12-Day Exploring the Northern Circuit of Tanzania

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

Arrival in Arusha City

Arusha is the safari capital of the country and a bustling tourism-driven city. You will be met by your driver-guide guide from the Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) and head to Arusha City which will take almost 1.5 hours. On arrival, you will have time to refresh and explore the expansive surroundings of the accommodation before finishing the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy accommodations.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha City Tour

This day will be spent on the city tour. You will have time to move around the city for a day city tour. You will visit the Clock Tower (halfway between Cairo Egypt to Johannesburg South Africa). Also, you will have a walk to the Maasai market to the Arusha Declaration Monument and Museum. You will also visit the Central local market to learn about different African spices, vegetables, and fruits.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast in the morning, you will transfer from Arusha City to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is a 2.5-hour drive from Arusha City. The hilly savannah together with the Tarangire River makes this the favorite park for large herds of elephants. During the dry season (June – October), the Tarangire River is the only source of water available, making it a popular spot not just for the elephants but a variety of small hoofed animals and an abundance of birdlife. Lions, warthogs, giraffes, zebras, and monkeys all roam the park, waiting for the ‘perfect picture’ opportunity.

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:

Ang'ata Tarangire Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park to Karatu District

You will have breakfast in the morning as usual and then go for a game drive in the early hours to see the spots of animals while they are still very active. The game drive will take some hours. Late afternoon, you will transfer to Karatu where you will have a few hours to relax and stay overnight until the next day.

Main Destination:

Karatu District

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

You will have breakfast in the early morning and then transfer from the hotel to the Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be amazed by the beauty around you. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view over one of the Natural Wonders of the World. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20 sq km in size, and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers a good chance to spot the rare black rhinos. Throw hyenas, zebras, buffaloes, and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience. After the game drive, you will move to Karatu for 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

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Today, you will move from the hotel in Karatu and head to the Serengeti National Park. You will explore the surroundings of a well-known phenomenon; the yearly crossing of the migration. Depending on the rainfall and your travel dates, you may have the opportunity to witness this spectacle of nature. In this expansive landscape, watered by several rivers, the game is there for viewing in large numbers. You are highly likely to cross paths with giraffes, hippos, elands, and elephants.

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

Show more

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
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Today you will have a full long day drive ahead of you to central Serengeti. Along the drive, you will be able to spot giraffes, zebras, and other animals. Prepare to be amazed when you catch your first glimpse of the endless plains of the Serengeti. The Serengeti National Park is home to the great migration. It is also a world heritage site teeming with wildlife.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Sero Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

You will have breakfast in the morning and continue with the game drive in the park for the other day. Serengeti National Park is the home to the great migration. It is also a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. The Serengeti National Park is home to several indigenous communities such as the Maasai being a very good example despite the existence of massive numbers of animals found there.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Central Serengeti Luxury Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park to Karatu District

Today you will have a rewarding drive ahead of you to central Serengeti. Along the drive, you will be able to spot giraffes, zebras, and other animals. Prepare to be amazed when you catch your first glimpse of the endless plains of the Serengeti. After this game drive in the afternoon, you will move to Karatu for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Karatu District

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Maasai Visit to Arusha City

You will have your breakfast in the morning and go for the Maasai visit alongside Lake Manyara. On this day you will see and interact with the people of the Maasai community. You will learn about their tradition, culture, and their lifestyle in particular. You will enjoy the songs and dances practiced by both males and females. After the visit to the Maasai community, you will head to Arusha City for the overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

SG Premium Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Mount Kilimanjaro Foothills, Coffee Tour, Local Food

This day will be spent viewing the rich beautiful natural scenery of Tanzania in the Materuni Waterfalls and Chemka Hot Springs. Here you will learn about different activities done by the Chagga community mostly, their dances and songs, the type of food they eat, their local drinks and see the local fruits which they grow, learn their history and culture life as well as visiting coffee plantation.

Main Destination:

Foothills of Mt Kilimanjaro

Accommodation:

SG Premium Resort

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha City to Airport

After breakfast in the early morning, you will transfer from the hotel to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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