7-Day Northern Circuit with Cultural Tourism Midrange

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

Pick up from the Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. If time permits, enjoy an optional city tour, featuring visits to the Cultural Heritage Art Gallery, local market, and Maasai Market, where you can immerse yourself in Arusha's vibrant cultural scene before settling in for the evening at your accommodation.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Under the Shade Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire

Your safari adventure begins today! After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your accommodation at 7:45 a.m. for a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, the park offers diverse landscapes, including seasonal swamps, open savannah, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River.

Explore the park in an open-roof vehicle, spotting giraffes, zebras, impalas, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, elephants, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a picturesque spot with stunning views, followed by more wildlife encounters. As evening falls, retreat to your accommodation 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:

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Visiting the Hadza and Datoga People at Lake Eyasi

Today, your journey takes you to Lake Eyasi, departing after breakfast. This immersive cultural experience begins with a visit to the Hadzabe tribe, known for their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Learn about their practices, such as hunting small game like dik-diks and hares, gathering honey, and living in simple, temporary dwellings. Communicating in a unique click language, the Hadzabe provide a fascinating insight into their way of life.

Next, visit the Datoga community, renowned for their skilled craftsmanship and blacksmithing traditions. After engaging with these vibrant communities, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Lake Eyasi

Accommodation:

Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge

• Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Drive to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, your journey to the Serengeti begins. Though the drive may be long and occasionally bumpy, it offers 4 to 5 hours of incredible wildlife viewing as you traverse the crater highlands toward the vast Serengeti plains. Weather permitting, you’ll pause for a brief stop at the Ngorongoro Viewpoint to admire the stunning caldera before continuing your adventure.

Enjoy a picnic lunch en route, taking in the picturesque surroundings. Upon entering the park, an afternoon game drive will immerse you in the Serengeti’s rich wildlife. As the day ends, head to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

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:

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full-day Game Drive in Serengeti

Enjoy a full day of adventure in Serengeti National Park, with an exciting game drive from sunrise to sunset. Seek out the iconic Big Five and marvel at the diversity of over 500 bird species. As the sun sets, return to your accommodation for a delightful dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

For an additional cost, you can enhance your experience with a hot air balloon safari or a walking safari, adding a unique perspective to your journey.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you'll set off on a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, with about 3 hours of wildlife viewing along the way. This extraordinary destination is home to a rich variety of East African wildlife, including the rare black rhino, which you might be lucky enough to spot. Covering 260 square kilometers with a diameter of roughly 20 kilometers, the crater requires 5 to 6 hours to fully explore its breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Afterward, you'll proceed to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Airport Drop Off

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, reflecting on the incredible adventures of the past few days. Afterward, check out from your lodge around 10:00 a.m. You can choose to be dropped off at a hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro, or directly at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, marking the end of your safari journey.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

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.