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Serengeti plains game drive at sunrise
Ngorongoro Crater floor with wildlife
Complete Northern Circuit · 10 Days
Complete Northern Circuit

Tanzania
Signature Safari

Ten days covering northern Tanzania without shortcuts. Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and a Lake Eyasi cultural visit that adds the human dimension to the wildlife journey.

From USD 4,800 / person

Prices are guide rates based on 2 travellers sharing. Final pricing depends on season, accommodation availability, room category, route choice, domestic flight availability, and any added experiences.

10 DaysFull Northern CircuitLake Eyasi CulturalFully Private
Duration
10 Days
Style
Private Safari
Destinations
Full Northern Circuit + Lake Eyasi
Pace
Balanced
Best For
Complete Tanzania Experience, Returns
Start / End
Kilimanjaro Airport
Journey Overview

The Route

The complete northern circuit: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, with a final Lake Eyasi cultural day before returning to Arusha.

Lake Victoria Kilimanjaro KIA Kilimanjaro Airport Arrival · Day 1 ARU Arusha TRG Tarangire NP Days 2 & 3 SER Serengeti Days 4 & 5 NGO Ngorongoro Days 5 & 7 Map Legend Safari destination Road journey N
KIA
KIA
Day 1
TRG
Tarangire
Days 2–3
MAN
Manyara
Day 3
SER
Serengeti
Days 4–6
NGO
Ngorongoro
Days 7–8
EYA
Lake Eyasi
Day 9
DEP
Departure
Day 10
Safari
Transfer / Cultural
Our Approach

The Complete Northern Circuit at a Proper Pace

Ten days is the minimum duration that allows the northern circuit to feel complete rather than efficient. Two nights in Tarangire, a Lake Manyara morning, two full days in Serengeti, a crater day, and a Lake Eyasi afternoon require ten days to execute without compression. Every element earns its place.

Lake Eyasi sits in a remote valley below the Ngorongoro highlands. It is home to one of the few remaining Hadza hunter-gatherer communities in Tanzania. A respectful visit with a community guide adds something to the journey that wildlife parks, however extraordinary, cannot: a sense of the human story behind the landscape you have been moving through for nine days.

We plan and operate this journey from Moshi. The Lake Eyasi component is not a tourist stop, it is organised with community guides and carried out with genuine care for the people involved. The cultural dimension of the journey is taken as seriously as the wildlife component.

Why Travel With Us

Locally Owned and Operated

Every route is planned by people who know Tanzania's land, seasons, and wildlife rhythms firsthand, not from a distant office.

Fully Private and Tailor-Made

Your own vehicle, your own guide, your own pace. No shared game drives, no group timetables. The day moves as the wildlife moves.

Mid-Range to Luxury Options

Two accommodation tiers across every destination, chosen for position and character. Both feel like Tanzania.

Responsible Travel Standards

We operate with genuine care for the communities, wildlife, and environments we work within.

Day by Day

Journey Itinerary

Ten days from Kilimanjaro Airport to departure. The full northern circuit with a cultural final day.

Want to skip or extend Lake Eyasi?

Some guests prefer an additional Ngorongoro or Serengeti night instead. Both adjustments are straightforward.

Tailor This Journey
Day1
Arrival in Tanzania
Kilimanjaro Airport → Arusha·1 hr transfer·Dinner
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Activities

Private arrival, lodge transfer, rest evening

Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Tulivu Kilimanjaro RetreatLegendary Lodge

Your guide at arrivals. A quiet evening in Arusha before ten days of northern Tanzania begin.

Day2
Tarangire National Park
Arusha → Tarangire·2.5 hrs·All meals
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Activities

Full-day game drive, elephant herds, baobab landscape, bush picnic

Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Accommodation
Lake Burunge Tented LodgeTarangire Treetops

The circuit opens in Tarangire. Giant baobabs, the Tarangire River, and elephant concentrations that set the standard for the days ahead.

Day3
Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Highlands
Tarangire → Manyara → Ngorongoro·All day·All meals
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Activities

Lake Manyara morning game drive, highland transit, crater rim arrival

Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Farm HouseThe Manor at Ngorongoro

A morning in Lake Manyara, groundwater forest, hippool, and flamingo-lined soda lake, before transitioning to the cool Ngorongoro highlands for the night.

Day4
Journey into the Serengeti
Ngorongoro → Serengeti·4–5 hrs·All meals
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Activities

Highlands crossing, Olduvai Gorge optional stop, afternoon arrival game drive

Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Accommodation
Safari Haven Serengeti CampSerengeti Sametu Camp

The descent from the highlands to the Serengeti plain. The vegetation changes mile by mile. Wildlife appears before the park boundary.

Day5
Full Day in the Serengeti
Central Serengeti·Full day·All meals
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Activities

Sunrise drive, predator tracking, bush picnic, afternoon exploration

Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Accommodation
Safari Haven Serengeti CampSerengeti Sametu Camp

A day given entirely to the Serengeti. Sunrise game drive, bush picnic, the afternoon at your guide's discretion.

Day6
Extended Serengeti Exploration
Serengeti·Full day·All meals
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Activities

Northern or eastern Serengeti zones based on wildlife movement

Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Accommodation
Safari Haven Serengeti CampSerengeti Sametu Camp

The third Serengeti day is where the circuit deepens. The landscape is familiar now. The encounters feel different.

Day7
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Serengeti → Ngorongoro·4 hrs·All meals
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Activities

Final Serengeti morning drive, highland transit, crater rim evening

Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Farm HouseThe Manor at Ngorongoro

The road east back into the highlands. The temperature drops as the altitude rises. The crater lies below in the evening.

Day8
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Sunrise descent·Lions · Elephants · Rhino · Flamingos·All meals
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Activities

Early crater descent, full floor game drive, crater picnic, afternoon return

Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Accommodation
Ngorongoro Farm HouseThe Manor at Ngorongoro

260 square kilometres of enclosed wildlife. The crater floor at sunrise is one of the most concentrated wildlife environments anywhere in Africa.

Day9
Lake Eyasi Cultural Visit
Ngorongoro → Lake Eyasi → Arusha·All day·Breakfast & Lunch
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Activities

Half-day Hadza community visit with local guide, return drive to Arusha

Meals
BreakfastLunch
Accommodation
Tulivu Kilimanjaro RetreatLegendary Lodge

Lake Eyasi sits in a remote valley below the Ngorongoro rim. A Hadza hunter-gatherer community visits, arranged respectfully with community guides, adds the human story behind a landscape of extraordinary wildlife.

Day10
Departure from Arusha
Arusha → KIA·1 hr transfer·Breakfast
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Activities

Final breakfast, private transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport

Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation

The signature safari ends as quietly as it began. Ten days that cover Tanzania at its fullest.

Where You Stay

Accommodation Preview

Two tiers across every destination, selected for position, atmosphere, and genuine character. Both feel like Tanzania, not a hotel chain.

Similar-category properties may be substituted depending on availability and season. All options confirmed at booking.

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge Tarangire Mid-range
Tarangire
Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
Classic tented camp on the western Tarangire boundary with lake views and strong elephant access.
Serengeti Sametu Camp luxury Luxury
Central Serengeti
Serengeti Sametu Camp
Intimate luxury camp on a private kopje with exceptional game-viewing position.
The Manor at Ngorongoro Luxury
Ngorongoro Highlands
The Manor at Ngorongoro
Colonial farmhouse on a coffee estate. The most character-driven accommodation in the highlands.
Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge Mid-range
Lake Eyasi
Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Simple lodge in the Eyasi valley, used as a base for the Hadza cultural experience.
Elevate Your Journey

Optional Experiences

Each can be added when planning your itinerary. Tell us which interests you and we will build it into the right day.

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Common Questions

Before You Book

What is the Lake Eyasi cultural visit?
Lake Eyasi is a remote soda lake in a valley below the Ngorongoro highlands. The Hadza people who live around the lake are among the last practising hunter-gatherers in Tanzania. A respectful visit, organised with community guides, involves walking with Hadza members through the bush. It is a genuine introduction, not a staged tourist experience.
Who is this journey for?
Guests who want northern Tanzania comprehensively rather than efficiently. It works well for returning visitors who have done the 7 or 8-day circuit and want more depth, and for first-time visitors with ten days who want the fullest possible introduction.
Is Lake Manyara worth a full day?
For this itinerary, Manyara gets a morning rather than a full day, the right amount of time. The groundwater forest and lake views are best as a scenic addition rather than a full standalone day.
Can the cultural visit be replaced with another safari day?
Yes. Some guests prefer an additional Ngorongoro or Serengeti day instead of Lake Eyasi. We adjust based on your preferences during planning.
Can this journey be extended with Zanzibar?
Yes. A Zanzibar extension of four to six nights is the most popular addition. A domestic flight from Arusha connects the two in 90 minutes.
What accommodation tier is recommended?
Both tiers are well-positioned and properly run. Luxury properties add atmosphere, space, and design. We discuss both in detail during planning.
Guest Experiences

What Guests Say

From the guides to the lodges, Tanzania has a way of settling into people. These are some of the things guests mention when they write to us after returning home.

Celebrating our anniversary in Tanzania with Amazing Gallery Expeditions was truly unforgettable. From the guiding to the lodges and overall experience, every detail felt thoughtful, seamless, and beautifully arranged from beginning to end.
Deirdre & Mark
Netherlands · Private Safari
Our Tanzania journey exceeded every expectation. From safari and cultural experiences to the lodges and guiding, every part felt thoughtful, immersive, and beautifully balanced. It was an unforgettable experience filled with remarkable moments and genuine connection throughout.
Giselle & Laura
United States · Private Journey
From safari and the Usambara Mountains to Zanzibar, every part of our Tanzania journey felt thoughtfully organized and deeply memorable. The guiding, atmosphere, and experiences throughout made this one of the most remarkable holidays we have ever had.
Angela, Anna & Alois
Austria · Safari & Beach Journey
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OPTIONAL ADDITIONS

Extend This Journey

Hadzabe & Datoga EncountersOptional · usually needs an extra day near Karatu/EyasiCommunity & Village WalksOptional · half-day in Arusha or Mto wa Mbu
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From USD 4,800 per person · Private & Tailor-Made · Locally Operated from Moshi, Tanzania

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