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7-Day Northern Circuit with Cultural Tourism Luxury

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Embark on a luxury safari through Tanzania’s Northern Circuit, exploring Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Stay in exquisite lodges with full-board accommodations and enjoy excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five. Spend two nights in the Serengeti, Africa’s top-rated park for four consecutive years, fully immersing yourself in its breathtaking wildlife. Enhance your journey with a unique cultural experience at Lake Eyasi, meeting one of the world’s last remaining hunter-gatherer people.

Arrival 

You’ll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

 

Day 1: Pick-up From the Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro or Arusha Airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation in Arusha. If time permits, enjoy an optional city tour, featuring visits to the Cultural Heritage Art Gallery, local market, and Maasai Market, where you can immerse yourself in Arusha’s vibrant cultural scene before settling in for the evening at your accommodation.
 
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
 
Accommodation: Under the Shade Safari Lodge – Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
 
Meals & Drinks: Meals at own expense
Drinks not included

 

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire

Your safari adventure begins today! After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your accommodation at 7:45 a.m. for a scenic 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, the park offers diverse landscapes, including seasonal swamps, open savannah, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire River.
Explore the park in an open-roof vehicle, spotting giraffes, zebras, impalas, lions, leopards, elands, warthogs, elephants, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a picturesque spot with stunning views, followed by more wildlife encounters. As evening falls, retreat to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
 
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
 
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge – Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
 
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

 

Day 3: Visiting the Hadza and Datoga Communities at Lake Eyasi

Today, your journey takes you to Lake Eyasi, departing after breakfast. This immersive cultural experience begins with a visit to the Hadzabe people, known for their traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle. Learn about their practices, such as hunting small game like dik-diks and hares, gathering honey, and living in simple, temporary dwellings. Communicating in a unique click language, the Hadzabe provide a fascinating insight into their way of life.
Next, visit the Datoga community, renowned for their skilled craftsmanship and blacksmithing traditions. After engaging with these vibrant communities, return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
 
Main Destination: Lake Eyasi
 
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge – Luxury lodge located on the escarpment above Lake Manyara NP
 
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

 

Day 4: Drive to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, your journey to the Serengeti begins. Though the drive may be long and occasionally bumpy, it offers 4 to 5 hours of incredible wildlife viewing as you traverse the crater highlands toward the vast Serengeti plains. Weather permitting, you’ll pause for a brief stop at the Ngorongoro Viewpoint to admire the stunning caldera before continuing your adventure.
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route, taking in the picturesque surroundings. Upon entering the park, an afternoon game drive will immerse you in the Serengeti’s rich wildlife. As the day ends, head to your accommodation for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.
 
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
 
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp – Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
 
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

 

Day 5: Full-day Game Drive in Serengeti

Enjoy a full day of adventure in Serengeti National Park, with an exciting game drive from sunrise to sunset. Seek out the iconic Big Five and marvel at the diversity of over 500 bird species. As the sun sets, return to your accommodation for a delightful dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
For an additional cost, you can enhance your experience with a hot-air balloon safari or a walking safari, adding a unique perspective to your journey.
 
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
 
Accommodation: Signature Serengeti Luxury Tented Safari Camp – Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
 
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

 

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, you’ll set off on a scenic drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, with about 3 hours of wildlife viewing along the way. This extraordinary destination is home to a rich variety of East African wildlife, including the rare black rhino, which you might be lucky enough to spot. Covering 260 square kilometers with a diameter of roughly 20 kilometers, the crater requires 5 to 6 hours to fully explore its breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife. Afterward, you’ll proceed to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
 
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
 
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge – Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
 
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

 

Day 7: Airport Drop-Off

Start your day with a delicious breakfast, reflecting on the incredible adventures of the past few days. Afterward, check out from your lodge around 10:00 a.m. You can choose to be dropped off at a hotel in Arusha or Kilimanjaro, or directly at Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, marking the end of your safari journey.
 
Main Destination: Arusha (City)
 
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
 
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Includes

  • Park fees
    (For non-residents)
  • All activities
    (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation
    (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation
    (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All flights during the tour
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals
    (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinks
    (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excludes

  • International flights
    (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
    (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items
    (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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