listed
- Airport transfers and bottled drinking water
- Flying-doctor emergency evacuation cover
Not included
- International flights and Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips for guides, porters and camp staff
- Optional balloon safaris and spa treatments
- Personal items, drinks and laundry
Good to know
›When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
June to October is dry, cool and the classic safari window. January to March is green, quieter and the calving season in the southern Serengeti. April and May are the long rains — cheapest, wettest, and still lovely if you don't mind mud.
›How do I book, and what deposit do you need?
Send a request from any package page. We reply within 24 hours with a tailored quote. A 30% deposit confirms your dates and the balance is due 30 days before arrival.
›Is the price per person?
Yes — all prices shown are per person sharing a double or twin room, based on two travellers. Solo travellers and larger groups get a recalculated quote.
›Do I need vaccinations or a visa?
A tourist visa is available online or on arrival. Yellow fever proof is only required if you're arriving from a country where it's endemic. Talk to your travel clinic about malaria prophylaxis.
›How fit do I need to be for Kilimanjaro?
You don't need to be an athlete, but you should be comfortable walking 5-7 hours a day for a week. Our longer routes have far higher summit rates because of the extra acclimatisation day.
