Group safaris from $936/pp (3-day) · private from $1,456/pp
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5 days · Easy
5-Day Northern Circuit
Tanzania's classic safari in five days. Tarangire's elephant herds, Serengeti's big cats, and Ngorongoro's crater floor — all from a private Land Cruiser with no strangers in your vehicle.
Trip Highlights
“Don matched us with a guide who had been working in Tarangire for 22 years. On our first morning we sat with a pride of 11 lions. No other vehicles. Nothing like it.”
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Peak season safaris fill 6–8 weeks ahead. Send your dates and we'll confirm availability within 2 hours.
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Seasonal Rates
Green Season
Nov – May
Fewer crowds, lush landscapes, lower prices. Occasional rain.
Shoulder Season
Jan – Mar, Nov
Great value. Good weather. Moderate visitor numbers.
Peak Season
Jun – Oct
Dry season. Best wildlife viewing. Great Migration months.
Accommodation Tiers
Choose Your Safari Style
Budget
Camping & basic camps
- Camping or budget bandas
- Shared facilities
- All meals included
- Park fees included
Standard
Quality tented camps
- Quality tented camps
- Private en-suite facilities
- All meals included
- Park fees included
- Experienced guide
Luxury
Premium lodges & camps
- Luxury lodges or fly camps
- En-suite, hot water
- Gourmet meals
- Park fees & private concessions
- Private vehicle available
Every safari is tailor-made. Get a custom quote based on your dates, group size, and accommodation preferences.
Request a Custom QuotePark Fees — All Included in Your Price
All fees above are included in the 5-Day Northern Circuit price. No additional payments at park gates.
Everything covered
What Is Included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All national park entry fees
- Full-board accommodation as per itinerary
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Airport transfers both ways
- Unlimited bottled water in vehicle
- Flying Doctors emergency air cover
- Ngorongoro Crater service fee (if applicable)
Budget for these
Not Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa ($50 on arrival)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Tips and gratuities ($15-25/day guideline)
- Personal expenses and souvenirs
- Alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities (balloon safari $560)
Accommodation Notes
Standard: tented lodge at Tarangire, permanent tented camp in the Serengeti, crater-rim lodge at Ngorongoro. All en-suite with hot water. Upgrade to premium camps available on request — contact Don for pricing.
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+255 749 087 101 · 7 days a week from Arusha · Direct operator — no brokers
Five days on the northern circuit is the classic Tanzania introduction, but it is not the only option. Travellers who prefer a tighter pace with one park per day often book our 3-day Tanzania safari, while those who want extra time to track the migration herds and the Serengeti’s big cats at a more relaxed pace move up to the 7-day Tanzania safari.