5-Day Classic Northern Circuit

• Tarangire elephants
• Serengeti game drives
• Ngorongoro Crater

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park. Spend the day on a game drive among baobabs and along the Tarangire River, then check in to the confirmed lodge or camp.

   Overnight: Tarangire area

2. Day 2

   Travel via Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro highlands toward the Serengeti, with wildlife viewing en route and an evening arrival at camp.

   Overnight: Central Serengeti

3. Day 3

   Full day of Serengeti game drives, with sunrise and late-afternoon sessions when light is best for photography.

   Overnight: Central Serengeti

4. Day 4

   Morning game drive, then drive toward Ngorongoro with a possible visit to Olduvai Gorge (if time and entry arrangements allow).

   Overnight: Ngorongoro rim or Karatu area

5. Day 5

   Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive and picnic lunch, then return to Arusha.

The most popular shape for first-time Northern Tanzania safaris. Routing and park order are confirmed with your quotation.