9 Days Northern Circuit

Package Overview

Visit the best of northern parks in 7 days’ time! You'll be visiting Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Lake Natron and Lake Manyara. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and great view of the animals as you do game drives around the parks. This itinerary offers a unique game drive and walking safari in the Ikona Wildlife Management Area. You'll spend the night in a Maasai boma lodge. Also, you'll have a chance to see the migration in Serengeti!

Tour Timeline

  • Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro airport, you will be met by your driver/office representative then drive to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on the time of arrival, your safari driver guide will give you a short brief regarding your trip, then you be free to relax at you hotel and if your time allows, you can just walk around the down town of Arusha and discover a little about this town.

    Accommodation: Out Post lodge or evequivalent. A nice and medium accommodation locate in Arusha suburbs about 1.5km from the down town a cool and calm environment. Bed and Breakfast included.

  • Today your safari adventure begins! We will pick you up from your hotel in or around Arusha. During the 2.5 hour drive you will enjoy the view of the beautiful nature, landscapes and local communities. We’ll do a full day game drive in Tarangire which is famous for its large numbers of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing African pythons. At the end of the day, we will go to Karatu Pamoja Farm Lodge where you will spend the night in a furnished comfort safari tent with a private bathroom. First, you can take a dive into the swimming pool!

    Accommodation: Pamoja Karatu Farm Lodge or equivalent. A nice and medium luxury Tented Lodge locate in Karatu Village on the Slopes of Ngorongoro Crater. All meals included.

  • Today we wake up early in the morning and after breakfast, we will drive towards the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. The crater life estimated 30,000 large mammals. Due to its natural borders, there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area which is home to the Big Five including the African black rhino as well as hyena, zebra and elephants to name a few. We will spend the night at the RhonoLodge which is located in Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The forest boasts over one hundred bird species, as well as resident elephants, buffalo and baboon troops. Relax at the swimming pool with the sounds of nature in the background.

    Accommodation: Rhino Lodge. A nice and medium Lodge locate in the park. All meals included.

  • On day four, we will head towards the Serengeti. After a few hours drive we will arrive at the Serengeti gate. After lunch we do a game drive all afternoon in this beautiful park. The Serengeti is known for its endless plains of savannah and forest landscapes. The park is famous for the migration involving about 1.5 million herbivores and followers. At the end of the day, we arrive at Africa Safari Ikoma where you'll sleep in a furnished comfort safari tent. Located between Serengeti Seronera, Grumeti and Ikorongo Game Reserves the location is perfect for exploring the Serengeti wildebeest migrations. It’s the perfect retreat for a relaxing moment watching birdlife or a herd of impala grazing quietly around the camp area or rather just relax while listening to the sounds of the African bush.

    Accommodation: Africa Safari Ikoma Bush Camp. Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

  • On the next day, we'll continue our game drive in Serengeti and we will be heading north. In the migration season we can pass by the Mara River. Be amazed by the thousands of animals crossing the river. It is a once in a lifetime experience! At the end of the day we will overnight at Africa Safari Maasai Boma Lodge. As the accommodation’s name suggests, it is inspired by a traditional Maasai boma. Look around you and you’ll understand why; you’re in their midst. The village is called Ololosokwan and although not located in an official game reserve or national park, even here you can find game.

    Accommodation: Africa Safari Ikoma Bush Camp. Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

  • After breakfast, we will head to Lake Natron. The drives from the northern Serengeti are remote, with a desolate, other-worldly beauty and an incomparable feeling of space and antiquity. The roads pass through untraveled Maasai land, with small bomas and big mountains often in view in a wild, cauterised landscape. From June to November, at the lake around two million flamingos gather. On the way to the lodge, we can make a stop at the hot springs. We willovernight at Africa Safari Lake Natron. The lodge has a swimming pool that is embedded in its surrounding landscapes and comes complete with stunning views of neighbouring Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai, a still-active volcano. Enjoy the view! From the lodge you can take a 10 minute walk to the lake with your guide.

    Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron Camp. Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

  • In the morning, your guide will take you for an adventurous walk to the waterfalls (make sure to bring walking shoes). Several Maasai villages are found nearby and your guide for the hike will be a Maasai. After lunch, you’ll head to Mto wa Mbu where you'll overnight at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.e

    Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron Camp. Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

  • Today, we will go to Lake Manyara. This park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls, babbling brooks with clear water and hot springs. We'll do a game drive in Lake Manyara all day and in the afternoon we drive back to Arusha where we will arrive before dinner.

    Accommodation: The Out Post lodge or equivalent.

  • Depending on your International departure flight, we will drive to your departing airport for departure. If you flight leaves later in the evening then you will have a free time for shopping and visiting the Maasai and local Market. You can also add Zanzibar Extension to this trip and this will be the starting day..

  • Altitude: 3950m / Distance: 10km / Trekking time: 3-4 hours / Habitat: Rainforest zone.

    Once you arrive at Mweka Gate and you have completed your walk, it will be time to bid farewell to your crew. It is customary to tip your guides, cook and porters for their assistance during your trip before you are transported back to your hotel. Please check the tipping procedure and tipping ranges recommended by your tour company before the start of your climb.

  • Depending on your flight departure time, we will transfer you to the departing port ( Moshi bus station, Kilimanjaro airport or Arusha airport) If your departure is at the evening or later afternoon the you will have free time for shopping and look around the nearest city until your departing time. If you have booked a safari, Zanzibar or any other trip extension then this will be the starting day.

Included

  • Park fees
  • All activities
  • 1 Night accommodation in Karatu (You can always propose upgraded accommodation but there will be extra charges accordingly, please contact us for specification)
  • Canoe fees
  • A professional driver/guide
  • 4x4 Safari vehicle, well maintained with a pop up open roof
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Service charges
  • Service charges
  • Drinking water

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (guide line is 15$ - 20$ per day per driver)
  • Hotel accommodation, pre and after your tripg
  • Personal items
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Accommodation

  • Out Post lodge in Arusha
  • Green Mountain Lodge in Arusha
  • Pamoja Expeditions Lodge in Aruha
  • Crest Safari Lodge in Arusha
  • Mvuli Lodge Arusha
  • Chanya Lodge in Moshi
  • Ameg Lodge in Moshi

Location

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