Legends of the Wild

8-Day Northern Explorer Safari

Quick Logistics

Pick-up & drop-off

Kilimanjaro Int. Airport

Safari Vehicle

4x4 Land Cruiser/Jeep with pop-up roof

Group Size

6 Pax per Vehicle can be a Group/Private Toure

Tour Overview

This 8-day Northern Explorer Safari is designed for travelers seeking an immersive Tanzanian wildlife experience, combining iconic national parks with rich landscapes and abundant wildlife. The safari begins with a gentle introduction in Arusha National Park, home to diverse wildlife and spectacular views of Mount Meru. From there, guests venture into Tarangire National Park, famous for its vast elephant herds and ancient baobabs, before journeying to the Serengeti, where predator-rich plains and migration herds dominate the scenery.

Extended time in the Serengeti allows travelers to explore both Central and Northern regions, increasing chances to witness the Great Migration and capture unforgettable wildlife photography. The adventure concludes in the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the world’s most famous natural wonders, teeming with dense populations of lions, elephants, zebras, and the elusive black rhino.

The safari balances thrilling game drives, cultural encounters with local Maasai communities, and scenic drives through stunning landscapes, ensuring every day offers a new adventure. Guests stay in handpicked midrange, luxury, or high-end accommodations that combine comfort with proximity to wildlife hotspots.

Ideal for first-time safari-goers and seasoned wildlife enthusiasts alike, this itinerary delivers a complete Northern Tanzania experience, blending iconic wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and luxury or comfort-focused lodgings.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore Arusha National Park, home to buffalo, giraffes, colobus monkeys, and scenic crater lakes
  • Visit Tarangire National Park with elephants, baobabs, and abundant wildlife
  • Discover Central and Northern Serengeti, including predator-rich plains and migration herds
  • Witness Northern Serengeti Mara River crossings (seasonal)
  • Experience a full-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive with diverse wildlife
  • Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with an expert English-speaking guide
  • Stay in midrange, luxury, or high-end lodges and camps near prime wildlife locations
  • Enjoy amazing wildlife photography and scenic landscapes throughout the trip

Itinerary

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where your guide will meet you for a transfer to your hotel. Take the day to rest, acclimatize, and prepare for your safari adventure. Your guide will brief you on the itinerary, game drive tips, and what to expect in the coming days.

Enjoy a welcome dinner at your hotel and unwind under the starry African sky. This overnight stay ensures you are refreshed for an early departure to Tarangire.

Accommodation Options

Arusha Planet Lodge

Arusha Planet Lodge offers a welcoming and comfortable stay in the heart of Arusha, making it an ideal base for safaris and city explorations. With modern rooms, warm hospitality, and convenient amenities, the lodge provides travelers with relaxation and convenience, ensuring a smooth start or end to any Tanzanian adventure.

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha Coffee Lodge is a charming retreat set amidst lush coffee plantations on the outskirts of Arusha. Combining rustic elegance with modern comfort, it offers cozy rooms, serene gardens, and exceptional hospitality. Guests enjoy a peaceful escape, guided plantation tours, and easy access to safari adventures, making it a perfect start or end to a Tanzanian journey.

Gran Melia Arusha

Gran Melia Arusha is a sophisticated urban retreat blending modern luxury with Tanzanian charm. Featuring elegantly designed rooms, world-class amenities, and exceptional service, it offers travelers comfort and style in the heart of Arusha. Perfect for safari departures or city stays, the hotel provides a refined experience where relaxation, convenience, and elegance come together seamlessly.

Start the safari with a morning game drive in Arusha National Park, a compact yet diverse park set on the slopes of Mount Meru. Expect to see giraffes, buffalo, zebras, elephants, and Colobus monkeys, as well as flamingos and other bird species around the crater lakes.

After a picnic lunch, enjoy a short nature walk or guided hike in the park’s scenic areas, providing an intimate introduction to Tanzanian wildlife. Return to your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Arusha Planet Lodge

Arusha Planet Lodge offers a welcoming and comfortable stay in the heart of Arusha, making it an ideal base for safaris and city explorations. With modern rooms, warm hospitality, and convenient amenities, the lodge provides travelers with relaxation and convenience, ensuring a smooth start or end to any Tanzanian adventure.

