$2,202 to $2,422 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival - Lake Duluti Canoeing & Arusha City Tour
Arrival - Lake Duluti Canoeing & Arusha City Tour
Your Big Time Adventures begins the moment you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. After a warm welcome, transfer to your lodge in Arusha for breakfast and a brief rest. Start your adventure with a peaceful canoe ride on Lake Duluti, gliding through calm waters surrounded by lush forest and vibrant birdlife. Then explore Arusha City on a guided tour, wandering lively markets, cultural landmarks, and colorful streets that reveal the city’s spirit. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, reflecting on your first taste of Tanzanian landscapes and culture as you prepare for the thrilling safari days ahead.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Rivertrees Country Inn
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park
Rise and shine to adventure! After breakfast, head into Arusha National Park, where rolling hills, volcanic landscapes, and diverse wildlife set the stage for your day. Begin with a game drive spotting giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and colorful birds. Then, feel the thrill of a guided walking safari, tracking footprints and discovering the secrets of the bush. The excitement continues on horseback, gliding quietly through the park and getting closer to wildlife. After a scenic lunch, return to your hotel in Arusha to refresh and dine, ready for the next chapter of your wild Tanzanian journey.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rivertrees Country Inn
Wildlife in Arusha NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Mto wa Mbu Culture & Lake Manyara Night Game Drive
Mto wa Mbu Culture & Lake Manyara Night Game Drive
After breakfast, head to Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant village at the Rift Valley’s edge. Immerse yourself in local life with a guided bike tour through banana plantations, rice paddies, and traditional farms, meeting locals and capturing colorful moments. Enjoy a fresh, farm-to-table lunch before continuing to Lake Manyara. Experience the treetop walkway, spotting monkeys, birds, and wildlife from above. As night falls, embark on a thrilling night game drive, seeking leopards, hyenas, and bush babies under the stars. Return to your lodge for dinner and rest, ready for tomorrow’s adventure with the Hadzabe.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Migombani Campsite
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Lake Eyasi Adventure - Hadzabe & Datoga Encounters
Lake Eyasi Adventure - Hadzabe & Datoga Encounters
After breakfast, journey to Lake Eyasi, a remote corner of the Great Rift Valley. Spend the day with the Hadzabe, one of Tanzania’s last hunter-gatherer tribes. Join a guided walking safari, learning traditional hunting, gathering, and their unique click language. Observe them craft tools, track wildlife, and share ancestral stories an immersive mix of culture, adventure, and photography. In the late afternoon, return to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay, resting before tomorrow’s iconic Ngorongoro Crater adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Eyasi
- Accommodation:
- Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater Adventure & Departure
Ngorongoro Crater Adventure & Departure
After breakfast, head to the legendary Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Witness lions lounging, elephants roaming, and abundant wildlife in one of Africa’s most spectacular natural arenas. Capture unforgettable moments on camera and soak in the dramatic scenery. On the return, visit a Maasai village to experience traditional life, rituals, and beadwork, enjoying a meaningful cultural exchange. Finally, depart for Arusha for your hotel or flight, concluding your 5-day luxury Northern Circuit safari with Big Time Adventures a journey of wildlife, culture and adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
