7-Day Best of Tanzania Northern Circuit Budget Safari.

Activity: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Time to relax, explore the city markets, or visit local cafes.

Evening Accommodation Option:

• Budget: Outpost Lodge

Activity: Early morning game drive and optional canoe safari or walking tour.

Expected Sightings: As you venture through Arusha National Park, you'll be enchanted by graceful giraffes browsing treetops, zebras grazing on open plains, and buffalo moving through the grasslands. The towering peak of Mount Meru provides a stunning backdrop, while flashes of color from Hartlaub’s turacos and other exotic birdlife will captivate birdwatchers.

Picnic Lunch: Lake Momella (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM).

Evening Accommodation: Same as Day 1.

Activity: Depart for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours). Afternoon game drive.

Expected Sightings: Known for its ancient baobab trees and vast elephant herds, Tarangire is alive with wildlife. You may spot lions lounging in the shade, leopards hidden among the branches, and vibrant birdlife fluttering around the meandering Tarangire River. Watch for playful vervet monkeys and strikingly patterned zebras, creating unforgettable moments.

Picnic Lunch: Tarangire Picnic Site (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM).

Evening Accommodation Option:

• Budget: Tarangire Safari Lodge

Activity: Morning drive to Lake Manyara (approx. 1.5 hours). Half-day game drive.

Expected Sightings: A kaleidoscope of pink flamingos dances across the shimmering waters of Lake Manyara, while tree-climbing lions rest lazily on sturdy branches above. Hippos wallow in tranquil pools, baboons roam in energetic troops, and birdlife flits through the air, offering a feast for both nature lovers and photographers.

Picnic Lunch: Msasa Picnic Site (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM).

Evening Accommodation Option:

• Budget: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp

Activity: Morning drive to Serengeti National Park (approx. 4 hours). Afternoon game drive.

Expected Sightings: In the Serengeti’s endless golden plains, lions sprawl atop rocky kopjes while cheetahs stealthily stalk their prey across the open grasslands. Giraffes elegantly glide between umbrella-shaped acacias, and leopards lounge in the trees, their spotted coats blending seamlessly into the shadows. The landscape is alive with drama and beauty at every turn.

Picnic Lunch: Naabi Hill Gate (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM).

Evening Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Serengeti Heritage Camp

Activity: Full-day game drive across various Serengeti ecosystems.

Expected Sightings: A symphony of wildlife fills the Serengeti, from pods of hippos grunting in muddy pools to lions on the prowl. Hyenas and jackals shadow the predators in search of leftovers, while ostriches and crowned cranes add bursts of life and movement. Every moment unveils nature’s raw beauty and untamed spirit.

Picnic Lunch: Serengeti Picnic Site (12:30 PM – 1:30 PM).

Evening Accommodation: Same as Day 5.

Activity: Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Afternoon drive back to Arusha (approx. 4 hours).

Expected Sightings: Within the Ngorongoro Crater’s emerald embrace, you’ll encounter lions lounging near waterholes, elephants gracefully navigating the crater floor, and endangered black rhinos grazing peacefully. Flamingos create vibrant patterns on shallow lakes, while hippos bask in cool waters, completing this picturesque natural sanctuary.

Picnic Lunch: Hippo Pool picnic site (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM).

Evening: Transfer to your hotel in Arusha or to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.