Multi-Country & Grand Tours · 10 days / 9 nights · 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Tanzania Grand Northern Circuit — 10 Days

Mt Meru acclimatisation + all 5 northern parks + Zanzibar — the complete Tanzania sampler.

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Overview

The definitive Tanzania trip. Ten days covering every signature northern circuit park and a cultural + beach closer on Zanzibar. Built for travellers with the time to do it right: 6 safari nights lets you see migration in the Serengeti AND descend into Ngorongoro AND linger with Tarangire's elephant herds.

Route: Arusha → Arusha NP → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → fly Zanzibar → return

Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure

Tap into the rhythm of each day — locations, drive times, activities, and where you'll sleep.

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Arusha

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Serengeti

    Afternoon Arusha NP half-day (Momella Lakes).

    📍 Serengeti 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 335 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Arusha 🍽 L, D 🏨 Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
    • Visit local market
    • Bush breakfast
    • Guided nature walk
    • Photography stop
  2. Day 2

    Arusha → Tarangire

    Highlight: Guided nature walk in Ngorongoro

    Transfer + afternoon drive.

    📍 Ngorongoro 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 180 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Boat cruise
    • Guided nature walk
    • Cultural visit
  3. Day 3

    Tarangire → Lake Manyara

    Highlight: Visit local market in Stone Town

    Dawn Tarangire drive + Lake Manyara afternoon.

    📍 Stone Town 🚙 Scheduled Flight ⏱ 1 hr flight from Dar 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Tembo House Hotel
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Guided nature walk
    • Visit local market
  4. Day 4

    Karatu → Serengeti (central)

    Highlight: Visit local market in Tarangire

    Drive via Ngorongoro; afternoon drive.

    📍 Tarangire 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 120 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Maramboi Tented Camp
    • Boat cruise
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Visit local market
    • Hot-spring soak
  5. Day 5

    Serengeti full day

    Highlight: Morning bird-walk in Lake Manyara

    Migration + predator search.

    📍 Lake Manyara 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 130 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
    • Guided nature walk
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Boat cruise
    • Morning bird-walk
  6. Day 6

    Serengeti full day

    Highlight: Hot-spring soak in Arusha National Park

    Second day in a different sector.

    📍 Arusha National Park 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 120 km ⏱ ~2 hrs 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Kati Kati Tented Camp
    • Morning bird-walk
    • Guided nature walk
    • Hot-spring soak
    • Cultural visit
  7. Day 7

    Serengeti → Ngorongoro

    Highlight: Game drives & sundowner in Serengeti

    Transfer via Olduvai Gorge.

    📍 Serengeti 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 335 km ⏱ ~7 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Photography stop
    • Morning bird-walk
  8. Day 8

    Ngorongoro Crater descent

    Highlight: Visit local market in Ngorongoro

    Full-day crater drive.

    📍 Ngorongoro 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 180 km ⏱ ~4 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B, L, D 🏨 Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
    • Visit local market
    • Boat cruise
    • Cultural visit
    • Game drives & sundowner
  9. Day 9

    Fly Arusha → Zanzibar

    Highlight: Cultural visit in Stone Town

    Morning flight. Afternoon Stone Town.

    📍 Stone Town 🚙 Scheduled Flight ⏱ 1 hr flight from Dar 🍽 B, D 🏨 Zuri Zanzibar
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Game drives & sundowner
    • Photography stop
    • Cultural visit
  10. Day 10

    Stone Town + fly out

    Highlight: Sunrise tracking in Tarangire

    Spice farm tour; afternoon departure.

    📍 Tarangire 🚙 4x4 Land Cruiser 📏 120 km ⏱ ~3 hrs from Arusha 🍽 B 🏨 Maramboi Tented Camp
    • Cultural visit
    • Sunrise tracking
    • Boat cruise
    • Morning bird-walk
Budget options

Choose your style of safari

Same itinerary, different comfort levels. Lock in the tier that fits your budget.

Budget
Budget — Comfort basics
$3,646 / pp
Single supp. +$120

Clean mid-range lodges and tented camps with reliable hot showers.

  • Shared 4x4 game drives
  • Full-board meals
  • English-speaking driver-guide
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Most popular
Standard
Mid-range — Most popular
$4,290 / pp
Single supp. +$180

Established safari lodges and beach resorts (3–4★).

