8 Days Northern Circuit Tour

8 Days Northern Tanzania Safari

8 Days Northern Circuit Tour

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Experiencing the precious uniqueness of northern circuit Tanzanian national park. You are going through all big Northern circuit parks from Lake Manyara, Tarangire, Serengeti Ndutu plains and central Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Arusha national park.

Itineraries

Collection from your hotel in Arusha by your generous driver guide and depart to Lake Manyara arrive lunch time, gamedrive in Lake Manyara National Park, overnight Fanaka Campsite.

What to see in Lake Manyara National Park? Lake Manyara is alkaline shallow lake at the base of a sheer stretch of the western Rift Valley escarpments. Acacia woodlands and lush ground water forests are the features here. Encounter the olive baboons, shy bush buck and giant kingfishers manly at the gate entrance. After driving to the cool lush, mature, groundwater forests dominated by large ficus trees and tangle of green epiphytes. Driving to the northern floodplain with series of small pools on MtowaMbu river which support the range variety of birds species like kingfishers, painted snipe. Giraffe, hippopotamus pool and zebra. We lead you to stretch southward to explore the Maji Moto 'hot spring' then more south in the dark tangled acacia woodlands in the best sightseeing for lions climbing trees, large herds of zebra, waterbuck, buffalos and pairs of kingspringer on the rocky escapement. Also there is an option top trees walking ways is added experience over the Rift Valley.

After break fast depart for Serengeti via Oldupai Gorge and shifting Sands, afternoon gamedrive in Serengeti National Park, overnight Lobo Campsite.

Serengeti national park

In Serengeti National Park do game drive back to Seronera area, overnight Seronera Campsite or Tanapa resting houses during the rain seasons. Occasionally pride of lions pass through this area at night.

What is in Serengeti? Serengeti is the widest range of savannah plains, local the endless plains. There are high dense population of lions, about 2 million wildebeests, 200,000 burchels zebra, 40000 Grant's gazelle and more than 600 birds species, elephants, Warthog, leopard, cheetah, oryx, giraffe, buffalo, mixed herds of waterbuck, klipspringer. The marvel of wildebeest seasonal migration and wildebeest calving are the bolded reason why Serengeti is a magical and fevorate destination. During the drive on the plains our professional safari driver will help you to explore the wildlife. An optional value added services are Tanapa resting houses, Balloon safari and air plane flight to Arusha if any emergency happen promptly.

Where to spot predators?

Different from herbivores in the savannah plains, predators can easily spotted in the rocky hills named Koppies to the main Ngorongoro road. Encounter the lions and cheetah on the Simba, Moru and Gol Koppies along the road. More likely leopards are very common in the Seronera near Valley and further East of Ndutu.

Other common predators are hyenas, Wild dog, Golden jackal, battered foxes easier to see during drive. Explore the marvel of Seronera river feeding to the lake Magadi covered by troops of flamingos. Exploit the Retima hippo pool contains hundreds of aquatic animals. Explore several bird flocks and endemics chasing of Usambiro barbet, spur fowl, lovebird and white hamlet in Seronera area. There is an optional Balloon safari for more experience which is exclusive.

Depart with picnic breakfast for early morning gamedrive, after lunch departure Ngorongoro Crater rim en-route gamedrive in Serengeti National Park, overnight Simba Campsite.

After breakfast descend to the Ngorongoro Crater floor for gamedrive, afternoon ascend to the crater rim with enroute game watching to Tarangire National park , overnight Panorama Campsite.

What to explorer in Ngorongoro crater?

Ngorongoro crater is excellent big five territory ever to explore lion, elephant and buffalo. Regularly is the best place to find out the black rhino, the fox resembler. Normally the black rhino Note that Ngorongoro Crater is not a Zoo. Photographers have great opportunities to collect millions of precious wildlife and landscapes photos.

The official road down the crater decent from Malanja depression to the western shores of lake and ascending through Lerai Forest. Explorer troops of flamingos over lake Magadi the shallow soda lake. Encounter the giant African Ostrich along the road side inside the crater.

After breakfast gamedrive in Tarangire National Park, afternoon drive to Arusha National Park overnight Colobus Campsite. What to explorer in Tarangire?. Tarangire is the home of ancient Baobab trees, gerenuk antelope and the prolific elephants herds. At the gate entrance encounter the zebra, impala, wildebeests, giraffe, Warthog and gazelles along the Tarangire river the only source of water from many kilometres.

Birdlife is of more than 500 species ranging from raptors includes bateleur, kingfisher, eagle and water bird. Characteristic Acacia birds are yellow-necked spur fowl and red fronted barbet the red and yellow barbet are most fevorate to our beloved bird lovers.

