8-Day Luxury Northern Circuit Safari: Serengeti Wonders & Ngorongoro Crater

Experience Tanzania’s wildlife in luxury and style with the 8-Day Luxury Northern Circuit Safari from Savanna Dream Tanzania Safari. Explore Tarangire National Park with its massive elephants and baobabs, the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti, and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, home to the legendary Big Five. This high-end safari combines thrilling game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and luxurious accommodations, with each evening ending in dinner and overnight stays at premium lodges or tented camps. Perfect for travelers seeking an intimate and exclusive wildlife adventure.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Savanna Dream Tanzania Safari driver-guide will meet you. Transfer to a luxury hotel in Arusha for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its elephant herds and towering baobabs. Enjoy a game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and leopards. Dinner and overnight at a luxury lodge near Tarangire.

Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Travel across the Ngorongoro Highlands to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Afternoon game drive across the plains in search of cheetahs, lions, and wildebeest herds. Evening relaxation with dinner and overnight at a luxury Serengeti lodge or tented camp.

Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Enjoy a full day in Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Witness predator action, diverse wildlife, and, if the season permits, the Great Migration. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive in Serengeti before traveling to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular safari among lions, elephants, rhinos, hippos, and more. Picnic lunch inside the crater. Evening comfort with dinner and overnight at a luxury lodge on the crater rim.

Day 6: Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara (Optional) – Serengeti
After breakfast, enjoy an optional visit to Lake Manyara National Park or a scenic drive through the Ngorongoro highlands. Spot tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Return to Serengeti for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 7: Serengeti Safari & Relaxation
Spend another day exploring Serengeti’s plains, focusing on big cats, elephants, and wildebeest sightings. Enjoy afternoon relaxation at your lodge. Dinner and overnight at the luxury lodge/camp.

Day 8: Serengeti – Arusha – Departure
After breakfast, transfer back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, enjoy a brief cultural stop or relax at your hotel before transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

Safari Highlights

Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and optionally Lake Manyara
Spot the Big Five and witness Serengeti predator action
Seasonal Great Migration in Serengeti (timing dependent)
Luxury lodges and tented camps with dinner and overnight stays
Guided by professional Savanna Dream Tanzania Safari experts