6-Day Short Northern Circuit Safari
Safari Snapshot
This 6-day safari is ideal for travelers who want a rich, well-rounded wildlife experience within a shorter timeframe. It covers the most iconic parks of northern Tanzania, beginning with Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, then moving into Serengeti’s endless plains, and ending with the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Expect classic game viewing, stunning landscapes, and smooth transitions between destinations.
Your Day-to-Day
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your Domie Expeditions guide. Transfer to your lodge in Arusha and enjoy a relaxed evening preparing for your safari adventure.
Meals: Dinner | Overnight: Arusha
Day 2: Arusha → Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, a haven for massive elephant herds, towering baobabs, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full day of game drives along the Tarangire River where animals gather, especially during the dry season. In the late afternoon, head to your lodge for dinner and rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Tarangire Area
Day 3: Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
Today you travel to the legendary Serengeti. Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands and descend onto the sweeping plains with game viewing along the way. Arrive in central Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive before settling into your camp for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Central Serengeti
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti. Your guide will help you search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and all the iconic plains game. Enjoy unhurried game drives and the wide-open beauty that makes Serengeti world-famous.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Serengeti
Day 5: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a final sunrise game drive in Serengeti before beginning your journey toward Ngorongoro. Continue with wildlife viewing en route until you reach the crater rim area. Settle into your lodge in Karatu or on the crater rim for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Ngorongoro / Karatu
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour → Arusha (End of Safari)
Start early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife sanctuaries. Spend several hours exploring the crater floor, home to lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. After lunch near the hippo pool, drive back to Arusha where your safari concludes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: End of Tour
INCLUDES
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All airport transfers and private transport throughout the safari
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Professional safari driver-guide
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All accommodation as outlined in the itinerary
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Full-board meals while on safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
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All park entry fees and government taxes
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Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
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All activities mentioned as included in the itinerary
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All government VAT and service charges
EXCLUDES
- International flights & visas.
- Travel insurance (highly recommended).
- Tips and gratuities for driver-guide and camp staff.
- Personal expenses (alcoholic drinks, snacks, souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., balloon safari, cultural visits).
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