Description & Routing
This tour covers all parks of the famous Tanzania Northern Safari circuit within 7 days. With not less than minimum recommended days in each of the four parks visited, this tour is ideal for those seeking for a splendid Tanzania Safari experience.
Within 7 days we will explore the Tarangire, Lake Manyara Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Begin exploring the varied landscape of the Tarangire National Park famous for its abundance in Elephants. The Tarangire National Park also a birders paradise home to more than 500 species of birds.
A bit further north and en route to Serengeti is Lake Manyara National Park, laying approx 1.5 Hr drive from the Tarangire National Park main gate. Fits perfectly to our itinerary, this little gem under the rift valley escarpment is beautiful and mostly covered by the lake. The park is also famous for its rare tree climbing lions and flamingo’s by the lake.
Proceeding to the Serengeti National Park, where lots of our expectations come true. The endless Savannah wakens the curiosity of seeing what lurks in this endless horizon. Three well spent days in the Serengeti promises for a life time adventure memories long after you are gone.
Finally ending our epic adventure in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, world heritage site and game drives in the world’s largest unbroken crater.
Day | Park | Activity | Accommodation | Meal Plan |
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1 | Moshi – Tarangire National Park | 1.5 – 2.0 hrs Walking safari, Game drives | Burunge Tented Lodge, Burunge | Lunch, Dinner |
2 | Burunge – Lake Manyara National Park | Extensive game drives | Tloma Lodge, Karatu | Full Board |
3 | Karatu – Serengeti National Park | Enroute game drives, Game drive in the Serengeti Plains | Kati Kati Tented Camp Serengeti | Full Board |
4 | Serengeti National Park | Full day game drives | Kati Kati Tented Camp Serengeti | Full Board |
5 | Serengeti National Park | Full day game drives | Kati Kati Tented Camp, Central Serengeti | Full Board |
6 | Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area | Game drives, 1 h Ngorongoro Crater rim scenery walk | Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp Ngorongoro | Full Board |
7 | The Ngorongoro Crater – Moshi/Arusha/Airport | Crater floor Game drives, transfer | End of Tour | Breakfast, Lunch |
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Depart for Tarangire National Park at 6.00am from Moshi/ 08.00am from Arusha with packed lunch, approximately 4 hour drive from Moshi/2 hours from Arusha to Tarangire gate.
After your guide clears with the permits you will be introduced to an armed ranger ready to begin your walking safari in the amazing Tarangire national park (1.5-2 hours), return to your vehicle and later proceed with game drives. Exit the park later in the afternoon and drive to Lake Burunge Tented Lodge for dinner and overnight.
This Tented Lodge is located on the shore of Lake Burunge giving you a beautiful view of the nature.
- Activity: Walking Safari for 1.5-2 hours, Game drives.
- Overnight at Burunge Tented Lodge.
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast depart for Lake Manyara National Park approximately 1.5 hour drive with packed lunch, upon clearance with the permits your guide will drive you through the forest of this pristine park for extensive game drives almost to the edge of the park, here you will witness a remarkable sight, real hot springs. Continue with game drives along the lake and exit the park in the late afternoon to drive to Karatu approximately 45 minute for dinner and overnight at Tloma Lodge.
- Activity: Extensive game drives.
- Overnight at Tloma Lodge.
Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast depart for Serengeti National Park via Ngorongoro Conservation Area with packed lunch, approximately 3-5 hour drive with en route game drives in the conservation Area.
After clearance with the permits venture into the wilderness of the Serengeti for game drives until later in the afternoon depart for dinner and overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp.
- Activity: Enroute game drives, Game drive in the Serengeti Plains.
- Overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast venture into the Serengeti wilderness with packed lunch for full day game drives. Your guide will find a pristine location for picnic lunch, proceed with game drives until later in the late afternoon depart to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Activity: Full day game drives.
- Overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park
After breakfast venture into the wilderness of the Serengeti for full day game drives or return to camp for hot lunch and a siesta before departing for game drives when the afternoon sun is cooler. These options can be discussed with your guide.
Optional Extras: Balloon Safari 05.30 am – 09.30 am, 1 Hr Balloon flight at dawn over the Serengeti Plains and bush breakfast, thereafter proceed with game drives.
- Activity: Full day game drives.
- Overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp.
Day 6: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early breakfast venture into the wilderness of the Serengeti National Park for early morning game drives with packed lunch. Continue with game drives until noon hours and depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, en route game drives in the Conservation area arriving in time for an evening Ngorongoro Crater scenery walk. Your guide will introduce you to an armed ranger ready to explore the wilderness free from the confinements of your car. Thereafter he will pick you and drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.
Drive for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.
Optional Extras: Olduvai Gorge Tour
- Activity: Game drives, 1 hour walking safari at crater rim scenery.
- Overnight at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp.
Day 7: The Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast descend down the world’s largest unbroken crater for extensive game drives, later in the afternoon ascend and drive to Moshi 4.5Hrs / Arusha 2.5Hrs or drop off at the airport.
Optional: Maasai cultural interaction 1 hour
- Activity: Crater floor Game drives, Maasai cultural interaction (optional).
Inclusive of:
- Comfortable 4×4 Vehicle Customized for Game viewing, unlimited miles.
- English Speaking Guide (Please request for other language Speaking Guides French/ Chinese/ German, supplement $25 per day subject to availability).
- Full board accommodation in safari class lodges (Subject to availability).
- Park fees, Crater Fees, Conservation fees (Please request for reduced rates for Kid below 15 years).
- Walking safari.
- Armed ranger for walking safari.
- Bottled water.
- Taxes.
- Air Ambulance Cover from AMREF Flying Doctors.
Exclusive of:
- Airport Transfers (can be arranged).
- Accommodation before and after safari (can be arranged).
- Tips (recommended $10-$15 per person per day to the guide, $5-$10 per walk to the armed ranger on the walking safari).
- Travel insurance.
- All items of personal nature.
- Beverages and laundry except where shown.
2021 & 2022 prices
NO. of PAX in one group | 1 PAX | 2 PAX | 3 PAX | 4 PAX | 5 PAX | 6 PAX |
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Price pr. person | $4,440 | $2,909 | $2,411 | $2,346 | $2,164 | $2,160 |
Please contact us for family safari with children discount.
Optional Extras:
Olduvai Gorge Tour
- $40 per Adult
- $15 per Kid (Less than 16 yrs)
Balloon Safari
- $545 per Adult/Kid, kids below 7 years are not permitted.
Maasai Cultural Interaction
- Free for Adults & Kids
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