Complete Northern Circuit Group Safari

8-Day KILIMA Group Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Day Trip

A rich 8-day group safari for travelers who want wildlife, culture, scenery, and a relaxed final experience. KILIMA includes the famous northern parks plus an extra day for Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour, Chemka Hot Springs, or a cultural activity.

Safari overview

A complete group safari with wildlife, scenery, and a relaxed finish

A rich 8-day group safari for travelers who want wildlife, culture, scenery, and a relaxed final experience. KILIMA includes the famous northern parks plus an extra day for Materuni Waterfalls, coffee tour, Chemka Hot Springs, or a cultural activity.

Perfect for

  • Travelers who want the most complete fixed group route
  • Guests who want a relaxed final experience
  • Wildlife photographers and first-time safari travelers
  • Couples, friends, and solo guests joining a small group

Package highlights

  • Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
  • Full Serengeti exploration day
  • Ngorongoro Crater safari
  • Materuni, coffee tour, Chemka, or cultural finale

Available group dates

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Seats shown here are based on confirmed reservations only. Your request is reviewed by our reservation team after payment or deposit, then the final seat count is updated for that exact date.

Itinerary

Short and long itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive, transfer to hotel, relax, and prepare for your group safari.

ArushaArrivalDinner
Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Full-day Tarangire game drive with elephants, baobabs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and possible lions.

TarangireElephantsFull Board
Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Scenic game drive with birds, monkeys, hippos, forest landscapes, and lake views.

ManyaraBirdlifeFull Board
Day 4

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti with game viewing en route.

SerengetiGame driveCamp/lodge
Day 5

Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Full day following wildlife movement and looking for big cats across the plains.

SerengetiBig catsFull day
Day 6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Area

Morning Serengeti game drive, then transfer toward Ngorongoro.

SerengetiNgorongoroScenic drive
Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Crater game drive with strong chances for lions, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, zebras, and rhino.

NgorongoroCrater floorFull Board
Day 8

Materuni, Coffee Tour, or Chemka

Relaxed final day with waterfalls, coffee experience, hot springs, or cultural activity before departure.

Day tripRelaxationDeparture
Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Relax and prepare for your group safari.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusArrival support, safari briefing, and rest before departure.
Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire for a full-day game drive. Expect elephants, baobabs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and possible lions.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusElephants, baobabs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and lions.
Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Visit Lake Manyara National Park for a scenic game drive. This park is good for birds, monkeys, hippos, forest landscapes, and lake views.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusBirds, monkeys, hippos, elephants, forest landscapes, and Rift Valley views.
Day 4

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Drive to Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route and an afternoon game drive.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusSerengeti plains, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and wildebeest.
Day 5

Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day in Serengeti following wildlife movement. This day gives better chances for big cats, photography, and deeper exploration of the plains.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusLions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and wildebeest.
Day 6

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Area

Enjoy a morning Serengeti game drive, then drive to the Ngorongoro area.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusMorning predators, plains wildlife, crater highlands, and scenic viewpoints.
Day 7

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive. The crater is one of Africa's best wildlife viewing areas and offers strong chances for lions, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, zebras, and black rhino.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusLions, buffaloes, elephants, hippos, zebras, flamingos, and possible rhino.
Day 8

Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour, or Chemka Hot Springs

Enjoy a relaxed final day with Materuni Waterfalls and coffee experience, Chemka Hot Springs, or an Arusha cultural activity. Later, transfer to the airport or hotel.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusWaterfalls, coffee culture, hot springs, local life, and a relaxed end to the safari.

Cost details

Included and not included

Included

  • Shared 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Accommodation during safari
  • Meals according to itinerary
  • Park fees, crater fees, and selected day-trip planning
  • Drinking water, picnic lunches, and Arusha pickup/drop-off

Not included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses
  • Optional upgrades or activities not listed