Arusha
Gran Meliá Arusha
Contemporary luxury among coffee plantations, overlooking Mount Meru.
Rising Journey Expeditions · 10 nights
The Grand Northern
Safari Journey
A 10-night journey through the Northern Circuit's icons — Arusha, Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and the Central and Northern Serengeti.
- 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Private Safari
- Northern Circuit
- Great Migration
The journey
The Northern Circuit,
unhurried.
This carefully curated Tanzania luxury safari blends refined comfort with immersive wilderness, taking you through the most iconic landscapes of the Northern Circuit.
From the elegant foothills of Arusha to the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire, the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater and the wildlife-dense Serengeti, every stage of the journey is designed with space, privacy and unhurried exploration.
The route
Where the journey
takes you.
- Day 01 Arusha Arrival & welcome
- Day 02–03 Tarangire Elephants & baobabs
- Day 04–05 Ngorongoro Highlands & crater
- Day 06–08 Serengeti Endless plains
- Day 09–10 Northern Serengeti The Mara ecosystem
- Day 11 Departure Fly home
Day by day
Your days in Tanzania
Every itinerary can be adapted to your dates, pace and preferred lodges.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
A Refined Welcome
Dinner & overnight at Gran Meliá Arusha
Upon arrival, you are warmly welcomed and transferred to Gran Meliá Arusha, a contemporary luxury retreat set within coffee plantations and overlooking Mount Meru.
The atmosphere is calm and elegant, offering the perfect introduction to your Tanzania luxury safari.
- Stay
- Gran Meliá Arusha
- Region
- Arrival in Arusha
Day 2: Tarangire
Into the Baobab Wilderness
Dinner & overnight at Greenland Camp
Depart by road toward Tarangire National Park, one of the highlights of any Northern Tanzania safari, known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobabs.
Arrive at your camp, set in a quiet location and offering an authentic and intimate safari experience.
- Stay
- Greenland Camp
- Region
- Tarangire
Day 3: Tarangire
Slow Safari Experience
Dinner & overnight at Greenland Camp
Spend the day exploring Tarangire at a relaxed pace, embracing the essence of a slow safari.
With fewer crowds and vast landscapes, wildlife encounters feel intimate and unhurried, allowing time to fully absorb the beauty of the bush.
- Stay
- Greenland Camp
- Region
- Tarangire
Day 4: Ngorongoro Highlands
A Scenic Transition
Dinner & overnight at Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Journey through the highlands toward Ngorongoro, passing local villages and fertile landscapes.
The drive itself is rich in culture and scenery, forming part of your authentic Tanzania safari experience.
- Stay
- Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
- Region
- Ngorongoro Highlands
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Natural Wonder
Dinner & overnight at Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day crater safari, one of Africa's most iconic wildlife experiences.
The crater floor offers exceptional chances to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino.
- Stay
- Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
- Region
- Ngorongoro Crater
Day 6: Central Serengeti
Into the Endless Plains
Dinner & overnight at Intimate Camps Serengeti
Continue your journey into the Serengeti, where landscapes open into vast savannahs.
The drive is a safari in itself, with wildlife sightings along the way.
- Stay
- Intimate Camps Serengeti
- Region
- Central Serengeti
Day 7: Central Serengeti
Big Cats & Open Plains
Dinner & overnight at Intimate Camps Serengeti
Spend the day exploring the central Serengeti, one of the best areas for year-round game viewing — especially big cats, thanks to the abundance of water and prey.
- Stay
- Intimate Camps Serengeti
- Region
- Central Serengeti
Day 8: Central Serengeti
The Luxury of Time
Dinner & overnight at Intimate Camps Serengeti
Another day to experience the Serengeti at your own pace, whether through extended game drives, bush picnics or quiet moments at camp.
The experience is entirely flexible and deeply personal.
- Stay
- Intimate Camps Serengeti
- Region
- Central Serengeti
Day 9: Northern Serengeti
Remote & Exclusive
Dinner & overnight at Lemala Mara Camp
Travel north into a more remote region of the Serengeti, known for its exclusivity and seasonal migration.
This area offers fewer vehicles and more intimate wildlife encounters.
- Stay
- Lemala Mara Camp
- Region
- Northern Serengeti
Day 10: Northern Serengeti
Migration Experience
Dinner & overnight at Lemala Mara Camp
Explore the Mara River region, famous for dramatic Great Migration river crossings (seasonal).
This is one of the most sought-after wildlife experiences in Africa.
- Stay
- Lemala Mara Camp
- Region
- Northern Serengeti
Day 11: Departure
Fly Back to Kilimanjaro
After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scenic flight back to Kilimanjaro, concluding your unforgettable luxury Serengeti safari experience.
Where you will stay
Places chosen for
the experience.
Lodges and camps selected to suit the landscape and the pace of the journey. Alternatives can be suggested for any budget.
Tarangire
Greenland Camp
A quiet, intimate camp in baobab country.
Ngorongoro
Lemala Ngorongoro Camp
Tented camp close to the crater rim.
Central Serengeti
Intimate Camps Serengeti
A base for big cats and year-round game viewing.
Northern Serengeti
Lemala Mara Camp
Seasonal camp near the Mara River crossings.
Included
Your journey includes
- Private safari vehicle & professional guide
- All park & conservation fees
- Full-board accommodation
- Cultural experiences (Hadzabe & Datoga)
- Domestic flight: Serengeti to Kilimanjaro
- All game drives
Not included
Personal expenses
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities & personal expenses
- Premium beverages
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Tell us how
you imagine it.
Every journey can be adapted around your travel dates, preferred accommodation and interests.
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