Tanzania Northern Safari

9 Days

The Tanzania Northern Safari circuit includes Arusha National Park, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Safari. Hiking on the hills of Mount Meru in Arusha to catch the view of the park. At Mtowambu, a small busy town where 120 tribal groups interact, you go on a guided tour. Lake Manyara national park has the highest concentration of monkeys in Northern Tanzania.

From Manyara to Serengeti NP for another adventurous game drive with picnic lunch. Serengeti national Park has the highest concentration of big mammals in the world. You will be looking for elephants, giraffes, hippos, impalas, warthogs, buffalo and more. The central Serengeti is the best place to see the rare leopards and other big cats.

Ngorongoro crater will be your next destination for another adventurous safari. Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCCA) is one of the largest volcanic craters in the world. This park features rolling plains, lakes, craters, mountains and dormant volcanoes. You will have a picnic lunch in the national park. This will be the best place to see the endangered black rhino, the pink flamingos and more animals. Tanzania Northern Safari ends with an exploration of Tarangire National Park. Tarangire national park has huge groups of elephants usually wallowing in the Tarangire river.

Tanzania northern safari

Five different national parks with so in a few days would give you the highlights of what Tanzania can offer. However the tours can be Tailor-made to meet you time and interests. The game drives are exceptional good for family holiday.

Accommodation has evolved over the years in the national parks and surrounding places. From campsites, chalets, safari tents, lodges and hotels even luxury Safari lodges all to suit everyone’s taste. Tanzania has become synonymous with Safari than anything. For a honeymoon hideout Zanzibar is the perfect island for love. After your safari take to the beaches of Zanzibar.

Overview

Tanzania Northern Safari takes you through 5 popular national parks in Tanzania. In Arusha national park take a hike up Mount Meru to view the park as you head to Lake Manyara national park.

Serengeti national park is quite unique for its high concentration of big mammals including the endangered black rhino. In all the national parks you will go on game drives. Walking safaris can be arranged at the lodges of campsites.

Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area features the plains, lakes, craters and dormant volcanoes. A picnic lunch and game drive is a better way to spend time here Ngorongoro.

Tarangire national park is interesting for its huge elephant population as they wallow in the river Tarangire.

Itinerary

Day 1 :
Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro airport and continue to Arusha for relaxation. Overnight stay at Lake Duluti Lodge
Bed and Breakfast

You will be picked up by our Driver/Guide and start your safari, Proceed to Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive with Picnic Lunch. Entering the park you will realize without doubt, the most impressive feature of Tarangire is the park's elephant migration, when huge herds push through to Tarangire's river system and swamps during the dry season. Due to the astonishing abundance of elephant in the park, this truly is a spectacular scene with over 500 species recorded to date, the park is truly a birdwatcher's paradise.
Dinner and Overnight at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge
Meals B-L-D

After breakfast drive to Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area arriving in time for lunch. On your Serengeti Central Game Drive Exploring the Serengeti well known for its abundant resident wildlife, with lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo all present. They share the park
with cheetah, Thomson's and Grant's gazelle, topi, eland, waterbuck, hyena, baboon, impala, African wild dog and giraffe to name a few.

The park also boasts about 500 bird species, including ostrich, secretary bird, Kori bustard, crowned crane, marabou stork, martial eagle, lovebirds and many species of vultures making it a perfect destination for bird lovers. Experiencing some two million wildebeest and zebra make their way across the plains in pursuit of the rains, closely followed by predators.

Dinner and Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

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After breakfast, head for game viewing drive along the Sogore River Circuit, which loops into the plains south of the Seronera River, a great option for viewing lions, gazelles, topis, ostrich’s and cheetah sightings.

Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch before heading to the Kopjes Circuit, around the Maasai Kopjes, that usually attract a number of lions and some formidably large cobras.

After breakfast drive to Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCCA) which is one of the largest volcanic craters in the world. This park features rolling plains, lakes, craters, mountains and dormant volcanoes have a game drive with picnic lunch. This will be the best place for you to see the endangered black rhino almost half of what can still be found in East Africa.

There are 25,000 large mammals residing in the park amongst which are elephants mainly bulls, females stay out of the park
due to it boasting the largest predator population in Africa.

Dinner and Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Meals: B-L-D

After Breakfast descend in the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with picnic lunch at the famous hippo pool. A home to one of the densest mammal populations in the world, the Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places to see the Big Five (African lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, African leopard, and Rhinoceros). Other animals like gazelle, wildebeests, zebras, cheetahs, golden jackals, and topi are also found here in large numbers.

For a relatively compact area of 260 square kilometers,
it has an astonishing number of over 500 bird species. The safaris here are amazing because you can see animals in every direction of your vehicle. Spotting the big five in one single day is highly likely.

Dinner and Overnight at Lake Manyara Kilimamoja Lodge

Meals: B-L-D

After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a thrilling game drive. After the game drive, return back to Arusha. From the entrance gate, the road winds through an expanse of lush jungle-like groundwater forest where hundred-strong baboon troops lounge nonchalantly along the roadside, blue monkeys scamper nimbly between the ancient mahogany trees, dainty bushbuck tread warily through the shadows, and outsized forest hornbills honk cacophonously in the high canopy.
Large buffalo, wildebeest and zebra herds congregate on these grassy plains, as do giraffes some so dark in coloration that they appear to be black from a distance making it a spectacular game viewing point.

Dinner and Overnight at Lake Duluti Lodge

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You drive to Arusha National Park for morning game drive with picnic lunch. In the afternoon you will hike on the foot hills of Mount Meru. Enjoy the view of the park.
Dinner and overnight at Kamao Hotel.
Meals: B-L-D

After breakfast explore Arusha Town museum. After you get transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight.

Tour Ends!!!

The Trip Cost Includes

  • Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
  • Transportation to and from!!
  • Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in lodges/hotels with family environment
  • Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
  • First Aid Medical Kit
  • All the required permits and paperwork

The Trip Cost Excludes

  • International Airfare
  • Visa Charges
  • Hotel Expenses outside of the schedule Tour
  • International travel Vaccinations and inoculations
  • Your travel and medical insurance
  • Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
  • Optional Activities unless specified as included
  • Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
  • Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.

Frequently asked Questions

How fit do I need to be?

Any person can book this tour. It’s for all family include infants. Game drives in all national parks is done on 4×4 vehicles safe for everyone

What about battery charging and hot shower facilities?

Yes all lodges and campsites have electricity for charging and hot showers.

Are there ATMs on the way?

You will have ATMs and other services like the Post Office and shops in Arusha town.

What about internet access?

Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. But generally the receptions at the lodges will have.

Is it necessary to hire Guides?

No. The Tour package comes with the services of a driver and a Guide.

How much do guides and porters cost?

Our Guides work on contract basis, we would appreciate if you would tip them at least from $8 per day for their service. Porters take $10 to $20 per day at the airport.

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Tanzania Northern Safari
9% Off
From €3,965 €3,600
/ Adult
From €1,555
/ Child
  • 1-12 people
  • Safari lodges
  • Arusha
  • Moderate
  • All year
  • All meals provided on Tour
  • English speaking Nature Guide will guide you throughout the Tour.
  • Luxury safari on child-friendly lodges and hotels

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