6-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire area

After your arrival at Kilimanjaro or Airport you will be met and after a short briefing you make your way to Tarangire National Park. Giant baobab trees, bush savannah and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered as one of the best places to view elephants up close. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions. Leopards are seen now and then but cheetahs are rarely spotted. After extensive game viewing, you will leave the park in the afternoon to continue your journey towards Lake Manyara National Park and overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Maramboi Tented Lodge

• Luxury tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire to Karatu

After breakfast, you will go on a private game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy the beautiful landscapes with the escarpment as a backdrop and look out for the flamingoes and tree-climbing lions. After the game drive head to Karatu, the closest town to Ngorongoro Crater, where you will stay for the night. On the way, you have the option of stopping off in Mto wa Mbu, which is a traditional Maasai village, where you can learn more about their culture.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Farm House

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, continue driving through Ngorongoro Conservation area until you reach the endless plains of the Central Serengeti, where you will stay for 2 nights. If you wish, we can incorporate a stop at Olduvai Gorge for you. Go on a first afternoon game drive in this unique environment and in season (April - July), keep looking out for the big migration herds that come through here.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

It is the big day, where you head out in search of as many animals as possible. Lunch will be a picnic out in the bush. The migration moves throughout the year and we can't guarantee that you will see it, but there are plenty of other animals to see in the Serengeti and the guides will provide you with a highly informative safari.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

Enjoy a last morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park, before you head back to Karatu for check-in an at Karatu Simba Lodge. Enjoy dinner and an early night to be ready for your last safari in the world-famous Ngorongoro Carter the next morning.

Main Destination:

Karatu District

Accommodation:

Karatu Simba Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Departure to Arusha

Get up early to arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater gate early. Drive up to the crater rim, enjoy the view of the caldera from there, before you descend into one of Africa's most unique game drive environment for your half-day game drive. In the afternoon leave the crater and make your way back to Arusha, where your safari ends.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.