NORTHERN TANZANIA SAFARI EXPERIENCE
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NORTHERN TANZANIA SAFARI EXPERIENCE
Duration: 7 Days (Guided Tour)
This guided safari explores the highlights of Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit, offering exceptional wildlife viewing and diverse landscapes.
Beginning in Arusha, the journey takes you through several of Tanzania’s most iconic national parks including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and the world-renowned Serengeti National Park.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, while Lake Manyara offers scenic beauty and impressive birdlife along the shores of its soda lake. The Serengeti provides unforgettable game viewing across vast open plains where predators and herbivores coexist in one of Africa’s most remarkable ecosystems.
You will also travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and visit the historic Olduvai Gorge, one of the most important archaeological sites on Earth.
This safari offers a well-balanced combination of wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and cultural experiences, making it an excellent introduction to Tanzania’s natural wonders.
From ZAR 70,000 per person
ROUTE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Highlights of the Journey
TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
- Discover Tarangire’s impressive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees scattered across its beautiful savannah landscapes.
- Enjoy a memorable game drive along the Tarangire River, an important water source that attracts a variety of wildlife, especially during the dry season.
LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
- Explore the scenic landscapes beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, where forests, grasslands and a shallow soda lake create a diverse natural environment.
- Look out for flamingos, abundant birdlife, elephants, giraffes and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
- Experience the vast, endless plains of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations and home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife.
- Enjoy game drives in the Seronera region, renowned for excellent year-round wildlife viewing and opportunities to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, zebras and other animals.
NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA
- Travel through the spectacular highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in the changing scenery on the journey between Karatu and the Serengeti.
- Visit Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites, where early human fossils dating back millions of years were discovered.
KARATU
- Stay in the charming highlands of Karatu, surrounded by fertile landscapes and offering a peaceful stop between Tanzania’s famous national parks.
- Enjoy the region’s scenic countryside while relaxing at your lodge after days of exciting wildlife viewing.
MTO WA MBU
- Visit the lively village of Mto wa Mbu, known for its colourful local markets, craft stalls and vibrant everyday Tanzanian life.
- Browse handmade souvenirs and experience a cultural side of Tanzania before returning to Arusha to conclude your safari.
ARUSHA, TANZANIA
- Begin your adventure in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s famous Northern Safari Circuit, with time to relax at your boutique hotel after arrival.
- Return to Arusha at the end of your journey for your onward flight, bringing your Northern Tanzania safari to a close.
Mid-range lodge and tented camp accommodation are used on this safari.
Day 1
The African Tulip (or similar)
Arusha, Tanzania
Day 2
Tarangire Simba Lodge (or similar)
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Day 3
Karatu Simba Lodge (or similar)
Karatu, Tanzania
Day 4 - 5
Kisura Kenzan Tented Camp (or similar)
Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Days 6 - 7
Karatu Simba Lodge (or similar)
Karatu, Tanzania
Included
- Accommodation and meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Transport in a fully equipped safari vehicle.
- Game drives and activities as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of an experienced English-speaking safari guide.
Excluded
- International and domestic flights.
- Pre and post tour accommodation.
- Optional activities.
- All drinks unless otherwise specified.
- Personal expenses such as gratuities, telephone calls and curios.
- Travel insurance and visas.
- Park fees & activities - payable prior to travel together with the main tour payment.
TRANSPORT
- Transportation throughout the tour is conducted in specially designed safari vehicles. These vehicles are designed for comfort and optimal wildlife viewing, ensuring guests enjoy excellent visibility during game drives and transfers between safari destinations.
Visas
- Guests are responsible for obtaining all required visas for travel to Tanzania prior to departure.
- Entry requirements may change, so we strongly recommend checking with the relevant consulates well in advance of travel.
Travel Insurance
Comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance is compulsory for all guests on this journey. Insurance arrangements remain the sole responsibility of the traveller.
Your policy must provide cover for the full duration of your trip, including but not limited to:
- Personal Injury
- Loss or damage to personal belongings (including camera and electronic equipment)
- Medical expenses
- Repatriation costs
- Loss of luggage
Additional Information
Meals
- Meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Lodges and camps typically offer a combination of international and regional cuisine. Most dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice. Please inform IC Africa of any special dietary needs at the time of booking.
Anti-Malaria Medication
- Many safari regions in Africa are located in malaria-risk areas. We strongly recommend consulting your doctor or travel clinic prior to departure regarding anti-malaria medication.
- If prescribed, please take the medication exactly as directed and complete the full course. If you develop flu-like symptoms at any time after your safari, please consult your doctor immediately and inform them that you have recently travelled in a malaria area.
