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10-Day Grand Northern Circuit Safari

10 days Tanzania Safari

10-Day Grand Northern Circuit Safari

A complete northern-circuit safari with two Tarangire nights, three Serengeti nights, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park and Ngorongoro. The route gives each major ecosystem enough time to feel distinct and minimizes one-night hotel hopping.

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A complete northern-circuit safari with two Tarangire nights, three Serengeti nights, Lake Manyara, Arusha National Park and Ngorongoro. The route gives each major ecosystem enough time to feel distinct and minimizes one-night hotel hopping.

Route: Arusha - Arusha NP - Tarangire - Tarangire - Lake Manyara - Serengeti - Serengeti - Serengeti -Ngorongoro - Karatu - Arusha

Best for: Travelers who want a complete, unhurried first safari

Price note: Price basis: from USD 3,550 per person, based on 2 adults sharing on a private mid-range safari. Peak-season and migration-zone departures can cost more; 4-6 travelers in one vehicle may reduce the per-person rate.

Important Booking Notes

The exact itinerary order can change because of lodge availability, road conditions, park rules or seasonal wildlife movement.Wildlife sightings, Great Migration locations and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.Accommodation is subject to availability at the time the deposit is received.Children's rates depend on age, rooming and government fee definitions; request a family quotation.Single-room supplements apply when one traveler occupies a room alone.For confirmed sales, issue a formal quotation showing total price, deposit amount, payment deadline and cancellation terms.

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Day 1: Arusha arrival
Day 2: Arusha National Park
Day 3: Arusha to Tarangire
Day 4: Tarangire full day
Day 5: Lake Manyara - Karatu
Day 6: Karatu to Serengeti
Day 7: Serengeti full day
Day 8: Serengeti second full day
Day 9: Serengeti to Karatu
Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
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Itinerary and Accommodation

10 planned days

Day 1

Arusha arrival

Arusha National Park

Airport pickup, hotel transfer and safari briefing. Meals: Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Arusha Planet Lodge

mid-range

Day 2

Arusha National Park

Arusha National Park

Day trip with game viewing and Mount Meru scenery. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Arusha Planet Lodge

mid-range

Day 3

Arusha to Tarangire

Tarangire National Park

Game drive in Tarangire. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

mid-range

Day 4

Tarangire full day

Tarangire National Park

Second day in Tarangire for quieter sectors and elephant-focused viewing. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

mid-range

Day 5

Lake Manyara - Karatu

Lake Manyara National Park

Drive to Lake Manyara for game viewing, then continue to Karatu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Karatu to Serengeti

Serengeti National Park

Travel through Ngorongoro Conservation Area into Serengeti. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Into Wild Africa / comparable

mid-range

Day 7

Serengeti full day

Serengeti National Park

Full-day game drive. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Into Wild Africa / comparable

mid-range

Day 8

Serengeti second full day

Serengeti National Park

Second full day with seasonal or photography focus. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Tonight's Accommodation

Into Wild Africa / comparable

mid-range

Day 9

Serengeti to Karatu

Serengeti National Park

Morning game drive and transfer to Karatu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Crater game drive and return to Arusha. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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Group Pricing

Per Person Price by Group Size

Guide prices for private safari planning. The final quote is confirmed after availability, season, and exact routing are checked.

Travelers Per Person Estimated Group Total
1 person $ 3,550 $ 3,550
2 people $ 3,055 $ 6,110
3 people $ 2,770 $ 8,310
4 people $ 2,555 $ 10,220
5 people $ 2,450 $ 12,250
6 people $ 2,345 $ 14,070
7 people $ 2,270 $ 15,890
8 people $ 2,270 $ 18,160
9 people $ 2,200 $ 19,800
10 people $ 2,200 $ 22,000
11 people $ 2,130 $ 23,430
12 people $ 2,130 $ 25,560
13 people $ 2,060 $ 26,780
14 people $ 2,060 $ 28,840
15 people $ 2,060 $ 30,900
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Included, Not Included & Travel Tips

Included

  • +Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for the itinerary stated
  • +Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • +National park entry and conservation fees included in the confirmed quotation
  • +Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater-related fees where the itinerary includes crater descent
  • +Accommodation stated in the final confirmation or an approved comparable alternative
  • +Meals as listed day by day; full board during most safari nights
  • +Bottled or filtered drinking water in the safari vehicle
  • +Airport transfer(s) when specifically stated in the confirmed package
  • +Game drives and road transfers shown in the itinerary
  • +Government taxes applicable to the quoted safari services at the time of confirmation

Not Included

  • -International flights to and from Tanzania
  • -Visa fees, passport costs and travel insurance
  • -Tips/gratuities for safari guide and lodge staff
  • -Alcoholic drinks, premium soft drinks and personal minibar purchases unless specifically included
  • -Laundry, souvenirs, telephone/data charges and personal expenses
  • -Optional activities such as balloon safari, walking safari, canoeing, cultural visits or domestic flights unless specifically listed as included
  • -Medical costs, evacuation costs and expenses caused by events outside the operator's control
  • -Any service not clearly listed under "Included" in the final quotation

Travel Tips

  • +Book early for July to October and Christmas travel dates because Serengeti and Ngorongoro rooms sell quickly.
  • +Pack neutral colors, a warm layer for early game drives, sun protection, binoculars, and any personal medication.
  • +Bring small USD notes for tips and personal purchases; card acceptance can be limited inside remote parks.
  • +Wildlife sightings depend on season and animal movement, so flexible timing improves the experience.
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