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Best of Tanzania Safari Experience Northern Circuit

Best of Tanzania Safari Experience Northern Circuit

This itinerary provides a rich and diverse safari experience, covering major highlights of Tanzania's Northern Circuit. You'll enjoy varied landscapes, abundant wildlife, and cultural experiences, all while staying in accommodations that suit your budget and preferences.

Day to Day Itinerary

  • Activities:
    • Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
    • Transfer to your hotel in Arusha.
    • Relax and prepare for your safari adventure.
  • Accommodation Options:
    • Luxury: Arusha Coffee Lodge, Gran Melia Arusha.
    • Mid-range: Ilboru Safari Lodge, Arusha Planet Lodge.
    • Budget: Outpost Lodge, Green Mountain Hotel.
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  • Activities:
    • Morning game drive and walking safari in Arusha National Park.
    • Visit the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater.
    • Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park.
  • Accommodation: Same as Day 1.
  • Activities:
    • Drive to Tarangire National Park.
    • Afternoon game drive to see elephants, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
    • Enjoy a sundowner drink and dinner at the lodge.
  • Accommodation Options:
    • Luxury: Tarangire Treetops, Sanctuary Swala Camp.
    • Mid-range: Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge.
    • Budget: Tarangire Safari Lodge, Public Campsites.
  • Activities:
    • Morning: Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. Look out for tree-climbing lions and flamingos.
    • Afternoon: Picnic lunch in the park with fresh local dishes.
    • Evening: Traditional Tanzanian barbecue dinner.
  • Accommodation Options:
    • Luxury: Lake Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge, The Retreat at Ngorongoro.
    • Mid-range: Eileen’s Tree Inn, Endoro Lodge.
    • Budget: Manyara Wildlife Safari Camp, Public Campsites.

 

  • Activities:
    • Morning: Early departure to Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing.
    • Afternoon: Picnic lunch on the crater floor with stunning views.
    • Evening: Dinner at the lodge featuring locally-sourced ingredients and traditional dishes.
  • Accommodation Options:
    • Luxury: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Neptune Ngorongoro Luxury Lodge.
    • Mid-range: Rhino Lodge, Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge.
    • Budget: Simba A Campsite, Public Campsites.
  • Activities:
    • Drive to Central Serengeti, enjoying wildlife sightings en route.
    • Game drives to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, and more.
    • Optional hot air balloon safari at dawn.
  • Accommodation Options:
    • Luxury: Four Seasons Safari Lodge, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge.
    • Mid-range: Kati Kati Tented Camp, Serengeti Sopa Lodge.
    • Budget: Seronera Campsites, Public Campsites.
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  • Activities:
    • Drive to Northern Serengeti, focusing on the Mara River area.
    • Witness the Great Migration and dramatic river crossings (seasonal).
    • Enjoy bush dinners under the stars.
  • Accommodation Options:
    • Luxury: Sayari Camp, Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge.
    • Mid-range: Mara Mara Tented Lodge, Serengeti North Wilderness Camp.
    • Budget: Lobo Public Campsite.
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Activities:

  • Morning game drive or leisurely breakfast.
  • Fly back to Arusha.
  • Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
  • Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.
  • Game Drive

Optional Activities

  • Cultural Activities 
  • Visit Olduvai Gorge  
  • Balloon Safari 
  • Maasai Village Visit
  • Night Game Drive Tarangire or Lake Manyara 
  • Ngorongoro Crater Rim Walk
  • Visit to the Olduvai Gorge and museum
  • Datoga and Hadzabe tribe
  • Mto wa Mbu cultural activities
  • Coffee Tour
  • Kilimanjaro Day hike 
  • Empakai crater hike
  • Oldonyo Lengai hike 

Included

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

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