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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival From Arusha City
Arrival From Arusha City
Arusha is the safari capital of northern Tanzania and the main gateway to the country’s famous wildlife parks. Located at the foot of Mount Meru, the city offers a pleasant climate, green landscapes, and vibrant local culture. It serves as the starting point for safaris to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara, as well as trekking adventures on Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru. Visitors can explore local markets, coffee plantations, and cultural heritage sites while enjoying views of the surrounding highlands. With its mix of urban energy and natural beauty, Arusha provides the perfect base before and after a safari.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- The Charity Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is renowned for its vast savannah, ancient baobab trees, and one of the highest concentrations of elephants in Tanzania. The Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline, attracts large herds of wildlife during the dry season, including zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffaloes, and numerous antelope species. Predators such as lions and leopards are often seen, while birdlife is exceptionally rich with over 500 species recorded. The park offers a quieter, more exclusive safari experience compared to the Serengeti, with beautiful landscapes and excellent game viewing throughout the year.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Furaha Luxury Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Tarangire National Park to Central serengeti National Park
Tarangire National Park to Central serengeti National Park
Central Serengeti, also known as the Seronera area, is the heart of the Serengeti and one of the best places for year-round wildlife viewing. Its endless plains are dotted with acacia trees, rocky kopjes, and the Seronera River, which provides a permanent water source that attracts a high concentration of animals. This region is famous for frequent sightings of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of herbivores. The rich ecosystem supports the Great Migration at different times of the year, making every game drive exciting. With its open landscapes and abundant predators, Central Serengeti offers classic African safari scenery and exceptional photography opportunities.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Mbuni Serengeti Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations, famous for its endless plains and the spectacular Great Migration of millions of wildebeests and zebras. The park offers exceptional year-round game viewing, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and buffalo, making it a prime location to spot the Big Five. Its diverse landscapes range from open savannah and rocky kopjes to riverine forests, supporting a rich ecosystem and abundant birdlife. With dramatic sunsets, vast horizons, and unforgettable predator action, the Serengeti delivers the classic safari experience and is a highlight of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Karatu Villas Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Ngorongoro crater to Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro crater to Lake Manyara National Park
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife areas. The crater floor forms a natural enclosure that supports a dense concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, and wildebeests, with a good chance of spotting the rare black rhino. A soda lake in the center attracts flamingos and other waterbirds, while the surrounding forests shelter leopards and monkeys. The dramatic descent from the rim to the crater floor offers breathtaking views and a unique safari experience, making Ngorongoro one of the best places in Tanzania to see the Big Five in a single day.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Martina's Retreat
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
Lake Manyara National Park is a scenic gem at the base of the Great Rift Valley, famous for its diverse landscapes and rich wildlife within a compact area. The park features lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, hot springs, and the shallow alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds. It is one of the best places in Tanzania to see tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, hippos, and giraffes. A game drive here offers beautiful views of the escarpment, excellent birdlife, and a relaxed safari experience, making it a perfect introduction or finale to the Northern Circuit.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
