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From Arusha to Zanzibar, you’ll experience some of Tanzania’s most spectacular places on this private, 7-night safari. Included accommodations at safari lodges and a Zanzibar beach resort save you the hassle of coordinating separate bookings and tours, and the itinerary features game drives through Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.

You can experience spectacular wildlife on day trips from Arusha, but reaching distant game reserves often requires many hours of driving or a pricy flight. Get the best of both worlds on a 1-day safari to Arusha National Park—it’s the closest national park to Arusha town—and discover free roaming wildlife on the slopes of Mount Meru. Watch for giraffe, zebra, Cape buffalo, and a wide range of bird species as you explore.

Climbing Mount Meru is an epic adventure that combines hiking with exploration of African nature and wildlife. Situated within a national park, it is home to a variety of rare animals and plants. The slopes of Meru are covered in lush tropical forests that give way to heather and high-altitude flora as you trek higher. Mount Meru is often overlooked due to its proximity to Kilimanjaro, but it has plenty to offer those looking for a challenging climb. A dormant volcano that last erupted in 1910, it is Tanzania's second highest mountain at 4566 metres (14,979 ft). Taking only 3 or 4 days to climb it is perfect for those wanting to get a taste of high altitude trekking without going too high before or after going on safari.

Experience the rich cultural traditions of the Maasai tribe, one of the most important tribes in northern Tanzania. On this tour, immerse yourself in local life as you visit a Maasai village, meet the local community, and take part in everyday rituals such as drinking chai (tea), traditional singing and dancing, or shopping at the market.

This 3 day safari option is a great way to experience some of Tanzania’s amazing wildlife within a short period of time. This compact safari is ideal for those who are on a tight schedule or those looking for a weekend getaway. A visit to Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater offers the best wildlife viewing experience for this short period of time and the visit to Lake Eyasi to experience the ways of life of the Hadzabe hunter-gatherers together with the Datoga blacksmiths adds a cultural twist to the whole experience making it all worthwhile.

Short but sweet, our whirlwind tour starts in Arusha, takes in diverse Tarangire, Lake Natron, and as its ‘grande finale’ visits the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area with its incomparable crater. In both locations, the wildlife is equally awe-inspiring,... but each of these environments in our Northern Circuit is unique – and truly breath-taking. Our Comfort level accommodations are carefully selected by Laitol Safari to provide the perfect balance price and quality, and all offer private, en-suite facilities.