9-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Kilimanjaro
Day By day Itinerary
This eight-day safari takes you to the Northern Circuit's best and most popular wild destinations. It gives you adequate time to explore various parts of the Serengeti, staying three days in Serengeti, overnight in Tarangire, a day in Ngorongoro Crater, canoeing and cultural exploration in Lake Eyasi. You'll then finalize with a refreshing day in the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Tour Highlights
Grade
9-days
Transport
4x4 Land Cruiser
Accommodation
Camping
Food
Full Board
Areas to visit
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara NP, Materuni
Included
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Park fees(For non-residents)
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All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
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All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
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A professional driver/guide
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All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
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All Taxes/VAT
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Roundtrip airport transfer
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Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
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Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
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International flights(From/to home)
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
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Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
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Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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The government imposed an increase of taxes and/or park fees
You can customize your trip. Our sample itineraries are adjustable to your preferences, and our specialists work together with you to create your dream journey!
Day 1: Pick up from the Airport
We will pick you up from the airport, where our driver will warmly welcome you and drive you to your accommodation in Arusha. Here, you will have the chance to unwind, relax, and prepare for the thrilling adventures ahead.
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On your first day, you'll embark on an exciting city tour, taking in the sights of Arusha. The tour includes visits to local markets, the vibrant Maasai market, the Cultural Heritage Centre, and the Arusha City Museum.
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In the evening, you will receive a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming tour. You will also have the option to explore Arusha city further and enjoy a stunning sunset view.
Day 2:Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Along the journey, you will pass by beautiful Maasai Villages and the open plain that becomes synonymous with images of Tanzania.
Tarangire River provides a regular visit of large herds of elephants as well as other wildlife such as Zebras, wildebeest, antelopes, and warthogs, famously known as Pumba in the famous Lion King Movie, which was partly filmed in the great Serengeti plains.
A picnic lunch with a spectacular view of the Tarangire River is a great way to suck it all in. You will need to have a sharp eye to keep your lunch away from the local monkeys.
Later on, you'll take a deeper dive into the wild and have an opportunity to see lions, leopards, Cape buffalo, and a large variety of antelopes. And if luck is on your side, you might even spot endangered animals such as the eared oryx and the Great Kudu.
After a spectacular day in Tarangire, you will retire to your selected accommodation for dinner and a good night's sleep.
Day 3:Serengeti
National Park NP
You'll depart to Serengeti National Park from Arusha via Ngorongoro crater while enjoying a game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Once in Serengeti, you will be amazed by a spectacular view while enjoying a picnic lunch on a small hill in an overall flat area.
Maasai boma visit: Get close to the Maasai community by visiting the famous Maasai bomas, participating in traditional Maasai dance, a walk in the Maasai village culture, well known for hunting lions to be considered a warrior, drinking raw cow blood, though these traditions are things of the past, except for drinking blood. Some souvenir shopping at the local Maasai market will be at your disposal.
After lunch at the picnic area, it’s now time to explore the endless plains of Serengeti. You will be amazed by the wide range of animals that wander Africa's iconic savannah landscape.
You'll have dinner and an overnight stay in the center of Serengeti National Park with the quality of accommodation requested.
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park
On this day after an early breakfast, you will do an early game drive to see the sunrise, then head to explore various parts of the park depending on where the animals have migrated to. Expect to see a lot of wildebeests and zebras in a strategic partnership for their survival. A lot of big cats are present in the park and if you're lucky enough, you can witness a hunt action.
After the full-day game drive, you will have your delicious dinner and an overnight stay at Budget Camping Site.
Day 5: Serengeti NP to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, we will embark on a game drive to various parts of the parks. We will then return to the camp for lunch and parking for a journey back to Ngorongoro where we will spend the night at Simba Campsite which is just on the top of the crater. Here we'll get ready for an early descent in the morning.
After your full-day game drive, you will head back to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at Budget Camping Site.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive then Mto wa Mbu
After an early breakfast, we will descend the crater on a journey to find the black rhinos. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater as most animals will be easier to spot from this park due to it being a floor crater. After lunch, we will embark on a game drive and ascend the crater to camp. You will continue with the drive to Lake Eyasi where you will start to refresh with canoeing as the sun sets.
Day 7: lake Eyasi Tour
The region around Eyasi is the home of the Hadzabe and Datoga communities who continue their ancient lifestyle of hunting-gathering and pastoralism respectively. Visits to the villages give you a personal, intimate look into the daily life of these people. You may be impromptu invited into their homes, learn about the family structures, participate in traditional dances, participate in bead making with the women, join the traditional small game hunting and gathering early morning by the Hadzabe tribesmen, make bow and arrows, and much more. Afterwards, have an early evening drive to Arusha for your overnight stay.
Day 8: Kilimanjaro Excursion
Be immersed in Tanzania’s great outdoors on this full-day tour to Materuni and Kikuletwa—ideal for adventure, cultural and active travellers in the region. Start off on a hike to Materuni Waterfalls and enjoy a refreshing dip. Next, head to a local farm to learn more about Tanzania’s coffee industry before finally unwinding in the Kikuletwa Hot Springs. Afterwards, clients will be taken back to the hotel.
Day 9: Drop Off at the Airport
You will be picked up from the hotel at your preferred time and be drop off at the airport.
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