6-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

The 6-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari costs $2,400 per person sharing. The final cost is confirmed once your accommodation level, travel dates, group size, and any optional upgrades are finalized. The price covers private 4×4 safari transport with an experienced driver-guide, game drives, park and conservation-area entrance fees, meals and accommodation as listed in the itinerary, bottled water, and government taxes. International flights, visas, travel insurance, tips, drinks, and optional activities such as a balloon safari are not included. Solo travellers may pay a single supplement, and peak-season dates can cost more.

Yes. The 6-day itinerary is a starting point and can be customized around your dates, interests, budget, and travel style. You can upgrade your lodges or camps, add extra nights in the Serengeti, include a Maasai cultural visit, arrange a balloon safari, or fly between parks instead of driving. We can also adjust the route to focus more on the Great Migration, predators, birdlife, photography, or family-friendly game viewing. Tell us your preferences and we will prepare a tailored quotation.

Yes. Six days is enough to visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater at a comfortable pace. It gives you time for game drives in each destination rather than rushing between parks. Travellers who want more time tracking the Great Migration, photographing predators, or exploring remote parts of the Serengeti can add extra nights.

The dry season from late June to October generally offers the best game viewing, with shorter grass, animals gathering near water sources, and easier road conditions. January to March is excellent for calving season in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu region, while the green season brings fewer crowds and beautiful scenery. The best time depends on whether your priority is the Great Migration, predator sightings, birdlife, lower prices, or fewer visitors.

You may see the Great Migration, but its location changes throughout the year as wildebeest and zebra follow the rains. Calving is usually in the southern Serengeti and Ndutu plains from January to March, while river crossings in the northern Serengeti are more likely between July and October. No operator can guarantee a migration sighting on a particular date, but we position your itinerary and accommodation as close to the herds as possible.

You have an excellent chance of seeing lions, elephants, buffalo, and leopards during the six days. Ngorongoro Crater is one of Tanzania’s best places to look for black rhino, while Tarangire is especially strong for elephants and the Serengeti for big cats. Wildlife is wild and free-ranging, so no sighting can be guaranteed, but this combination of parks gives you one of Tanzania’s best opportunities to see the Big Five. [72][75]

Yes, children can join, and the safari can be planned as a family-friendly private departure. Lodge and camp age policies vary, and some unfenced camps may have minimum-age requirements for safety. A private vehicle allows your family to travel at its own pace, take breaks, and focus on the wildlife and experiences that suit your children. Share the ages of all travellers when enquiring so we can recommend suitable accommodation.

You travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for game viewing and photography. Each vehicle seats up to five guests, with a guaranteed window seat and an experienced driver-guide. Larger groups travel in additional vehicles, each with its own guide, so everyone enjoys the same safari experience.

The safari can be arranged for solo travellers, couples, families, and private groups. There is no fixed maximum group size, but larger groups are divided across several 4×4 vehicles to maintain comfort, window seats, and flexibility during game drives. Tell us your group size when booking so we can confirm vehicle and room arrangements.

Yes. A sunrise hot-air balloon safari over the Serengeti is an optional extra and is not included in the $2,400 starting price. The experience typically includes an early-morning flight over the plains and a bush breakfast after landing. Spaces are limited and flights depend on weather, so we recommend booking in advance; operators commonly set a minimum age of seven.

Pack lightweight clothing in neutral colours such as khaki, beige, or olive, plus a warm layer for early mornings and evenings. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable walking shoes, binoculars, a camera, spare batteries, and a power bank. Use a soft-sided bag rather than a hard suitcase, and avoid dark blue or black clothing, which can attract tsetse flies. Tanzania has banned plastic carrier bags, so do not pack them.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality, so check the latest Tanzanian entry rules before travelling. Many visitors apply online for an e-visa before departure, while some nationalities are exempt. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months and ask your doctor about malaria prevention, recommended vaccinations, and yellow-fever certificate requirements for your travel route.

Yes. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering medical treatment, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, trip interruption, and lost luggage. If your itinerary includes light-aircraft transfers, confirm that these are covered by your policy. Remote safari areas have limited medical facilities, so evacuation cover is especially important.

To book, send us your preferred travel dates, number of travellers, accommodation preference, and any special requests. We will confirm availability, prepare a tailored quotation, and guide you through the next steps. Because lodge availability and migration movements can change, early booking is recommended—especially for peak-season travel or customized departures.