16 Day Tanzania Safari Northern Circuit and Southern Parks

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Fly Zanzibar to Serengeti & Afternoon Game Drive
1 stop
1
Serengeti National Park
Your journey begins with a transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your scheduled flight to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and begin your adventure immediately with a game drive. The Serengeti is renowned for its endless plains and incredible wildlife density. During your first game drive, you may encounter lions resting under acacia trees, elephants moving in herds, giraffes browsing gracefully, and large populations of zebras and wildebeest. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by nature. In the late afternoon, continue exploring different habitats before heading to your tented camp for dinner and overnight.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Full-Day Exploration of Serengeti Plains
1 stop
2
Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti. This day allows you to explore deeper into the park, increasing your chances of witnessing predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. Your guide will tailor the route based on wildlife movements and sightings. A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic spot inside the park. In the afternoon, continue exploring more, kopjes (rock formations), and open savannah before returning to your camp for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Great Migration & Wildlife Experience in the Serengeti
1 stop
3
Serengeti National Park
Begin your day with an early breakfast before setting out for a full-day game drive focused on exploring the iconic Serengeti and, when in season, witnessing the spectacular Great Migration. With another full day in the park, you’ll venture into different areas of the Serengeti, increasing your chances of spotting predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, often following the migration herds. Your professional guide will adjust the route based on recent wildlife sightings to give you the best possible experience. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the park, surrounded by the beauty of the African wilderness. In the afternoon, continue your game drive through riverbanks, kopjes (rocky outcrops), and open savannah, where wildlife activity is often at its peak. As the day comes to an end, return to your camp or lodge for dinner and relaxation under the vast African sky, reflecting on another unforgettable day in the Serengeti.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Big Five Experience
1 stop
4
Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and begin your scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy a short en-route game drive as you exit the Serengeti plains, with chances to spot wildlife along the way. Upon arrival at the crater rim, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five within a single day due to its high concentration of wildlife. You will explore the diverse habitats on the crater floor, including grasslands, swamps, and forests, where you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool while observing hippos and birdlife in this unique natural setting. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater walls and transfer to your lodge in the Karatu or Ngorongoro highlands area for dinner and overnight stay.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Tarangire National Park – Land of Giants
1 stop
5
Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Upon arrival, begin a full-day game drive exploring the Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline that attracts wildlife throughout the year. You may see elephants in large family groups, as well as lions, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, allowing you to enjoy uninterrupted wildlife viewing. In the late afternoon, exit the park and proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Transfer Arusha To Dodoma
1 stop
6
Dodoma
After breakfast, begin your journey to Dodoma, the capital city of Tanzania. This drive offers a unique opportunity to experience rural Tanzania, passing through local villages, farms, and diverse landscapes. You will stop for lunch along the way and continue your journey in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Dodoma, check in at your hotel, relax, and enjoy dinner before overnight stay.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Transfer from Dodoma Region to Ruaha Hilltop
1 stop
7
Ruaha National Park
Early in the morning, you will have breakfast and prepare to transfer at around 7:30am from Morogoro to Ruaha. Here you will view various animals and tourist attractions and go on a game drive. Ruaha National Park will have accommodation at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge outside the park, where you will overnight.
8 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Game Drive at Ruaha National Park
1 stop
8
Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up for a full day's game drive at Ruaha National Park. You will get a packed lunch and time to rest in the afternoon. From here, you will go on a game drive until sunset. Then, you will be transferred back to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep, and preparation for the next day's schedule.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 9
Game Drive at Ruaha National Park
1 stop
9
Ruaha National Park
After breakfast, our driver will pick you up for a second, full day's game drive at Ruaha National Park. The routes taken on the game drive will be different from the previous day. You will get a packed lunch and time to rest in the afternoon. From here, you will go on a game drive until sunset. Then, you will be transferred back to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge for dinner, sleep, and preparation for the next day's schedule.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Isimila Stone Age & Transfer to Camp Bastian
1 stop
10
Isimila Stone Age Site
After breakfast, our professional driver will pick you up from Ruaha National Park and transfer you to Morogoro. Lunch and dinner will be at the hotel. Morogoro is one of the largest cities in Tanzania, located about 200km west of Dar es Salaam, the capital of the Morogoro Region.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Game Drive at Mikumi National Park
1 stop
11
Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, depart for Mikumi, enjoying a scenic drive through rolling hills, rural villages, and changing landscapes of central Tanzania. Along the way, you will stop at the historic Isimila Stone Age Site, one of East Africa’s most important archaeological sites. Here, you will take a guided walk through the dramatic sandstone pillars and learn about early human history, including ancient tools discovered in the area that date back thousands of years. After the visit, continue your journey toward Mikumi with a lunch stop en route. The drive offers beautiful views of mountains and countryside, giving you a glimpse of local life in Tanzania. Arrive in the late afternoon at your lodge near Mikumi National Park, where you can relax after the journey. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
9 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 12
Hike in the Udzungwa Mountains National Park and Waterfall View
1 stop
12
Udzungwa Mountains National Park
After breakfast, you go to Udzungwa Mountains National Park to hike and see the waterfalls. You will receive a briefing on arrival and start your hike in the forest mountains. From the top of the waterfall, you can see the enormous Kilombero Sugarcane Valley, one of the biggest sugarcane plantations in Tanzania. In the afternoon, you will have a packed lunch.
9 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 13
Mikumi To Nyerere NP + Evening Game Drive
1 stop
13
Mikumi National Park
After breakfast, depart for Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), enjoying a scenic drive through rural landscapes and local villages. You will enter the park via the Kisaki Gate, a less crowded access point that offers a more remote and authentic safari experience. Upon entry, your safari officially begins with an en-route game drive as you proceed deeper into the park. During the drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and a wide variety of birdlife in their natural habitat. The untouched wilderness and diverse ecosystems make Nyerere one of the most rewarding safari destinations in Tanzania. Continue with the game drive toward your tented camp located inside the park, arriving in the late afternoon or early evening. Enjoy dinner under the African sky and overnight at the camp.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 14
Game Drive + Hotspring
1 stop
14
Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, you will go on a full-day game drive in Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve). The journey will start from Africa Safari Selous Lodge, where our professional drivers and guides will pick you up. Today, you will see various animals, including elephant, zebra, giraffe, and antelope. You will also see birds and landscape scenery with varied topography, including wetlands, dry grassland, light acacia forest, and higher ground with vast views of far-off mountains. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a packed lunch and take some time to rest, then continue with the game drive. Finally, in the evening, you will return to Africa Safari Selous Lodge for dinner, sleep, and preparation for the next day.
12 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 15
Relax With Maasai Culture Tour And Boat Safari
1 stop
15
Nyerere National Park
After breakfast, start your day with visit a nearby Maasai community for a cultural experience, where you will learn about traditional lifestyles, customs, and daily activities. This interaction provides meaningful insight into one of Tanzania’s most iconic tribes. Later in the day evening, proceed for a boat safari along the Rufiji River outside National Park, one of the highlights of Nyerere National Park. From the water, you will enjoy a completely different perspective of wildlife, with excellent opportunities to see hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of bird species. Return to your lodge in the evening for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.
7 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 16
Fly Back Zanzibar Morning
1 stop
16
Zanzibar City
After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip or begin your journey back to Zanzibar or Dar es Salaam (For Dar Es Salaam Depends with Flight availability alternatively can be back by car). This marks the end of your unforgettable safari experience, filled with diverse landscapes, wildlife encounters, and authentic African adventures. End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
5 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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