Group Joining Camping or Lodge Arusha • Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro • Manyara

6-Day Extended Northern Circuit Group Safari

A longer Tanzania group safari covering Tarangire National Park, the wide Serengeti plains, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, with pickup and drop-off in Arusha town or your Arusha hotel.

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Easy Start from Arusha
Pickup and drop-off are included in Arusha town or at your Arusha hotel.
More Time in Serengeti
This route gives you better wildlife flexibility with extra Serengeti time before Ngorongoro and Manyara.
Extended Shared Safari Value
Ideal for travelers who want a longer northern circuit safari without moving into a private safari budget.
A Longer Northern Circuit with Better Wildlife Rhythm

This 6-day group safari is built for travelers who want the northern circuit to feel less rushed. You begin in Tarangire, continue into Serengeti with more proper wildlife time, transition through Ngorongoro, then finish with Lake Manyara before returning to Arusha. It is one of the strongest shared routes for guests who want a fuller Tanzania safari experience.

6 Days Shared 4x4 Safari Vehicle Meals Included Park Fees Included
Stronger Route for Travelers Who Want More Time
This safari is especially good for travelers who want more time in Serengeti and a better-paced northern circuit overall.
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Pricing Options

Choose Camping or Lodge

Both options follow the same extended northern circuit route and shared safari format. The main difference is the style of accommodation.

Camping Option
$1500 per person

Best for travelers who want a lower-cost extended safari while still enjoying the same parks, guiding, and wildlife experience.

  • Shared group safari in a 4x4 vehicle.
  • Camping accommodation during the safari.
  • Meals during safari as per itinerary.
  • Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara park fees included.
  • Ngorongoro crater service included.
  • Pickup and drop-off in Arusha town or hotel.
Good for
Budget-conscious travelers, backpackers, solo travelers, and anyone who wants a longer northern circuit safari at strong value.
Lodge Option
$1985 per person

More comfort after game drives, with well-positioned stays in Karatu, Serengeti, Ngorongoro area, and the final night again at Marera.

  • Karatu area after Tarangire: Marera Valley Lodge.
  • Serengeti: Safari Haven Serengeti or Serengeti Heritage Camp.
  • Ngorongoro area: Ngorongoro Safari Lodge or Ngorongoro Wild Camp.
  • Last safari night: Marera Valley Lodge.
  • Shared group safari in a 4x4 vehicle.
  • Meals during safari as per itinerary.
  • Pickup and drop-off in Arusha town or hotel.
Good for
Couples, mature travelers, and anyone who wants a longer safari with better overnight comfort throughout the route.
Day-by-Day Itinerary

6 Days from Arusha through Tanzania’s Northern Circuit

The route is designed for better pacing: start with Tarangire, continue into Serengeti with extra wildlife time, move through Ngorongoro, then finish with Lake Manyara before driving back to Arusha.

1

Arusha Town / Hotel Pickup → Tarangire National Park → Karatu Area

In the morning, you will be picked up in Arusha town or at your Arusha hotel and join the group departure for the safari. The drive leads to Tarangire National Park, a park known for its giant baobab trees, seasonal wildlife movement, and especially strong elephant sightings.

Tarangire is an excellent opening day because the game viewing often feels close and varied right from the start. After your game drive and lunch, you continue to the Karatu area for overnight. For the lodge option, this night is at Marera Valley Lodge.

Camping or Marera Valley Lodge Lunch & Dinner Tarangire game drive
2

Karatu Area → Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you leave the Karatu area and continue toward the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands and conservation area. This transition is one of the most scenic on the northern circuit, gradually shifting from cooler upland landscapes into the vast plains that define the Serengeti.

As you approach and enter the park, wildlife viewing begins en route to your overnight stop. The Serengeti is famous for its scale, predators, and classic open-country safari atmosphere. By evening, you arrive at camp or lodge for overnight.

Camping or Safari Haven Serengeti / Serengeti Heritage Camp Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Scenic drive to Serengeti
3

Full Day Serengeti Game Drive

Today is dedicated to a full day in the Serengeti, which is what makes this extended route stronger than the shorter versions. More time in the park gives your guide greater flexibility to focus on the best wildlife areas depending on recent sightings, season, and animal movement.

