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Northern Circuit Adventure
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $195 to $580 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
DE
50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
every time again and next the serengeti
I am a german visitor and it is easier to copy Pedro ...everything is true!!!!!
Michael has responsibility for his costums and was all the time helpfull to help us and organize our trip!!
Thank you
"3 day Safari Tarangire, Ngorondoro and L.Manyaraimage description
Was a great 3 days experience of our 1st Safari ever. I recomend this agency if you want to do a Safari with best price quality. The Director, Michael was very very nice since 1st contact by Safaribookings and manage a Safari on dates and places that we wont. He picked us up on Airport, leave us on Hotel that was include on price (Very nice hotel, clean and friendly) and every time he was making sure that everthing was ok with us. Then on next day our guide and motorist (Denis) picked us up on hotel and the adventure started. We learned many things about the country and animals with Denis. We stayed on a campsite out of the parks, where the managers were very friendly also. we were on fullboard meals and the cook on campsite was very good. Taragire has many Elephants, Ngorondoro is amanzing (a place to see the Big 5) and lake Manyara is also nice but we couldnt saw the tree climbing lions on that day. We loved this Safari. Next time we will go to Serengeti.
AT
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari and Meru-Trek
We wanted to do a 4day Safari and a 4day Mt. Meru Trek. Therefore i compared several offers and found Mike's offer to be the best - because it already included transport (from and to the airport), all meals and accomodation. Furthermore, Mike responds quickly to mails and answered all my questions in advance!
The accomodation on safari was better than expected (and even better than booked!) - tented lodges and the great Mountain View Lodge. Our chef cooked great meals in the evening and for breakfast! The lunch boxes were okay, maybe a little bit more variation would be nice. We booked a "joining group" safari and thus shared the car with 1 to 4 other people - but there is enough space in the car.
Our driver Nickson was a real expert in game drives - he stopped at the best spots for taking pictures and had a perfect sense for animals included loads of information concerning fauna and flora. After Tarangire and Ngorongoro (both breathteaking parks and incredible animals!) we had already seen the big 5! In Lake Manyara there were plenty of elephants and birds and Mike offered us to make a walking safari with an armed ranger in Arusha NP - which was also a great experience.
All in all, the safari as PERFECT!
The next day we were picked up by our cook and two porters and went to Mormella Gate in Arusha NP, where me met two other porters. Those guys carried our backpack, sleeping bags (Mike organized very warm sleeping bags for us which are very important because it gets cold), plenty of food and water. We walked with a group accompanied by an armed ranger to Miriakamba Hut on the first day. On the next day, we asceded to Saddle Hut and Little Meru. On day three, we started our summit-ascent at 1 am. The weather was perfect but it was cold! At 6am we reached the summit and watched a breathteaking sunrise next to Kilimanjaro above the clouds - wow! After this incredible moment we descended to Saddle for a snack and continued to Miriakamba. Next day down to Mormella Gate.
We were astonished at the meals - our cook Freddy did a great job. He offered us african and european cuisine with five star quality on 3500m - incredible! The huts were also better than expected.
All in all, the Trek was PERFECT too :)
The next day, Mike gave us a ride to Arusha airport and we went to Zanzibar for another week in paradise.
You can trust Mike and his team to make your safari and trek to a wonderful experience in Tanzania!
The only negative thing is the "tip-culture" we experienced all over the coutry. A tip is regarded as a fixed part of the salary and will be required for safari and trek. Although we would have tipped anyway because all guys did a great job, it's sometimes annoying when you're asked about the tip you will pay.
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
5 Day Safari
From the first time I contacted Michael Ndallo from Northern Circuit Adventures to then end of the safari, all aspects of the trip were catered for perfectly, Micheal was very professional and went the extra mile to ensure all details of the safari were as you expected.
The 4 night/5 day safari itself was spectacular, and one of the key reasons for this was our multi-talented driver/guide/mechanic and all round good guy James, he was so knowledgeable about all the animals, insects, trees, rivers, geography - it was very impressive, and a very nice man on top of all this.
I would certainly recommend Northern Circuit Adventures for you safari
Email Marina & Jonathan, London | Experience level: first safari
Up & close with wildlife and outstanding service from NCA
Thanks to Northern Circuit Adventure, my husband and I enjoyed a wonderful safari and trouble-free journeys during our stay in Tanzania and Zanzibar. We arranged the safari with Michael, the Director who responded quickly to our emails and answered all questions before the trip. He was friendly, reliable (understood that we were not going by "African time") and checked in on us at every step to ensure that we were picked up on time, everytime. We booked a 5 night safari - a spectacular African adventure! Our guide, Josephat was knowledgeable, relaxed and open. He even helped us, together with the Director, to collect our luggage that had been delayed by Precison Air. We saw the "Big 5" and got close to much of the wildlife. The food was more than substantial with our own chef, Roderick accompanying us throughout the whole safari. Vegetarian alternatives were also provided with some meals. I would recommend NCA to anyone wanting a close up encounter with Tanzania wildlife. 5 stars!!
