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Tanzania – 6-day Northern Circuit Safari – Tailored Driven

6 days / 5 nights
Lake Burunge • Karatu • Central Serengeti

Country

Tanzania

Duration

6 days

Highlights

Lake Burunge

Karatu

Central Serengeti

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Tanzania – 6-day Northern Circuit Safari – Tailored Driven

From $2,500
Serengeti Kati Kati
Serengeti Kati Kati
Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
Karatu Simba Lodge
Ngorongoro Farm House
Lake Burunge

Includes

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and fuel
Professional, English-speaking driver guide
5 nights' safari accommodation, based on full board
Private game drives as mentioned
Park fees

Excludes

Flights
Drinks
Accommodation in Arusha
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per guide and for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Lake Burunge, Tanzania

Set within the ecologically important migratory corridor of Manyara and Tarangire, Lake Burunge-Manyara is one of three major lakes in Tanzania’s Manyara region that provide incredible game viewing opportunities. Lookout decks along the shore offer close-up encounters with the wild animals which come to drink or hunt, as well as with 300 bird species. Game drives, guided walks, canoeing, and cultural tours to the neighbouring Mbugwe and Maasai villages are just some of the activities visitors can look forward to. Neighbouring Tarangire National Park is another highlight of the area, only 30 kilometres away.
Lake Burunge
Lake Burunge
Lake Burunge
Lake Burunge
Lake Burunge
Lake Burunge
  • Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge

    Day 1 - 2

    Nestled within a sprawling 300-acre private expanse along the picturesque shores of Lake Burunge in Mwada, our lodge boasts a prime position with sweeping vistas overlooking Tarangire National Park. Just a brief 20-minute drive from both the main entrance of Tarangire National Park and the 222 Sangaiwe entrance, our guests enjoy convenient access to the park's abundant natural wonders.
    Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
    Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
    Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
    Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
    Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
    Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
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Day 1

Day Notes:

Welcome to Tanzania! When you land at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your private driver-guide and start your safari with a transfer to Tarangire National Park where you will go on an extensive game drive, before heading to to Burungi Baobab Camp, which is located outside the park.

Transfer time: ~3 hours

  • Meet & Greet

  • Transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO] to Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge

  • Private game drive en-route to the lodge

  • Check-in to Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge

Karatu, Tanzania

Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.
Karatu
Karatu
Karatu
Karatu
Karatu
Karatu
  • Ngorongoro Farm House

    Day 2 - 3

    Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge is situated beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano, and boasts easy access to both the untamed wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as the simple pleasure of a ramble through 500 acres of farmland.
    Ngorongoro Farm House
    Ngorongoro Farm House
    Ngorongoro Farm House
    Ngorongoro Farm House
    Ngorongoro Farm House
    Ngorongoro Farm House
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  • Karatu Simba Lodge

    Day 5 - 6

    Karatu Simba Lodge is located within the farming district of Karatu, alongside the Ngorongoro Forest in Tanzania, approximately four kilometres from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and 30 minutes from the gate of Lake Manyara National Park. Accommodation includes cottages and rondavels with canvas walls, private bathrooms, furnished decks, mosquito nets, and solar lighting. General facilities include a restaurant, a communal lounge area, a bar, a campfire, a swimming pool, a sun deck, and Wi-Fi. Area activities include birdwatching, quad biking, and walking safaris.
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
    Karatu Simba Lodge
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Day 2

Day Notes:

After breakfast, drive out of Tarangire National Park and make your way to Lake Manyara National Park for another late morning game drive. After that, head to Karatu, the closest town to Ngorongoro Crater, where you will stay for the night.

Transfer time: ~2-3 hours

  • Private morning game drive

  • Check-out from Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge

  • Mto wa Mbu cultural visit

  • Transfer from Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge to Ngorongoro Farm House

  • Check-in to Ngorongoro Farm House

Day 5

Day Notes:

Enjoy a last breakfast in the Serengeti before you leave towards Karatu on a game drive transfer out of the park. Check-in at Karatu Simba Lodge. Enjoy dinner and an early night to be ready for your last safari in the world-famous Ngorongoro Carter the next morning. 

  • Check-out from Serengeti Kati Kati

  • Transfer from Serengeti Kati Kati to Karatu Simba Lodge

  • Game drive transfer to Karatu

  • Check-in to Karatu Simba Lodge

Central Serengeti, Tanzania

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
Central Serengeti
  • Serengeti Kati Kati

    Day 3 - 5

    Serengeti Kati Kati is a mobile tented camp located in Central Serengeti, strategically located to cover the vast Serengeti Plains. The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience, just a two-hour scenic drive from Olduvai Gorge Museum and Grumeti River.
    Serengeti Kati Kati
    Serengeti Kati Kati
    Serengeti Kati Kati
    Serengeti Kati Kati
    Serengeti Kati Kati
    Serengeti Kati Kati
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Day 3

Day Notes:

Check-out and continue your journey all the way into the famous Serengeti. As soon as you hit the plains, you will start your extensive game drive transfer before you eventually arrive at Kati Kati Lodge, where you will stay for 2 nights.

