A fuller Northern Circuit itinerary for travellers who want real time in the Serengeti rather than a rushed pass-through — this five-day trip includes two full days of game viewing in Serengeti's Seronera region, on top of Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater, and closes with a cultural stop at Mto wa Mbu before flying back to Zanzibar.
Game viewing is built into every single day of the trip, from Tarangire's elephant herds on day one through to two full days tracking the Serengeti's wildlife and migration patterns, before the crater descent at Ngorongoro. The final day trades the bush for a village visit at Mto wa Mbu, where you can try local banana beer, watch Makonde wood carving, and share a home-cooked Tanzanian meal before the drive back to Arusha.
With more days in the Serengeti than our shorter itineraries, this trip suits travellers who rate wildlife time above ground covered, while still keeping the fly-in/fly-out convenience from Zanzibar.
| Day | Location | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu / Migombani Campsite | Tarangire National Park |
| Day 2 | Tanzania Bush Camp / Seronera Public Campsite | Serengeti National Park (Seronera) |
| Day 3 | Tanzania Bush Camp / Seronera Public Campsite | Full Day in the Serengeti |
| Day 4 | Marera Valley Lodge, Karatu / Migombani Campsite | Ngorongoro Crater |
| Day 5 |
| Lodge — 2 Travelers | $2,262 | per person sharing, double/twin room |
| Lodge — 4 Travelers | $1,895 | per person sharing |
| Lodge — 6 Travelers | $1,766 | per person sharing |
| Camping — 2 Travelers | $1,791 | per person sharing |
| Camping — 4 Travelers | $1,215 | per person sharing |
| Camping — 6 Travelers | $1,028 | per person sharing |