Tanzania

6 Day Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari

This 6 day Northern Circuit Safari, is a classic Tanzania trip. It takes in Ngorongoro, Serengeti and Lake Manyara. The start and end is at Arusha - not farfrom Kilimanjaro International Airport. A nice add on for this safari is some beach & relaxation time either on Tanzania’s coast or in Zanzibar.

Day 1 - Arusha to Ngorongoro

The tour starts with lunch in Arusha town at 1230hrs. 1400hrs, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 2 - Ngorongoro Crater safari and onto Northern Serengeti

Ngorongoro Serena Restaurant View

Today you will descend 2000 feet (over 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a half day crater tour. Explore the forest areas that are inhabited by monkeys and elephants, the lake area, where you may see the flamingos and the open savannah where the lions hunt for food, African safari at its best. Lunch at the lodge. After lunch, drive to Serengeti National Park and proceed to the Lobo on the Northern part of Serengeti. Dinner and overnight at the lodge

Day 3 - On safari in the Serengeti

Enjoy morning game drives in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. Return to your lodge for lunch before departing to central part of Serengeti National Park for dinner and overnight.

Day 4 - Safari to the Southern Serengeti

Ndutu Safari Lodge

Early morning game drive and morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park. Lunch at the lodge. After lunch, drive to Ndutu area on the border between Ngorongoro and Serengeti, game viewing en route. Dinner and overnight at the Ndutu Safari Lodge in southern Serengeti.

Day 5 - Serengeti to Lake Manyara

Morning game drive around Ndutu Area.  Lunch at Ndutu camp or the lodge. After lunch drive to Olduvai Gorge, site of Louis and Mary Leakey’s renowned archaeological discoveries. Their findings include some of the man’s earliest known ancestral remains. Continue driving to Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight

Day 6 - Safari ends at Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will depart for a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park whose inhabitants include hippos, monkeys, tree climbing lions, flamingos and other varieties of birdlife. Mid morning, drive back to Arusha. Lunch at a restaurant in Arusha town.

Safari Pricing for 2012 (quoted in USD)

Jan - Feb / 26 May - 31 Oct / 22 - 31 Dec 2012
2 PAX   2533 per person sharing
3 PAX   2261 per person sharing
4 PAX   2125 per person sharing
5 PAX   2043 per person sharing
6 PAX   1988 per person sharing
7 PAX   1949 per person sharing
313 Single room supplement  

Mar / 01 Nov - 21 Dec 2012
2 PAX   2218 per person sharing
3 PAX   1946 per person sharing
4 PAX   1810 per person sharing
5 PAX   1728 per person sharing
6 PAX   1674 per person sharing
7 PAX   1635 per person sharing
241 Single room supplement

Apr - 25 May 2012
2 PAX   1920 per person sharing
3 PAX   1647 per person sharing
4 PAX   1511 per person sharing
5 PAX   1429 per person sharing
6 PAX   1375 per person sharing
7 PAX   1336 per person sharing
71 Single Room Supplement

* Prices based on using Ngorongoro Serena, Lobo Wildlife, Serengeti Serena, Ndutu Safari Lodge & Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

Price Includes
Accommodation and meals as stipulated on each itinerary
Ground transportation with an English speaking driver/guide or naturalist guide
Game drives or sightseeing depending on the itinerary – where indicated
Park or reserve entry fees – where applicable
Olduvai museum visit – where applicable

Price Excludes
Airport or border transfers – unless stated otherwise on the itinerary
Visas (currently US$ 50 per person)
Gratuities
Inoculations and personal insurance
Any internal flights and departure taxes (with Tanzania)
International flights and departure taxes
Optional activities and excursions
Items of personal nature such as beverages, telephone, postage etc..
Holiday (Christmas, Easter) and other seasonal surcharges