  • Private 4x4 with pop-up roof
  • All game-park fees
  • Bottled water
  • Welcome drink on arrival
Book Standard
Premium
Premium — Upgraded lodges
$5,792 / pp
Single supp. +$250

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps (4–5★) in prime locations.

  • Private guide & vehicle
  • Sundowner setup
  • Laundry service
  • Airport meet & greet
Book Premium
Bucket list
Luxury
Luxury — Bucket-list
$7,936 / pp
Single supp. +$420

Top-tier lodges, signature suites, and exclusive concessions.

  • Private driver-guide
  • Champagne sundowners
  • Private vehicle throughout
  • Butler-style service
  • Guaranteed window seat
Book Luxury
On this safari

What's onboard

ac_unit Air-conditioning
pool Swimming Pool
restaurant Restaurant
spa Spa & Wellness
favorite Honeymoon Setup
solar_power Solar Powered
set_meal All-Inclusive Meals
Your route
Interactive map · OpenStreetMap
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Live forecast · Serengeti National Park
20°C Overcast · 7 km/h wind
Updated 2026-06-10T02:45
  1. 🌦 30° 18° 💧 0.6mm
  2. 🌦 31° 18° 💧 0.1mm
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  4. 🌦 30° 18° 💧 0.9mm
  5. 🌦 30° 18° 💧 0.3mm
  6. ☁ 30° 17°
  7. ☁ 31° 19°
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Serengeti National Park

Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.

Aepyceros melampus
2026-01-01 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Panthera pardus
2026-01-02 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Chlorocebus pygerythrus
2026-01-04 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Gyps africanus
2026-01-03 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Haliaeetus vocifer
2026-01-02 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Nanger granti
2026-01-03 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Tockus deckeni
2026-01-02 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Melierax metabates
2026-01-02 · Tanzania, United Republic of
Source: GBIF.org — Global Biodiversity Information Facility
Where you'll sleep

Hotels & lodges on this tour

Hand-picked properties — swap any for an upgrade at booking.

★★★★★ 9.1/10
Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Serengeti National Park
From $395 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiAir-conditioningSwimming PoolBush BreakfastHot-Air Balloon
412 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.6/10
Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Luxury · Serengeti National Park
From $845 / night · +$420 upgrade
Free Wi-FiRestaurantBush BreakfastWalking SafarisGym / Fitness
287 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.7/10
Kati Kati Tented Camp
Luxury Tented Camp · Serengeti National Park
From $285 / night · +$180 upgrade
Swimming PoolCultural VisitsWalking SafarisHot-Air BalloonAirport Transfers
234 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.2/10
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Safari Lodge · Ngorongoro Crater
From $425 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiRestaurantSpa & WellnessHot-Air BalloonAirport Transfers
318 verified reviews
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★★★★☆ 8.8/10
Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge
Safari Lodge · Ngorongoro Crater
From $340 / night · +$65 upgrade
Free Wi-FiBush BreakfastCultural VisitsAirport TransfersLaundry Service
256 verified reviews
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★★★★★ 9.7/10
&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Luxury · Ngorongoro Crater
From $1,295 / night · +$420 upgrade
Swimming PoolBar / LoungeSpa & WellnessCultural VisitsFamily Friendly
178 verified reviews
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Getting here

Flight schedules to your gateway

Indicative fares from key hubs — our team can hold seats while you decide.

AirlineRouteDepartsArrives DurationDaysFrom
KLM
KL569		 AMS → JRO
Amsterdam · Kilimanjaro · 1 stop 		09:55 20:30 8h 30m Daily $980 Book on KLM ↗
Qatar Airways
QR1369		 DOH → JRO
Doha · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop 		07:25 13:50 6h 25m Daily $830 Book on Qatar Airways ↗
Turkish Airlines
TK1063		 IST → JRO
Istanbul · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop 		20:00 05:00 8h 00m Daily $700 Book on Turkish Airlines ↗
Ethiopian Airlines
ET817		 ADD → JRO
Addis Ababa · Kilimanjaro · Non-stop 		10:25 12:50 2h 25m Daily $420 Book on Ethiopian Airlines ↗

Fares are indicative round-trip economy and shift with demand. We rebook fare drops within 24 hrs.

In the price

What's included & what's not

check_circleIncludes

  • Private 4×4 + driver-guide on safari
  • 9 nights full-board
  • All park fees + crater fee
  • Flight Arusha → Zanzibar
  • Stone Town guided tour

cancelExcludes

  • International flights
  • Visa
  • Alcohol
  • Tips
  • Balloon safari
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