After breakfast combination of guided walking safari and gamedrive in Arusha National Park, drop off Airport.

What to see and do in Arusha National Park?

From Arusha is a focal point to view the Ngurdoto crater of 400m deeps volcanic caldera. Explore the fantastic lush crater floor from the forest fringed rim. In this small Ngorongoro we are going to explore with you the herds of buffalos, baboons, Warthog and variety of antelopes. The great experience with troops of black-white colobus, blue colobus and more. The wide range of birdlife from cinnamon � chested bee eater, gorgeous hartlaubs turaco and many small birds.

Lake Momella, Lead more north to worth explore the marvel of the series of shallow alkaline lake covered by flamingos. This is the focal point to explorer the big mammals such as buffalos, hippo and more. Lake Momella is popular for birdlife more likely to see herons, Wild ducks, waders, flamingos, pelicans, yellow-bellied stocks, little grebe. There are optional value added services such as canoe safari, MTB snake and reptile Farm and Meru crater hiking safari.

Meru crater hiking tour, after about an hour drive to Kitoto, with an armed ranger escort us to stretch our legs and walk through the beautiful virgin primary forest made up of tall trees, epiphytes and ferns vegetations. At one point on the way there is a breathtakingly famous Fig Tree Arch have the natural formation at the base of an immense strangler fig large enough for land cruisers to pass under. Meru crater is the best sight to explore elephant, colobus monkeys and the very impressive hartlaubs.

Overnight in arusha.

Tell us your departing time, pick up is included.

This safari tour will be happening in Tanzania, you will be visiting several places such as Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater Rim. Tarangire is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, it is located in Manyara Region. The name of the park is originates from the Tarangire River that crosses the park.

Moreover, Serengeti National Park is located in northern Tanzania. The park is well-known for its massive annual migration of wildebeest and zebra. The Ngorongoro crater rim is also located in northern Tanzania. The crater is one of the most impressive wildlife areas in Africa and it has been designated as a World Heritage Site.

During the safari tour, you will be served with four breakfasts, two lunches, and two dinners, as well as a cup coffee. Moreover, you will be given a complimentary bottle of drinking water during the tour.

This accommodation is located 2.4 kilometers from the centre of Arusha, it is comfortable, fresh high hygiene rooms, and affordable to guests visiting this part of Tanzania. The available facilities onsite includes satellite TV, restaurant, and parking on premises.

Fanaka is located in Mto wa Mbu township, it is 130 kilometers from Arusha city on main road to Ngorongoro, and to Serengeti National Parks. This is a budgeted campsite, the camping area is secluded, spacious, and under shade of trees.

This is one of the most famed campsites in Tanzania for animal encounters. It is located in the Central Serengeti area known as Seronera. Moreover, there will be nocturnal animals passing through the campsite during the night. The facilities available at the campsite include showers, bathrooms, solar powered electricity, and eating area. With alternative stay at Tanapa hostel inside rooms.

Ngorongoro Simba is a huge public campsite set on the crater rim. It is situated on the south-western rim of the Ngorongoro Crater Rim and about two kilometers away from the crater village. The campsite has well-maintained toilets, regularly attended, hot water showers that are heated by wood fires, and firewood for sale.

Moreover, there are wild animals from the crater, Serengeti, as well as the Ngorongoro Conservation Area frequently visit the campsite which is not fenced but there are rangers; you should move with caution

During the safari, there are two optional value added services available. That includes visiting the Olduvai Gorge to explore the footprints and skull of Homo habilis. Also, to visit the Maasai cultural espying in the bush villages.

The Following Meals Are Included

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Drinks

The Following Dietary Requirement(S) Are Served And/Or Catered For:

  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Included:

  • 7 game drives
  • Service of an English speaking driver guide
  • An excellent 4x4 vehicle
  • Camping equipment
  • Sleeping bags
  • Entry fees and guiding fees
  • Taxes and VAT
  • Car entrances fees
  • Government imposed increase of park fees
  • Taxes on park fees for non-residents
  • The driver's salary and allowances
  • Wi-Fi access
  • 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 8 dinners
  • Complimentary bottled drinking water
  • Cups of coffee
  • Roundtrip airport transfer from and to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK)
  • 8 nights' accommodation

Excluded:

  • Drinks
  • Extras at the lodges
  • International flight
  • Telephone usage
  • Tips to the drivers and guides
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa

How to get there Recommend Airport

Arusha Airport ARK OR KILIMANJARO Airport JRO.

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