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Private Northern Circuit safaris · Arusha, Tanzania
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Elephant Safari Experience
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Safaris 7 Days / 6 Nights Luxury

Elephant Safari Experience

Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro

Seven days shaped around Africa’s elephants — Tarangire herds and baobabs, Manyara’s lakeshore, Serengeti plains, and a Ngorongoro crater morning.

Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour type Adventure, Couple, Family
Group size 3 – 15+ guests
Tour guide 1 – 3+ guides

Overview

Built for elephant enthusiasts without ignoring the wider wildlife cast. Comfortable to luxury stays and guided game drives keep you close to herds while moving through four of Tanzania’s best-known northern parks.

Destinations covered

  • Tarangire
  • Lake Manyara
  • Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro

Highlights

  • Full day among Tarangire’s large elephant herds and baobabs
  • Lake Manyara for elephants, flamingos, and tree-climbing lion chances
  • Central Serengeti afternoons and a full plains day
  • Olduvai Gorge en route to the crater rim
  • Half-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive

Best time to visit

Dry season concentrates elephants near water in Tarangire. Shoulder and green seasons still deliver strong sightings with greener scenery.

What’s included

  • Lodge or tented camp accommodation
  • Meals during the safari
  • Park fees for listed parks
  • 4x4 game drives with driver-guide
  • Bottled water on activities
  • Airport transfers as arranged

What’s excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and personal expenses

Pricing

Listed from-price: From $4,200. Final cost depends on group size, travel dates, and lodge style — enquire for a tailored quote.

Travel plan

  1. Day 1
    Arrive Arusha

    Arrive Arusha

    Meet at the airport, transfer to Arusha, relax, and review the elephant-focused itinerary.

    Meals Dinner Stay Arusha lodge
  2. Day 2
    Tarangire elephant country

    Tarangire elephant country

    Full day in Tarangire watching elephant herds among ancient baobabs, plus other plains game.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Tarangire lodge or tented camp
  3. Day 3
    Lake Manyara

    Lake Manyara

    Explore Manyara’s groundwater forest and lakeshore — elephants, flamingos, and possible tree-climbing lions.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Lodge overlooking Manyara
  4. Day 4
    Into the Serengeti

    Into the Serengeti

    Scenic transfer to central Serengeti with an afternoon drive among elephants and savannah wildlife.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Serengeti lodge or tented camp
  5. Day 5
    Full day Serengeti

    Full day Serengeti

    All-day game drives for elephants, lions, giraffe, and wildebeest, with a picnic in the wild.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Serengeti lodge or tented camp
  6. Day 6
    Ngorongoro highlands

    Ngorongoro highlands

    Travel to the crater rim via Olduvai Gorge. Evening views over the caldera.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Stay Crater-rim lodge
  7. Day 7
    Crater & departure

    Crater & departure

    Half-day crater drive, then return to Arusha for airport transfer or overnight as scheduled.

    Meals Breakfast, Lunch Stay

Tour gallery

Moments from this journey — open any photo for a closer look.

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Tell us your dates and party size — we’ll confirm availability and send a private quote for Elephant Safari Experience.

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