In front of our office
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
Email Marion Koch | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing experience - highlight of our holiday
Michael, the owner of the company, answered to all my emails swiftly and professionally. He picked us up from the bus terminal and drove us to the clouds view hotel for the first night before the safari. The hotel was clean, the rooms nice, the food fresh and reasonably priced and the staff lovely and attentive. The safari itself exceeded all our expectations. Our driver Dennis was super lovely and we were actually a little sad when we had to say goodbye at the end of our safari. Our chef Abbe cooked the most delicious meals containing lots of fresh fruit and vegetables which we loved. They both made our trip perfect. There were only three of us in a small group safari, it alwas actually nearly a private safari for a very decent price considering the park entrance fees. We visited the serengeti where we drove all the way to the mara region to see the migration which was incredible. The camping site was tiny and clean it felt very exclusive. The tents and mattress/sleeping bags were all good too. Lastly we went to Ngorongoro which was busier but still very nice. We didn't realise how cold it would get so I'd recommend bringing some warm kit! If I go on safari again I would definitely go with Michael's company again and ask for Dennis and Abbe!
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great 5 day Safari tour
The best experience from Africa!
It was good since the beginning, Michael replied emails immediately with lots of advices regarding travel and getting to Arusha. After that, it was only better. We were picked up from the bus station and driven to the Clouds View Hotel, which was clean and tidy.
Our Safari group consisted of 6 people was selected great.
The Guide was very experienced and knowledgeable. He could spot animals from far away and gave us many informations about them and the national parks in general. He knew the answer to all our questions which was impressing. It was easy to notice that he was familiar with animal behavior and habits.
The food was surprisingly great, we've never expected to have so tasty and varied meals. The Chef was very skilled.
Our camps were nice with showers, tents were big and solid. Every part of our tour was organized very well with big involvement.
As a matter of fact, we had wonderful experience. The group and the staff, we had great social time as well, with lots of laugh during our Safari.
I will strongly recomend Northern Circuit Adventure.
DE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great service for a three day tour
Northern Circuit Adventure delivered exactly what was expected - and the service was excellent. Michael is clearly keen to provide the best experience and his communicaiton was great, including arriving to welcome us personally as well as checking in post trip that everything had worked well. Our driver Dennis was great - knowledgable and friendly, giving us the right amount of information and never giving us the impression we were simply the next bunch of tourists to pass through. I would definately recommend Northern Circuit Adventure.
PS. try to have cash with you or pay up front as getting cash out of the ATM in Arusha was a bit tricky!
CA
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic staff and a great value for your money.
I had an excellent experience overall. The tour director
(Mike), our driver/guide (Elias), and chef (Musa) were all amazing and accommodating. Musa, hands down was the best chef and he cooked the tastiest food I've had in Tanzania. Elias was a great driver and guide. He would always be on the lookout for animals unlike what we heard from some of the other tourists. Mike, by far, provided the best customer service during my whole Africa vacation. When our flight got cancelled out of JRO, he went to the Precision Air office and rescheduled our flighs. He didn't have to do this as it was the day after the tour had ended. Kudos to Mike for helping us out.
The areas we visited were all typical locations that all tours go to. We were disappointed that we couldn't go off-road or go on night tours. Turns out that another permit is required to do that. If you would like to go off road then I suggest inquiring about it before the safari.
I had an amazing 4-days with NCA and I would recommend it to my friends.
CA
Email AV | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Best Tour Operator in Tanzania
We had a great time with Northern Circuit. Mike is awesome - although we booked our own flights after the safari, Mike went out of his way and rushed to the airline to help us reschedule our flights after our flights were cancelled. We were so worried but Mike saved the day.
Our tour guide and cook during the safari were amazing as well. I have nothing but good things to say about the duo. They allowed us to take our time with pictures and would nudge us when we were being slow. NCA is an experienced operator and I will definitely be booking with them again!
SE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari memories for life!
We visited Tanzania for a three days Safari. Before we went to our next stop. What a amazing trip! memories for life! We could write a long long text about our safari, but instead I just want to say to all of you that haven't been on a safari, GO! We saw alot of animlas, from small colorfull birds to big lions and elephants.... We will go back!
Thank you so much for a great Safari! We miss Tanzani and all of our new friends!
Email David and Lynda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, well organised, great staff and a value for money tour.
My wife and I went on a 5 day / 4 night tour of Tanzania in March 2015. After doing alot of research online prior to leaving Australia we found that Northern Circuit Adventure covered all the same places that the other safari companies did but cost a lot less. For this reason we decided to give them a go and were certainly not disappointed.
The manager Mike was great to deal with via email prior to us leaving and was able to customise a tour based on the dates that suited us and places we wanted to go. He organised somebody to pick us up from the airport and take us to his office and then the hotel in Arusha.
Our tour itself was also even better then expected. The driver and tour guide (Elias) was extremely knowledgable and managed to spot pretty much all the animals we could hope to see. Our cook Sweetbart dished up tasty meals every night and breakfast in the morning, as well as providing plenty of laughs and conversation during our dinners etc. These guys (along with the animals of course) really did make the tour a very personalised and enjoyable experience.
We would highly recommend saving your $$$ and giving these guys a go. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
DE
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Good price, very helpful staff, a lot of fun and nothing to complain about !!!!
We made a 6 day tent safari with Northern Circuit Adventure. We can absolutely recommend it !!!
We went in the low season and had the luck that it was only the 2 of us in the car. We saw lofs of animals (of course the big 5) and could always stay as long as we liked.
The owner Michael was all the time very helpful. For questions before the tour and also when we arrived in Arusha. We felt very welcome the whole time.
The tour is in comparison to the other companies a very good offer and we didn't see any big difference to the other more expensive companies. Maybe the cars are a bit newer, but there was nothing to complain about our car. They are in a very good shape even with electricity charger.
All cars of all companies are connected via radio communication so the drivers always know where you can find the animals.
The tents and equipment where in good and clean condition.
Food was (as from what we saw with all companies the same) and typical african food. It was always enough food and yummy.
We can defenitly recommend this operator and we would do the tour again the same way.
The Hotel Clouds view was very clean and absolutely ok for the arrival day but there is not much to do in Arusha.
FR
Email Christine | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Beautiful experience !!! Excellent service for an affordable price. I recommend.
Everything was great. Our driver was also extremely nice. We ate well and were absolutely satisfied with all service.
AT
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I wouldn't change this trip for a Luxury-Safari
Already booking was super easy and quick. I booked for a Budget-Safari. Though the first night was more luxus-camping, with own showers in our tents. And the campside there even had a swimming-pool. The chef was preparing lovely food like every day. And then the other campsides were an exhitement. It was set in the middle of the wildlife-area. So now and then some animales were passing by close to our camp. And the way the trip was planed was very good. So we went to Lake Manyara first and to the Crater at last. This way it is getting even more exhiting from one day to another. We saw all five and even more. Our driver would even go the extra mile and find the more hidden animals. All in all I wouldn't change this one for a Luxury-Safari and I highly recommend this operator.