Experience the very best of Tanzania’s legendary Northern circuit combined with the breathtaking spectacle of the great migration in Northern Serengeti. This 8-day safari is carefully designed to offer diversity, dramatic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable moments in some of Africa’s most iconic parks.
Highlights
Great Migration in Northern Serengeti
Mara River Crossing
Big Five Wildlife
Tarangire Elephant Herds
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Lake Manyara Wildlife
Scenic Safari Landscapes
Daily Game Drives
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 accommodation in Arusha. If time allows, you can decide to do various activities around the city. Some famous spots include the Cultural Heritage Site, the Maasai Market, local food markets, Lake Duluti, and Meru Waterfall.
Your safari adventure starts today! You'll be picked up from your hotel after breakfast around 8 am and drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. When you arrive, the guide checks in for your 7-8 hours of game drive. As you enter Tarangire National Park, you will come across its famous giant baobab trees scattered across the park and large populations of elephants that roam freely across the park. Tarangire is also home to many other wildlife species such as lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and bird species.
In the afternoon, you will pause for a picnic lunch at the Matete picnic site, overlooking the Tarangire River, which is an important source of water for animals during the Dry season. After lunch, you'll proceed with the game drive until evening, when you bid farewell to the park and drive to your accommodation for an overnight stay.
After a hearty breakfast, you will board your safari Jeep and start your journey towards Serengeti National Park. The drive will take you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You'll get a chance to look at the breathtaking views of the crater for about 10-15 minutes. Afterward, you'll proceed through a long and bumpy road for about 5-6 hours until you reach Serengeti Naabi Hill Gate between 2 and 3 pm, just in time to enjoy lunch and the start of the evening or sunset game drive. Witnessing predators such as lions or leopards on a hunt, and many other wildlife species that are found in Serengeti National Park. As the sun sets over the savannah plains, you'll drive towards your accommodation in Serengeti National Park for a restful overnight stay.
Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Overnight
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi
Central Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Today you'll wake up early, have a cup of coffee, and depart for a sunrise game drive in Central Serengeti. This time is believed to be the best for spotting predators in action, as they prefer to hunt during cooler, lower-heat periods. As the afternoon approaches, begin your journey towards Northern Serengeti. You'll arrive in time for lunch, and a sunset game drive to witness the incredible wildebeest migration as they gather in their millions, trying to cross the deadly Mara River. As the sun sets, begin your journey to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Overnight
Safari Haven Migration Camp
Ndutu / Kogatende, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania,
Again, wake up early and enjoy a cup of coffee before departing to enjoy an early morning or sunrise game drive in Northern Serengeti. Witness more of the migration, as wildebeest try to cross the crocodile-infested Mara River. It is an incredible experience to witness crocodiles launch onto their prey with sheer power. Lions and leopards also might be spotted hunting the wildebeest across the river banks. As the afternoon approaches, enjoy your brunch in the bush surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature. After lunch, depart with an enroute gamedrive towards Central Serengeti for dinner and an overnight stay.
Main Destination: Northern Serengeti National Park
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Overnight
Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi
Central Serengeti, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Today we will wake up very early and enjoy breakfast. After breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Crater to enjoy a full-day game drive. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a geological marvel in Tanzania. Its vast volcanic caldera shelters an extraordinary ecosystem, home to an abundance of wildlife, including Africa's "Big Five" animals. Visitors marvel at the breathtaking scenery and the unique opportunity to observe animals in such proximity. It's a natural wonder and a must-see destination for any safari enthusiast. In the afternoon, pause to enjoy lunch at the hippo pool picnic site. After lunch, continue exploring the crater until evening, when you drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Following breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Upon arrival, you'll check in at the park's gate and begin the adventure. Lake Manyara National Park is home to 400 bird species, and it is a paradise for bird enthusiasts. The park also contains water buffaloes, zebras, antelopes, wildebeests, and the world's largest concentration of baboons. Occasionally, you can spot the tree-climbing lions that the park is famous for. Lunch will be enjoyed at the picnic site in the afternoon, before proceeding with the game drive. After the game drive, you will exit the park and drive back to Arusha.
This is your final day with us. We hope you had a wonderful safari in Tanzania. Our representative will drop you off at the airport at your preferred time.
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
Cost
Includes
Park fees (For non-residents)
All Taxes/VAT
All accommodation (Unless listed as an upgrade)
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
A professional driver/guide
Roundtrip airport transfer
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
Excludes
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government-imposed increase in taxes and/or park fees
“We decided to spend our honeymoon on an 8-day safari with Topy Tours, covering Tarangire, Central and Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. We are extremely happy with our decision!
