5-Day Nothern Circuit Safari and Tanzanite Experience

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a warm welcome from your professional driver-guide before departing Arusha for Tarangire National Park, a landscape famous for its ancient baobab trees and one of Africa's largest elephant populations. As you explore the park, you'll encounter herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and an abundance of birdlife. Lions are often seen resting beneath acacia trees while leopards occasionally make an appearance along the riverine forests. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by nature before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the sun begins to set, you'll leave the park and head to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing evening.

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

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Lilac Elevate Inn

• Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll journey through the Ngorongoro Highlands before descending onto the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. The drive itself is part of the adventure, offering spectacular scenery and opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Upon entering the Serengeti, your game drive begins immediately as you search for lions, elephants, cheetahs, giraffes and large herds of grazing animals. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the Great Migration. After an exciting afternoon in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations, you'll arrive at your camp where the sounds of the African wilderness create an unforgettable atmosphere.

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:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated to exploring the remarkable ecosystems of the Serengeti. Early morning and late afternoon are often the best times to witness predators in action, while the vast plains provide excellent opportunities to observe wildlife behaving naturally in their habitat. Your guide will use years of experience to track animals and position you for memorable sightings and photographs. Throughout the day, you'll enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your search for the park's incredible diversity of wildlife. Every game drive is unique, making each moment in the Serengeti a new adventure.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

After an early breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way. Upon arrival, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife. Explore the crater floor in search of the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros, while also encountering hippos, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas and an abundance of birdlife. After a picnic lunch beside the hippo pool, ascend the crater and continue your journey to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for an overnight stay before tomorrow's exclusive Tanzanite mine experience.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Tanzanite Mine Experience

After breakfast, travel to Mererani, the world's only source of the rare Tanzanite gemstone. Learn about the history and formation of this remarkable gem before visiting an active mining site. Subject to mine operations and safety clearance, you'll descend into an underground mining shaft equipped with the required safety gear and accompanied by experienced mine personnel, offering a rare opportunity to witness how Tanzanite is mined. You'll also see how the gemstones are sorted and graded before visiting trusted dealers, where you can purchase certified Tanzanite directly from the source. Afterwards, you'll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or your accommodation in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Mererani (Village)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.