Northern Trail

A luxury Tanzania safari through Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti’s prime migration regions

Availability

Seasonal

Duration

9 Nights

Destinations

Tanzania

Accommodation

Fully inclusive luxury safari camps

Overview

Northern Trail is an elegant Tanzanian safari designed to showcase the very best of the Northern Circuit, combining dramatic crater landscapes with the vast migration plains of the Serengeti. The journey begins in the Ngorongoro Crater region, where sweeping highland scenery and volcanic terrain create a spectacular introduction to East Africa. Here, wildlife thrives within the crater floor, offering rewarding game drives in one of Africa’s most unique natural amphitheatres.

From Ngorongoro, the safari moves into the Eastern Serengeti, an area celebrated for its wide-open plains, seasonal migration activity, and exceptional predator sightings. This region offers a more secluded safari experience, where expert guides track wildlife across expansive grasslands under immense African skies.

The final stage unfolds in the Northern Serengeti, a prime migration destination known for dramatic river crossings and abundant big game. With four nights in this iconic region, guests enjoy in-depth exploration and immersive wildlife encounters. Throughout the journey, fully inclusive luxury camps, seamless internal flights, and professional guiding ensure a refined safari rhythm that balances comfort with unforgettable wilderness moments.

Safari Highlights

What’s Included

Itinerary

Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

2 Nights – The Highlands

Perched on the slopes of the Ngorongoro highlands, The Highlands offers contemporary comfort with sweeping crater views. Explore the crater floor on guided game drives, encountering diverse wildlife in a dramatic volcanic setting.

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Eastern Serengeti, Tanzania

3 Nights – Namiri Plains Camp

Set in a remote and wildlife-rich section of the Serengeti, Namiri Plains delivers exceptional predator sightings and expansive savannah scenery. Daily game drives reveal migrating herds, big cats, and classic East African plains wildlife.

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Northern Serengeti, Tanzania

4 Nights – Sayari

Located in prime migration territory, Sayari offers luxury tented accommodation and outstanding access to river crossings and abundant big game. Expert-guided drives explore rolling grasslands and river corridors in this iconic safari region.

Designed Around You

This itinerary is a signature framework rather than a fixed package. Routing, lodges, and duration can be tailored to your travel style, dates, and level of exclusivity.

Start Your Northern Trail Safari

Northern Trail is ideal for travellers seeking Tanzania’s most celebrated landscapes in one seamless luxury journey. From the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater to the migration plains of the Serengeti, Snyman Safaris will tailor every detail to your preferences. Enquire today and let our safari specialists design your bespoke Northern Tanzania safari with expert guidance and effortless logistics. 

Elephant Plains Game Lodge

Sabi Sand Nature Reserve

Situated in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve, adjacent to the Kruger National Park, Elephant Plains Game Lodge offers comfortable, stylish and affordable luxury. The lodge accommodates a maximum of 24 guests, which ensures personal service in a warm, friendly atmosphere. The lodge caters for the discerning traveller, offering a variety of accommodation options, ranging from Rondavels and Luxury Suites to the Manyeleti Honeymoon Suite. Elephant Plains is world-renowned for excellent game viewing and guests can enjoy two game drives and a bush walk per day. Facilities include two swimming pools, as well as a gym.

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