LONG SAFARI IN THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT

Trip Booking

$5,630 / Person

LONG SAFARI IN THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT

Trip Details

DAY 1

ARRIVAL AT KILIMANJARO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

The  guide will pick you up from Airport and takes you straight to your hotel, where you can relax and take in the African atmosphere. The next day the guide will take you on a  safari that allows you to travel at your own pace.

DAY 2

WALK FROM MATERUNI VILLAGE TO KURINGE WATERFALL

A walk from Materuni to the Kuringe waterfalls is perfect for those who want to experience Mount Kilimanjaro without actually climbing it! From Materuni a local guide takes you on a beautiful walk to the amazing 70-meter-high waterfall in a 40-minute walk. At 2,500 meters above sea level, the path leads through valleys and tropical rain forests, alternating between splendid wide views and plantations full of coffee, bananas, and avocados

DAY 3

ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK

Today you will go for your first actual game drive, in Arusha National Park! This park close to Arusha is known for its abundance of tropical birds, the presence of the black and white Colobus monkey and some rare albino baboons. You will probably spot the Colobus monkey and some rare bird species such as the gorgeous Silvery Cheeked Hornbill, and, if you are very lucky, even an albino. The park also has a lake, a few craters, waterfalls, mountains, and beautiful grassy planes.

DAY 4-5

TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Tarangire National Park is well known for its big groups of elephants and the huge amount of giant baobab trees. These trees can live for hundreds of years and are actually a source of water for elephants in the dry season as they have a special technique to draw water from them. Besides, the Tarangire River is the only source of water in the dry season, which is why in this season in Tarangire you can see groups of up to 250 elephants next to many more animals!

DAY 6

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK

Lake Manyara NaRonal Park lies between Tarangire National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater, right along the 400 meters deep Great Rib Valley. The park boasts a variety of landscapes that acract many different animals. You can for example visit the lake, pass through a dense rainforest with hundreds of monkeys and birds, see elephants up close in the woodlands and visit the renowned Manyara hippo pool with many hippos bathing from early morning to late evening.

DAY 7

A TASTE OF CULTURE - MTO WA MBU: MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE & MAASAI VILLAGE

Mto wa Mbu is a village close to Lake Manyara National Park, where it stands out as a green oasis in the middle of the surrounding Maasai plains. Get a taste of culture and discover this lovely licle village, the surrounding lush green nature, and the banana plantaRons by hopping on a mountainbike. Then get off your bike to visit a nearby Maasai village, where some Maasai tribesmen tell you all about their way of life.

DAY 8-9

SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK

Serengeti National Park is widely known as the place to go on safari, mainly because of the Great Migration that passes through here. The enormous, stampeding herds are impressive, as are the vast amount of predators that live here: over four thousand lions, 225 cheetahs, a thousand leopards, 3500 hyenas and hundreds of wild dogs! And of course, plenty of other beautiful animals, which your guide will be delighted to search for together with you.

DAY 10

NGORONGORO CONSERVATION AREA

The famous Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's seven natural wonders. The crater was formed two million years ago when a vast volcano erupted. The fertile lava has created a unique ecosystem, now home to the highest concentration of animals found anywhere in Africa! Once in the crater, thousands of animals such as lions, zebras, buffalos and black rhinos surround you, and the views are astounding – you won’t know where to look!

DAY 11

VISIT LAKE EYASI AND THE HADZABE TRIBE

A visit to Lake Eyasi and the resident Hadzabe tribe makes for a fascinating daytrip. Lake Eyasi is a seasonal shallow salt lake south of the Ngorongoro Highlands, and a paradise for bird lovers. Spot hippos in the shallow waters, then take out your binoculars to spot for example the African spoonbill, flamingos, gray headed gulls, great white pelicans and pied avocets. Then visit the Hadzabe bushmen, masters in bow hunting.

DAY 12

 After the breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International airport for departure to Zanzibar Island.

DAY 13-16

 EXPERIENCE HONEYMOON LIFESTYLE IN KENDWA & NUNGWI BEACH

While you are in Nungwi and Kendwa Beaches you will experience a maximum Relaxation, Water Activities, regular Beach Sunsets. You will also start your journey in this 3-hour Snorkeling and Dolphin tour in Mnemba Island Atoll Zanzibar on the northeast coast of the Island. A Marine Reserve, well known for its fish life like lionfish, moray eels, stingrays, and turtles swimming around in the shallows. Enjoy the best Snorkeling, watch and swim with playful Dolphins, relax, sunbathe, lie down, or practice romantic walk on a shallow water Sandbank, and eat a mixture of tropical fruits. You will also enjoy the boat cruise that takes you to hidden beaches.

Overnight: Kendwa/Nungwi Beach

DAY 17

The last day! Depending on your flight time, you can relax on the beach or explore the island just a little bit more. A driver then takes you to Zanzibar International Airport in time for your flight home. Having second thoughts? It's also possible to extend your holiday.

 

The price for this trip are as follows:

Popular

Less than 2 people  - 6,240 usd

                     4 people  - 5,630 usd

                    6 + people – 4,920 usd

Gold

Less than 2 people  - 7,540 usd

                     4 people  - 6,630 usd

                    6 + people – 6,120 usd

Trip Summary

Trip Title: LONG SAFARI IN THE NORTHERN CIRCUIT
Trip Days: 17 Days
Trip Price: $5,630 / Person
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