7 days · Private departure
The complete Northern Circuit in one seamless loop
Our most popular safari loops the four great parks of the north in a single, well-paced circuit. Starting and ending in Arusha, it builds from the elephant herds of Tarangire through the Rift Valley escarpment of Lake Manyara into the world heritage spectacle of the Ngorongoro Crater, before finishing with two full days on the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti. No rushing — every park gets the daylight it deserves, with game drives timed for the best animal activity and light.
Pick-up from your hotel or JRO, game drive through baobab country and elephant herds, overnight near the park.
Morning game drive, then drive to the Rift Valley escarpment for an afternoon among tree-climbing lions and flamingos.
Descend the crater at first light for a Big Five day on the caldera floor; overnight on the crater rim in Karatu.
Stop at Olduvai Gorge, enter the Serengeti and game-drive the central Seronera Valley, the big-cat capital.
Sunrise to sunset on the plains tracking the migration, lions on the kopjes and leopard in the riverine forest.
A final morning game drive, then a leisurely drive back through the highlands to Karatu for a celebratory dinner.
Scenic drive back to Arusha with a craft-market stop; drop-off for your onward flight or Zanzibar connection.
For June to October and the December holidays we recommend 6 – 9 months ahead, because the best camps sell out. Outside those windows 2 – 3 months is usually enough, and we can often arrange a trip at two weeks' notice.
A 30% deposit confirms your dates and accommodation, with the balance due 30 days before arrival. We accept bank transfer, credit card and secure payment links, all in US dollars.
Yes. Private vehicles mean we set the pace, and we choose family-friendly lodges with pools and interconnecting rooms. For children under six we suggest shorter driving days and parks close to Arusha.
Yellow fever certification is required if you arrive from an endemic country, and anti-malarial prophylaxis is strongly advised. Speak to a travel clinic 6 – 8 weeks before departure.
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