9 Days Northern circuit safari
Full Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & Tarangire National Park
Pickup from Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha, followed by a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park.
Afternoon game drive exploring the famous Baobab-dotted landscapes and large herds of elephants.
Wildlife: Elephants, giraffes, lions, wildebeests, and over 400 bird species.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge (Luxury Lodge).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 : Full Day in Tarangire National Park
Full-day game drive inside Tarangire with a picnic lunch.
Explore the Tarangire River ecosystem – a permanent water source attracting predators and grazers.
Wildlife: Lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, and large herds of zebra and wildebeest.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 3:Tarangire → Central Serengeti National Park
Early morning departure for the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro highlands.
Game drive en route as you enter the Serengeti plains.
Afternoon safari exploring Central Serengeti’s open savannah – excellent for spotting big cats.
Accommodation: Serenity Camp (Luxury Tented Camp).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Central Serengeti Safari
Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.
Morning and afternoon game drives with picnic lunch in the bush.
Wildlife: Lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and hippos at river pools.
Accommodation: Serenity Camp.
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Safari (extra cost).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 5: Serengeti → Northern Serengeti (Migration Area – Seasonal)
Drive or fly (optional at extra cost) to Northern Serengeti near the Mara River.
Afternoon safari along the Mara River, where the Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October) crosses.
Wildlife: Wildebeest, zebras, Nile crocodiles, lions, cheetahs, leopards.
Accommodation: Kati Kati Camp / Luxury Tented Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 6: Northern Serengeti Safari
Full-day safari in the Northern Serengeti.
Witness dramatic river crossings (seasonal) and predator-prey interactions.
Evening relaxation at camp under the stars.
Accommodation: Kati Kati Camp / Luxury Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 7: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater
Morning game drive in Serengeti, then transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Wildlife: Black rhinos, lions, hyenas, hippos, flamingos, buffaloes.
Afternoon crater tour then drive to your lodge on the crater rim.
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Ngorongoro Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 8: Lake Manyara National Park
Morning transfer to Lake Manyara National Park.
Game drive in the lush forest, lake shores, and hot springs.
Wildlife: Tree-climbing lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and monkeys.
Afternoon relaxation at the lodge overlooking the escarpment.
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Day 9: Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience → Departure
Morning visit to Mto wa Mbu Village for a cultural tour (banana plantations, local markets, traditional food, art shops).
Enjoy a hot local lunch before departure.Drive back to Arusha / Kilimanjaro Airport for onward flight.
Accommodation: None.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch.
Safari Highlights
- Tarangire – Elephants & Baobabs
- Serengeti – Big Cats & Great Migration
- Ngorongoro Crater – The Big Five in one day
- Lake Manyara – Tree-climbing lions & birdlife
- Mto wa Mbu – Cultural immersion with local communities
Direction:
- Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items
(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.) - Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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