Discover the best of Northern Tanzania with an itinerary crafted for those seeking affordable luxury and a true connection with Africa’s wilderness. This journey features boutique safari camps, known for their comfort, personalized service, and authentic charm
June to October 10 days/9 nights
Arusha
2 Tarangire
2 Ngorongoro Crater
2 Serengeti (Central )
Tarangire National Park has an incredible diversity of landscapes and vegetation and is famous for the large number of elephants, baobabs and climbing lions. The topography of the hills covered with baobabs and anthills is divided by the river Tarangire which attracts a large number of animals migrating in the dry season. Nearby there is a natural protected area managed by ten Maasai communities and established in the year 2003 to protect the migratory corridor between Lake Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Manyara ranch. In the wet season this area attracts large flocks of flamingos and other aquatic birds. During these months the concentration of animals along the river Tarangire is nearly as diverse as in the Ngorongoro crater. When the rains arrive in April and May the animals disperse. In June and July gazelles and oryx return followed by elephants, zebras and wildebeest.
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area: A UNESCO-protected World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers an area of 8292 sq km consists of the Ngorongoro Crater itself, Empakai Crater, Oldupai Gorge, and Ndutu including the short grass plains of the southeastern Serengeti ecosystem. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is a pioneering experiment where people (the Maasai), their livestock, and wildlife co-exist and share the same protected habitat.
Lake Manyara National Park: Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, is Lake Manyara National Park, one of the oldest and most popular sanctuaries in East Africa. It is home to a myriad of bird life and the famous tree-climbing lions. The park offers an impressive diversity of habitats for animals and birds: from the slopes of the rift escarpment and ground water forest to the acacia woodlands, and the soda lake itself. Common animals include baboons, giraffe, impala, wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, elephant, hippos, with over 400 species of birds including the colorful flamingo’s.
A World Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve, Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly one of the best known wildlife sanctuaries in the world, famed for its annual wildebeest migration. Aptly referred to as “endless plains” by the Maasai, Serengeti provides sanctuary to the highest concentration of plains animals in the world. Within its area of 14,763 sq km are more than 4 million large mammals living in total wilderness freedom. About 35 species of plains animals can be observed including elephants, buffaloes, topi, wildebeest, gazelles, zebras, lions, leopards, cheetahs and over 400 species of birds can be observed in the Serengeti National Park
Day 1. Kilimanjaro – Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will be met by a King Salama Represntive from Nyikani and then transfer to Arusha and the 5 star Gran Melia Arusha Hotel
Arusha is the gateway to the world-famous game sanctuaries of Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, and it’s one of the oldest towns in Tanzania. From a tiny German garrison in 1900, Arusha has grown to become the tourist capital of Tanzania with a population of about 400,000 people. At 1,540 meters above sea level, Arusha enjoys a very agreeable climate throughout the year. Positioned at the center of Africa between the Cape and Cairo on the Great North Road, Arusha is the administrative seat of the East African Community made up of Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. Arusha offers an excellent opportunity for authentic souvenir shopping, including the bold Makonde carvings, and the colorful Tinga Tinga works and batiks. Tanzanite, the native gemstone of Arusha, and one of the most beautiful and exciting gems to come from Africa, is sold in all gemstone shops in town alongside other locally mined stones like Ruby, Rhodolite, and Tourmaline.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2. Arusha – Tarangire
Early wake up and enjoy breakfast amidst the lovely gardens of Gran Melia, with majestic Mt. Meru providing an impressive backdrop. Over breakfast, your guide will provide an informative briefing and overview of the exciting safari that awaits you. You will then head out for your first destination, Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is best known for its huge herds of elephants, as well as its vast concentration of grand baobab trees. You will also have the opportunity to witness, lions, giraffes, zebras, an abundance of bird life, and much more. Arrive in time for lunch at Nyikani Tarangire Camp, your home for the next two nights. After lunch and time to relax in your deluxe tented lodge, equipped with a private bedroom, bath & shower, you will depart on an afternoon game drive to explore the best that Tarangire National Park has to offer. Return to your camp for dinner and perhaps reflect upon your first day in the “bush” with a sun-downer while admiring the sunset around the campfire.
