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7-Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Classic Adventure

Offered by: USD Safari Tours

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Journey Snapshot

🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 7 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof

Kilimanjaro Airport

Overview Day by Day Rates Inclusions Getting There Offered By

Embark on an exclusive safari through Tanzania's Northern Circuit with Kitano Tour & Safari, exploring the iconic destinations of Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy full-board accommodation in comfortable midrange lodges while experiencing Tanzania's incredible wildlife and searching for the legendary Big Five, with excellent opportunities for memorable sightings. Spend two nights in the Serengeti, giving you ample time to immerse yourself in one of Africa's most renowned wildlife destinations. From vast savannahs and spectacular landscapes to unforgettable encounters with lions, elephants, leopards, buffalo, and rhinos, this carefully designed safari offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the very best of Tanzania's Northern Circuit.

Route

Start	Kilimanjaro Airport (Day 1)
Day 2	Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Day 3	Lake Manyara National Park
Day 4	Serengeti National Park
Day 5	Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Day 6	Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Day 7	Airport Drop off
End	Kilimanjaro Airport

Tour Features

Day 1 :Pick Up from Kilimanjaro Airport Day 2 :Arusha to Tarangire National Park Day 3 :Lake Manyara National Park Day 4 :Serengeti National Park Day 5 :Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park Day 6 :Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Day 7 :Airport Drop off

Activities & Transportation

Route: Kilimanjaro Airport
Duration: 7day
Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day

Accommodation

Meals

1

Kibo Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

2

Mawe Mawe Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

3

Mawe Mawe Lodge Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

4

Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

5

Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

6

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

7

No accommodation

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day by Day

Day 1 Pick Up from Kilimanjaro Airport

⏱Morning 🏨Kibo Palace Hotel Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City) 🍽Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. If you wish, you can take an optional city tour that includes visits to the Cultural Heritage art gallery, a local market, and the Maasai Market, allowing you to experience the cultural highlights of Arusha before settling into your lodgings.

Day 2 Arusha to Tarangire National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Mawe Mawe Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Your safari adventure begins today! After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your lodge at 7:45 am for a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. You'll explore the park in an open-roof vehicle, taking in the seasonal swamps, expansive savannah, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River. Keep an eye out for a variety of bird species, graceful giraffes, elegant impalas, zebras, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, and majestic elephants. You'll enjoy a delightful picnic lunch at a picturesque spot with breathtaking views, followed by more wildlife viewing. In the evening, you'll return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3 Lake Manyara National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Mawe Mawe Lodge Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, you'll head to Lake Manyara National Park, a diverse yet compact reserve situated 120 km west of Arusha. The park features its namesake shallow salt lake, which varies in size with the seasons and is home to over 500 bird species. As you explore, you can expect to see a range of wildlife, including monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, elephants, and, if you're fortunate, lions resting in the trees. Lake Manyara is famous for its varied landscapes, which include open grassy plains, woodlands filled with primates, and cliffs adorned with baobab trees. After a full day of wildlife viewing, you'll return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4 Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Central Serengeti Moyo Camp Warangi Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, your adventure to the Serengeti begins. The journey may be long and occasionally bumpy, but it offers about 4 to 5 hours of captivating wildlife viewing as you ascend the crater highlands toward the vast Serengeti plains. Weather permitting, you'll make a brief 10-minute stop at Ngorongoro Viewpoint to admire the stunning caldera before continuing your drive. Along the way, you'll enjoy a delightful picnic lunch, allowing you to refuel while taking in the beautiful scenery. Upon arriving at the park, you'll embark on an afternoon game drive to fully experience the rich wildlife. As the sun sets, you'll head to your accommodation, where a delicious dinner awaits, followed by a peaceful overnight stay in the serene surroundings of the Serengeti.

Day 5 Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

⏱Morning 🏨Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Prepare for a full day of adventure in Serengeti National Park! From sunrise to sunset, you'll enjoy an exciting game drive in search of the magnificent Big Five and over 500 diverse bird species. As the day winds down, you'll return to your accommodation at sunset for a delicious dinner and a restful overnight stay. For an additional fee, you can enhance your experience with the option of a hot air balloon safari or a walking safari.

Day 6 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

⏱Morning 🏨Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater 🍽All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

After breakfast, you'll set off on a scenic drive to Ngorongoro Crater, with about 3 hours of wildlife viewing along the way. This incredible area is home to a wide variety of East African wildlife, including the elusive black rhino, which you might be lucky enough to spot. Covering an expansive 260 square kilometers with a diameter of around 20 kilometers, you'll spend about 5 to 6 hours exploring its many wonders. After your adventure, you'll head to your accommodation for dinner and a restful overnight stay.

Day 7 Airport Drop off

⏱Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

You will enjoy a delicious breakfast as you reflect on your adventures from the past few days. You'll check out from your lodge around 11:00 am. You have the option to be dropped off at a hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro, or directly at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport.