» Itineraries » 10-Day Northern & Southern Circuit Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Ruaha & Selous
This 10-Day Northern & Southern Circuit Safari is the ultimate Tanzanian wildlife experience. Combining the iconic Northern Circuit parks—Serengeti and Ngorongoro—with the remote Southern Circuit gems of Ruaha and Selous, it offers unparalleled wildlife viewing, breathtaking landscapes, and immersive safari adventures. Ideal for travelers seeking a full-circle Tanzanian safari, the itinerary includes game drives, walking safaris, and boat safaris, allowing you to witness elephants, lions, hippos, wildebeest migration, and diverse bird species in both well-known and off-the-beaten-path reserves.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your lodge in Arusha. Enjoy a relaxing evening with dinner and a briefing on the upcoming 10-day adventure. Acclimatize to Tanzania’s landscapes and prepare for the safari journey ahead.
Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park. Embark on an afternoon game drive spotting large elephant herds, baobab trees, lions, and giraffes. Check into a comfortable lodge near the park for dinner and relaxation.
All meals included
Depart Tarangire for Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy a game drive featuring tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse bird species. Continue to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for an evening stay overlooking the crater.
All meals included
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Spot the Big Five, hippos, and large herds of herbivores in this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Picnic lunch inside the crater. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner.
All meals included
After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive exploring open plains, searching for predators and wildlife hotspots. Check into a luxury tented camp in the heart of the park.
All meals included
Spend a full day in Serengeti National Park. Depending on the season, witness dramatic wildebeest migration scenes or enjoy abundant resident wildlife. Picnic lunch in the bush, guided by an expert safari ranger. Evening return to camp for dinner.
All meals included
Early breakfast and transfer south to Ruaha National Park. Afternoon game drive en route to the lodge, spotting elephants, lions, and hippos in one of Tanzania’s largest and most remote parks. Check into a lodge or tented camp.
All meals included
Spend the day exploring Ruaha via game drives and optional walking safari. Discover large elephant herds, lions, cheetahs, and abundant birdlife. Lunch in the bush, followed by afternoon safari. Return to camp for dinner and evening relaxation.
All meals included
Drive or fly to Selous Game Reserve. Enjoy an afternoon boat safari on the Rufiji River, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birds. Optionally, take a guided walking safari along safe trails. Return to the lodge for dinner.
All meals included
Morning walking or vehicle safari in Selous. Breakfast at the lodge, then transfer back to Dar es Salaam for onward flights or connections. Depart with memories of Northern and Southern Tanzania’s most spectacular wildlife reserves.
Breakfast
Pax | Solo | 2 Pax | 4 Pax | 6 Pax |
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Price | $8820 | $4430 | $3940 | $3786 |