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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kilimanjaro/ Arusha Airport
Arrival in Kilimanjaro/ Arusha Airport
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, your adventure begins with a warm welcome from your professional driver-guide from Serengeti Wildlife Safaris. Your guide will assist with your luggage and transfer you in comfort to Njiro Legacy Hotel, allowing you to enjoy the scenic journey through local villages, lush landscapes, and rolling hills, offering a first glimpse of northern Tanzania.
At the lodge, take some time to explore the hotel’s amenities and tranquil surroundings. Our office staff will then meet you for a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming safari, detailing the itinerary, destinations, and what to expect each day. Afterwards, settle into your comfortable room and soak in the serene atmosphere.
The evening is yours to relax, enjoy a delicious dinner, and rest in preparation for the exciting Northern Circuit safari, a journey filled with wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable cultural experiences.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha (City)
- Accommodation:
- Njiro Legacy Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Full Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Full Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Begin your adventure early with a pickup from your lodge with Serengeti Wildlife Safaris and head to Tarangire National Park, renowned as the Home of Giants for its enormous elephant herds and iconic baobabs. Explore the park on a full-day game drive, spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife, and follow wildlife along the Tarangire River, where animals gather for water in a stunning natural setting. Pause for a scenic picnic lunch surrounded by wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. Continue your afternoon drive as the sun casts golden light over the plains. In the evening, transfer to Ngare Lodge, a comfortable retreat nestled in nature. Relax on your veranda, enjoy a hearty dinner, and reflect on a full day immersed in Tarangire’s spectacular wildlife, scenery, and serene atmosphere, a truly unforgettable safari experience.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Tarangire NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Begin your day with a morning pick-up from Ngare Lodge by Serengeti Wildlife Safaris and depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive as the landscapes change from highlands to the vast Serengeti plains. Upon arrival, embark on a thrilling full-day game drive across the endless savannah, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and abundant wildlife. Witness the spectacular migrating herds of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains, often followed by predators such as cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas. Stop at a scenic picnic site to enjoy lunch surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness. Continue exploring different areas of the park in the afternoon, discovering diverse habitats and incredible wildlife encounters. As the sun sets over the golden plains, head to Robins Serengeti Safaris Lodge where you will relax, enjoy dinner, and reflect on an unforgettable day in the Serengeti.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Robin Safari Camp
Wildlife in Serengeti NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park
Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for another exciting game drive in Central Serengeti, located within the iconic Serengeti National Park. This wildlife-rich region is known for its vast plains, rocky kopjes, and seasonal waterbodies that attract a wide variety of animals. As you explore, keep watch for lions, cheetahs, and leopards resting on the kopjes or stalking prey near water sources. Visit a famous hippo pool, where dozens of hippos gather in the cool water while crocodiles bask along the riverbanks. You may also encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, and large herds of antelope roaming the savannah. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch in the park before beginning your journey toward the Ngorongoro highlands. Continue with wildlife sightings along the way as the landscape changes from open plains to lush highlands. By late afternoon, arrive in Karatu for your overnight stay at Highview Hotel, where you can relax, enjoy dinner, and reflect on another unforgettable day on safari.
- Main Destination:
- Central Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Highview Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Full Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Full Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Your day begins with an early breakfast before descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its stunning beauty and abundant wildlife. On the crater floor, you may spot lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and, if lucky, the rare black rhino. The crater’s diverse ecosystem includes open grasslands, acacia woodlands, freshwater springs, and soda lakes dotted with flamingos.
Midday, enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot and relax amid the natural beauty. Continue your game drive in the afternoon for more wildlife sightings and photography.
Later, ascend the crater walls and head to Mto wa Mbu for a Maasai cultural visit, where you’ll learn about their traditional life, customs, homes, and witness vibrant dances.
After this memorable encounter, continue to Ngare Lodge for dinner and a restful overnight stay, reflecting on a day filled with extraordinary wildlife and authentic cultural experiences with Serengeti Wildlife Safaris.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:
- Ngare Lodge
Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Full Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Full Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park
Begin your day with an early departure from Ngare Lodge, heading into the lush landscapes of Lake Manyara National Park. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, this compact park offers an impressive variety of wildlife and scenery within a short distance.
Enjoy a full-day game drive through groundwater forests, open savannah, and along the alkaline lake shores, home to flamingos, hippos, and over 400 bird species. Keep your camera ready for elephants wandering through the forest, baboons, giraffes, and the famous tree-climbing lions resting in acacia trees.
At midday, pause at a scenic picnic site to enjoy your packed lunch surrounded by nature and the Lake Manyara scene, creating a spectacular moment before continuing to explore the park’s diverse habitats, including the Silale swamp and hot springs. In the late afternoon, return to Arusha for an overnight stay at Njiro Legacy Lodge, where you can relax after a day of unforgettable wildlife encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- Njiro Legacy Hotel
Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Visit Materuni Waterfalls
Visit Materuni Waterfalls
Begin your adventure with a morning drive from your lodge to Materuni Village, nestled on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, enjoy the local guiding and discover the traditions and way of life of the Chagga people, who have lived in this region for generations.
From the village, embark on a scenic hike through lush coffee plantations, tropical forests, and sparkling streams. Along the way, your guide will point out native plants, exotic birds, and the region’s rich biodiversity.
The hike culminates at the breathtaking Materuni Waterfalls, where cascading waters form a natural pool, a perfect spot to relax, swim, or capture memorable photos. Afterward, return to the village to enjoy a traditional Chagga culinary experience, featuring freshly brewed coffee and local dishes.
Your unforgettable adventure concludes with a drop-off at Kilimanjaro Airport or your lodge, marking the end of an incredible Tanzanian safari and cultural experience with Serengeti Wildlife Safaris.
- Main Destination:
- Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
