This ultimate safari is designed for those who want a complete Tanzanian wildlife adventure. It combines the best of the Northern Circuit with a unique visit to Selous Game Reserve for an added wilderness experience.
Begin your safari journey with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Explore the park's vast landscapes, rich in elephants, birdlife, and unique baobab trees.
Distance: 118 km, 2.5 hours from Arusha to Tarangire.
Main Attractions: Elephants, baobab trees, birdwatching.
Next, visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos. You’ll experience a full day of wildlife viewing as you explore this park’s diverse environments.
Distance: 80 km, 1.5 hours from Tarangire to Lake Manyara.
Main Attractions: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, Great Rift Valley views.
Travel to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll spend the day spotting wildlife in one of the most biodiverse places on earth. The Big Five, including black rhinos, are often seen here.
Distance: 60 km, 1.5 hours from Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro.
Main Attractions: The Big Five, crater landscapes, wildlife.
Drive to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous safari destination. Explore the savannahs and, if in season, witness the awe-inspiring Great Migration.
Distance: 145 km, 3.5 hours from Ngorongoro to Serengeti.
Main Attractions: Great Migration (seasonal), predators, expansive plains.
Enjoy a second full day of game drives in Serengeti, focusing on different regions of the park. A sunset drive might offer an excellent opportunity to see nocturnal animals.
Distance: Local movement within Serengeti.
Main Attractions: Predators, cheetah sightings, birdwatching.
Take a visit to Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important paleoanthropological sites. After your visit, return to Serengeti for an afternoon of game drives.
Distance: 60 km, 1 hour from Serengeti to Olduvai Gorge.
Main Attractions: Archaeological site, human evolution, fossils.
Fly or drive to Selous Game Reserve for a unique experience. Enjoy a boat safari on the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.
Distance: Approx. 350 km from Serengeti to Selous (flight recommended).
Main Attractions: Boat safari, wildlife, remote landscapes.
Spend another full day in Selous, experiencing game drives and walking safaris in one of the most remote and diverse reserves in Tanzania.
Distance: Local movement in Selous.
Main Attractions: Walking safaris, Rufiji River, wildlife.
Return to Arusha after your adventurous safari. Depending on time, enjoy a short city tour before your transfer to the airport.
Distance: Approx. 300 km from Selous to Arusha (flight required).
Main Attractions: Arusha city, shopping, market visits.
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