8-Day Safari Trip in the Northern Circuit of Tanzania
Highlights
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Zanzibar, Tarangire National Park
Locations Covered
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Zanzibar, Tarangire National Park
safari, sunandsand, Wildlife
Group Tour
8 Days
Medium
English
Description
Enjoy an electrifying roller coaster of diverse experiences and emotions in this 8-day one-of-a-kind Safari, and get a chance to wave at Africa’s big five kings of safari- lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos. Take home the best exciting memories from the Serengeti Savannah Plains, the world’s largest crater- the Ngorongoro, discover the natural beauty of Zanzibar Island, and opt for amazing adventure sports like canoeing and windsurfing.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
- On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), which caters to domestic flights, you will be met by your tour representative, who will drive you to your accommodation in Arusha.
- Overnight will be at your accommodation awaiting your safari on the following day.
Accommodation
Sleep Inn Lodge
Meal Plan
Bed & Breakfast
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Day 2: Arusha – Serengeti
- At around 07:00 am your guide will be at your hotel for pickup, after a short safari briefing, you set off on a drive to Serengeti National Park via the beautiful high-lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro conservation area. When you arrive in the park, you will check into your lodge and then go for an evening game drive. With the help of a flashlight, you will be able to spot wild animals such as lions, cheetahs, African wild dogs, hyenas, and leopards while hunting. Next, we head back to your lodge, have dinner and stay overnight at the hotel.
Visit to Serengeti National Park
Accommodation
Public Campsite
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Wake up for an early breakfast before heading to the Serengeti Park with your packed lunch for a half-day game drive. On this game drive, you will have a chance to enjoy the unparalleled natural beauty of Serengeti and a magnificent population of wildlife species like wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, prides of lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, rhinos, cape buffaloes and many more. Your delicious lunch will be set in the wilderness of Serengeti National Park, before going for another game drive.
- After lunch, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation area with an enroute game drive. Ngorongoro Conservation Area is one of the 8 wonders of the world, the landscape comprises the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world in name of Ngorongoro crater said to have been formed million years ago due to volcanic eruption.
- In the evening you will return to your camp to have dinner and stay overnight.
Accommodation
Public Camp Site
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
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Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
- After an early morning breakfast, you will visit the Ngorongoro crater. When you first see the Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world! Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness with sweeping savannahs, pockets of acacia woodland, glistening lakes and swamps. This crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed on itself 2-3 million years ago. It is famous for its geological delights and for being a natural reserve home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. The drive down into the crater is an adventure in itself, and when you reach the crater floor, you will find yourself around large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands.
- After the game drive into Ngorongoro crater, we will be ascending to the rim and head to Karatu for a night over and dinner
Accommodation
Public Campsite
Meal Plan
Full Board
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Day 5: Tarangire National Park to Zanzibar
- After a quick early morning breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs right through it. This ‘river of warthogs’ is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forest. The Park is well known for its elephant families; the herds can often be seen congregating by the river. You may also see giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards. There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire National Park than anywhere else on the planet!
- After lunch and an extensive game drive, we head back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro for Zanzibar Flight.
- After arriving in Zanzibar our representative will pick you to the hotel for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Pasha inn/ Amani Bungalow
Meal Plan
Full Board
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Day 6: Stone Town, Prison Island & Spice Farm
- After a hearty breakfast in your hotel, we will pick you up for a walk through the historical Stone Town; here you will see the House of Wonders (Beit al ajaib), the Palace Museum (People’s Palace), the Arab Fort and the Slave Chambers. These historical attractions will teach you about the events that shaped Zanzibar’s history over several centuries. Stone Town is a maze-like town; you will get to walk the winding alleys just like the inhabitants and rulers of Zanzibar did centuries ago. At Stone Town, time seems to have stood still for a few centuries.
- In the afternoon, you will sail to Prison Island; the island was meant to be a prison for slaves but it was later turned into a quarantine for sailors and traders suffering from serious ailments from the East African interior. The main attractions on the island are old and friendly giant tortoises as well as a historical slave museum.
- Late in the evening, you will head out to Forodhani Gardens where you will experience seafood in the classic Zanzibar style. Dinner and overnight accommodation at your hotel.
Accommodation
Pasha Inn/ Amani Bungalow
Meal Plan
Full Board
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Day 7: Dolphin Tour and Snorkeling
- Combine three of Zanzibar’s must-do outdoor adventures into one half-day private tour without all the hassle of having to arrange anything for yourself! Head for the island’s northeastern waters and watch for dolphins in their natural habitat before snorkelling at Mnemba Island Reef, where corals and clear waters teem with angel fish, rays, and other tropical species. Finish at a sandbank to swim in the calm and bright shallows—the perfect finale. Visit Zanzibar’s stunning snorkel and beach spots with ease, spot dolphins and snorkel corals and swim at a sandbank in one trip. The tour includes snorkel equipment, refreshments, and hotel transfers
Accommodation
Pasha Inn/Amani Bungalow
Meal Plan
Full Board
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Day 8: Departure
- On this day you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport for your departure flight back home or for a connecting flight to the Tanzanian mainland.
Accommodation
N/A
Meal Plan
Breakfast, Lunch
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 7 | /person |
8 to 35 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 7 | /person |
8 to 35 | /person |
This is a group tour |