Discover the beauty and tranquility of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit during this specially curated 6-day low-season safari, ideal for travelers seeking wildlife adventures with fewer crowds and lush, vibrant landscapes.
Start your journey in Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s celebrated national parks. Your safari commences at Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its stunning scenery, diverse birdlife, and unique tree-climbing lions.
Spend two memorable days in the world-famous Serengeti National Park, enjoying exclusive wildlife viewing opportunities amidst vast plains, home to the iconic Big Five and abundant wildlife. The quieter low season offers intimate and serene encounters with nature.
Continue your journey to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site brimming with wildlife, including the elusive black rhino and large prides of lions. After an immersive exploration of the crater floor, enjoy a relaxing evening in Karatu.
Your safari concludes with a scenic drive from Karatu to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wild beauty during its serene low-season charm.
Itinerary
Day 1: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha Town
Upon your arrival at the airport our driver guide will pick you up from the Kilimanjaro International Airport and drive to Arusha town for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel of your choice, also known as “A” Town by the locals, which is situated at the foot of Mount Meru, Africa’s 5th highest mountain. Arusha is not a particularly attractive city in itself and is regarded by many visitors as little more than a necessary stopover before and after their safari. In addition to that Arusha is a central of Africa Continent from Cairo to Capetown, and this will be the day of arrival of your 6 days Tanzania Wildlife Safari.
Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, but we'll pass through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. This agricultural and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter's paradise.
After a brief stop at the village market, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees practically begging to be photographed.
Bird-watchers will find Lake Manyara is an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly colored lilac breasted roller. You'll then retire to your chosen accommodation in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay on Full Board Basis.
Day 3 & 4: Serengeti National Park.
We'll take an early breakfast, as we've got a big day of exploration and adventure ahead of us! We'll begin the day with the scenic drive towards the Serengeti. Along the way, we'll pass through the mist-shrouded rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you might be lucky enough to glimpse cape buffalo, baboons, or even elephants and leopards in the dense undergrowth. It's a nearly four to Five hours drive to the Serengeti Park gates, but you can choose to break up the drive with one or both of the below optional activities:
After a delicious lunch at the Serengeti National Park picnic area, it’s time to explore the Serengeti itself. Witness Africa’s iconic savannah landscape and be amazed by the sheer number of animals that roam these grassy plains.
Dinner and overnight in the heart of the Serengeti National Park according to the standard and the type of accommodation requested from our options.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
After early breakfast, with our packed lunch boxes, we get right on the road towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority before descending Ngorongoro crater. Our drive takes us back through the Serengeti via a different route, offering plenty of opportunities to spot the animals that eluded you on day two. As far as the eye can see, you’ll spot thousands upon thousands of animals in herds; wildebeests and zebras migrating together, tall and graceful giraffes, jumping antelopes and gazelles, the powerful African elephant and the most respected group of animals: the predators. We descend the crater for game drive
Ngorongoro Crater which is the home to over 120 species of mammal including the fabled Big Five, it is one of the most sought-after safari destinations in the world. It's a particularly good place to see the endangered black rhinoceros enjoying a lonely meal out on the grass plains, as well as a place to see large numbers of hippopotamus enjoying the cool water.
From the comfort of your open-top vehicle, you'll be able to observe and photograph some of Africa's most recognizable faces. The crater is home to a large number of predators including lions, leopards, jackals, and hyenas, as well as a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, cape buffalo, and more. It is truly one of Africa's premier safari destinations.
Lunch will be taken in a special campsite with the crater rim then proceed with short afternoon game drive before ascend the crater to your accommodation in Karatu town for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Karatu – Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport.
Today is our departure day with full of leisure time. After breakfast, with our packed lunch boxes we leave the lodge to Arusha/Kilimanjaro International Airport. Depending on our flight schedule we might be able to do some activities in Mto wa Mbu village (Walking tour, Visit Masai Village) or lake Eyasi to see the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes before heading to the Airport for your flight back home.
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