Our flagship itinerary: every major Northern Circuit park explored properly and unhurriedly, with multiple Serengeti sectors and time to go deep rather than skim.
Route Arusha → Tarangire → Manyara → Central Serengeti (2 nts) → Northern Serengeti → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Karatu → Arusha
Duration
10 Days
Style
Midrange–comfort lodges & camps
Best season
Jun–Oct, or Dec–Mar for calving
Highlights
The most complete northern itinerary we offer
Multiple Serengeti sectors (central + north/seasonal)
Full Ngorongoro Crater day
Tarangire and Lake Manyara included
Unhurried pace — linger on sightings, slow mornings
Room to add balloon, walking safari or a cultural day
Day by day
1
Day 1
Arrival, Arusha
Airport pickup and overnight in Arusha.
2
Day 2
Tarangire
Elephant herds and baobabs on a full-day game drive.
3
Day 3
Lake Manyara
Tree-climbing lions and flamingo-lined shores.
4–5
Day 4–5
Central Serengeti
Two unhurried days in the heart of big-cat country.
6
Day 6
Northern/seasonal Serengeti
Follow the herds toward the Mara region if in season.
7
Day 7
Serengeti
Full day / return toward central Serengeti.
8
Day 8
Ngorongoro Crater
A full day descended on the crater floor.
9
Day 9
Karatu / cultural day
Optional Lake Eyasi or coffee-farm cultural day.
10
Day 10
Departure
Transfer to Arusha or the airport.
What makes this trip special
Ten days removes the compromise. You're not choosing between the crossings and the crater, or between Tarangire and depth in the Serengeti — you get all of it at a pace that feels like a holiday, not a checklist.
What’s included
Park fees, lodges/camps
Driver-guide
Transport, transfers & taxes
Meals/drinks as specified
Not included
International flights
Upgrades (balloon, walking safari)
Tips
Visa & insurance
Good to know
The premium here buys time and flexibility, not just luxury. Ideal for photographers and returning safari-goers.
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