From the beginning, everything was very well organized. Jackson was always responsive and made sure all our wishes were included in the itinerary. When we arrived at the airport, Andre welcomed us with a big smile and drove us safely to Arusha.
A very special thank you goes to our guide, Josef, who made our safari truly unforgettable. He told us that he loves his job, and you can tell immediately.
He is incredibly experienced and knows exactly where to look for the animals, even the ones that are difficult to find. Thanks to him, we saw every member of the Big Five multiple times, including both a black and a white rhino. We were also lucky enough to witness the Great Migration with a river crossing, see cheetah cubs, lion cubs, and countless other animals. Josef was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and a great driver. We learned so much from him and genuinely enjoyed every day of our safari together. Asante sana!”
Great and unforgettable experience. Asante Sana!
“We decided to spend our honeymoon on an 8-day safari with Topy Tours, covering Tarangire, Central and Northern Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. We are extremely happy with our decision!
From the beginning, everything was very well organized. Jackson was always responsive and made sure all our wishes were included in the itinerary. When we arrived at the airport, Andre welcomed us with a big smile and drove us safely to Arusha.
A very special thank you goes to our guide, Josef, who made our safari truly unforgettable. He told us that he loves his job, and you can tell immediately. He is incredibly experienced and knows exactly where to look for the animals, even the ones that are difficult to find. Thanks to him, we saw every member of the Big Five multiple times, including both a black and a white rhino. We were also lucky enough to witness the Great Migration with a river crossing, see cheetah cubs, lion cubs, and countless other animals. Josef was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, patient, and a great driver. We learned so much from him and genuinely enjoyed every day of our safari together. Asante sana!”
Absolutely marvelous team
“Topy Tours is one of the best safari companies in Tanzania. Sophia is an excellent organizer and Justine was just the best safari guide we possibly could have. Both were very friendly and with great humour. We went for the 8-day awe inspiring safari and it was actually the perfect time to discover all you can see in all national parks near Arusha. I won’t choose less days. All accommodations were gorgeous and food was excellent.”
Amazing Safari With Topy Tours
“Amazing safari with Topy Tours!
We had an incredible 8D/7N safari covering Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We saw two wildebeest river crossings, including lions hunting wildebeest during one crossing, black and white rhinos, lions feeding, leopards, hyenas, jackals, and even a dik-dik nursing its baby. We also witnessed vultures rushing in after a lion kill and a dramatic encounter between a hyena and a snake eagle. So many unforgettable moments!
A special thanks to our guide Joseph, who was extremely patient and dedicated. He got up very early every morning and spent hours looking for animals, often spotting things that we completely missed. He never rushed us and always gave us time to enjoy each sighting.
Jackson also did a great job handling the logistics and accommodation arrangements, including picking us up around midnight after our late flight. The accommodations were clean and comfortable, and the food was much better than we expected for a mid-range safari.
Overall, a truly memorable safari and a trip of a lifetime. Highly recommended!”
Trip of the life!
“A trip of a lifetime with Topy Tours
We saw SO much on this safari — including two wildebeest river crossings, lions hunting wildebeest during one of the crossings, 6 rhinos, lions feeding, vultures rushing in to steal the leftovers, leopards, hyenas, jackals, serval cat, elephants milking, great migration scenes and even a tiny dik-dik nursing from its mother. One of the most unexpected and dramatic moments was watching a hyena trying to take prey from a snake eagle. These were the kinds of moments that made every game drive exciting because we really never knew what we were going to see next.
We did an 8D/7N mid-range safari with Topy Tours, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, and overall it was truly a trip of a lifetime.
Our guide Joseph was a huge part of the experience. He was incredibly patient and dedicated. Every morning he got up very early and was happy to spend hours driving around looking for animals. He was also very good at spotting wildlife that we simply couldn’t see ourselves. Quite often we would be looking across the plains and see nothing, and then Joseph would suddenly point something out in the distance.
He also never rushed us. If we wanted to stay longer at a sighting, he was happy to wait, and if we were hoping to find something specific, he would keep looking. You could tell that he genuinely wanted us to have the best experience possible.
We were initially a little concerned about the logistics, especially because our flight arrived very late at night. Jackson did a great job arranging everything for us, including our midnight airport pickup and accommodation in Arusha. Everything was ready when we arrived, which made a big difference after a long international flight.