Meals : Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3. Tarangire
This morning start off your day before breakfast, with fresh coffee/tea and muffins, delivered by your personal butler, on your private veranda, while enjoying the vistas of a Tarangire sunrise. After a bountiful breakfast, it’s off on a full- day game drive to further explore Tarangire National Park. You’ll enjoy a box lunch in one of Tarangire’s scenic picnic areas, but beware of the mischievous Vervet monkeys who will only be too happy to share lunch with you! Return to your camp for a relaxing night of dining and star gazing.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4. Tarangire – Lake Manyara- Ngorongoro
Today after breakfast we will make our way to Ngorongoro via the spectacular Lake Manyara National Park, We will enjoy lunch at Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge (or similar) offering panoramic views of the Lake and Rift Valley. We will then make our way to the Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge arriving in the late afternoon.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch dinner
Day 5. Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast at the Lodge, we embark on what is sure to be one of the highlights, a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day game drive. The descent alone is worth the trip, however, in this unique setting, we will have numerous opportunities to encounter “the big five” including the rare black rhino. A picnic lunch will be served in the awesome environment of the crater.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
Day 6. Ngorongoro – Central Serengeti
Following breakfast, we make our way to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Enroute visit Oldupai Gorge, one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world. The gorge is located in the Great Rift Valley, within the boundaries of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in northern Tanzania. Remains of the earliest humans were found in Oldupai Gorge in 1959 by the British/Kenyan paleoanthropologist-archeologist team of Mary and Louis Leakey. Homo habilis, probably the first early human species, occupied the Gorge approximately 1.9 million years ago. We then make our way to the Serengeti and our new home for the next two nights, the Nyikani Camp Central Serengeti, where lunch will be waiting for us upon arrival. After a most satisfying lunch, an afternoon game run in the Serengeti beckons. In direct contrast to Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti means “the endless plain” in the language of the Maasai, and that is exactly what it is.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner.
Day 7. Central Serengeti
After breakfast, we return to further explore the wonders of the Serengeti. Besides the numerous prides of lions that we may encounter; we will pay a visit to the Hippo pool, which the Hippos share with the crocodiles. Ostrich and Hyena sightings, along with Elephants, Giraffe, Wildebeest, and Buffalo, to name a few, will also no doubt be encountered, before heading back to camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner,
Day 8. Central Serengeti – Northern Serengeti
After breakfast, we journey to the Northern Serengeti, with numerous animal encounters enroute, we head to our final camp, the Nyikani Migration Camp Kogatende. Ideally situated, with easy access to the Mara River along the Kenyan border, we arrive in time for a relaxing lunch. refreshed and nourished, we head out on an afternoon game drive towards the river to encounter what has been rightfully called “the greatest show on earth” when hordes of Wildebeest make the dramatic and often times tragic, yet always breathtaking, crossing of the Mara River between Tanzania and Kenya. We return to camp for nourishment and rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner,
Day 9. Northern Serengeti
To take advantage of the spectacle of the Wildebeest crossing the Mara, we start early with a hearty breakfast in the bush, all the while, marveling at the sun rising over the Mara River. In this setting we spy thousands of Wildebeest, pacing back and forth along the river waiting for the right moment to cross, with numerous predators afoot. Lions, Leopards and Hyenas by land, and Crocodiles lurking at the bottom of the river, all taking part in nature’s circle of life. A most fitting end, to a Safari for the ages.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner,
Day 10. Northern Serenget`
Reluctantly it is time to say farewell, after breakfast, we transfer to the Kogatende Airstrip for our short flight to Arusha Airport. Upon arrival, we will be met by a Nyikani representative and have time for shopping and lunch. Day rooms will be provided at an Arusha hotel before the early evening transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8. Central Serengeti -Northern Serengeti
Historic Stone Town and Nungwi Beach – From $1550.00 P.P. D/O
Day 1 – Serengeti/Arusha/Zanzibar
Fly to Zanzibar half day tour of Stone Town
Overnight at Stone Town Serena Hotel(or similar)
Day 2 – Stone Town/Nungwi
After breakfast transfer to Nungwi via additional tour of Stone Town
Overnight at Riu Palace Hotel(or similar)
Day 3 – Nungwi
Optional Beach activities
Overnight at Riu Palace Hotel(or similar)
Day 4 – Nungwi/Abeid Amani Karume Intnl Airport (ZNZ)
Transfer to airport Fly ZNZ-DAR to connect with international flights to US
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Expert Guides: Our knowledgeable guides provide a deeper understanding of wildlife and ecosystems, making your safari educational and immersive.
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