Safari Tour: 5-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari - Tanzania Safari Tour
5-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by IMANA YAWIZA EXPLORERS LIMITED
Offered by - IMANA YAWIZA EXPLORERS LIMITED
Tour Features
A heartwarming journey through Tanzania's classic northern circuit, where each day brings a new landscape and wildlife moment, from Tarangire's gentle giants to the Serengeti's endless horizons, the seasonal Ndutu calving grounds and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | Africa Safari Lake Manyara No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 2-3 | Anantya Serengeti No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4 | Africa Safari Karatu No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 5 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - The Land of Giants & Ancient Baobabs - Tarangire National P
The Land of Giants & Ancient Baobabs
Your African adventure begins with a journey to Tarangire National Park, a remarkable wilderness celebrated for its ancient baobab trees, golden savannahs, and impressive elephant herds.
Enjoy an exciting game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, exploring the Tarangire River and surrounding grasslands, where wildlife gathers to drink and graze. Keep your camera ready for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and an abundance of colourful birdlife.
As the day unfolds, admire the striking scenery and discover the quieter beauty of one of Tanzania’s most captivating national parks.
In the late afternoon, head to your accommodation to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Into the Endless Plains of Africa - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, a world-renowned wilderness famous for its vast open plains, extraordinary wildlife, and spectacular natural events.
Enjoy the scenic journey into the Serengeti, with opportunities to observe wildlife along the way. Once inside the park, begin exploring its magnificent landscapes in search of lions resting in the grass, leopards concealed among rocky outcrops, cheetahs scanning the plains, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Depending on the season and wildlife movements, your guide will seek out areas offering rewarding game-viewing opportunities, including locations frequented by the Great Migration.
Pause for a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive through the endless plains.
As the sun sets over the Serengeti, arrive at your camp and settle into the atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Anantya Serengeti
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - The Wild Heart of Africa - SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, a world-renowned wilderness famous for its vast open plains, extraordinary wildlife, and spectacular natural events.
Enjoy the scenic journey into the Serengeti, with opportunities to observe wildlife along the way. Once inside the park, begin exploring its magnificent landscapes in search of lions resting in the grass, leopards concealed among rocky outcrops, cheetahs scanning the plains, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.
Depending on the season and wildlife movements, your guide will seek out areas offering rewarding game-viewing opportunities, including locations frequented by the Great Migration.
Pause for a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive through the endless plains.
As the sun sets over the Serengeti, arrive at your camp and settle into the atmosphere of the African wilderness.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Anantya Serengeti
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Into Africa’s Natural Wonder - NGORONGORO CRATER
After breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to one of the most extraordinary wildlife destinations on the African continent.
Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a vast volcanic caldera surrounded by dramatic highland walls. Its diverse habitats support an exceptional concentration of wildlife, making it one of Tanzania’s most rewarding destinations for game viewing.
Explore the crater floor in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and wildebeest. With luck, you may also encounter the endangered black rhinoceros in its natural habitat.
Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the crater’s breathtaking scenery before ascending to the surrounding highlands.
Later, continue to Karatu, where you can unwind after an exhilarating day of wildlife exploration.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - A Scenic Farewell to Tanzania
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before beginning your scenic journey back to Arusha.
Travel through the beautiful landscapes of Tanzania’s northern highlands, passing rolling hills, fertile agricultural land, and traditional Maasai communities. Along the way, admire the changing scenery and reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters and unforgettable moments of your safari.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you will be transferred to your preferred drop-off location or the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
Your five-day Tanzanian adventure concludes with extraordinary memories of Africa’s wildlife, magnificent landscapes, and the timeless beauty of the wilderness.
Main Destination: Arusha
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Nov 12, 2026 - Nov 12, 2027
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
IMANA YAWIZA EXPLORERS LIMITED
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Imana Yawiza Explorers is a proudly Tanzanian-owned travel company curating exceptional journeys across Tanzania. From exclusive wildlife safaris and the Great Migration to Kilimanjaro expeditions, immersive cultural encounters and refined Zanzibar escapes, we blend authentic local expertise, thoughtful hospitality and personalized service to create extraordinary experiences tailored to every traveller.
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