2 weeks Tanzania | Northern Circuit - Off the Beaten Track
This off-the-beaten-track itinerary combines Tanzania's top safari parks with undiscovered treasures. It involves picturesque drives on lesser-known routes, beautiful hikes and unforgettable cultural experiences.
- Explore Tarangire, famous for its abundance of elephants and baobabs
- Get acquainted with the life of the Hadzabe and Dagota tribes - traditional nomadic bushmen who live around Lake Eyasi.
- Enjoy world-class game viewing and easy safari tracks in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Discover plenty of wildlife on your self-drive safari in the world-famous Serengeti.
- Drive to remote Lake Natron via scenic back roads, spot flamingos that line the lake’s shore, and walk up to the waterfalls.
- Travel to West Kilimanjaro via scenic back roads and lush surroundings - stay at an authentic Masaai camp and visit the Maji Moto hot springs, a magical spot to end your Tanzania road trip.
Scroll below to see our day-to-day itinerary with realistic driving times, route directions, and travel tips for Tanzania. The trip includes airport pick up & drop off, car rental, park permits, and hand-picked accommodation.
Day-to-day itinerary | Northern Safari Circuit - Off the Beaten Track
2 weeks Tanzania | This is what you need to know
Travel time and road conditions
We recommend 14 days / 13 car rental days for the Northern Circuit Off-The-Beaten-Track itinerary, spending two to three nights at each location.
Time is not on your side? Depending on your flight times, you can minimize this tour to 9 days.
Road conditions from Arusha to the entrance gates of Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area are good - you'll find smooth tarmac here all the way. The game-viewing tracks within Tarangire and Ngorongoro Crater are well-marked, non-technical, and provide a gentle introduction to self-driving in Tanzania.
The gravel roads from Karatu to Lake Eyasi, from Naabi Hill gate to Serengeti and the last stretch to Lake Natron are challenging. They have rocky surfaces and washboard ribbons. We advise you to drive at a limited speed. Check out our Driving in Tanzania page for more tips and advice.
The Northern Circuit is possible to travel year-round.
14 days Northern Circuit | Indicative prices
The price is per person, based on two people sharing a car. The luxury and comfort trip includes 13 hotel nights and 13 car rental days.
*Low season | Rest of year | *Peak | |
Luxury | € 5298 | € 5828 | € 6062 |
Comfort - mid-range lodges | € 3073 | € 3559 | € 3794 |
Combo - campsites & comfort lodges | € 2737 | € 3115 | € 3310 |
Low: April - May + Nov. * Peak: July - August + 20 Dec - 5 Jan.
Easy and secure online payment to our Roadtrip Africa Bookings office in the Netherlands.
Do you prefer a private guided tour? Travel with a driver-guide (€40/ day). This is an option you can select in the online booking form.
Planning to visit Tanzania during peak season? Book your tour several months in advance!
Create & Book your adventure in TanzaniaIncluded in your Tanzania roadtrip
Included
- All park entrances fees (approx. €810 pp)
- Hotels (Full Board and Bed & Breakfast)
- Car rental with unlimited mileage. Fuel own expense
- Electrical fridge
- Airport transfer
- Car insurance
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Tanzania driving manual, Bradt Travel Guide, Roadmap
Optional
- Driver - Guide