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7-Day Luxury Northern Circuit Safari
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7-Day Luxury Northern Circuit Safari

The definitive luxury Tanzania safari covering all northern circuit highlights with the finest lodges and camps.

7 Days / 6 Nights
2-4 Guests
Easy
From $2,100 pp
3 Accommodation Tiers
Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
Accommodation Budget · Mid-Range · Luxury
Group Size 2-4 Guests
Tour Type private

Safari Overview

This seven-day luxury safari is the definitive northern Tanzania experience, combining the finest lodges and tented camps with expert private guiding to create a journey that is as enriching as it is indulgent. Every detail is considered, from the selection of accommodation to the timing of game drives, ensuring an experience that exceeds expectations at every turn. Begin in the wildlife-rich Tarangire, staying at a luxury lodge perched above the river where elephants come to drink at sunset. Move to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where your lodge offers panoramic views into the caldera below. In the Serengeti, three nights at a luxury camp place you in the midst of the action, with morning game drives, afternoon tea on the plains, and gourmet dinners under a canopy of stars. Luxury safari accommodation in Tanzania represents the pinnacle of wilderness hospitality. Expect spacious suites or tented rooms with king beds, luxury linens, en-suite bathrooms with rainfall showers, private viewing decks, and often a plunge pool or outdoor bathtub. Service is warm, personal, and anticipatory. Cuisine combines international standards with local flavors and is often accompanied by fine South African wines. This is a safari where every moment, whether on a game drive or relaxing in camp, feels extraordinary.

Tour Highlights

  • Finest luxury lodges and camps
  • Private guide and vehicle
  • Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti
  • Three nights in the Serengeti
  • Gourmet dining and premium beverages

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Your luxury safari begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park in a private four-wheel-drive vehicle. Spend the day on game drives through the park's spectacular baobab woodland, where massive elephant herds roam along the riverbanks and lions rest in the shade of ancient trees. Arrive at the exclusive Tarangire Treetops Lodge, where your treehouse suite is built around a thousand-year-old baobab tree with panoramic views from your private deck.
Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops Lodge
Meals: 1, 1, 1
After a gourmet breakfast overlooking the treetops, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for an afternoon of game viewing along the Rift Valley escarpment. Explore the lush groundwater forest, search for tree-climbing lions in the mahogany trees, and watch elephants and flamingos along the shimmering lakeshore. Continue to the extraordinary andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge, hidden deep in the forest with luxurious treehouse suites that blend seamlessly into the canopy.
Accommodation: andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge
Meals: 1, 1, 1
Depart the forest canopy and drive through the Ngorongoro highlands to the Serengeti, the crown jewel of East African wildlife parks. The journey crosses the crater rim and descends through the Malanja Depression into the endless plains. Arrive at the iconic Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, where infinity pools overlook a natural watering hole visited by elephants and buffalo, and your suite offers private views of the Serengeti plains.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: 1, 1, 1
A full day of private game drives in the Serengeti, returning to the lodge between drives for a leisurely poolside lunch. Morning drives focus on predator activity when the big cats are most active, while afternoon drives seek out different habitats and species. The Four Seasons' expert naturalists may join you to provide deeper insight into the ecology and behavior of the wildlife you encounter.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: 1, 1, 1
Another extraordinary day in the Serengeti with your private guide. Venture to remote corners of the park rarely visited by other vehicles, or follow the seasonal migration if the herds are moving through. An optional hot air balloon flight at dawn offers a once-in-a-lifetime perspective over the plains, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. Return to the Four Seasons for a spa treatment and sundowner on your private terrace.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti
Meals: 1, 1, 1
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before driving to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Visit Olduvai Gorge along the way to explore this cradle of humankind. Arrive at the legendary Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, one of the most exclusive safari lodges in Africa, perched on the crater rim with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the caldera. Enjoy silver-service dining and a butler-drawn bath as you prepare for tomorrow's crater descent.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
Meals: 1, 1, 1
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at dawn in your private vehicle for an exclusive morning of game driving on the crater floor. The crater's incredible density of wildlife means sightings come thick and fast, from black rhino and lion to elephant, buffalo, and hyena. After a gourmet picnic lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha through the cool highland forests, arriving in the late afternoon.

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • All national park entrance fees
  • Private expert safari guide and dedicated vehicle
  • Luxury lodge and tented camp accommodation
  • All meals, beverages, and house wines
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Sundowner cocktails and bush dining experiences
  • Laundry service
  • Airport transfers and inter-park transfers
  • Emergency evacuation insurance
  • Flying Doctors coverage
  • International flights
  • Tanzania entry visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Hot air balloon safari (optional)
  • Spa treatments

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional balloon safari

Choose Your Experience

Same incredible itinerary, your choice of comfort level. All rates include park fees, accommodations, meals, and transport as listed above.

Budget

Camping & basic lodges

$2,100
per person (low season)
  • Peak Season (Jun-Oct): $2,500
  • Shoulder (Nov-Feb): $2,300
  • Low Season (Mar-May): $2,100
  • Single supplement: from $320
  • Child (5-12): from $1,470
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Luxury

Premium lodges & luxury camps

$6,500
per person (low season)
  • Peak Season (Jun-Oct): $7,500
  • Shoulder (Nov-Feb): $7,000
  • Low Season (Mar-May): $6,500
  • Single supplement: from $1,000
  • Child (5-12): from $4,550
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Prices are in USD per person sharing. Children aged 5-12 receive discounted rates shown above. Children under 5 are free. Request an exact quote for your group.

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