Safari Overview
Have a full experience of the northern Circuit wildlife safari. This itinerary takes you to Tarangire, Serengeti National parks and a visit to the world largest unbroken Caldera which is also the world’s 8th wonder: Ngorongoro crater, these spectacular destinations are homes of millions of wildlife.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival And Pick up.
Arrival in Kilimanjaro International airport upon you arrival you will be Pickup from the airport and transfer to your hotel. Once at the hotel you will be met by your safari consultant to talk about your safari. Get time to relax after your long trip to Tanzania. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
- Luxury Accommodation: Arusha Gran Melia
- Semi – Luxury Accommodation : Forest Hill Carnival Hotel
Day 2: Tarangire National Park.
Travel from Arusha at 8.00am to Tarangire National Park after early breakfast. Tarangire National Park is known for its elephant’s herds of up to 300, migratory wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest and eland grazing and browsing in the dry river bed. There is Silale swamp that attracts 550 varieties of birds, the most breeding species you’ll see in one habitat anywhere in the world! The park is also home of tree climbing pythons, as well as lions and leopards. You will enjoy game drive and game viewing with picnic lunch
- Luxury Accommodation: Manyara Escarpment Lodge
- Semi – Luxury Accommodation : Migombani Camp
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National park.
This day starts with a morning drive to Serengeti National Park.Take a breath and enjoy the beautiful scenery rolling into the distance as far as your eyes can see. You will head in the central part of the park known as the Seronera circuit which is very rich in wildlife habitat, the place is featured by the Seronera River that provides Water for the Animals.
You will spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of the predators.
You might have the chance to spot lean cheetahs and shy leopards, foraging hyenas, and last but not least, the king himself; the lion.
- Luxury Accommodation: Oleserai Luxury Camp
- Semi – Luxury Accommodation : Kontik Tented Lodge
Day 4 & 5: Serengeti National Park.
We have 2 full days in Central Serengeti waking up Early in the morning game for drive in the Serengeti plains trying to capture different animals. Enjoy an unforgettable sunrise game drive across the Serengeti and get a chance to appreciate the view as the sun set fire to the savannah while predators such as leopards and lions hunt for their morning meal.
After breakfast you will proceed to explore the vast savannah of Serengeti in your open roof vehicle with your packed lunch. Take your hat and sunglasses out and enjoy what nature has in store for you.
- Luxury Accommodation: Oleserai Luxury Camp
- Semi – Luxury Accommodation : Kontik Tented Lodge
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro.
Say goodbye to the Serengeti with a morning game drive and later in the afternoon start heading towards the Ngorongoro conservation area with a game drive en route. Your driver will drive on a different route from the one you did on day two. This drive gives you an opportunity to glimpse what the two world heritage sites have to offer from the golden savannah grasslands of Serengeti to the montane forest of Ngorongoro.
- Semi-Luxury Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
- Semi – Luxury Accommodation : Rhino Lodge
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater .
Taking picnic lunches with you, your drive today will lead you to a descend down the crater floor for a full exploration of what the crater has to offer by tracking game with your guide. The crater is 610m deep and 260km2 wide, making it the largest Caldera in the world. The crater contains all the big five animals (lions, elephants, rhinos, leopard and buffaloes), hippos, cheetah, antelopes and spotted hyena. Also in the crater you can see different species of birds. Other game such as velvet monkey, jackal, foxes, rock and tree hyraxes, warthog, gnu, zebra and hare.
After the excitements of the day you will drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight
- Luxury Accommodation: Arusha Gran Melia
- Semi – Luxury Accommodation : Forest Hill Carnival Hotel
Day 8: Departure
This will be your last day in Tanzania, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home or fly to Zanzibar Island.
Safari Cost
- Luxury Option : USD 5780 Per person
- Semi-Luxury Option – USD 3995 Per Person
Tour price includes;
- Transport
- All Park fees (entry fees, transit, and crater fees).
- Meals a day while on safaris.
- Comfortable vehicle for game viewing.
- Mineral water on board safari vehicle.
- Accommodation
- Entrance fees and Government taxes.
- Professional tour guide.
Price does not include
- Personal items in nature, e.g. Cameras
- International Flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa and passport fees
- Increases in park fees where applicable
- Personal items
- Tips for safari guide & chef
- Soda and Alcoholic beverages
- Extra activities