Best of Northern Tanzania - 10 - $7,570
Trip Summary and Itinerary Map
Trip Summary
Day 1-2: Arumeru River Lodge, Arusha
Day 2-4: Maweninga Camp, Tarangire National Park
Day 4-6: Bashay Rift Lodge, Karatu
Day 6-7: Ronjo Camp, Central Serengeti
Day 7-10: Mara River Post, Northern Serengeti
Start from Kilimanjaro International Airport and end at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Landmarks potentially visited on Best of Northern Tanzania
Itinerary
The itinerary below is designed to give you an overview of the route. Get in touch with our team for a full travel itinerary, or to create a tailor-made trip.
Day 1-2: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Note: We have a dedicated flight partner in the US who can help you find and book the best international flights for you.
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your lodge, settling in after your flights.
Overnight: Arumeru River Lodge (1 night)
Day 2-4: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you'll enjoy a guided rainforest walk followed by lunch at your lodge. You'll then depart for the Tarangire National Park, enjoying an afternoon game drive inside the park. Head to your camp, with time to freshen up before dinner. (BLD)
Overnight: Maweninga Camp (2 nights)
Day 3: Tarangire National Park
Enjoy a day of morning and afternoon game drives in Tarangire.
Day 4-6: Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Following breakfast, you'll drive to the Lake Manyara National Park for a day of game viewing, taking picnic lunches with you. Late afternoon, you'll leave the park and drive into the Ngorongoro Highlands to your lodge. Relax before dinner. (BLD)
Overnight: Bashay Rift Lodge (2 nights)
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Today you have a thrilling game drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying a picnic lunch on the crater floor. You'll return to the crater rim this afternoon and back to your lodge.
Day 6-7: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll depart for the Serengeti plains, game viewing upon entering the park. Arrive at your camp for lunch. You'll spend the afternoon on a game drive, exploring the central plains of the Serengeti.
Overnight: Ronjo Camp (1 night)
Day 7-10: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you'll start your journey north, heading to the northern Serengeti plains and your next camp. You'll enjoy a picnic lunch en route. Settle into your camp before dinner.
Overnight: Mara River Post (3 nights)
Day 8-9: Serengeti National Park
Spend two days enjoying shared morning and afternoon game drives in the northern plains.
Day 10: Return Home
After breakfast, you'll be transferred to the airstrip, bidding farewell to your guides. Board a light aircraft flight to Arusha, where you'll be taken for lunch at a local lodge. You'll then be transferred to the Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight arrangements. We hope you will be leaving Tanzania with some incredible memories and photos of your time here.
Prices and Inclusions
Price per person: $7,570 USD
Prices are per person based on two people travelling together during 2025 high season (July - October). Travel outside of this period will incur lower costs.
Includes
All Brilliant trips include:
- Experienced safari guides
- All domestic/internal flights
- All road transfers and airport pickups/drop-offs
- All accommodation as per the itinerary (accommodation can be amended based on budget and preferences)
- Fees for guides/scouts/drivers/cooks
- All entrance and park fees
- Fees for all activities as per the program
- Shared or private daily game drives (depending on your route and preferences, please enquire for more details)
- Meal plan full board unless specified otherwise
- Select local brand drinks on safari
- AMREF Flying Doctors Cover
- Conservation charge
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- Ground Support Team: our local ground team are on hand to help if you ever need support during your trip.
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- Get Me To Africa Flight Package: we'll connect you with our flight specialist who will find and book the right international flights on your behalf*
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- WhatsApp Contacts: your local support team will be easily contactable via WhatsApp.
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