Duration
7 days
Tour type
Shared tour
Max per vehicle
7
Group size
5-20 people
Physical level
Moderate
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Minimum age
3 years
Languages
English, French, Swahili, Spanish, German, Italian
Extra accommodation
Can be arranged for an extra cost
This shared group tour requires a minimum of 5 people to run.
Experience the ultimate African adventure on a shared 7-day group safari across Tanzania's legendary northern circuit. Travel alongside fellow wildlife enthusiasts as you explore Tarangire National Park, the vast Serengeti Plains, the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Enjoy thrilling game drives to spot the Big Five, witness incredible landscapes, and share unforgettable campfire moments at night in comfortable mid-range tented camps and lodges. It is an amazing way to make new friends while experiencing the wonders of the wild affordably.
$2,300Per person
Trip type
Vehicle-based game drives, no walking or hiking required
Fitness level
Suitable for all fitness levels, most of the day is spent seated in the vehicle
Age
No age restriction, suitable for all ages
Health notes
No altitude or physical exertion concerns. Standard travel health precautions for East Africa apply.
Meet your fellow travelers and safari guide in Arusha or Moshi for a morning briefing before embarking on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers fantastic wildlife viewing. Enjoy your first shared game drive as you spot zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and perhaps tree-climbing lions along the Tarangire River. In the evening, head to your lodge or tented camp for dinner, relaxation, and getting to know your group members around the campfire.
After an early breakfast, depart with your group from the lodge and drive through the scenic agricultural highlands of Karatu and up into the mist-shrouded Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Catch a breathtaking glimpse of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending into the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive across the savannah, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, and herds of wildebeest and zebras. Arrive at your tented camp or lodge inside or near the park just in time to watch a spectacular sunset over the African savannah, followed by a communal dinner under the stars.
Dedicate the entire day to exploring the legendary plains of the Serengeti on an immersive group game drive. Wake up early for sunrise game viewing when predators such as lions, leopards, and hyenas are most active. Search the vast savannah for the Great Migration herds (seasonal) and other wildlife like giraffes, elephants, and hippos gathered at waterholes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness surrounded by nature, followed by an afternoon tracking more wildlife across different sectors of the park. Return to your camp in the evening to share stories of your sightings around the campfire with your fellow travelers.
Enjoy a final early morning game drive in the Serengeti as the sun rises over the plains, spotting active wildlife and capturing final photos. After breakfast, pack your bags and begin a scenic drive back through the Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you can choose to stop at the historic Olduvai Gorge (optional museum visit) to learn about human evolution. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim or in nearby Karatu by late afternoon, unwind, and enjoy a warm dinner while resting up for the crater descent.
Rise early and descend breathtakingly over 600 meters down into the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for a magnificent group game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a biological caldera teeming with wildlife, including black rhinos, elephants, lions, buffaloes, and large flocks of flamingos at Lake Magadi. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool. In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and drive to the nearby Lake Manyara region for your overnight stay, sharing your amazing crater experiences over dinner.
After breakfast, head out for a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Famous for its lush groundwater forest, dramatic Rift Valley escarpment, and shallow alkaline lake, the park offers stunning views and diverse wildlife. Watch for baboons, blue monkeys, giraffes, buffaloes, and the park's legendary tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking the lake before driving back to Arusha or Moshi in the afternoon, where you can relax at your hotel or explore the town.
Enjoy a relaxed final breakfast at the lodge in Arusha or Moshi. Depending on your departure schedule, spend your morning visiting a local Maasai market for unique handmade souvenirs or taking a short cultural stroll around the town. Afterward, your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha airport for your flight home, or drop you off at your preferred location, concluding an incredible 7-day shared wildlife adventure.
Starts in Moshi, ends in Moshi.
Tanzania
Other stops
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
No accommodation
What this operator recommends bringing on the trip.
The safari kicks off with a morning briefing and pickup from your hotel or Arusha/Moshi town center, or upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You will join your group in a custom-built 4x4 safari vehicle designed for optimal game viewing and social interaction.
