Extended Northern Circuit Group Safari

6-Day TEMBO Group Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

A relaxed 6-day group safari with more time for Tanzania's main northern parks. TEMBO is ideal for travelers who want Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro without rushing between destinations.

Safari overview

A longer group safari with comfortable pacing and classic wildlife areas

A relaxed 6-day group safari with more time for Tanzania's main northern parks. TEMBO is ideal for travelers who want Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro without rushing between destinations.

Perfect for

  • Travelers who want more than a short safari
  • Couples, friends, and solo guests joining a fixed date
  • Guests who want Serengeti time plus Ngorongoro Crater
  • Travelers who prefer a small shared group and better value

Package highlights

  • Tarangire elephants and baobab scenery
  • Lake Manyara forest, birds, monkeys, and lake views
  • Serengeti plains and predator country
  • Ngorongoro Crater wildlife finale

Available group dates

Choose a fixed departure

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 in Arusha, meet the team, and prepare for the group safari briefing.

ArushaArrivalSafari briefing
Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

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

TarangireElephantsFull Board
Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park

Explore forest, lake views, monkeys, birds, hippos, and peaceful Rift Valley scenery.

Lake ManyaraBirdlifeFull Board
Day 4

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Drive through Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive.

SerengetiGame driveCamp/lodge
Day 5

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Full day following Serengeti wildlife movement with picnic lunch and flexible game viewing.

SerengetiBig catsFull day
Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive, then return to Arusha.

NgorongoroCrater safariEnds in Arusha
Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, relax at the lodge or enjoy a short Arusha experience.

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is excellent for elephants, baobab trees, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and possible big cats.

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

Lake Manyara National Park

Visit Lake Manyara for a game drive. Enjoy forest scenery, lake views, monkeys, birds, hippos, and peaceful landscapes.

ProgramFull safari routing, picnic lunch planning, and guide-led wildlife search based on the day's area.
Wildlife focusMonkeys, birds, hippos, elephants, giraffes, and Rift Valley scenery.
Day 4

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti. Enjoy game viewing on the way and an afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti.

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

Full-Day Serengeti Safari

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti. Your guide will choose the best areas depending on wildlife movement and season.

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

Drive to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive, then return to Arusha after lunch.

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.

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 Serengeti fees where applicable
  • 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 activities not mentioned