12-Day Ultimate Northern Safari
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destinations: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti (Central & North), Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron
Safari Type: Extended Wildlife Safari (Private or Small Group)
Starting Point: Arusha
Safari Highlights
Track the Great Migration and Big Five in Serengeti
Game drives in Tarangire and Lake Manyara
Ngorongoro Crater exploration with crater-floor picnic
Cultural visits to Hadzabe and Datoga tribes
Witness flamingos and volcanic landscapes at Lake Natron
Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge
🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Pick-up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Safari briefing and rest
Accommodation: Hotel/Lodge in Arusha
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Scenic drive to Tarangire
Full-day game drive among baobabs and elephants
Picnic lunch in the park
Accommodation: Lodge near Tarangire
Day 3: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
Short drive to Lake Manyara
Game drive to see flamingos, baboons, and tree-climbing lions
Accommodation: Lodge near Karatu
Day 4: Karatu – Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience
Early drive to Lake Eyasi
Visit Hadzabe bushmen and join a morning hunt
Meet the Datoga blacksmith tribe
Accommodation: Lodge or Camp near Lake Eyasi
Day 5: Lake Eyasi – Serengeti (Central)
Travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands
Enter Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate
Afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti
Accommodation: Tented Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 6: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive (Central)
Sunrise and sunset drives to track predators and plains game
Optional picnic lunch or hot lunch at camp
Accommodation: Tented Camp in Central Serengeti
Day 7: Serengeti – Northern Serengeti
Drive to the less-visited Northern Serengeti
En-route game viewing
Accommodation: Tented Camp in Northern Serengeti
Day 8: Full-Day Northern Serengeti Safari
Explore remote areas and (seasonally) the Mara River crossing
Incredible chances to see large herds, crocodiles, and predators
Accommodation: Tented Camp in Northern Serengeti
Day 9: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Game drive in morning while exiting Serengeti
Optional Olduvai Gorge stop
Travel to Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Lodge near Crater Rim
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive
Spot rhinos, lions, and hippos near soda lakes
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Natron
Day 11: Lake Natron Exploration
Explore Lake Natron’s flamingo shores and Engaresero waterfalls
Optional cultural visit to a Maasai boma
View of Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano
Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Natron
Day 12: Return to Arusha – Departure
Early breakfast and drive back to Arusha
Optional stop for lunch and shopping
Airport drop-off for international flight or hotel transfer
Safari Booking
✅ What’s Included
All park and conservation area entrance fees
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking driver-guide
Cultural visits to Hadzabe, Datoga, and optional Maasai bomas
All accommodations (lodges and tented camps)
All meals during safari
Bottled water throughout
Airport transfers
❌ What’s Not Included
International airfare
Tips and gratuities
Personal travel insurance
Optional activities (Olduvai Gorge, hot air balloon, spa)
Soft drinks, alcohol, personal expenses