Tanzania northern circuit
5 days—A safari in north tanzania
$2628-3143 USD
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Safari summary
Welcome to Simba Jike Safaris, where the spirit of adventure meets the heart of Africa. “Simba Jike” translates to “Lioness” in Swahili, embodying our commitment to providing safari experiences that capture the essence of the wild.
Furthermore, we are passionate about providing employment opportunities for women through skills development, training programs, and leadership opportunities, education, healthcare, and economic initiatives, we strive to uplift women and create pathways to prosperity for generations to come.
By choosing Simba Jike Safaris, you not only embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Africa but also contribute to meaningful change and empowerment for women, ending violence against women and girls both in schools and in our communities. Join us as we work together to create a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
In the vibrant heart of Arusha, Sophia Laizer and Lilian Solomon are revolutionizing the safari and tourism industry with the launch of Simba Jike Safari loosely translated as the Lioness. This dynamic duo, hailing from the Maasai and Meru communities, combines adventure with a powerful mission to empower women and fight against systemic issues like early marriage and FGM.
This premier adventure travel company, which began operations in February 2024, specializes in safari experiences, mountain safaris, hiking trips, and cultural immersion journeys. But Simba Jike Simba Jike Safari is more than just a travel company; it is a beacon of hope and change, particularly for women in Tanzania,
About this tour
Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Photography safari—with professional guide
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Kilimanjaro to Arusha
On arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport upon your international flight, you will enter the arrival lounge. You will directly go to the immigration counter to proceed with your visa formalities. After collection of your luggage, you will be met by your driver outside the airport and transferred to your hotel, which takes around 2 hours.
Arusha planet lodge
Arusha to Tarangire national park
Tarangire
After an early breakfast, you will receive an in-depth safari briefing and your African Adventure begins. You will depart with your private driver-guide to Tarangire National Park which takes approximately 2h30. You will do a game drive in the National Park with a picnic lunch. At the end of the day, transfer to your Hotel located at Karatu, Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzania, it is located in Manyara Region.
acacia farm lodge
Karatu to Ngorongo creator
Ngorongoro Crater
The morning departure with your private driver-guide to reach the Ngorongoro gate and descend the steep walls of the crater for a half-day crater tour. Your driver-guide will pack lunch boxes to be enjoyed in the crater when you build up an appetite. Afterward, you'll transfer to your camp located in Central Serengeti, The Ngorongoro Crater is a World Heritage Site and is better known as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.
The singing grass bush camp
Serengeti national park
Serengeti
Morning departure with your private driver-guide to Serengeti National Park (around 2h30/3h on a long and bumpy road) for a small day game drive with picnic lunch At the end of the day, you'll transfer to your camp located in the Central area of The Singing Grass, The Great Wildebeest Migration is a natural phenomenon determined by the availability of grazing, which can be witnessed all year around between Tanzania and Kenya in East Africa.
The singing grass tented camp
Serengeti to kilimanjaro airport
Last morning game drive, then drive to Kilimanjaro Internal flight for boarding your planet via Ngorongoro. Before you pass Kia Lodge for the day disposal, The short rains begin in Serengeti in early November, so the herds of the wildebeest migration start to arrive through the north of the park from Masai Mara. Throughout the month, they head to the short grass plains of Serengeti around the east of the park
airport departure
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