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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival From Arusha City
Arrival From Arusha City
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport/ Arusha Airport, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Arusha, a vibrant city at the foot of Mount Meru. After check-in and some relaxation, enjoy a guided city tour to experience the local culture and atmosphere.
Visit the bustling Central Market to explore fresh produce, spices, and local life. Discover Tanzanian art and gemstones at the Cultural Heritage Centre, and shop for handmade crafts at the Maasai Market. You may also visit the Arusha Declaration Museum to learn about Tanzania’s history and its diplomatic role in East Africa.
End the day with a local coffee experience or dinner at your hotel, preparing for your Northern Safari Circuit adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Burka Coffee Lounge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive through the Maasai plains and rural landscapes. Upon arrival, begin your exciting game drive in a open-sided 4x4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with a professional guide.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. During the game drive, you may spot lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and, with luck, leopards and cheetahs. The Tarangire River attracts many animals, especially in the dry season, offering excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by nature, before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Tarangire Elephant Springs Camp
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park Full Game Drive
Tarangire National Park Full Game Drive
After an early breakfast, depart with your guide for a full-day game drive in Tarangire National Park. Explore the vast savanna landscapes scattered with majestic baobab trees and crossed by the Tarangire River, a lifeline for wildlife during the dry season.
Throughout the day, enjoy exceptional wildlife viewing as you search for large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and various antelope species. With luck, you may also spot leopards resting in the trees. The park is also a paradise for bird lovers, with over 500 bird species recorded.
Pause for a picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the park, surrounded by nature. Continue your afternoon game drive before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ikumbi Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Tarangere National Park to Serengeti National Park
Tarangere National Park to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart from Tarangire and journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through scenic highlands and rural landscapes. Upon arrival in the Serengeti, begin your first exciting game drive across its vast open plains.
Famous for its endless savannas and abundant wildlife, Serengeti offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. Depending on the season, you may witness part of the great wildebeest migration.
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and continue exploring different habitats, including grasslands and riverine areas, where predators are often seen. In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Friends - Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Serengeti National Park /Full Game Drive
Serengeti National Park /Full Game Drive
After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive across the vast plains of Serengeti. Today focuses on witnessing the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest and zebras move in search of fresh grazing. Depending on the season, you may observe dramatic river crossings or large herds spread across the savanna.
Your guide will track wildlife hotspots, offering chances to see lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas following the herds. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Continue exploring different ecosystems before returning to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Northern Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Friends - Serengeti Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti as you head toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. This final drive offers more chances to spot predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, often seen hunting prey like zebras and wildebeest across the open plains.
Continue your scenic journey through the highlands toward Ngorongoro, with optional wildlife viewing en route. Upon arrival, take in breathtaking views from the crater rim. Depending on timing, you may descend into the crater for a game drive, where dense wildlife populations provide excellent opportunities to see predators and prey coexisting in this unique ecosystem. Dinner and overnight at the lodge near the crater rim.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, depart from the Ngorongoro highlands and drive toward Lake Manyara National Park. Upon arrival, begin a scenic game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the lakeshore.
Lake Manyara is famous for its tree-climbing lions and large troops of baboons. During your game drive, you may also spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and hippos near the lake. The alkaline lake attracts flocks of flamingos and many bird species, making it ideal for birdwatching.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife viewing. Later, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ikumbi Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Lake Manyara National Park to Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
Lake Manyara National Park to Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
After breakfast, enjoy a short morning game drive in Lake Manyara for final wildlife sightings, with chances to spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, and colorful birdlife along the lakeshore. Later, depart for the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, driving through scenic countryside and local villages.
Upon arrival, enjoy views of Africa’s highest peak and relax in the peaceful surroundings. Activities may include a guided village walk, visiting local farms, or a cultural experience with the Chagga community. You can also take a short nature walk to explore waterfalls or coffee plantations. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near the mountain, preparing for your departure the next day.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Burka Coffee Lounge
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Foothill Of Mt Kilimanjaro and Departure
Foothill Of Mt Kilimanjaro and Departure
After breakfast at your lodge, enjoy a morning of exploration in the scenic foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro. Activities may include a guided nature walk through lush forests and coffee plantations, visits to local Chagga villages to experience traditional culture, or a short hike to nearby waterfalls for stunning views and photo opportunities.
You may also spot wildlife such as, monkeys, buffaloes, and a variety of birds while enjoying the tranquil landscapes. After your morning activities, return to the lodge for check-out and transfer to Kilimanjaro International/ Arusha Airport for your departure.
- Main Destination:
- Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
