Safari Details
16-Day Northern Circuit, Southern Tanzania and Migration
A family-friendly private safari combining the Great Migration and Ngorongoro Crater in the north with Ruaha, Mikumi, Udzungwa, and a Rufiji River boat safari in Nyerere National Park to the south.
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
Over 16 Days, this route follows Zanzibar ➝ Serengeti ➝ Ngorongoro ➝ Tarangire ➝ Ruaha ➝ Mikumi ➝ Udzungwa ➝ Nyerere ➝ Zanzibar, styled as fly-in beach-to-bush routing with a deeper expedition pace. The final version can still shift lodge level, flight timing, activity rhythm, and beach or city connections.
Trip Overview
Best suited to private tour, family safari.
A family-friendly private safari combining the Great Migration and Ngorongoro Crater in the north with Ruaha, Mikumi, Udzungwa, and a Rufiji River boat safari in Nyerere National Park to the south. Uwanda can adjust accommodation, activity rhythm, and transfer style around your dates and budget.
Human planning note
This route is best treated as a starting design, not a fixed bus tour. Tell Uwanda your arrival point, travel month, and comfort level so the team can tune the route before quoting.
Included And Excluded
Know what's included on this route before you request a quote.
Included On This Safari
- Most Meals Throughout The Tour
- Airport Transfers
- Game Drives In Pop-Up Roof 4x4 Vehicle
- Walking Safari With Armed Guide
- Nature Hikes And Boat Safari
- Domestic Flights And Air Transfers
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Park Fees
Usually Excluded
- International flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal medical expenses.
- Tips, premium drinks, laundry, personal purchases, and optional upgrades.
- Additional accommodation before/after the tour unless requested and added to the quote.
Itinerary Flow
Your safari, one remarkable day at a time.
Explore the daily rhythm, places, meals, and overnight stays. Every detail can still be refined around your dates.
Day
01
Central Serengeti National Park
Zanzibar To Central Serengeti
Today's Experience
Fly from Zanzibar into central Serengeti to begin the northern circuit.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Camp
Day
02
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti, Kogatende
Today's Experience
Continue game drives toward Kogatende, following the Great Migration's river crossings.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
Day
03
Northern Serengeti National Park
Game Drive, Serengeti
Today's Experience
A further day of migration-focused game drives across the northern Serengeti.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
Day
04
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Today's Experience
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing.
Overnight Stay
Karatu Classic View Lodge
Day
05
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Today's Experience
Game drive through Tarangire before continuing to Arusha.
Overnight Stay
Lush Garden Hotel
Day
06
Dodoma
Transfer To Dodoma
Today's Experience
Travel south toward Dodoma as a transit day.
Overnight Stay
La Stanar Hotel
Day
07
Ruaha National Park
Transfer & Game Drive, Ruaha
Today's Experience
Continue to Ruaha National Park for game drives across its rugged terrain.
Day
08
Ruaha National Park
Game Drive, Ruaha
Today's Experience
Full day of game drives and a guided walking safari in Ruaha.
Day
09
Ruaha National Park
Game Drive, Ruaha
Today's Experience
Final game drives in Ruaha before continuing east.
Day
10
Morogoro
Transfer, Morogoro
Today's Experience
Travel toward Morogoro en route to Mikumi National Park.
Overnight Stay
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day
11
Mikumi National Park
Game Drive, Mikumi
Today's Experience
Game drives across Mikumi's open plains, often likened to a miniature Serengeti.
Overnight Stay
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day
12
Udzungwa Mountains
Udzungwa Mountains
Today's Experience
Nature hikes and walks through the Udzungwa Mountains, part of the Eastern Arc rainforest.
Overnight Stay
Camp Bastian Mikumi
Day
13
Nyerere National Park
Transfer & Game Drive, Nyerere
Today's Experience
Continue to Nyerere National Park for game drives inside the park.
Overnight Stay
Mufasa Tented Camp
Day
14
Nyerere National Park
Boat Safari, Nyerere
Today's Experience
A boat trip on the Rufiji River, viewing hippo, crocodile, and abundant birdlife.
Day
15
Nyerere National Park
Game Drive, Nyerere
Today's Experience
Final game drives in Nyerere before returning to the coast.
Day
16
Zanzibar
Return To Zanzibar
Today's Experience
Transfer back to Zanzibar to conclude the safari.
Activities
Real experiences included on this route.
Boat Safari
Explore the Wild From the Water. When most people think of a safari, they imagine bumpy rides through dusty roads, looking out for lions, elephants, and giraffes. But there’s another side of Tanzania’s wilderness...
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Walking Safari
A True Adventure on Foot. When you think of a safari in Tanzania, you probably imagine driving through endless plains in a 4x4, spotting lions, elephants, and giraffes from the safety of a vehicle. That’s an amazing...
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Game Drive
An Unforgettable Adventure. When you think about visiting Tanzania, one thing you should not miss is going on a game drive. It’s one of the best ways to experience the beauty of African wildlife up close and trust m...
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Hiking
An Adventure Through Africa's Most Scenic Landscapes. Tanzania, a land of dramatic landscapes, rugged terrains, and rich biodiversity, offers some of the best hiking opportunities in Africa. Whether you're a seasoned...
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Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Travelers
Adult pp
Child pp
1
$5,900
$4,012
2
$5,900
$4,012
3
$5,900
$4,012
4
$5,900
$4,012
5
$5,900
$4,012
6+
$5,900
$4,012
Children are priced using this safari age policy: 5-12 years. Younger infants can be confirmed by Uwanda during final quoting.
- Rates shown on this website are starting points and may change by season, lodge availability, routing, and flight cost.
- Final quotes should confirm accommodation names, room type, inclusions, park fees, transfers, and payment timing.
- Luxury, honeymoon, family, and private fly-in versions can be priced separately on request.
Booking Confidence
What to confirm before you secure the safari.
Before You Book
Uwanda can confirm the best travel sequence, realistic transfer time, and whether road or flight routing suits your dates better.
Upgrade Possibilities
Ask about luxury lodges, private fly-in links, honeymoon touches, photography pacing, or extra nights in Zanzibar or Arusha.
Quote Clarity
Share your budget direction early so the team can recommend the right accommodation level instead of overselling the route.
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