6-Day Luxury+ Northern Circuit Safari
Overview
This 6-day high-end private safari is designed for travelers seeking a deeply immersive wildlife experience without compromising on luxury. You’ll explore the highlights of Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit, including Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Stay in exclusive luxury lodges, enjoy the services of a dedicated guide, and travel in a state-of-the-art safari Jeep.
Tour Plan
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be greeted by Golden Cat Safari representative and transferred to your elegant accommodation. Spend the day relaxing and preparing for the adventures ahead.
Accommodation: Gran Meliá Arusha
Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park, known for its dramatic baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Game drive through seasonal swamps, the Tarangire River, and savannahs teeming with wildlife: lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and over 500 bird species.
Accommodation: Gibb’s Farm
Journey through the misty Ngorongoro highlands, past forests and villages, with a quick stop at the Ngorongoro Crater rim. By midday, you'll arrive in the Serengeti, where endless plains and thrilling wildlife encounters await.
Enjoy your first Serengeti game drive before settling into your luxury tented lodge.
Accommodation: Lemala Nanyukie Lodge
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti’s diverse ecosystems, following predator tracks and migration herds across the plains. Your private guide will tailor the day’s itinerary to maximize sightings of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, crocodiles, and more.
Optional Add-ons: Hot-air balloon safari or guided bush walk (pre-booking required).
Accommodation: Lemala Nanyukie Lodge
After a sunrise drive and breakfast, continue east to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa. Descend into the caldera for an unforgettable game drive, where sightings of black rhinos, elephants, flamingos, and lions are common.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lodge – Meliá Collection
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the crater before returning to Arusha. Optional stops along the way can be arranged, depending on your flight schedule. Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
