8-Day Explore Northern Circuit

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha Town

Anytime

• Pick up from Kilimanjaro Airport.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport and transfer to the Lodge in Arusha for your first night before embarking on safari.
Welcome to Arusha the capital city of tourism in Tanzania. Once you are here the adventure begins..!

Transit time: from the JRO to Arusha is 1.5 hrs. From Arusha Airport to the hotel is 30 minutes

Meal Plan – Day 1
• No Meals Included • Drinking water.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Shoki Shoki Lodge Arusha

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Meals at own expense
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tarangire National Park

Full Day
• After breakfast we drive towards Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive.

This park is stunning and has a wide range of animal life including endless herds of elephants.
Adding to its beauty is the Tarangire river winding through and landscape dotted with spectacular Baobab trees.
Transit Time: 2 hrs.

Meal Plan – Day 2
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Drinking water.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Natron

Activity Day 3

Full Day
• Guided Walking Safari, Lake Natron

In the morning you will be transferred to Lake Natron. It will take up to 4 hours to get there. On this day you will do hiking up the Engare Sero gorge with awaiting streams & waterfalls, and exploring the east side of Lake Natron with its natural thermal pools.
The next morning head along the Rift Valley Escarpment towards Lake Natron.
You may spot gazelles, zebras, giraffes, vultures, and ostriches amidst extraordinary changing scenery while the stunning Ol Doinyo Lengai mountain comes into view.

Activity Day 4 | Full Day
• Flamingo walk tour, Lake Natron
Once here we will enjoy lake walks to see pink flamingos and a landscape alive with bubbling underground springs,

Meal Plan – Day 3 & 4
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Drinking water.

Main Destination:

Lake Natron

Accommodation:

Natron River Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located at Lake Natron

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ndutu Area

Activity Day 5 Afternoon & Evening

• Learn everything there is to know about the wildlife of Ndutu on a game drive led by an expert guide. You will start your in the morning from Lake Natron to South Serengeti/Ndutu Area for unforgettable game drive in the area.

Activity Day 6 Full Day

• You'll be joining us in Ndutu for a guided game drive. It's a fantastic opportunity to see some of the animals you came so far to see. December to March is a good time to visit Ndutu for the calving season.

Meal Plan – Day 5 & 6
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Drinking water.

Main Destination:

Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Ndutu

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti

Activity Day 7 Full Day

• You'll be heading down more safari trails in search of animals in Serengeti National Park when we take you on a guided game drive. This is the best thing about many safaris, and you'll hopefully see many animals.

Meal Plan – Day 7
• Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner • Drinking water.

Main Destination:

Central 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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Day 8 Half day game drive

• You're in for one of the best safari experiences you can have on your guided game drive through Ngorongoro Crater.
As you explore the crater floor, your guide will help you look for lions, black rhinos, spotted hyenas and so much more.
It's good not to book a flight on this day in order to have an ample time to explore the crater instead of rushing to the airport to catch the flight.

Meal Plan – Day 8
• Breakfast & Lunch.

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

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.