You'll journey through the wildlife wonders of Tanzania, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. These parks are considered the finest wildlife destinations in the Northern circuit of Tanzania. Their abundant wildlife and stunning scenery are what sets them apart from the rest of the parks. You'll be on the course to witness the migration in Serengeti and the Big Five in Ngorongoro, while Tarangire is a gem to elephant lovers.
Highlights
Classic northern circuit route
Tarangire National Park day
Extended Serengeti game drives
Ngorongoro Crater descent
Mid-range lodge comfort
Private safari vehicle
Route at a glance
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Itinerary
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Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with warm hospitality and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. If time allows, you can decide to do various activities around the city. Some famous spots include the Cultural Heritage Site, Maasai and local food markets, canoeing at Lake Duluti, etc.
Today your safari adventure begins! After breakfast, your guide will pick you up from your hotel around 8 am. Then, you'll begin your 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. You'll arrive at Tarangire's gate around 10 am. After check-in, you'll start your game drive. Tarangire is well known for thousands of elephants and unique tree-climbing lions, there are also plenty of wildebeests, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and hippos. Unique baobab trees that are believed to have existed for over 8000 years can be a notable feature of this park. Lunch will be taken at the Tarangire River picnic site, offering amazing views of the Tarangire plains. After lunch, you will proceed with a game drive until late evening when you'll exit the park and drive to your accommodation for an overnight stay and dinner.
Following breakfast, you will board your safari vehicle for the beginning of your memorable trip to Serengeti. You'll start the 4-hour drive that will take you through Ngorongoro Crater Highlands. You'll arrive in Serengeti in time for lunch, and check in for the game drive. Serengeti is known for its annual 1.5 million wildlife migration of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes. We will take you close to the wildlife-rich spots in the park, encountering lions, leopards, wildebeests, giraffes, hippos, gazelles, zebras, buffaloes, cheetahs and so much more. After the game drive and catching the sunset, you'll drive to your accommodation inside Serengeti for an overnight stay and dinner.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Overnight
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Central Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
You will enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti today! Starting before sunrise, you will board your safari vehicle with your packed meals and drive off for a game drive. At this time most animals are active because of the cool temperature, so you are likely to spot a great deal of game including a predator on a hunt. Afterward, you will proceed with an en-route game drive towards Ngorongoro Crater Highlands. You will enjoy lunch on the way to the picnic site in Serengeti. You will arrive at your lodge in Ngorongoro in the late evening for relaxation and an overnight stay.
After enjoying a hearty breakfast, you'll board the safari vehicle and begin your journey to descend the Crater. Ngorongoro is famed as a wildlife refuge, with the largest intact caldera in the world. A game drive in Ngorongoro provides the best opportunity to see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino) on a single game drive! The lush plains of the lake-studded crater floor and towering 600m cliffs that enclose it on all sides make for a breathtaking panorama, making the crater one of the most photogenic in the world. In the afternoon, you'll pause for a picnic lunch at the Hippo Pool picnic site before proceeding with a game drive. Later after the game drive, you'll ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha for an overnight stay and dinner.
This is your final day with us. We will drop you off at the airport at your preferred time. If you have a late flight at Kilimanjaro, you can include other fascinating day tours or enjoy hotel amenities as you wait for the drop-off.
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Cost
Includes
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excludes
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Transport
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
“We booked a 6 day/5 night Safari tour ….. I wasn’t involved in the logistics of organising that was all down to Kat (my daughter) and Jackson- A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!
BUT ….
What stood out more was our guide Joseph ….. this was a holiday of a lifetime, One I don’t think I will ever experience again!
Joseph has to have been ‘the one in a million guide’ he tracked ( and I do mean tracked by smell and prints) ….. he found …… he delivered at every National Park …… In one morning alone we saw Lions mating, Cheetahs on a chase and a gazelle giving birth!
I have photos and memories to last for eternity.
I can highly recommend booking Joseph as your safari guide … you will NOT be disappointed!”
Topy Tours is a gold-standard operator that delivers a seamless, high-quality safari experience wher
“After looking into many different operators, we settled on Topy Tours for our 6-day safari, and it was an excellent decision!
We want to give a special thanks to Jackson for his incredible attention and for organizing the entire tour so perfectly. He was professional and responsive from the very beginning, ensuring that every detail was taken care of. Thanks to his planning, everything was exactly as agreed upon, with no surprises or hidden costs. It was a very smooth and reliable process.
We also want to thank Assad, who was our guide on the first day and gave us a great start to the trip. Our guide for the rest of the journey, Joseph, was also fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and professional, doing a great job of helping us spot the Big Five and making sure we enjoyed every moment out in the savanna.
The hotels were another major highlight—they were absolutely beautiful and exceeded our expectations. It was a pleasure to stay in such lovely accommodations after each day of adventure.
We highly recommend Topy Tours, Jackson, Assad, and Joseph for anyone looking for a well-organized and high-quality safari experience!”
We came as strangers, but left as friends!
“Our safari in Tanzania was an unforgettable experience that far exceeded our expectations. From the very first minute, everything was perfectly organized – from the warm welcome at the airport to the professional guidance of our guide Ben throughout the entire trip.
We were especially impressed by the incredible wildlife we were able to experience up close. During our 6-day safari, we visited three main stops: Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. We were lucky enough to see four of the “Big Five.” Ben has an extensive knowledge of the local flora and fauna, which he shared with us in a fascinating and easy-to-understand and, most importantly, funny way.
Thanks to his experience and keen eye, we spotted animals we never would have seen on our own.
The accommodations were also perfectly chosen – from cozy lodges to luxurious tented camps nestled in nature. The staff was warm and welcoming everywhere, the food was fresh and delicious, and the service left nothing to be desired.
We highly recommend this trip and want to thank Ben and Jackson for this truly unique experience. It definitely won’t be our last safari in Tanzania!”
Fantastic Safari Adventure
“We had an incredible safari experience, the company well-deserved five stars! Although we sadly didn't spot a leopard, we saw all the other key animals, most of them up close. Our sightings included elephants, giraffes, antelopes, wildebeests, cheetahs, lions, gazelles, tsessebes, monkeys, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, zebras, warthogs and many more.
The company was available on WhatsApp at all times and answered all of our questions very quickly. There was plenty of food each day, and the lodges were well-chosen.
Special thanks to our guide, Ali, who became a friend over the six days. He showed us everything, patiently explained details, and even arranged a visit to a Maasai village. We danced with the Maasai and learned about their customs.
During the six days, we explored Tarangire National Park, the Northern and Central Serengeti, and visited the Ngorongoro Crater. Each park has its unique charm and is worth visiting. Every day was different, and even on the last day, we discovered new animal species.
Thank you for turning a dream into fantastic memories!”
Amazing Safari
“I join a 6days group tour offered by Topi Tours. We saw all of the big 5 at Serengeti and Ngorongoro national park. My guide Freddick help us to take good photos and told us the name of different birds, big cats, antelope etc. It is a amazing safari tour.”
Common questions
It follows the proven Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro sequence many first-time visitors choose.
The itinerary centers several game drive blocks in Serengeti; exact nights depend on the day plan in your quote.
You typically descend for a substantial crater floor drive before continuing toward Arusha.
This is a private tour format. Solo booking is possible when the rate covers a private vehicle.
Most days begin with an early departure to catch cooler temperatures and peak wildlife activity. Your guide sets a practical pace with time back at camp to rest.