Experience the best of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit in ultimate luxury with multiple nights in Ngorongoro and the Serengeti. This private itinerary combines exclusive game drives, elegant accommodations from the Melia Collection, and the convenience of a flight back to Arusha or directly to Zanzibar to minimize driving time.

Witness iconic wildlife, including lions, elephants, and zebras, across diverse landscapes, from savannah plains to the Ngorongoro Crater. This high-end safari offers comfort, exclusivity, and seamless service, ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers.

Tour Highlights

• Luxury accommodations in Melia Collection lodges

• Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

• Game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti

• Spectacular wildlife viewing including Big Five

• Central Serengeti bush picnic experience

• Flight option from Serengeti to Arusha or Zanzibar to reduce driving

• Fully tailored itinerary, customizable upon request

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari representative and transferred to a luxury hotel in Arusha.

Enjoy some leisure time to relax and refresh after your flight. Later, your guide will conduct a safari briefing, covering the itinerary, park rules, wildlife expectations, and safety tips, ensuring you are fully prepared for the adventure ahead.

Overnight: Luxury hotel in Arusha
Meals: All Meals Included

Day 2: Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its huge elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and abundant wildlife including lions, leopards, zebras, and giraffes.

Enjoy a full-day game drive across the park, with a stop for a picnic lunch in the heart of the wilderness. Capture the beauty of Tarangire’s scenic landscapes and abundant wildlife before heading to your luxury lodge near the park for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Luxury lodge near Tarangire
Meals: All Meals Included

Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most famous natural wonders and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Embark on a game drive along the crater rim and inside the crater floor, spotting incredible wildlife including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black rhino. The crater’s fertile ecosystem supports a high concentration of animals, making it one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Tanzania.

In the evening, check in to a luxury lodge on the crater rim, enjoying panoramic views of the crater below.

Overnight: Luxury lodge on Ngorongoro Crater rim
Meals: All Meals Included

Day 4–5: Central Serengeti

After an early breakfast, drive to the Central Serengeti, passing through scenic savannah and rolling plains. Upon arrival, begin game drives exploring the vast Serengeti plains, home to abundant wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest.

Spend two nights at Melia Serengeti Lodge, offering luxury accommodations amidst stunning landscapes. Guests can enjoy optional bush picnics, sundowners in the wilderness, and multiple game drives during these days.

Overnight: Melia Serengeti Lodge
Meals: All Meals Included

Day 5: Return / Departure

On the final day, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti or leisure time at the lodge. Afterward, transfer to Seronera airstrip for a flight back to Arusha, or continue onward to Zanzibar or your next destination.

Your safari concludes upon arrival, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.

Meals: All Meals Included