The accommodations throughout the safari were clean, comfortable and well maintained, and the food was honestly much better than we expected for a mid-range safari. After spending long days on game drives, coming back to a comfortable room, a good shower and a good meal was always appreciated.
Overall, we had a fantastic experience with Topy Tours. A big thank you to Jackson for handling the logistics and accommodation arrangements, and especially to Joseph for all the early mornings, long drives, patience and incredible effort spotting wildlife for us.
We came to Tanzania hoping to see some amazing wildlife, and the actual experience exceeded what we had imagined. We left with memories that we will never forget.”
Unforgettable Trip of a Lifetime with Quagga Topy Safaris!
“We have just returned from the trip of a lifetime with Quagga Topy Safaris, and we truly enjoyed every single second of it. As a family, we visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, and the entire experience was beyond anything we could have dreamed. The hotels and food were top quality throughout our journey, making us feel completely taken care of.
A special, heartfelt thanks to our wonderful guide, Ciprian. He was so kind, patient and cheerful, always punctual and full of energy to begin the journey. He made it his personal mission to ensure we saw the absolute best of these magnificent parks, and we loved listening to his deep knowledge and amazing stories along the way.
We also visited Arusha National Park—which is absolutely worth a visit! - with Joseph, a brilliant professional whose deep knowledge of the local wildlife made us love this amazing place.
Thank you, Quagga Topy Safaris, Ciprian and Joseph for making our dream come true—we will never forget this adventure!”
Unforgettable Trip of a Lifetime with Quagga Topy Safaris!
“We just returned from the trip of a lifetime with Quagga Topy Safaris and Tours, and we truly enjoyed every single second of it. As a family, we visited Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, and the entire experience was beyond anything we could have dreamed. The hotels and food were top quality throughout our journey, making us feel completely taken care of.
A special, heartfelt thanks to our wonderful guide, Ciprian. He was so kind, patient and cheerful, always punctual and with energy to begin the journey. He made it his personal mission to ensure we saw the absolute best of these magnificent parks, and we loved listening to his deep knowledge and amazing stories along the way.
We also visited Arusha National Park with Joseph, a brilliant professional with deep knowledge of the local wildlife.
Thank you, Quagga Topy Safaris, Ciprian and Joseph for making our dream come true—we will never forget this adventure!”
Excellent safari company! Lifetime dream holiday.
“Excellent from the start to finish.The operator was very friendly, professional and helpful. We loved all the Parks we visited Tarangire,Serengeti and Ngorongoro. We saw alot of animals including the Great Migration at the Mara River! and that was an amazing experiencing.
Our Guide Elli was very friendly and he took us to the best spots to see animals.The food was very nice and delicious. Overall we are very happy and we thanks Jackson for his great arrangements and the whole team for their effort to make a memorable trip for our family.”
Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro
“We book a Safari to Tarangire and Ngorongoro and the Safari experience was wonderful. Jackson took good care of us since the first day of our arrival. We then went to Tarangire which was amazing,we saw many Elephants. It is true when they said it is Elephant Paradise. Our Safari to Ngorongoro was a lovely one luckily we saw the big five.Our guide was experienced and professional .We couldn't ask for more, we can do this again.
Thanks to Topy tours and their team.”
Good Services and an Amazing Tanzania Safari.
“One of our favourite Safari to Tanzania.We had an amazing trip to Tarangire and Ngorongoro.We visited the parks and we enjoyed alot.Tarangire is a wonderful park with large herds of elephants,we where also lucky to see the wild dogs chasing down a prey,we really enjoyed the scenery.Our trip to Ngorongoro was amazing,Tanzania is really bleseed with this amazing place. We had an amazing view that was unbelievable,inside the crater the animals where really close to the vehicle.Our guide Malissa was always patient and allowed us to have enough time looking at the animals.He was also very knowledgable.Actually this was more than expected!
We recommend this agency(Topy tours) to anyone who wants to visit Tanzania.We wherevtreated with so much care and proffessionalism.Many thanks to the whole Safari team,See you again for our next stop to Serenegti.”
Common questions
July to October is generally the best period to follow the migration in Northern Serengeti, with river crossings possible during this time.
Yes, you may witness a dramatic Mara River crossing, but crossings are unpredictable and cannot be guaranteed.
You may encounter wildebeest, zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and many other species.
Yes, eight days allows you to explore several iconic parks while spending valuable time in the Serengeti.
You have a chance to see lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos, especially during game drives in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.