Iconic Northern Circuit

7 days—Complete Northern Circuit & Ultimate three Parks Adventure

$2390-3176 USD

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Safari summary

Start in Tarangire National Park, Famous for massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees along the Tarangire River. Then head to Serengeti National Park for 4days tracking the Big five and the great migration across endless plains Central Serengeti for big cats, Northern Serengeti for river crossing. Finish with a full day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater a UNESCO site where all the big five including rare black rhino, live in one of the world's largest intact volcanic calderas.


About this tour

Tour type Custom, tailor-made, private
Main focus Game drives
Activity level Easy activity
Best months All months
Countries
Parks

Fine details

Safari highlights
  • Bird watching—with professional guide
  • Wildlife sanctuaries
  • Self-drive safari
What’s included?
  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Park fees
  • Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All drinks
  • Hot air balloons
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Premium alcoholic beverages
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Itinerary

Arusha to Tarngire

Tarangire

Your Safari starts to Tarangire.The park boasts the largest herds of elephants in East Africa, Other Mammals Large concentrations of other wildlife can be observed, such as buffalo, wildebeest, zebra, giraffe, impala, eland, warthog, fringe-eared Oryx, lesser and greater kudu, The Great Rift Valley's landscape is a feature of the area, and the Great Rift Valley is known for the herds of animals that migrate towards the Tarangire River. After the game viewing, dinner and overnight at Karatu.

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Tarangire to Serengeti

Serengeti

The day typically begins after breakfast with a drive to the Serengeti. The Serengeti is described as the epitome of wild Africa, famed for its vast and sensational endless rolling plains.The park is a natural paradise and home to one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on earth—the annual migration of millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle. Wildlife: During your stay, you will have plenty of game viewing opportunities and may see elephant, lion, leopard, and buffalo.

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Serengeti

Serengeti

This day focuses on transitioning from the central plains to the northern region of the park, positioning the safari for the Great Migration experience. The day typically begins with a morning game viewing drive in Central Serengeti, followed by the main drive north. The journey usually takes approximately 4 hours, with continued game viewing conducted en-route.

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Serengeti

Serengeti

A full day in the Northern Serengeti is primarily dedicated to extensive game viewing, with a specific focus on experiencing the Great Migration and the Mara River area.The main objective is searching for the massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra, and spending most of the time along the Mara River to potentially witness the dramatic river crossings. Your guide will advise the best strategy for the day based on the season and the movement of the herds.

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Serengeti

Serengeti

The day begins after breakfast at your Northern Serengeti accommodation as you pack up and head south. The movement is a game drive conducted en-route. As you drive, you will notice the change in topography, moving through the long and short grass plains. This region is known for its resident population of big cats; regardless of the time of year, visitors may spot all four big carnivores (lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas) in a day. Other

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Serengeti to Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

Morning game viewing in central Serengeti. Thereafter drive to Ngorongoro via central Serengeti with game viewing en-route Descend into the crater to witness lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, and the rare black rhino—all within a single ecosystem. With breathtaking scenery and unmatched wildlife density.

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Karatu/Mto wa mbu to Arusha

The journey begins after breakfast to Mto wa Mbu Village.The route passes through the Lake Manyara region, providing an opportunity to visit the village of Mto wa Mbu where you can visit a traditional Maasai compound and cultural activities. After these stops and activities, the drive proceeds to Arusha for onward travel, often concluding at Arusha Airport.

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