From Arusha: 7 Days Classic Safari Central Northern Circuit

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Safari game drive Arusha National Park - Africa Safari Lake Manyara
2 stops
1
Start your safari adventure from Arusha, the starting point of all safari holidays in Tanzania. You will be picked up from your place of stay or the airport by our driver-guide. From here you will make your way to Arusha National Park.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Enjoy a safari game drive in Arusha National Park, the home of Mount Meru, alkaline lakes and a highlight for birders. Arusha National Park is one of the smaller national parks in the northern circuit and located at the foot of Mount Meru in Arusha. This beautiful park is mostly known for the rare black and white Colobus monkey that is often seen here. An amazingly gracious animal to see swirling between the trees with its long arms and long black and white fur. The park consists of mountain areas combined with rain forests and lakes. It is a paradise for bird watchers since you can find many tropical species here that are rarely seen anywhere else. Examples are the Greater flamingo and the Silvery-cheeked horn-bill.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
A day for relaxation or optional activities
1 stop
3
The following day is a day for relaxing. You can for example sit back and relax by a pool with a cocktail, visit our spa or book an additional excursion from our broad and varied list of activities we offer in the area of Lake Manyara. Some examples are: Visiting a traditional Maasai Boma, going on a mountain bike tour through the farms and village of Mto Wa Mbu, visiting the Maasai market, exploring the village of Mto Wa Mbu on a tuktuk tour and many more!
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Enjoy a full day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
1 stop
4
Lake Manyara National Park
Enjoy a full day game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, offering a large ecological variety in a small area. The alkaline soda of the lake appeals to impressive numbers of birds thriving on its water. More than 400 species have been identified and one of the highlights are the thousands of strolling flamingoes. From the entrance of the park, the road winds through a groundwater forest area where baboon troops can be seen hanging about on the roadside and in the trees. On the grassy banks of the lake, the wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and the large buffalo can be seen grazing the day away. The mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions, if you’re lucky you might spot them lazing on a tree branch. Enjoy your lunch in the middle of the National Park, while admiring the amazing view of the lake.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Full day game drive in Tarangire National Park
1 stop
5
Tarangire National Park
Enjoy a full day game drive in Tarangire National Park, also known as the home of the elephants. Tarangire has the highest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti National Park, and is a fun and easy park to explore. Wildlife is abundant and exposed due to the park’s more compact and open terrain making it easier to see wildlife both up close and from a distance. It is 2850 square kilometers making it the sixth-largest park in Tanzania. Tarangire is known for its large herds of elephants, which can be viewed at close range. Other animals likely to be seen throughout Tarangire are; wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, gazelle, warthog, impala, python, lion, leopard and over 50 species of birds.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
150 corners route - Karatu (optional activities)
1 stop
6
Today you will enjoy a scenic drive up the escarpment (the 150 corners road) on your way to Karatu. When arriving at Africa Safari Karatu in the afternoon you have the possibility to relax or book an additional tour, such as a coffee farm tour or visiting the Hadzabe tribe (one of the oldest tribes in Africa!).
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Enjoy a full day game drive in the magical Ngorongoro Crater
1 stop
7
Ngorongoro Crater
This day you will enjoy a full day game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, worlds largest intact volcanic caldera. This is the best park to get the chance to spot the Big 5! Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. When you stand at the lookout and gaze into the crater, the clouds hovering around the tip of the rim and the cool mountain breeze in the air, will make you discover the true power and divinity of Mother Nature. This visit to the crater will probably be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. Due to the natural rims of the crater, there is an abundance of wildlife throughout the conservation area that is home to the Big Five.
6 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
End of your safari adventure, transfer back to Arusha.
2 stops
8
Today, after breakfast, your driver guide will be ready to bring you back to Arusha, which is more or less a 3 hour drive away.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Once arriving in Arusha, your driver guide will drop you off in the center of Arusha, your place of stay or the airport.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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