Explore the Northern Circuit
8 days—Explore the Northern Circuit Safari
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$2915 USD
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Safari summary
This is a lodge tour that will take you around the famous north circuit parks, Serengeti (for 3 days) famous for over a million wildebeest migrating alongside over 250000 zebras. Then visit the Ngorongoro Crater the highlighted park with its beautiful landscapes. The Tarangire is famous for the large numbers of elephants and lastly, Lake Manyara is famous for colorful flamingoes on the lake and its tree-climbing lions. This tour gives you adequate time in the parks to view wild animals.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Pick Up from the Airport
We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to Tulia Spa & Boutique. A city sightseeing tour comes as part of the excursion on day 1. The city excursion will involve visiting the local markets, Maasai market, cultural heritage and Arusha city museum.
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:30 am and after being familiar with the guide, chef, and other clients, we will drive to Tarangire National Park (a 2-hour drive) famous for its diverse landscape. We will do a game drive through the park depending on where there are reported sightings of animals (mostly predators, as they are harder to spot) as herbivores. Then, go to the Tarangire River picnic site and enjoy the beautiful view of the river and animals while having lunch.
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Pa
After breakfast, you will drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti which takes 6 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Will briefly stop at the gate and viewpoint to look at the breathtaking view of the crater. Serengeti National Park Arrive late in the afternoon, do a game drive in Central Serengeti till late evening, and experience the sunset in Serengeti while closely viewing wild animals. Luckily, you'll see a predator hunting or on a kill.
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Serengeti National Park Game Drive
On this day, go to the wider parts of the Serengeti south/east/west depending on wildlife movements. After an early breakfast, go on an early game drive. We will later have lunch and continue the game drive till evening then return to the lodge (Serengeti Heritage) for dinner and your overnight stay. Meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner.
Central Serengeti Luxury Camp
Game Drive in Serengeti then Ngoron
After an early breakfast, you will go on an early game drive to see a lot of animals till the afternoon. Then here you will head to camp for lunch and pack your belongings. Then do a game drive while we exit the Serengeti heading to Rhino Lodge (a 2-hour drive) near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater. Meals included: • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Accommodation included.
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Ngorongoro Crater then Lake Manyara
After an early breakfast, you will descend the crater (6:15 am) on a journey to find the black rhinos. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater as most animals will be easier to spot from this park due to it being a floor crater. After lunch, you will do a game drive and ascend the crater to the camp, and pack for the trip to the Africa Safari Glamping Lodge & Campsite near Lake Manyara National Park (be prepared for swimming if interested).
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Lake Manyara National Park then Aru
After breakfast, you will go to the Lake Manyara National Park famous for the large number of flamingoes in the lake and its tree-climbing lions (though they are rarely seen). We will do a game drive viewing plenty of birds. If you are lucky enough, you can spot these famous tree-climbing lions. Visit the hippo pool for a close look at hippos and the hot springs. After the tour, you will head back to Arusha (your hotel or airport).
Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Drop Off the Aiport
This is your final day with us. We will drop you off at the airport at your preferred time.
No accommodation
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