  • Check-out from Ngorongoro Farm House

  • Transfer from Ngorongoro Farm House to Serengeti Kati Kati

  • Olduvai Gorge

  • Check-in to Serengeti Kati Kati

  • Private afternoon game drive

Day 4

  • Private full-day game drive

Day 6

  • Check-out from Karatu Simba Lodge

  • Private half-day Ngorongoro Crater game drive

  • Transfer from Karatu Simba Lodge to Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Lake Burunge
Tanzania
Day 1

Lake Burunge

Set within the ecologically important migratory corridor of Manyara and Tarangire, Lake Burunge-Manyara is one of three major lakes in Tanzania’s Manyara region that provide incredible game viewing opportunities.
Karatu
Tanzania
Day 2-5

Karatu

Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands.
Central Serengeti
Tanzania
Day 3-4

Central Serengeti

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities.

Accommodations

Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge
Lake Burunge
Day 1-2

Lake Burunge Baobab Tented Lodge

Nestled within a sprawling 300-acre private expanse along the picturesque shores of Lake Burunge in Mwada, our lodge boasts a prime position with sweeping vistas overlooking Tarangire National Park.
Ngorongoro Farm House
Karatu
Day 2-3

Ngorongoro Farm House

Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge is situated beneath the majestic Oldeani Volcano, and boasts easy access to both the untamed wilderness of Ngorongoro Conservation Area, as well as the simple pleasure of a ramble through 500 acres of farmland..
Karatu Simba Lodge
Karatu
Day 5-6

Karatu Simba Lodge

Karatu Simba Lodge is located within the farming district of Karatu, alongside the Ngorongoro Forest in Tanzania, approximately four kilometres from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and 30 minutes from the gate of Lake Manyara National Park.
Serengeti Kati Kati
Central Serengeti
Day 3-5

Serengeti Kati Kati

Serengeti Kati Kati is a mobile tented camp located in Central Serengeti, strategically located to cover the vast Serengeti Plains.

1 January - 31 March  & June - October & 16-31 December 2026

  • Solo traveller: US$ 4,090
  • Per person sharing, based on 2 people travelling: US$ 2,945
  • Per person sharing, based on 3 people travelling: US$ 2,560
  • Per person sharing, based on 4 people travelling: US$ 2,375
  • Per person sharing, based on 5 people travelling: US$ 2,260
  • Per person sharing, based on 6 people travelling: US$ 2,185
  • Single supplement: US$ 415

April - May 2026

  • Solo traveller: US$ 3,555
  • Per person sharing, based on 2 people travelling: US$ 2,500
  • Per person sharing, based on 3 people travelling: US$ 2,148
  • Per person sharing, based on 4 people travelling: US$ 1,975
  • Per person sharing, based on 5 people travelling: US$ 1,868
  • Per person sharing, based on 6 people travelling: US$ 1,797
  • Single supplement: US$ 285

1 November - 15 December 2026

  • Solo traveller: US$ 3,990
  • Per person sharing, based on 2 people travelling: US$ 2,846
  • Per person sharing, based on 3 people travelling: US$ 2,465
  • Per person sharing, based on 4 people travelling: US$ 2,274
  • Per person sharing, based on 5 people travelling: US$ 2,159
  • Per person sharing, based on 6 people travelling: US$ 2,083
  • Single supplement: US$ 390

Tanzania – 7-day Taste of the North Safari

Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Tarangire combined Safari
Dickson our driver is a true gentleman and has been driving Safari trips for over 20 years. His knowledge about animals and the Reserves is hard gained and invaluable.
Other Safari drivers acknowledged him everywhere we went and it is obvious he is well respected. The descent into the crater is steep and takes driving skills. We again saw a lot of wildlife within the crater. The lodge at Tarangire is to die for. Wow the views worth the whole safari trip.

Would I book with Indigo Safaris again. 110%. Another country and another experience.

Rowland Davies
Would I book with Indigo Safaris again? 110%

Tanzania – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Our safari in Tanzania was truly unforgettable. From the moment we arrived at Serengeti National Park, everything was fantastic — the camp was perfect, and the experience exceeded our expectations. The warm welcome, enthusiasm, attention, and constant smiles from everyone made our stay even more special.

At Tarangire, we once again enjoyed excellent service, a beautiful tent, and wonderful hospitality. Everything was perfectly organized. We were still delighted with our stay and overall experience.

From start to finish, the trip went smoothly and was perfectly managed. For a first safari in Tanzania, it was an incredible success. Thank you, Christopher, and the entire team for making this such a memorable adventure!

Caroline Hummel
An incredible success

Northern Tanzania

Indigo Safaris exceeded our expectations. The accommodations were top-notch, and every detail was handled impeccably. I can't wait to book again.

Ahmed K.
Impeccable handling