Tarangire · Manyara · Ngorongoro
The Northern Circuit
A shorter private introduction to Tanzania's northern parks, without ever feeling rushed.
For travellers with a week to give Tanzania. Three distinct landscapes, one private vehicle and a guide who knows exactly where to be at first light.
Journey highlights
- Private vehicle and guide throughout
- Elephant herds and baobabs in Tarangire
- Tree-climbing lions and birdlife at Lake Manyara
- A full day inside the Ngorongoro Crater
The route
- Arusha—
- Tarangire—
- Manyara—
- Ngorongoro—
- Arusha
Day by day
Day 1
Arusha
Private arrival transfer and a quiet first night beneath Mount Meru.
Days 2–3
Tarangire
Long, slow game drives among the ancient baobabs and river-bound elephant herds.
Days 4–5
Lake Manyara
Forest, escarpment and lake shore — the most varied few hours of driving in the north.
Days 6–7
Ngorongoro
A night on the crater rim and a full private day on the crater floor.
Day 8
Return
An unhurried morning, then a private transfer to your onward flight.
Where you stay
Characterful lodges and tented camps chosen for location and privacy.
Best time to travel
June to October, and late December to February.
Experiences we can add
- Full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Private sundowner above the Rift Valley
- Guided walking safari in the Tarangire concessions
- Coffee estate visit near Arusha
Make it your own
Every Signature Travel is a starting point, never a restriction.
- — Extend or shorten the journey to suit your dates
- — Adjust the accommodation level, from premium to exceptional
- — Add or remove parks, or change the route entirely
- — Combine safari with Zanzibar or Kilimanjaro
- — Design the pace — slower stays, fewer moves, longer game drives
- — Add private experiences: ballooning, bush dining, photography guiding
Questions
Is a week long enough for Tanzania?
It is, if the route is designed with restraint. We keep the driving short and the days long.
Can we add the Serengeti?
Yes — a fly-in extension of three nights turns this into a complete northern journey.
*Starting prices are indicative and depend on season, accommodation level, number of travellers and final itinerary.
Inclusions and exclusions are confirmed in your personal proposal, once the itinerary, camps and dates are agreed.
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Ready to make this journey yours?
Tell us your dates and we will design the rest.