7Days Northern Circuit Safari
Overview
Visit the best of northern parks in 7 days’ time! You’ll be visiting Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Lake Natron and Lake Manyara. Enjoy the beautiful landscape and great view of the animals as you do game drives around the parks. This itinerary offers a unique game drive and walking safari in the Ikoma Wildlife Management Area. You’ll spend the night in a Maasai boma lodge. Also, you’ll have a chance to see the migration in Serengeti!
PLACES TO VISIT: TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO CRATER, SERENGETI NP, LAKE NATRON, & LAKE MANYARA
Day 0: Airport Pick Up
A staff member of Vion Africa Travel will pick you and you will be driven to the Arusha Serena Hotel resort & Spa and briefed on your upcoming safari. Enjoy a restful night before beginning your adventure tomorrow!
Meals: BB
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel Resort & Spa.
Day 1: Tarangire National Park
Today your safari adventure begins! We will pick you up from your hotel in Arusha. During the 2.5 hour drive you will enjoy the view of the beautiful nature, landscapes and local communities. We’ll do a full day game drive in Tarangire which is famous for its large numbers of elephants, baobab trees and tree climbing African pythons. At the end of the day, we will go to Lake Manyara Serena Lodge where you will spend the night.
Meals: FB
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
Today we wake up early in the morning and after breakfast, we will drive towards the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. The crater life estimated 30,000 large mammals. Due to its natural borders, there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area which is home to the Big Five including the African black rhino as well as hyena, zebra and elephants to name a few. At the end of the day, we head to Ndutu/South Serengeti where we overnight at Africa Safari South Serengeti. The area is famous for the calving season of the Great Migration, an absolute highlight of the annual wildebeest migration.
Meals: B, L, D
Accommodation: Africa Safari South Ndutu.
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
On day three, we will head towards the Serengeti. After a few hours’ drive we will arrive at the Serengeti gate. After lunch we do a game drive all afternoon in this beautiful park. The Serengeti is known for its endless plains of savannah and forest landscapes. The Park is famous for the migration involving about 1.5 million herbivores and followers.At the end of the day, we arrive at Africa Safari Ikoma where you’ll sleep in a furnished comfort safari tent. Located between Serengeti Seronera, Grumeti and Ikorongo Game Reserves the location is perfect for exploring the Serengeti. It’s the perfect retreat for a relaxing moment watching birdlife or a herd of impala grazing quietly around the camp area or rather just relax while listening to the sounds of the African bush.
Meals: D, B, B
Accommodation: Africa Safari Ikoma.
Day 4: North Serengeti National Park
On the next day, we’ll continue our game drive in Serengeti and we will be heading north. In the migration season we can pass by the Mara River. Be amazed by the thousands of animals crossing the river. It is a once in a lifetime experience! At the end of the day, we will overnight at Africa Safari Maasai Boma Lodge. As the accommodation’s name suggests, it is inspired by a traditional Maasai boma. Look around you and you’ll understand why; you’re in their midst. The village is called Ololosokwan and although not located in an official game reserve or national park, even here you can find game.
Meals: D, B, B
Accommodation: Africa Safari Maasai Boma
Day 5: Serengeti National Park-Lake Natron
After breakfast, we will head to Lake Natron. The drives from the northern Serengeti are remote, with a desolate, other-worldly beauty and an incomparable feeling of space and antiquity. The roads pass through untraveled Maasai land, with small bomas and big mountains often in view in a wild, cauterized landscape. From June to November, at the lake around two million flamingos gather. On the way to the lodge, we can make a stop at the hot springs. We will overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron. The lodge has a swimming pool that is embedded in its surrounding landscapes and comes complete with stunning views of neighboring Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai, a still-active volcano. Enjoy the view! From the lodge you can take a 10-minute walk to the lake with your guide.
Meals: D, B, B
Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron.
Day 6: Lake Natron-Lake Manyara
In the morning, your guide will take you for an adventurous walk to the waterfalls (make sure to bring walking shoes). Several Maasai villages are found nearby and your guide for the hike will be a Maasai. After lunch, you’ll head to Mto wa Mbu where you’ll overnight at Africa Safari Lake Manyara Serena Lodge.
Meals: D, B, B
Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Natron
Day 7: Lake Manyara-Arusha
Today, we will go to Lake Manyara. This Park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls, babbling brooks with clear water and hot springs. We’ll do a game drive in Lake Manyara all day and in the afternoon, we drive back to Arusha where we will arrive before dinner.
Inclusions:
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Exclusions:
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
