7-Day Best Northern Circuit Private Camping Safari

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

Pick up from Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport

You will be picked up from either Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport and be dropped off at Karibu Heritage House. If time allows (depending on your arrival), you will have the option to do an Arusha city tour, visiting the famous art gallery, the Cultural Heritage Centre, the local market, and the Maasai market.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour and Chemka Hot Springs

Following breakfast, your day kicks off with a 7:30 a.m. departure for Materuni Waterfalls. As you traverse the villages of Kishumundu and Kilimanjaro, a scenic 2-hour drive awaits. After arriving at the village office and completing registration, a leisurely 40-minute walk leads you to the captivating waterfalls. You will immerse yourself in a coffee tour that follows, gaining insight into the coffee-making process. A local culinary delight awaits, satisfying your taste buds. You will continue your adventure with a drive to Chemka Hot Springs which offers relaxation as you swim in the temperate waters, accompanied by the gentle "Garra Rufa" fish for a natural pedicure. Later, you will drive back to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)

Accommodation:

Karibu Heritage House

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your lodge at 7:45 a.m. and drive for about 2 hours to Tarangire National Park, known for its impressive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. From our open-roof vehicle, you'll witness the seasonal swamps, savannah, and Tarangire River bustling with diverse wildlife, including birds, giraffes, impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, and elephants. A scenic picnic spot with a spectacular view will be your lunch spot before more game viewing. You'll continue to Fig Tree Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Fig Tree Lodge & Camp

• Budget hotel located in Mto wa Mbu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park

Following breakfast, you'll set out for Serengeti. The journey entails a captivating 4- to 5-hour game drive on a long and occasionally bumpy road, leading you through the crater highlands to the expansive Serengeti plains. A pause for a picnic lunch awaits at Naabi Hill Gate within Serengeti. Following this, an afternoon game drive within the park awaits, highlighted by the beauty of the setting sun. As the day transitions, you'll make your way to the Seronera Campsite (Tumbili) for a hearty dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Optional Activities: While en route, there is the possibility of visiting a Maasai village. However, it's important to note that some of these experiences might lack authenticity and be overly commercialized. We're here to provide guidance and can advise against it if necessary.

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:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Today is all about enjoying the park's beauty. You will start early in the morning as the sun rises, and spend the whole day exploring. After your first adventure, you will go back to your campsite and have a good breakfast. You will pack lunch and then set out for a long drive to see animals in the park. We're hoping to see the famous Big Five animals. But the Serengeti isn't just about big animals—it's also home to more than 500 kinds of birds. Some are really big, like ostriches, and some are interesting, like secretary birds. You'll keep looking for wildlife until the sun sets, and then you'll go back to camp for a nice dinner and a good night's sleep.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti to Simba Campsite, Ngorongoro

Today, your day begins early as you depart from the campsite around 6:00 a.m. with your breakfast packed for an exciting sunrise game drive, offering the opportunity to witness animals in their active state. Following this, a breakfast stop is planned, allowing you to enjoy your meal amidst the wilderness. The game drive will carry on, and you'll return to the camp for a satisfying hot lunch. Post-lunch, the vehicle will be prepared for departure as you make your way to Ngorongoro. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at Simba Campsite.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• On the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

You will commence your day with a 6:00 a.m. departure, boarding the safari vehicle for a descent into the crater accompanied by a packed breakfast. The captivating environment will grant you the chance to observe an array of East African wildlife, potentially even the elusive black rhino if luck is on your side. Covering an expanse of 260 square kilometers and boasting a diameter of approximately 20 kilometers, exploration of this area will span 5 hours. Afterward, you will return to the campsite for lunch before driving back to Arusha to end your 7-day adventure with us.

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

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