Experience the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and culture on this 7-day Northern Circuit safari. Explore Tarangire National Park, discover the vibrant community and food culture of Mto wa Mbu, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater and spend several days exploring the legendary Serengeti.
Highlights
- Tarangire National Park game drive
- Explore the communities of Mto wa Mbu
- Local cultural experience and community interaction
- Relax at Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Multiple days exploring Serengeti National Park
- Visit a Maasai Boma
- Experience Tanzania's wildlife and living culture
- Professional local safari guide
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
The journey combines game drives, local culture, community interaction and authentic Tanzanian experiences, making it ideal for travelers who want more than wildlife alone.
After breakfast, depart from Tarangire and drive towards Mto wa Mbu, a lively multicultural community near Lake Manyara.
Spend approximately 2 hours exploring Mto wa Mbu with a local guide. Discover village life, local traditions, food, farming and handicrafts while interacting with members of the community.
This experience provides an opportunity to see a different side of Tanzania beyond the national parks.
After the cultural tour, continue to Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge for check-in.
Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the lodge and surrounding environment.
Activities: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour & Relaxation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
After breakfast, depart from Tarangire and drive towards Mto wa Mbu, a lively multicultural community near Lake Manyara.
Spend approximately 2 hours exploring Mto wa Mbu with a local guide. Discover village life, local traditions, food, farming and handicrafts while interacting with members of the community.
This experience provides an opportunity to see a different side of Tanzania beyond the national parks.
After the cultural tour, continue to Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge for check-in.
Spend the afternoon relaxing and enjoying the lodge and surrounding environment.
Activities: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour & Relaxation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for the Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive through one of Tanzania's most spectacular wildlife areas.
Search for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.
After the crater experience, continue towards the Serengeti.
Enter the Serengeti and enjoy a game drive en route to your campsite.
Activities: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Serengeti Game Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Naisula Campsite, Serengeti
Wake up in the heart of the Serengeti and prepare for a full day of wildlife exploration.
After breakfast, head into the park with your safari guide to search for the Serengeti's famous wildlife.
Depending on the season and recent wildlife movements, you may encounter lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your game drive.
Return to camp in the evening.
Activities: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Naisula Campsite, Serengeti
Enjoy another day exploring the Serengeti.
Your guide will select the best areas for wildlife viewing based on current conditions and your interests.
Take time to appreciate not only the animals but also the landscapes, vegetation and traditional pastoral communities that form part of the wider Serengeti ecosystem.
Optional cultural activities can be arranged depending on location and availability.
Activities: Serengeti Game Drive & Optional Cultural Experience
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Naisula Campsite, Serengeti
Enjoy your final full day in the Serengeti.
Set out early for another game drive and continue searching for wildlife you may not yet have encountered.
The day can be tailored around photography, predators, large herbivore herds or other wildlife interests.
Return to camp in the evening for your final night under the Serengeti sky.
Activities: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight: Naisula Campsite, Serengeti
After breakfast, check out and begin your journey towards Arusha.
En route, stop at a Maasai Boma near the Ngorongoro area for an authentic cultural experience.
Learn about Maasai traditions, daily life, livestock keeping, traditional homes, music and community practices.
After the visit, continue your journey to Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha later in the day, marking the end of your Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Safari.
Activities: Morning Transfer & Maasai Cultural Experience
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
End Point: Arusha
Includes/Excludes
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Accommodation as specified
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Tarangire National Park fees
- Ngorongoro Conservation Area and crater fees
- Serengeti National Park fees
- Scheduled game drives
- Mto wa Mbu cultural tour
- Maasai Boma visit
- Drinking water during safari
- Safari vehicle fees
- Government taxes and tourism levies
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Items not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Frequently Asked Questions
The focus is on both wildlife and people. Instead of spending the entire trip in national parks, you also experience Mto wa Mbu community life and Maasai culture, giving you a deeper understanding of Tanzania beyond its wildlife.
Absolutely. Popular extensions include Zanzibar, Kilimanjaro, Usambara Mountains, Udzungwa Mountains and additional Serengeti days
You can experience local community life, traditional food, farming, handicrafts and everyday activities while learning about the multicultural communities of Mto wa Mbu.
We work toward respectful community-based experiences where visitors learn about local culture without treating communities as a spectacle. Guests are encouraged to ask permission before taking photographs and to respect local customs.
Pricing
| Season | Category | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3–4 Pax | 5+ Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low Season | Budget | $2,250 | $1,850 | $1,650 | $1,450 |
| Midrange | $2,650 | $2,450 | $2,450 | $2,100 | |
| Luxury | $4,050 | $3,850 | $3,650 | $3,450 | |
| High Season | Budget | $2,750 | $2,470 | $2,150 | $1,970 |
| Midrange | $3,050 | $2,950 | $2,640 | $2,350 | |
| Luxury | $4,750 | $4,450 | $4,220 | $4,010 |
| Child Age | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Free / accommodation & applicable fees only |
| 3–5 years | 40% of adult price |
| 6–11 years | 70% of adult price |
| 12+ years | Adult price |
