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The journey
Experience Tanzania's Northern Circuit on this 5-day Big 5 safari through Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Encounter Africa's legendary Big Five, with the chance to witness the Great Migration if travelling in season, while exploring landscapes that range from soda lakes and dense forests to endless savannah plains and volcanic craters. Guided game drives reveal Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and flamingos, the Serengeti's vast wildlife-rich plains, and the remarkable ecosystem of Ngorongoro Crater.
Experience Tanzania's Northern Circuit on this 5-day Big 5 safari through Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
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Day by day
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meet your driver-guide upon arrival.
Receive a detailed briefing about your upcoming safari.
Transfer to Moshi town for an overnight stay.
Relax and prepare for the adventure starting the following morning.
Overnight at a standard lodge in Moshi town.
Meal Plan: Dinner included.
Begin the day with breakfast at the lodge.
Depart from Moshi / Arusha with your safari guide and drive towards Lake Manyara National Park.
Explore Lake Manyara National Park, which is well known for its tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, and its soda ash lake, home to thousands of flamingos.
Observe diverse habitats, including the lake, grassy plains, forest, and escarpment.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
Spot a variety of animals, including giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests, warthogs, and hundreds of bird species.
In the afternoon, proceed to your lodge near Lake Manyara for an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Take an early breakfast at the lodge.
Drive towards the fertile highlands of Ngorongoro and witness the scenic crop fields of wheat, corn, and coffee.
Continue towards the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most renowned wildlife sanctuaries.
Enter Serengeti through the Naabi Hill Gate and proceed with game drives en route to your lodge.
Experience the changing landscapes from open grass plains to woodlands, rivers, and rocky kopjes.
Arrive at your lodge within Serengeti for check-in and relaxation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Take an early breakfast at the lodge.
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park through game drives.
Follow the migratory paths of wildebeests and zebras if the season permits.
Search for the Big Five and other wildlife such as cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, and antelopes.
Visit the Serengeti Visitor Centre to learn about the history and conservation efforts within the park.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush.
Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Take breakfast at the lodge and depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
Witness the dense population of wildlife within the crater, including the rare black rhino, lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, waterbucks, and elands.
Observe over 500 species of birds thriving in this ecosystem.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot within the crater.
Ascend from the crater and drive back to Moshi / Arusha in the afternoon.
End of the safari.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
Where this trip takes you
Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
The route
The fine print
Full-board accommodation during the tour.
Certified, experienced, English-speaking safari guides.
All wildlife reserve entry fees.
All camping gear is provided (please bring your own sleeping bag).
Three meals a day during the trip.
All game drives as per the itinerary.
Airport transfer on arrival and drop-off after the safari.
All government taxes and VAT.
Drinking water provided on safari (2 litres per person per day).
Concession and camping fees included.
International airfare and flights.
Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees.
Gratuities for the safari guide and camp staff.
Travel insurance.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages at the camp.
Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.
Bring layers for varying temperatures, including a warm jacket for early mornings and evenings.
Carry comfortable, closed-toe shoes suitable for walking and game drives.
Include a wide-brimmed hat for sun protection.
Bring sunglasses with UV protection.
Pack high SPF sunscreen to protect against strong sun.
Carry a good quality camera with extra batteries and memory cards.
Bring binoculars for better wildlife viewing.
Pack insect repellent to protect against mosquitoes and other insects.
Carry a small first-aid kit with basic medical supplies.
Bring any necessary prescription medications.
Include a universal travel adapter for charging devices.
Logistics
Your 5 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.
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