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Arusha Coffee Lodge is a charming retreat set amidst lush coffee plantations on the outskirts of Arusha. Combining rustic elegance with modern comfort, it offers cozy rooms, serene gardens, and exceptional hospitality. Guests enjoy a peaceful escape, guided plantation tours, and easy access to safari adventures, making it a perfect start or end to a Tanzanian journey.

Gran Melia Arusha

Gran Melia Arusha is a sophisticated urban retreat blending modern luxury with Tanzanian charm. Featuring elegantly designed rooms, world-class amenities, and exceptional service, it offers travelers comfort and style in the heart of Arusha. Perfect for safari departures or city stays, the hotel provides a refined experience where relaxation, convenience, and elegance come together seamlessly.

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse birdlife. Along the way, enjoy scenic views and glimpses of rural Tanzanian life, including Maasai villages.

Spend the day on a full game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeest. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the park, followed by an afternoon drive before checking into your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Sangaiwe Tented Lodge

Sangaiwe Tented Lodge offers an immersive safari experience where comfort meets the wild. Nestled near Ngorongoro Crater, it provides spacious, well-appointed tents with modern amenities while allowing guests to connect closely with nature. From breathtaking views to intimate wildlife encounters, this lodge ensures a memorable stay, blending adventure, relaxation, and authentic Tanzanian charm.

Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Tarangire Sopa Lodge is a serene retreat in the heart of Tarangire National Park, offering spectacular views of the park’s iconic baobab trees and abundant wildlife. With comfortable rooms, modern amenities, and an inviting atmosphere, the lodge provides the perfect base for unforgettable game drives, blending authentic safari experiences with relaxation and Tanzanian hospitality.

Nimali Tarangire

Nimali Tarangire is an exclusive safari lodge designed for travelers seeking luxury and privacy in the heart of Tarangire National Park. Featuring elegant tents, personalized service, and stunning views of the park’s wildlife-rich landscapes, the lodge offers an intimate and unforgettable experience, where comfort meets the thrill of the African wilderness.

After breakfast, travel through the Ngorongoro Highlands toward the Serengeti, passing Maasai villages and dramatic landscapes. Arrive in the central Serengeti by midday for an afternoon game drive en route to your lodge or camp.

The Serengeti plains offer the chance to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, and, depending on the season, large herds of migratory wildebeest and zebras. Dinner and overnight follow at your selected accommodation.

Accommodation Options

Into the Wild Tented Camp

Into the Wild Tented Camp offers an authentic Serengeti safari experience where comfort meets wilderness. Nestled in the heart of the park, it provides spacious tents with modern amenities while maintaining a close connection to nature. Guests enjoy warm hospitality, starlit nights, and unforgettable wildlife encounters in one of Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes.

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge combines modern luxury with the wild beauty of the Serengeti. Overlooking sweeping savannahs, it offers elegant tented suites, contemporary amenities, and a tranquil atmosphere. Perfectly situated for year-round wildlife viewing, the lodge provides guests with comfort, adventure, and breathtaking safari experiences in the heart of Tanzania’s most iconic park.

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is a luxurious sanctuary in the northern Serengeti, perfectly positioned for the Great Wildebeest Migration. With elegant glass-fronted suites, private plunge pools, and sweeping views of rolling hills, the lodge blends modern comfort with untamed wilderness, offering guests an exclusive safari experience marked by privacy, sophistication, and exceptional wildlife encounters.

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Central Serengeti before transferring to the Northern Serengeti, where the migration is most active near the Mara River.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the northern plains, focusing on predator activity and migration herds. Capture photographs of wildebeest, zebras, and lions across the iconic Northern Serengeti landscapes. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Nomad Northern Serengeti Camps

Nomad Northern Serengeti Camps offer an exclusive and immersive safari experience in the heart of the Serengeti. Set amidst rolling plains and abundant wildlife, the camps provide stylish tented accommodations with modern amenities. Guests enjoy intimate encounters with nature, guided game drives, and stunning landscapes, making every stay a memorable adventure in Tanzania’s iconic wilderness.

