Elephant with wildflowers in the Ngorongoro crater, Tanzania

9-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Itinerary

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

Tanzania

Places Visited

Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park

Suggested Duration

9 Days

Welcome to Tanzania’s untouched wilderness, stretching from the sweeping floodplains of Arusha to the rolling evergreen hills of the Ngorongoro Crater and arriving at the extraordinary savannas of the Northern Serengeti. Relish nine days discovering the rich tapestry of wilderness dwelling in the country’s enchanting environments and capture the classic scenes of Northern Tanzania on this extensive safari excursion through the bush.

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Trip Highlights

  • Cruise across the staggeringly beautiful landscapes of Arusha to explore the rich and diverse ecosystems composing Tanzania’s safari capital
  • Search Tanzania’s breathtaking Tarangire National Park for magnificent game including, lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, elephants, and many more
  • Tour Tarangire’s extensive landscape, encountering several rare species of game along the way and admiring the rich tapestry of plant life, such as towering baobabs, that inhabits these lands
  • Traverse the flourishing landscapes coating the Ngorongoro Crater’s volcanic caldera, taking in the mesmerizing scenes and capturing images of the curious creatures and dazzling birdlife who call Ngorongoro home
  • Discover the Big Five on bewitching safaris across the crater before reaching a destination once home to fossils helping trace back the origins of man, Olduvai Gorge
  • Witness the greatest show on earth, the Great Migration, as millions of herds race across the Northern Serengeti savannah in search of greener pastures and away from chasing predators
  • Search the Serengeti spotting animals and birds by day and night on extensive safaris during the most abundant viewing times of the days
  • Bask in the breathtaking stargazing scenes presented above your gorgeous campsite every night spent in the Serengeti

Starting Price

$13,200 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of this Travel Agency

4.96 stars based on 49 reviews.

Tanzania, Rwanda Tour Review: Tented Cabins, Gorillas, 11...

Zicasso's travel designer was easy to work with and, most importantly, listened to what we wanted our trip to be. He is a true professional and helped guide us to some truly spectacular places in Tanzania and Rwanda. We highly recommend his travel company!

Reviewed By Cathy W.

Kenya Vacation Review: Family Bonding, Wildlife, 10 Nights...

There aren't enough superlatives to describe our safari. Every single aspect exceeded expectations. The Zicasso trip designer, who handled the in-country arrangements, was terrific, and literally every arrangement went smoothly. A few last-minute changes on the front and back end were handled effectively. 

Each of the camps was different, but wonderful in its own way. We liked the variation. The accommodations were great and the food was great. But the people – hosts, driver/guides, spotters, service personnel were really great – friendly, fun, helpful, enjoyable to be with, and really great. It's difficult to put into words how much we enjoyed being with them and with each other (me, my five adult children, and their spouses). And the wildlife and landscapes, again, quite different over the three camps, were spectacular. Every game drive was a much-anticipated adventure and the guides were, to a person, superb in helping us understand the animal behaviors we observed. 

There is nothing we would have done differently and we were constantly amazed at how smoothly everything worked out (literally no hitches, even minor ones), how much fun we had with each other and our hosts, and how much the people we were with contributed to our experience. I'm not given to hyperbole, but I'm left without words to describe how great the experiences we had were and how seamless the arrangements seemed to be.

Reviewed By Jim K.

Kenya Tour Review: Wildlife, Walking Safari, Rock Climbing,...

The Zicasso travel company was a pleasure to work with and their attention to every detail was much appreciated. Communication from our agents was open and clear. Their experience and insights were invaluable to making our safari an amazing experience. 

Our trip included stops at three camps, each with a unique and different perspective. The accommodations, food, and service at these camps were outstanding and tailored to us. The guides for the game drives were all exceptional, with deep knowledge about the animals and plants. They went above and beyond to ensure we saw the complete variety of animals and were able to capture amazing photos. This trip was truly an epic adventure and exceeded our expectations.

Reviewed By Monica D.

Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya Luxury Tour Review: Safari, 3 Weeks...

"Our three-week trip was fantastic. The Zicasso travel company made some great recommendations to make our trip a success."

Reviewed By Gordon R.

South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe Luxury Tour Review:...

"We had a fantastic experience. From our hotel in Cape Town to our camps in Botswana and Zambia, we could not have imagined a better experience."

Reviewed By Francie S.

South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe Luxury Travel Review: 8...

"Zicasso’s tour company did a great job planning and monitoring our trip. The lodging choices, guides, safari camps, and logistical support were spot on."

Reviewed By Lance S.

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