5-Days Taste of Northern Circuit Experiene
TRIP DETAILS
- Type - Midrange
- Duration - 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Start - Arusha
- Finish - Arusha
Trip overview
The northern tourism circuit is by far the most popular safari circuit in Tanzania, comprising most of the must-see destinations in the country. If youโre a first-time visitor to Tanzania, this is where you want to be. This 5-day Mid-range Tanzania Safari will take you to the home of Elephant and majestic baobab trees, Tarangire National Park, and the magic Ngorongoro Crater which supports a year-round resident population of mammals including black Rhino, Lake Manyara Np and Serengeti Park.
Day by Day Itinerary
The vibrant town of Arusha is more than just a gateway to Tanzaniaโs โNorthern Circuit, but for those who choose to linger a little longer before or after the safari. There is a lot to offer.
After a pleasant arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha airport, you will be welcomed by one of the Sopai Safaris representatives who will initially meet and greet you. After a short introduction of himself, he will transfer you to your dedicated hotel within Arusha City for your night stay waiting for your adventure to start on the next day.
Meal plan: Bed and breakfasts
Accommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge
Enjoy your breakfast at Ilboru Safari Lodge, Depart to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with your packed picnic lunch, The Park is Located slightly off the main safari route, Tarangire National Park is a lovely quiet park in Northern Tanzania, the park has some of the highest population density of elephants as compared to anywhere in Tanzania, and its sparse vegetation, strewn with baobab and acacia trees, makes it a beautiful and distinctive location to visit, venture into the park for a matter of hours leaving parts of Tarangire virtually untouched.
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Accommodation: Farm of Dream Lodgeย
Another must-see destination in Tanzania is the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, located in northern Tanzania. Thought to be the result of a volcanic explosion, this fertile valley is one the most beautiful natural wildlife safari destinations in the world and has even been named one of Africaโs Seven Natural Wonders. The enclosed nature of the crater has created an ecosystem all of its own, resulting in some of the best opportunities to spot game. It also has the densest known population of lions. Buffalo, elephants, leopards, and rhinos can also be seen here, in addition to a host of other well-loved African classics like the ostrich, zebra, cheetah, wildebeest, gazelle, and even hippos, after the extensive game viewing in the crater, we will drive to Serengeti National Park for the dinner and overnight stay waiting for your adventure to continue on the following day.
Meal Plan: Full board
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Luxury Camp / Serengeti Pure Tented Camp or Embalakai Tented Camp
Game viewing is superb year-round in the Serengeti, enjoy your breakfast at your accommodation and drive out with your packed picnic lunch, the park is home to the Big Five (although rhinos are rarely seen), and is particularly renowned for its predators โ leopard, cheetah, lion and hyena โ which are regularly spotted. The Serengeti also plays host to the phenomenal Great Migration, which sees millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle traversing the open plains of the park in search of fresh grass from seasonal rains, The dramatic scenes of huge herds on the move, crossing rivers and vast plains and pursued by predators looking for their next kill, are the stuff nature documentaries are made of Experiencing the Great Migration is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime event that most safari travelers have at the top of their bucket lists, later transiting the Ngorongoro conservation area to Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Full board
Accommodation: Farm of Dream Lodge
After breakfast at your accommodation, depart with your picnic lunch boxes to Lake Manyara National Park well known for the tree-climbing lions for the full-day game drive and photography, there are a number of fascinating tourist attractions that can be explored within the under-grounding water forest of Lake Manyara National Park, The Park is well known for the tree climbing lions, and the soda lake attracts thousands of pink flamingos, after an extensive game viewing, you will be driving back to Arusha for your departure to your next destination as per your schedule.
Meal Plan: Full board
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
- INCLUSIONS
- Park Fees
- Conservation Fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Rountrip airport transfers
- NOT INCLUDED
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US $10 - $20 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation