17-Day Ultimate Nothern + South Circuit & Chimpanzee Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Arrival in Serengeti National Park

You'll have breakfast at your hotel in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, followed by a scheduled flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, you meet your safari guide and enjoy a game drive across the endless plains searching for lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. You have llunch at the lodge or picnic in the park. You continue with afternoon wildlife viewing before dinner and overnight stay at the safari lodge or camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

You'll have an early breakfast at the camp before departing for a full-day safari in Serengeti National Park. You will explore different wildlife areas and witness the Great Migration while spotting predators and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue with afternoon game drives. You return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

You will have breakfast at the lodge, followed by a morning game drive while departing for the Serengeti. You'll arrive at Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for wildlife viewing. You'll enjoy lunch near the hippo pool inside the crater while spotting rhinos, lions, elephants, and flamingos. In the evening, you transfer to the lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Karatu Classic View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. You will explore landscapes filled with giant baobab trees and large elephant herds. Lunch is served inside the park while enjoying wildlife sightings. You continue with afternoon safari activities before transferring to accommodation outside the park for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Arusha Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arusha to Dodoma

You'll have breakfast at the lodge before departing Arusha for Dodoma. You will enjoy scenic landscapes and local villages along the journey to central Tanzania. You will stop for lunch en route before continuing to Dodoma. You will arrive in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Dodoma (City)

Accommodation:

La Stanar Hotel

• Budget hotel located in Dodoma (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Dodoma to Iringa At Ruaha Hill Top

You enjoy breakfast at the hotel in Dodoma before driving toward Iringa through beautiful highland scenery. You'll stop for lunch on the way and continue to Iringa Hilltop Lodge. You relax with panoramic views of the surrounding valleys before dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Iringa (City)

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park

You'll have an early breakfast at the lodge before heading into Ruaha National Park for a full-day game drive. You search for elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes across rivers and baobab landscapes. A picnic lunch is served in the bush. You continue with afternoon wildlife viewing before returning to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Best wildlife viewing)

High Season June to October (Ruaha is rarely crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Rains are very rare)

Wildlife in Ruaha NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

Show more

LeopardOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Another Safari in Ruaha National Park

You'll have breakfast at the lodge, followed by another full-day safari in Ruaha National Park. You will explore different wildlife areas and enjoy excellent opportunities to see predators and rare species. Lunch will be in the bush before continuing with afternoon game drives. You will return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Ruaha National Park

Accommodation:

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Ruaha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ruaha to Kipengere Waterfall via Isimila

After breakfast at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, you depart for an exciting journey toward the Southern Highlands with a stop at the famous Isimila Stone Age historical site near Iringa. You will explore the impressive natural sandstone pillars and ancient archaeological discoveries believed to date back thousands of years, while learning about early human history in Tanzania. After the visit, you continue through scenic highland landscapes, rolling hills, farms, and local villages. You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant along the way before proceeding to the beautiful Kipengere Waterfall area. Upon arrival, you'll relax in the cool mountain atmosphere surrounded by forests and rivers before dinner and an overnight stay at bandas accommodation.

Main Destination:

Isimila Stone Age Site (Highlight)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Mpanga-Kipengere Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Mpanga-Kipengere GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Kipengere Waterfall Activities

After breakfast at the bandas, you enjoy a guided nature walk to explore the beautiful Kipengere waterfalls, surrounded by forests, rivers, and rolling hills of the Southern Highlands. You will experience the peaceful atmosphere, cool mountain air, and breathtaking scenery while taking photos and learning about the local environment. You will enjoy lunch at the lodge before spending the afternoon relaxing or exploring nearby nature trails. You return to the bandas in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve

Accommodation:

TANAPA Mpanga-Kipengere Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Mpanga-Kipengere GR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kitulo National Park

After breakfast, you depart for Kitulo National Park, famously known as the “Garden of God” due to its spectacular flowers and mountain scenery. You will enjoy scenic drives through the Southern Highlands while observing local villages and landscapes. Upon arrival, you will explore waterfalls, grasslands, and unique plant species found in the park. Lunch will be served during the excursion before continuing with nature activities and sightseeing. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at the lodge or bandas accommodation.

Main Destination:

Kitulo National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Kitulo Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Kitulo NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Utengule Coffee Lodge

After breakfast, you will leave Kitulo National Park and drive toward Utengule Coffee Lodge through scenic countryside and rolling hills. You arrive at the beautiful coffee estate in time for lunch and relaxation. You will enjoy views of the surrounding plantations, fresh mountain air, and a peaceful environment. In the afternoon, you may relax around the lodge or take a short walk around the coffee farm while learning about coffee production. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Utengule Coffee Lodge.

Main Destination:

Mbeya (City)

Accommodation:

Utengule Coffee Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Mbeya (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Katavi National Park

After breakfast at Utengule Coffee Lodge, begin your journey to Katavi National Park, one of Tanzania’s most remote and untouched safari destinations. Travel through beautiful landscapes and local villages with lunch served along the way. Upon arrival at Katavi, enjoy an evening game drive across the park’s vast plains and wetlands where you may spot buffaloes, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, lions, and many bird species. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at bandas accommodation surrounded by wilderness.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Best Time To Visit July to October

High Season July to October (Katavi is rarely crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Katavi NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

Show more

ZebraOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Wild DogOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Katavi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Day Game Drive in Katavi National Park

You will start your day with breakfast before departing for a full-day game drive in Katavi National Park. You will explore the park’s untouched wilderness, seasonal lakes, and open plains famous for large herds of buffaloes and elephants. You will enjoy excellent wildlife viewing opportunities including lions, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, hippos, and crocodiles. Picnic lunch will be served in the bush while surrounded by nature. You will continue with afternoon game drives before returning to the bandas for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Katavi National Park

Accommodation:

TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas

• Budget banda located inside Katavi NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Gombe National Park

After breakfast, you will depart Katavi National Park and continue your journey toward Gombe National Park along the shores of Lake Tanganyika. You will enjoy scenic views of villages, forests, and lake landscapes during the transfer. Lunch will be served along the way before arriving at Gombe in the evening. You relax at the bandas accommodation surrounded by tropical forest and the peaceful atmosphere of the lake before dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit July to October (Best time to find chimps)

High Season July to October (Gombe never gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Gombe NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

HippoOccasional

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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ElephantNone

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

TANAPA Gombe Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking & Waterfall Experience

Early breakfast at the bandas before starting a guided chimpanzee trekking adventure through the tropical forest of Gombe National Park. You hike through the mountains while searching for wild chimpanzees and observing birds, monkeys, and other wildlife species. After the trekking experience, you will enjoy lunch at the lodge followed by a visit to beautiful waterfalls hidden within the forest. You return to the bandas in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Gombe National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

TANAPA Gombe Rest House

• Budget guest house located inside Gombe NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Flight Back to Dar es Salaam

After breakfast, you will transfer from Gombe National Park for your scheduled flight back to Dar es Salaam. You will enjoy final views of Lake Tanganyika and the surrounding landscapes as you conclude your unforgettable Northern and Southern Tanzania safari adventure filled with wildlife, waterfalls, mountains, and chimpanzee experiences.

Main Destination:

Dar Es Salaam (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.