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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
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Affordable and Wonderful
I had to go to Dar Es Salaam for work and so I decided to take the opportunity to do a safari whilst I was in Tanzania. I knew very little about safaris so my method for choosing was just to log onto safari bookings.com, enter the length of safari I wanted and then compare on price and destinations (I knew I wanted to see Serengeti and Ngorogoro, past that I wasn't fussy)
Northern Circuit Safaris was one of the most affordable companies that came up for a 5 day/4 night safari. Any worries that by paying less I was compromising on quality were completely misplaced. I had a wonderful experience. The company director Michael promptly responded to my emails and was very helpful joining me up with an existing safari of 4 people (I was actually on the same safari as 'Eric H' who has posted a review on here already)
The safari itself was magical. We saw lions, giraffes, elephants, hippos, a black rhino, cheetahs, hyenas, jackals, gazelles, impala, zebra and so many birds. The camping sites were lovely and the tents and mattresses were great. Our guide Solomon was knowledgeable, friendly and a lovely human being who enriched our experience no end. Rodrey our cook made fantastic food for us every morning and evening, a mixture of local and international cuisine (One day we had ugali, another day Spaghetti Bolognese!)
I cannot recommend Northern Circuit adventures highly enough. They did a great job of making my once in a lifetime safari memorable for all the right reasons.
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great Safari Experience
Was traveling alone, and emailed the company last-minute to look for a safari tour to join. The owner (Michael) was very quick to respond, and accommodating in terms of finding a group that matched my requested itinerary and arranging airport pick-up and drop-offs. Our driver/guide (Solomon) was excellent; we felt safe and comfortable at all times, and his experience and expertise ensured that we had as many animal sightings as possible. The camp cook (Rodrey) made sure the group was well-fed with delicious meals. All in it was a very positive first-time safari experience, and would not hesitate recommending this tour operator to others.
CA
Email Jamie Newman | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
More than exceed expectations!
My wife and I booked our safari last minute. After extensive research we chose Northern Circuit, and we're glad we did. We saw so much wildlife. So much more than we thought. We knew it was low season, but wanted to give it a chance. It turned out to be the best decision as we felt like we had more of the parks to ourselves.
Gabriel was such a great cook and friendly. We have been traveling for months, and I actually gained weight on the 5 day safari because we ate so well!
Eliasi is a great guide and a great person. In fact I would consider both of them friends at this point. We had so much fun with them, laughing and trying to find all the animals! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone!
You can read more about our safari here http://www.nomadicnewmans.com/2014/04/the-thrill-of-chase-african-safari.html
QA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing African wildlife safari experience with northern circuit adventure
I am zubair from southern part of india. In February 2014 I was realized my life's ambition that a African wildlife safari. When I was looking for a good safari operator in whole Africa, so many different companies I found. Including northern circuit adventure. Finally I chose northern circuit adventure by only one email. They are provided all information about safari with first e mail. Why I choose them? Answer is very simple . very cheap price. I was contacted with more than 10 companies, but I can't accept them bcs of highly expensive. Finally I went kilimanjaro international airport. I got visa on arrival at the airport within 10 minutes. I was alone. I went out from terminal building. There the director of northern circuit adventure mr Michael Ndallo(Mike) waiting for me with his car. He took me to a good hotel in arusha. Very nice person. I was changed my concept about African people while our journey to arusha with Mike.
Next day morning we're leaving arusha for our 5 days safari. The safari car was good. Almost all facilities on board. Guide book, charging sockets, refrigerator, ex. Our driver was Solomon(solo). He able to speak very good English and he have good knowledge about wildlife and national parks. Very friendly and helpful person. Next nice thing is foood. Our cook was Gabriel. Always prepare something special. Food was excellent. Even suitable for Europeans.
The game drive is a amazing experience for us. We can see almost all types of animals very close. Our driver solo was very nice. He stop car and explain about animals. It is very helpful for us. Totally very excited and amazing trip. Next time I will be with same company. Thanks alot for mike and his team. Keep your dedication upon your clients... god bless you...
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Email Florian Back | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great value for little money
I did a seven day camping safari with Northern Circuit Adventure. I was in five parks in seven days and saw tons of animals (inclucing the Big Five)! It can be a little stressful to visit five parks in seven days, but you will see a lot and make the most out of your stay. The food was good, we had nice tents and sleeping gear. The staff was very helpful with the tents and everything else, good communication with Mike. The guys were always right on time, which can be difficult in Africa :-)
Great budget safari for people who want to see lots of animals for little money.
