7-Day Northern Safari, Culture and Simple Hikes

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

Arrival in Arusha

Upon your airport arrival, we'll transfer you to the hotel. Afterward, we'll provide a tour briefing. Your overnight stay will be at an Arusha lodge. If you arrive ahead of schedule, you can opt for a city tour to explore renowned Arusha sites like the African Art Gallery and a Maasai market.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

This day is dedicated to Tarangire National Park, known for its elephants. Expect abundant elephant sightings along with big cats like lions, cheetahs, and leopards, plus other herbivores. Get up close to these animals during the game drive. Pause for lunch at the Tarangire River picnic site, where mischievous monkeys might attempt to share your meal.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kizumba Camp

• Budget tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, our route to Serengeti National Park leads through Ngorongoro, serving as a transit point. We'll pause at a viewpoint for scenic photos before proceeding to Serengeti. Upon afternoon arrival, lunch awaits before a late game drive. As the day winds down, we'll return to the Seronera campsite for an overnight stay.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti National Park

Starting with an early breakfast, we'll embark on a park-wide game drive. Post-drive, we'll have lunch at the camp and prepare for our return journey to Ngorongoro. The night's stay will be at the high-up Simba campsite atop the crater. All set for an early morning descent.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

Following an early breakfast, we'll venture into the crater to search for elusive black rhinos. While most creatures are relatively easy to spot in this sunken crater, rhinos pose a challenge. Post-lunch, a game drive awaits before we ascend to Fig Tree Camp for relaxation.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Kizumba Camp

• Budget tented camp located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park

Following an early breakfast, we'll head to Manyara National Park. Our game drive promises a multitude of birds and iconic lake flamingos. Keep an eye out for the renowned tree-climbing lions if fortune favors you.

A visit to the hippo pool and hot springs is on the agenda. Our game drive will reveal an array of animals including buffalo, wildebeest, warthogs, vultures, monkeys, and more. We'll wrap up the drive by returning to our booked accommodation.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

The Charity Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Kilimanjaro Foothills

Today's itinerary leads us to Materuni village. There, a brief yet invigorating hike awaits, leading us to the breathtaking Materuni Waterfalls. Following this, a visit to a coffee farm is in store.

Here, you'll glean insights into coffee cultivation, harvesting, and processing. You'll even get the chance to roast and craft your own cup of local coffee.

Upon completing the safari, rest assured that we'll facilitate your transfer to the airport.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

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.