7-Day Silver Full Northern Circuit

Your unforgettable Tanzanian safari begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where our friendly Amani Expeditions representative will warmly welcome you. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to Tumbili Lodge, a peaceful retreat surrounded by the natural beauty of Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may choose to explore the city on an optional guided Arusha city tour, visiting local markets, cultural attractions, and other interesting landmarks. Alternatively, relax at the lodge and recover from your journey. Your safari guide will provide a briefing about the exciting adventure ahead, including the wildlife destinations and experiences awaiting you over the next six days.

After breakfast, depart at approximately 7:45 AM for Arusha National Park, a beautiful and diverse destination located on the slopes of Mount Meru. The park offers a remarkable combination of lush montane forests, open grasslands, volcanic landscapes, and picturesque lakes. During your game drive, look out for black-and-white colobus monkeys, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and various antelope species. Visit the scenic Momella Lakes, where flamingos and other waterbirds may be spotted depending on seasonal conditions. On clear days, enjoy spectacular views of Mount Meru and the surrounding landscape. For those seeking a more immersive experience, an optional guided walking safari can be arranged with an authorized park ranger. After a rewarding day of exploration, return to Arusha for dinner and overnight relaxation.

Following an early breakfast, depart Arusha at approximately 7:30 AM for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife destinations. Renowned for its large elephant herds and magnificent ancient baobab trees, Tarangire provides an exceptional safari experience through diverse landscapes of savannah, woodland, and seasonal wetlands. Your professional Amani Expeditions guide will lead you through wildlife-rich areas where you may encounter lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, elands, and numerous other species. The park is also a paradise for bird enthusiasts, with hundreds of recorded bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, depart for the scenic Karatu highlands, where you will enjoy dinner and a relaxing overnight stay surrounded by beautiful countryside.

After breakfast, begin your scenic journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, traveling through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive takes approximately four to five hours, depending on road conditions and wildlife stops. Along the way, pause at the Ngorongoro Crater Viewpoint to admire the spectacular panorama of this extraordinary natural wonder. Continue through the crater highlands toward the vast plains of the Serengeti, where the landscape gradually transforms into open savannah stretching toward the horizon. Enjoy a picnic lunch near Naabi Hill Gate before entering the park for an afternoon game drive. Keep your camera ready for possible sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and other wildlife. As the sun begins to set, proceed to your safari camp for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

Wake up to the magical atmosphere of the Serengeti and prepare for an extraordinary full-day game drive in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Beginning early in the morning, explore the park's expansive grasslands, rocky kopjes, river valleys, and wildlife-rich habitats with your experienced Amani Expeditions safari guide. The Serengeti is renowned for its impressive predator populations and offers opportunities to observe lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and countless other animals. With more than 500 recorded bird species, the park is also a remarkable destination for birdwatching. Depending on the season, you may encounter herds associated with the Great Migration. Guests seeking an additional adventure may choose an optional hot-air balloon safari, estimated at USD 600 per person, or an authorized guided walking safari where available. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon exploration. Return to camp in

Begin your day at approximately 6:00 AM with a sunrise game drive across the Serengeti plains, when the soft morning light creates beautiful photography opportunities and wildlife may be particularly active. Enjoy a specially arranged bush breakfast surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature before continuing your wildlife exploration until around midday. Your guide will help you search for lions, elephants, giraffes, antelopes, and other animals as you make the most of your final hours in the Serengeti. After lunch, begin the journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing through dramatic landscapes and picturesque highlands. As you approach the crater rim, enjoy the cooler mountain air and spectacular scenery that make this region so distinctive. Arrive at Embalaki Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay, preparing for the following morning's unforgettable crater adventure.

Your final safari day begins early, with a planned descent into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater at approximately 6:00 AM. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife destinations, featuring an ancient volcanic caldera approximately 600 meters deep and supporting a remarkable diversity of animals. Spend approximately five hours exploring the crater floor, where you may encounter lions, spotted hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and numerous bird species. The crater is also one of Tanzania's notable habitats for the endangered black rhinoceros, although sightings are never guaranteed. Depending on water levels and seasonal conditions, flamingos and other waterbirds may be visible around the crater's lakes. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and final wildlife encounters before ascending the crater rim and beginning your return journey to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your designated drop-off point, marking the con