This is often the day when the Serengeti really opens up for travelers—more time for predators, plains game, and the rhythm of the landscape itself. You return to camp or lodge later in the day for another overnight in Serengeti.

Camping or Safari Haven Serengeti / Serengeti Heritage Camp Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Full Serengeti wildlife viewing
4

Morning Game Drive in Serengeti → Transfer to Ngorongoro Area

You continue with more game viewing in the Serengeti this morning before beginning the drive toward the Ngorongoro area. This gives you one last wildlife session on the plains and helps make the route feel more complete than the faster-moving versions.

After game viewing and lunch, you travel out toward the crater rim area. The change from the open plains back into cooler highland country shifts the feel of the safari and positions you well for the crater descent the following day.

Camping or Ngorongoro Safari Lodge / Ngorongoro Wild Camp Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Serengeti wildlife viewing
5

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive → Karatu Area

After breakfast, you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most concentrated wildlife areas in Africa. The crater floor supports an impressive mix of animals in a relatively compact area, making it one of the best places in Tanzania for strong game viewing in a shorter time frame.

After your crater game drive and lunch, you leave the crater area and continue back toward the Karatu side for overnight. For the lodge option, the last safari night is again at Marera Valley Lodge, giving a comfortable base before the final day.

Camping or Marera Valley Lodge Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Ngorongoro Crater descent
6

Lake Manyara National Park → Return to Arusha

On the final day, you visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its groundwater forest, escarpment setting, birdlife, and varied habitats packed into a relatively compact area. It offers a different feel from both Serengeti and Tarangire, which makes it a strong finishing stop on this extended northern circuit.

After your game drive and lunch, you begin the return journey to Arusha. Arrival is usually later in the day, with drop-off in Arusha town or at your hotel. This closes the safari neatly for travelers staying in Arusha or continuing onward from town.

Lake Manyara game drive Breakfast & Lunch Drop-off Arusha town / hotel
Accommodation Options

Lodge Stays Used for This Safari

For the lodge option, these are the accommodation choices used for this itinerary, depending on availability and operational planning.

Marera Valley Lodge accommodation option for Karatu area overnight

Marera Valley Lodge

Used for the first Karatu-area overnight after Tarangire and again for the last safari night before the Lake Manyara day.

Safari Haven Serengeti accommodation option for lodge safari

Safari Haven Serengeti

A comfortable Serengeti stay for travelers who want a more relaxed overnight experience while keeping the safari practical and well-paced.

Serengeti Heritage Camp accommodation option for lodge safari

Serengeti Heritage Camp

A tented camp style that fits well for travelers who want the atmosphere of staying inside or near the safari environment without going fully basic.

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge accommodation option

Ngorongoro Safari Lodge

A practical overnight base in the Ngorongoro area, helping position you well for the crater descent before continuing back toward Karatu.

Ngorongoro Wild Camp accommodation option

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

A safari-style overnight option in the Ngorongoro area, suitable for guests who want a more immersive feel before the crater day.

Included

What’s Included

  • Pickup in Arusha town or at your hotel.
  • Drop-off in Arusha town or at your hotel.
  • Shared 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
  • Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara park fees.
  • Ngorongoro crater service fee.
  • Camping or lodge accommodation based on the option selected.
  • Meals during the safari as per itinerary.
  • Drinking water during game drives.
Not Included

What’s Not Included

  • Flights and visa costs.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Tips for guide or camp/lodge staff.
  • Personal drinks and extra purchases.
  • Accommodation in Arusha before or after safari unless requested separately.
Best Fit
This safari works especially well for travelers staying in Arusha who want a longer and more complete northern circuit route with extra Serengeti time.
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FAQ

Common Questions

Where is pickup?
Pickup is in Arusha town or at your Arusha hotel, and the safari ends with drop-off back in Arusha.
Can I join as a solo traveler?
Yes, subject to available seats on the scheduled departure.
What accommodations are used for the lodge option?
The lodge route uses Marera Valley Lodge after Tarangire, Safari Haven Serengeti or Serengeti Heritage Camp in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Safari Lodge or Ngorongoro Wild Camp in the Ngorongoro area, and Marera Valley Lodge again on the last safari night.
Why choose the 6-day version?
This route gives you more meaningful time in Serengeti and adds Lake Manyara, making the safari feel fuller and better paced than the shorter versions.
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