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge combines modern luxury with the wild beauty of the Serengeti. Overlooking sweeping savannahs, it offers elegant tented suites, contemporary amenities, and a tranquil atmosphere. Perfectly situated for year-round wildlife viewing, the lodge provides guests with comfort, adventure, and breathtaking safari experiences in the heart of Tanzania’s most iconic park.

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is a luxurious sanctuary in the northern Serengeti, perfectly positioned for the Great Wildebeest Migration. With elegant glass-fronted suites, private plunge pools, and sweeping views of rolling hills, the lodge blends modern comfort with untamed wilderness, offering guests an exclusive safari experience marked by privacy, sophistication, and exceptional wildlife encounters.

Spend the day in the Mara River region, observing the dramatic river crossings of wildebeest and zebras. Watch as crocodiles lie in wait and the herds navigate the river—a truly iconic wildlife spectacle.

Afternoon game drives continue along the riverbanks and surrounding plains to maximize viewing and photography opportunities. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Nomad Northern Serengeti Camps

Nomad Northern Serengeti Camps offer an exclusive and immersive safari experience in the heart of the Serengeti. Set amidst rolling plains and abundant wildlife, the camps provide stylish tented accommodations with modern amenities. Guests enjoy intimate encounters with nature, guided game drives, and stunning landscapes, making every stay a memorable adventure in Tanzania’s iconic wilderness.

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge combines modern luxury with the wild beauty of the Serengeti. Overlooking sweeping savannahs, it offers elegant tented suites, contemporary amenities, and a tranquil atmosphere. Perfectly situated for year-round wildlife viewing, the lodge provides guests with comfort, adventure, and breathtaking safari experiences in the heart of Tanzania’s most iconic park.

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge is a luxurious sanctuary in the northern Serengeti, perfectly positioned for the Great Wildebeest Migration. With elegant glass-fronted suites, private plunge pools, and sweeping views of rolling hills, the lodge blends modern comfort with untamed wilderness, offering guests an exclusive safari experience marked by privacy, sophistication, and exceptional wildlife encounters.

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy scenic views of rolling hills, crater rims, and Maasai villages along the way.

Check in at your lodge or camp in the afternoon. Take time to relax and enjoy the surrounding landscapes, preparing for a full-day Ngorongoro Crater excursion the next day. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Accommodation Options

Ang'ata Tented Lodge

Ang’ata Tented  Lodge offers a perfect blend of comfort and authentic safari adventure in northern Tanzania. Surrounded by lush gardens and scenic landscapes, the lodge features well-appointed rooms, warm hospitality, and easy access to nearby parks. Guests enjoy a peaceful retreat where wildlife encounters, relaxation, and memorable Tanzanian experiences come together seamlessly.

Ngorongoro Melia

Ngorongoro Farm House is a charming lodge offering a peaceful escape near the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. With comfortable rooms, lush gardens, and warm Tanzanian hospitality, it provides an ideal base for exploring the region’s wildlife and culture. Guests enjoy a relaxing retreat where nature, comfort, and authentic experiences blend seamlessly for an unforgettable stay.

&beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge

Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge offers an unparalleled blend of elegance, comfort, and breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Featuring lavish rooms, world-class amenities, and exceptional service, the lodge provides an indulgent safari experience. Guests can relax in style while enjoying close encounters with wildlife, making every moment an unforgettable celebration of Tanzania’s natural beauty.

Begin the day with an early breakfast followed by a descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Witness dense populations of lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and black rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater.

In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha for hotel or airport drop-off, concluding your 8-day Northern Explorer Safari.

This Tour Includes

  • Park and crater entry fees
  • Full board accommodation (B, L, D)
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Bottled water during game drives

This Tour does Not Includes

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses & drinks

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