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Northern Tanzania · Private safari

7-Day Northern Parks Private Safari

A lodge-and-camp journey through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Serengeti, with a Ngorongoro Crater game drive before your return. Six overnight stays give each stage its own character.

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Quoted rate
US$2,576 / person
Journey style
Private guided safari
Quoted rateUS$2,576
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Northern Tanzania · Private safari

A journey to remember.

A lodge-and-camp journey through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Lake Manyara and the Serengeti, with a Ngorongoro Crater game drive before your return. Six overnight stays give each stage its own character.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT

The moments that make it

  1. Arusha, Tarangire, Manyara and the great plains

  2. Private Game Drives

  3. Birdwatching

  4. Great Migration Safaris

Activities along this journeyOpen an activity to explore it. Check the daily programme and inclusions for included and optional experiences.
A JOURNEY, DAY BY DAY

Your journey, day by day.

Explore the proposed route one day at a time. Open each day to see the activities and travel arrangements described in the itinerary; the final details for your chosen dates will be confirmed in your written quote.

day01

Arrival and Arusha National Park

Arusha Planet Lodge

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your professional Humbaro Tours & Safari driver-guide and transfer to Arusha National Park.

Enjoy a game drive exploring the park's beautiful landscapes, Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater and Mount Meru scenery. Look out for giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, warthogs and various bird species. You may also encounter black-and-white colobus monkeys.

After your game drive, drive to Arusha Planet Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight stay
Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Approximate travel
JRO → park: 60–70 km / 1–1.5 h. Park → lodge: 35–45 km / 45–60 min.
day02

Elephants and baobabs in Tarangire

Moonbow Lodge

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its magnificent baobab trees and large elephant populations.

Enjoy a game drive through the park, exploring its diverse wildlife habitats. Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and numerous bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Later, drive to Moonbow Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight stay
Moonbow Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Approximate travel
Arusha → Tarangire: 120 km / 2–2.5 h. Park → Moonbow: 100–130 km / 2–2.5 h.
day03

Lake Manyara to Karatu

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.

Explore this beautiful park, known for its lush groundwater forest, scenic lake, diverse birdlife and famous tree-climbing lions. Wildlife includes elephants, giraffes, zebras, baboons, hippos and buffaloes.

Enjoy a picnic lunch during the game drive before continuing to Karatu in the afternoon.

Arrive at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight stay
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Approximate travel
Moonbow → Manyara: 80–100 km / 1.5–2 h. Manyara → Karatu: 30–40 km / 45–60 min.
day04

Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti

Suenos de Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Highlands and the vast African plains along the way. Enter Serengeti National Park and begin your game drive through its remarkable wildlife habitats.

The Serengeti is famous for its endless plains, large populations of predators and the Great Wildebeest Migration. Look out for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.

Enjoy a picnic lunch en route before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Arrive at Suenos de Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Overnight stay
Suenos de Serengeti
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Approximate travel
Lodge → Ngorongoro Gate: 20–25 km / 30–40 min. Gate → Serengeti: 140–160 km / 3.5–4.5 h.
day05

A full day of Serengeti wildlife

Suenos de Serengeti

Suenos de Serengeti to the Serengeti game-viewing areas: Variable distance and approximately 30 minutes–2 hours, depending on wildlife movements and the selected game- drive circuit.

After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.

Explore different areas of the park in search of its incredible wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

The Serengeti is also home to impressive populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes and many other wildlife species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue exploring until late afternoon.

Return to Suenos de Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

Overnight stay
Suenos de Serengeti
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Approximate travel
Game-viewing circuit: variable; 30 min–2 h to the selected areas.
day06

Ngorongoro Crater to Moonbow Lodge

Moonbow Lodge

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive on the crater floor. The crater is one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards and the endangered black rhino.

Other wildlife includes zebras, wildebeest, hippos and hyenas.

Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated picnic site inside the crater before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Later, ascend the crater and drive to Moonbow Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Overnight stay
Moonbow Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Approximate travel
Serengeti → crater: 150–180 km / 3.5–4.5 h. Descent: 20–25 km / 45–60 min. Crater → lodge: 40–60 km / 1–1.5 h.
day07

Return to Arusha and departure

Departure

After breakfast, check out and depart for Arusha, enjoying the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania along the way.

Upon arrival in Arusha, proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Your safari ends with unforgettable memories of Tanzania's wildlife, landscapes and natural beauty.

Meals
Breakfast
Approximate travel
Moonbow → Arusha: 140–160 km / 2.5–3 h. Arusha → JRO: 50–55 km / 1–1.5 h.
THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

The details, taken care of.

A clear view of what is included helps you plan with confidence. Read both lists below and discuss any extra arrangements or preferences with our team before accepting your quotation.

Included in your journey

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari driver-guide
  • Park entry and conservation fees for the stated itinerary
  • Accommodation at the properties and overnight stops specified
  • Meals as specified each day; hotel meal arrangements where indicated
  • Game drives and picnic lunches as specified in the programme
  • Drinking water during the safari
  • Airport and ground transfers as specified in the itinerary
  • Flying Doctors emergency evacuation insurance/card as specified
  • Applicable government taxes and levies

Not included

  • International flights
  • Domestic flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Personal travel, medical and accident insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for guides, lodge staff and porters where applicable
  • Alcoholic/premium drinks and beverages not included in the meal arrangements
  • Personal expenses, laundry, calls and souvenirs
  • Optional activities and services not specifically included

Good to know

Wildlife sightings and migration events are not guaranteed. Accommodation is subject to availability; routes and timings may vary with park regulations, wildlife movements, road and weather conditions. Final services and prices are confirmed in writing.

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