PT
Email Pedro Gonzaga | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
3 day Safari Tarangire, Ngorondoro and L.Manyara
Was a great 3 days experience of our 1st Safari ever. I recomend this agency if you want to do a Safari with best price quality. The Director, Michael was very very nice since 1st contact by Safaribookings and manage a Safari on dates and places that we wont. He picked us up on Airport, leave us on Hotel that was include on price (Very nice hotel, clean and friendly) and every time he was making sure that everthing was ok with us. Then on next day our guide and motorist (Denis) picked us up on hotel and the adventure started. We learned many things about the country and animals with Denis. We stayed on a campsite out of the parks, where the managers were very friendly also. we were on fullboard meals and the cook on campsite was very good. Taragire has many Elephants, Ngorondoro is amanzing (a place to see the Big 5) and lake Manyara is also nice but we couldnt saw the tree climbing lions on that day. We loved this Safari. Next time we will go to Serengeti.
MX
Email Agustin M. Arriaga Diez | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Service and very reliable & professional company
Totally recomendable and reliable!
Michael was very helpful since our first contact, listened and tailored our Safari just how I demanded it!
Our 4 days safari was an unforgettable experience, for us it was the perfect timing. We shared vehicle with another 3 persons which made it more interesting and fun.
Nixon our Guide very experienced and always helpful and friendly, going out of the stablished to make our overall experience unforgettable!
I Do recommend you to book through Northern Circuit Adventure and communicate with Michael!
JP
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
"Unbelievable experience"
We had a great time with Northern Circuit Adventure with 5 people.
Mike(the director of Northern Circuit Adventure) is so helpful and reliable.
Firtht of all, I had a lot of concerns(payment, diseases...), but Mike taught a lot of things kindly and cleared them.When I arrived at Tanzania, he welcomed me with open arms and when I departured from there, he saw me off wiht a handshake.He is really great guys. I never forget him.
We visited Arusha N.P, Lake Manyara N.P.Ngorongoro C.A and Tarangire N.P(4Days 3Nights).
All of them was fantastic ! ! !
I could see all of Big 5(The African Elephant, The African Rhino, The African Leopard, The African Lion, The Cape Buffalo) except Leopart.So many elephant in Tarangire ! I was very surprised and impressd.
Our guide Geofrey was "super" . He taught us a lot of things about Safari and let us take pictures until we were satisfied with it.
And our cook Sweetbart was "gerea". He made great food every day. In particular, I liked his soup... I wanna have it again.
On the other hand, there is some points they need to make better.
I spent 2 days in a Camp site, but a quilt was a little unhygienic...
and its showers didnt't have hot water, only cold, so I was freezing only when I took a shower.
Howerever, if I go to Tanzania again, I will choose this great company again !
I reccomend Northen Curcuit Adventure to you, strongly.
They must realize your dreams !
Very Special Thanks to Mike, Geofrey, and Sweetbart ! See you again.
US
Email Emily | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great budget safari for Serengeti and Tanz National Parks
The owner/ manager Mike was very helpful, personable, and responsive to our questions and requests. He asked if we had any dietary restrictions so that they could plan the meals accordingly, and gave us detailed itineraries of what we would be doing and when. He even helped us arrange tours with other companies on the days we weren't on safari and got us a more affordable mode of transportation to the airport (which was HARD to find!) We looked at other companies and this was one of the more affordable safaris we could find, and being able to pay online cut out extra exchange fees.
The safari itself was great, better than I would have expected. What made our trip though was the driver and cook (Hassani and Pius, request them!!) They took EXCELLENT care of us, were super friendly, professional, overall wonderful people. Our driver/guide was a walking encyclopedia of information on the fauna, flora, geography, culture, etc of the area and he was a very safe and cautious driver. We talked to other groups at the campsites and it was clear Hassani was one of the most experienced, professional and friendly driver/guides around.
I would recommend anyone I know to use this company.
US
Email Shira and Jeremy | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Incredible Safari Experience
We had a phenomenal time with Northern Circuit Adventure. Mike was extremely responsive and accommodating to our schedule, even when our flights got shifted around and delayed we were able to contact him and arrange for an alternative pick up place and time. Once on the safari, we loved every second of it. Not only did Northern Circuit arrange 4 fantastic days including trips to 4 national/conservation parks and a Masaai village, but we were guided by Dennis, an extremely, fun, lovely, and knowledgable person. Moreover, we did the budget safari, but felt the accommodations were above and beyond what we were expecting -we stayed at wonderful camping site with amazing food and entertainment and slept in a luxury tent (which included lights, chargers, and a private tent bathroom with a shower). We have never written a review of anything, but we strongly feel that Northern Circuit deserves the highest of praises and strongly recommend it to anyone interested in going on a Safari in Tanzania. Feel free to email us by accessing our information through Northern Circuit for more information or to verify the recommendation.
BE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great time, great souvenirs, great services
We spent a great time in Tanzania thanks to an extremely committed staff. From the first exchanges by email, which Mike answered without delay including the personalisation of the tour, to the safari itself with a friendly and accurate guide together with tasty-food maker chef.