Email Paul | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A fantastic experience!
I had no idea what to expect with a safari and spent some time looking for something suitable particularly as I was travelling by myself. Mike was very helpful and there was a lot of email exchange talking about options. I was so happy to see Dennis my guide on the agreed date and he was really knowledgeable about the animals and plants. It was an absolutely amazing experience seeing all the animals in their natural environment. I liked the lodge I stayed in as it was near a town and going for a drink there in the evening was totally unlike anywhere in the world! I would happily recommend this operation to anyone especially friends and family.
Asante!
Paul
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari experience
At the end of January 2014 we did a 5-day-camping safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro with Mike Ndallo's safari company Northern Circuit Adventure. The safari was a great and it will be a memorable experience to us.
The communication with Mike was always very good and professional and he responded to our questions promptly.
Our guide Laban and our cook Gabriel did also a great job. Laban is a good driver and guide and he was eager to fulfill all of our expectations. We had exhaustive game drives and saw a lot of things. Although we didn't stick completely to the proposed itinerary, we were able to experience everything we wanted.
The meals Gabriel prepared were also delicious and varied, the pick nick lunch boxes could have been maybe a little bit better.
The safari car was excellent, although the radio communication didn't work, but it didn't really matter.
The camping equipment was good and the tents kept dry, even when we had strong rains one night. The mattresses and pillows are budget, but okay.
Overall, we had a wonderful safari experience and we can definitely recommend doing the safari with Northern Circuit. The value you get for the money paid is very good.
5 day camping safari
We have just come back from a 5 days camping safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara and Tarangire national park. Despite some bad weather we had an amazing time and were able to see everything we hoped for. Our guide Emanuel was very knowledgeable and always happy to help; food was prepared by Gabriel and was always tasty and plentiful... despite the thieving BABOON! (Cheeky creatures)!
Trip was very well organized from our first email……. A credit to Mike and his team! We would certainly recommend NORTHERN CIRCUIT ADVENTURE!
Asante Sana!!!!!
FI
20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari, real Africa! I'll never forget it <3
Thank you so much Mike for takin care of EVERYTHING before and after our 6days safari! Very kind and helpfull person and I'm really thankful for everything!
We booked a 6 days budget safari from Northern Circuit Adventure and we really enjoyed it! Sleeping in tents was actually very exciting!!! Buffalos, impalas, gnuus and elephants came very close to our tents in the evening and night in Serengeti Seronera campsite ... We also saw one hyeena very close! I really loved it! There was only cold water in the showers and tent wasn't very luxurious, but it was definitely worth it all! Simba campsite in Ngorongoro was so noisy and full of people so we didn't see any animals there...
Our driver Isak was excellent and took good care of us and out cook Ben was a great guy too! Food was a bit poor sometimes, but that wasn't cooks fault. The chef would have needed a more versatile food ingredient. Maybe food was a 'budget' too ;) Anyway Ben was absolutely the BEST CHEW to make soups!!! Really tastefull!<3<3
On our 6 days safari we saw 58 lions (eating, mating and even hunting!!), 5 rhinos and ALOT of all other animals too!!! I would go back to Tanzania any time!!! Comparing to Kenya Tsavo and Amboseli parks where I was travelling last february, I would absolutely recomment Tanzania<3 So much animals! You wount believe it before you see it!
Best country and best safari where I've ever been!
Only minus for real comes from that our jeep got broken twise. First time it was fixed quite soon but the next time on our last day the jeep couldn't be fixed so easily (so good it was the last day!) and we had to leave our driver Isak alone with the broken jeep in Ngorongoro and some Russian couple took us in their jeep and drove us to some village where we took a local bus to the Sunbright Campsite... That was a bit exciting end to our safari :D
Anyway I really really enjoyed everything and our safari was definitely a once in a lifetime experience that everyone shoud experience in their lives!
FI
Email Maija Rusanen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Something we will Remember for a Long time
We made a three days safari with Northern Circuit Adventure to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. It was a great experience and we saw many animals and changing landscapes. Thanks Mike, our guide Dennis and our cook Gabriel for making experience great.
Our guide Dennis has a good knowledge of animals and plants and was always able to answer our questions. We can definitely recommend Northern Circuit Adventure safari to others and this is something we will remember for a long time!
Asante!
Maija & Lauri from Finland