Northern Circuit Safari: Wildlife and Zanzibar Exploration

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This magnificent tour guides you through the wildlife of the northern circuit on a shared group safari, while also offering the chance to explore Zanzibar. This combination allows you to enjoy the diverse cultural and historical experiences of the archipelago, along with a gorgeous seaside holiday.

Duration: 12 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park - After breakfast at the hotel, you will depart for Tarangire, Tanzania’s third-largest national park, which is famous for its large elephant population. The park is characterized by majestic baobab trees that tower over the wildlife below. Animals gather along the Tarangire River, the primary source of water in the area. The park hosts a diverse range of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and up to 6,000 elephants. You will embark on a game drive, pausing for a picnic lunch amidst the natural beauty. Following another game drive, you will retire to the camp for dinner and your overnight stay.

Camp To Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park - After breakfast, you will travel to the Serengeti, passing through Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you enter Serengeti National Park, you’ll encounter its vast plains and rich wildlife. Arriving in the Seronera area, known for its abundant wildlife and the Seronera River (a vital water source), you will have lunch before continuing to the campsite. The Serengeti is famous for the annual Great Migration, best observed from June to September in the northern Serengeti. During this drive, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River as they search for fresh pasture.

Serengeti National Park To Ngorongoro Crater

Serengeti National Park - After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to witness the Great Migration. After this incredible experience, you will continue with a full-day game drive, exploring the wonders of the Serengeti before exiting the park.

The annual Great Migration is best observed from June to September in the northern Serengeti. During this drive, you will witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara River as they migrate in search of pasture. After the game drive, you will leave through the Serengeti gates and make your way to the campsite for dinner and your overnight stay.

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater - After breakfast, you will be picked up from the camp and driven to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater with picnic lunch boxes for a game drive. Often referred to as the eighth natural wonder of the world, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater globally. It formed about two million years ago when the Ngorongoro volcano erupted, leading its walls to collapse. The sunken volcano floor created a natural enclosure with 600-meter-tall walls. Today, the crater spans over 19 kilometers wide and is filled with diverse habitats, including acacia forests, hippo-filled swamps, and open grasslands. These habitats are home to over 30,000 animals, including elephants, warthogs, flamingos, a variety of birdlife, the rare black rhinoceros, and all predatory cats. You may also see the Maasai grazing their cattle alongside other wildlife like buffalo and wildebeest. After the game drive, you will drive to the Mto wa Mbu area for dinner and your overnight stay at the camp.

Lake Manyara National Park back to Arusha

Lake Manyara National Park - Lake Manyara National Park is characterized by a shallow alkaline lake at the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. It is famous for its tree-climbing lions and large elephant herds. The park’s entrance leads to a jungle-like groundwater forest inhabited by numerous olive baboons and blue monkeys. A thrilling 370m/1,200ft-long treetop walkway offers a bird’s eye view of this unique habitat.

You will embark on a six-hour game drive, stopping at the picnic site for lunch with a spectacular view of the nearby hippos. Afterward, you will exit the park gates and begin your journey back to Arusha, where you will overnight and have dinner at the hotel.

Arusha To Materuni Waterfalls - Zanzibar

Materuni Waterfalls - Today your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel around 9:00 am and drive for about two hours to Moshi, where the Materuni village is located. The road to the village is a bit bumpy.

Upon arrival, you will begin a 45-minute hike to the waterfalls. Once there, you can swim near the falls, take pictures, and enjoy the view. Afterward, you will hike back to the starting point and have lunch prepared by the local Chagga people. After lunch, you will witness how the locals process, roast, and grind coffee in preparation for drinking. Later, you will be driven to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight to Zanzibar, where a transfer to your accommodations will be waiting for you upon your arrival.

Beach Time

Nungwi Beach - You’ll spend the next few days unwinding and relaxing at your own pace after an exciting safari. Feel free to explore the area around the hotel. If you’d like, we can recommend some activities for you and connect you with our representatives who will drive you to your chosen activity.

Beach Time

Nungwi Beach - On this day too you will be at ease and relaxed taking your time after a thrilling safari you are free to explore the area around the hotel we will recommend some activities to do upon your request and team you up with our representatives who will chauffeur you on the chosen activity.

Beach Time

Hotel To Airport

Abeid Amani Karume International Airport - Today your spectacular adventure with us comes to an end. We hope you’ve already booked your return flight. The driver will be at the hotel, ready to take you to the Zanzibar airport. If you wish to extend your stay, simply contact the office.

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