9 Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Classic
Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater with a Maasai village and Olduvai Gorge.
Go beyond the expected.
Nine days on Tanzania's northern circuit: Tarangire's elephants, three nights in the Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge and the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Tarangire elephants and baobabs
- Three nights in the Serengeti
- Maasai village visit
- Olduvai Gorge
- Ngorongoro Crater
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Arrive and transfer to your lodge in Arusha.
Day 2 To Tarangire
Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire for a game drive.
Day 3 Tarangire game drives
Tarangire National Park
A full day of game drives among the elephants and baobabs.
Day 4 To the Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Drive to the Serengeti by way of Ngorongoro, with game drives on arrival.
Day 5 Western Serengeti and Grumeti
Serengeti National Park
Game drives toward the Grumeti River.
Day 6 Central Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Game drives around Seronera and a visit to a Maasai village.
Day 7 Olduvai Gorge and Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro
Stop at Olduvai Gorge and continue to the crater rim.
Day 8 Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a game drive.
Day 9 Return to Arusha
Arusha
Drive back to Arusha for your onward flight.
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Questions about 9 Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Classic
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
How many national parks does Tanzania have?
Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.
Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?
Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.
Is Tanzania or Kenya better for a first safari?
Both offer excellent safaris across largely the same ecosystem, and the choice often comes down to which side of the Serengeti-Mara border better fits your dates and interests: we’re happy to talk through the trade-offs for your specific safari.
What is the best time to visit the Serengeti?
The Serengeti has strong wildlife viewing year-round, but timing depends on what you want to see: the calving season is roughly January–March in the southern plains, and the dramatic river crossings typically happen around June–September in the north as the migration moves toward Kenya.