In front of our office
Northern Circuit Adventure
- Located In:
- Size:
- 5-10 employees (Founded in 2010)
- Member Of:
- TATO & TTB
- Tour Types:
- Small & medium group tours (Budget & mid-range)
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $195 to $580 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
Reviews
Email David and Lynda | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic, well organised, great staff and a value for money tour.
My wife and I went on a 5 day / 4 night tour of Tanzania in March 2015. After doing alot of research online prior to leaving Australia we found that Northern Circuit Adventure covered all the same places that the other safari companies did but cost a lot less. For this reason we decided to give them a go and were certainly not disappointed.
The manager Mike was great to deal with via email prior to us leaving and was able to customise a tour based on the dates that suited us and places we wanted to go. He organised somebody to pick us up from the airport and take us to his office and then the hotel in Arusha.
Our tour itself was also even better then expected. The driver and tour guide (Elias) was extremely knowledgable and managed to spot pretty much all the animals we could hope to see. Our cook Sweetbart dished up tasty meals every night and breakfast in the morning, as well as providing plenty of laughs and conversation during our dinners etc. These guys (along with the animals of course) really did make the tour a very personalised and enjoyable experience.
We would highly recommend saving your $$$ and giving these guys a go. I don't think you'll be disappointed.
HK
20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Flexible and good planning, very satisfied
The 7 of us went from Zanzibar, but due to the flight company's arrangements we only arrived at Arusha at 3pm on our first day. But thanks to the director, Mike, experienced planning we were still able to see the most with our limited time. We went for a 4 day safari; it was the end of the wet season and the weather of our last two days were not very nice, but overall we were satisfied with what we were able to see (4 out of the 5 'Big Five', the leopard is always hard to see), and we even saw cheetahs on our very first safari day at Tarangire. Our driver and guide, Alias, is very knowledgeable in wildlife and had a very good eyesight (he was able to spot dung beetles rolling while driving 40 km/h!). This was our first safari and we had such a great time. I am sure we will go for more safaris in the future, but this very first time has certainly set the bar high.
BE
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Magical discovery of wild animal environment
Very nice safari experience with the Northern Circuit Adventure. The team was great, it wasn't too expensive and the experience gave me enough wonderful memories to last a lifetime
I warmly recommend this tour operator. I warmly thank the entire team for allowing me to enjoy these wonderful days!
Best of the best
It's a shame more people tend to visit South Africa rather than Tanzania for the safari adventure. I've been to both, and my safari in Tanzania put Kruger to shame! The scenery in Tanzania is so different between all the parks, and the unique opportunities you have here simply cannot be found anywhere else- seeing a lake with a million flamingos or the wildebeest migration. And so on. Absolutely incredible! We visited four parks- Serengeti, Tarangire, N'goro Crater and Lake Manyara, and it has been one of the best vacations I've taken. Well worth every dime, and we were well taken care of by our guide, Solomon, and our cook, Gabriel. They were fantastic, always stopping for photo opps or the many unexpected happenings, explaining African history and wildlife and were just easy guys to talk to. I will recommend this company and safari in Tanzania to anyone and everyone looking for the African experience.
I live in Mozambique, and have traveled around Africa a fair bit. Tanzania is at the top!! Thanks for an unbelievable trip!
DE
Email Martin & Marc | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A wonderfull Eight-Day-Safari
Asante Sana!
Our safari was a dream! We experienced a 24 – hours – all – inclusive – service. Who would ever expect a three – star – menu at a campsite in Serengeti!? Our cook Ben real did surprise us ever every day with new meals! Our guide and driver Isaac was well informed and we were always at the right places to see all the animals. It is not surprising, that we saw all the big five and additional Cheetas and a lots of other animals. At every day of our eight days safari we had a new highlight. We real enjoyed a very individual safari and never had the feeling of just being part in a standard program.
We were the only guys traveling far into the Western - Serengeti to see the migration and during our morning safari we were the first ones to find two Cheetas! Very impressive, also the night at Simba Campsite with a view into the Ngorongoro Crater. To sum up, we had experience for our life. Thanks again Mike for taking care of us! We really “felt safe in your hands!! (As we say in Germany) and wish you all the best for your future!
Martin & Marc,
From Germany, Berlin
BE
Email Herman Allaerts | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great safari, value for the money...
I've been for several times with Northern Circuit Adventure on Safari, each time in other circumstances, with other friends,... I never got disappointed about the offered program. Especially Ngorongoro is astonishing and so beautiful, ... The reason for coming back and again and again ! Thanks to NCA no nonsense safaris !!!
FR
Email Caroline | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Bad experience in October 2022
We booked a week's safari with this agency. The stay included 4 parks. The director of the agency, Michael, announced a small change to us when we arrived. We did not understand at the time that he removed the Ngorongoro crater from the program: a must in Tanzania! In order to go there we had to pay for the park ourselves. So we paid for this park when booking with the agency and once there (we are talking about more than $430).
I would add that when we arrived, no driver came to pick us up. The agency was unreachable for an hour … I strongly advise against booking such a beautiful and expensive trip with this agency.
Nous avons réservé une semaine de safari avec cette agence. Le séjour comprenait 4 parcs. Le directeur de l’agence, Michael, nous a annoncé un petit changement lors de notre arrivée. Nous avons pas compris sur le coup qu’il a supprimé du programme le cratère Ngorongoro : un incontournable de la Tanzanie! Afin d’y aller nous avons dû payer le parc nous meme. Donc nous avons payé ce parc lors de la réservation avec l’agence et une fois sur place ( on parle de plus de 430$).
Je rajoute que lors de notre arrivée, aucun chauffeur n’est venu nous chercher. L’agence a été injoignable pendant une heure … je déconseille vivement de réserver un voyage aussi beau et cher avec cette agence.
PL
Email Wojciech | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Great experience
We have been with three friends on a safari organized by Michael from Nothern Circuit Adventure. It was a six day trip to three national parks: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Additionally we have visited Olduvai Gorge and three tribes: Masai (very briefly), Hadza and Datoga. We were accompanied for time of the trip by a driver (also being a guide) Justin and a cook Sweetbart.
We all think this was a fantastic adventure. The plan was well balanced between exploring nature, free time, meeting native people etc. We have seen more animals than expected and more importantly experienced much more than we thought. Justin and Sweetbart were very helpful, thinking how to make our trip the best and never complain for any inconvenience (like our delay). It was interesting to talk with them about nature, Tanzania, Africe and life :). Justin is professional in his guiding skills, we has a broad knowledge about african nature and also wants to learn more. Sweetbart prepared really nice meals, we didn't have any stomach problems despite coming from very different place (Poland). Michael, the director, was helpful during the prepartion. He responded quickly to my messages on WhatsApp and his answers were to the point. It is important to emphasise that our safari trip was much less extereme than we expected. We felt safe and also importantly level of hygiene in toilets etc. was high on camping places. I trully recommend trip with Northern Circuit Adventure and especially with Justin and Sweetbart.
FR
Email Nadine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
a unique and exceptional experience
An incredible Safari organized by Michael in great detail with a lot of flexibility in view of this Covid period. A wonderful guide accompanied us during these six days of Safari (Livingstone) a very Safe driver and knowing by heart the life of wild animals. I highly recommend them!
Email Chris | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An excellent stay with Sweetbart the magician cook and Livingston the king of animals
perfect, don't hesitate, Mickael s team is fantastic
