A 6 day Safari to provide unlimited wildlife encounters in the heart of the Northern Tanzania Circuit. You’ll see what Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater (one of the world’s eight natural wonders), and Serengeti National Park have to offer. The safari is ideal for those safari goes seeking to explore the best of Tanzania with adequate time.
Day 0: Arrival
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will meet a Kilimanjaro Joyful Adventures representative, and transfer to the hotel under the rate. The hotel will provide all the essentials for a comfortable stay
Day 1: Tarangire game drive
Today you will drive to Tarangire for a full day game drive. One of Africa’s little-known gems. The landscape is incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else on the northern safari circuit it is dotted with ancient baobab trees & large termite mounds & the Tarangire River is the only source of water during the dry season when the harsh sun suck the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red while during the wet season you will experience dense bush & luscious high grasses. Famous for its large elephant population, it is also home to zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, water buck,baboons, & impala. Predators include lion, cheetah & leopard. The swamps are shared by flocks of birds green wood hoopoes, lovebirds, tallish herons, white bellied go-away birds & giant kingfishers. On drier ground you will find the kori bustard & the heaviest of the flying birds; the ostrich.
Day 2: Tarangire - Serengeti National Park
Today will be one of your biggest travel days! After breakfast, you will leave Tarangire National Park and head to the world-famous Serengeti National Park!
Your guide will take you across the seemingly endless plains of the Serengeti, with a short game drive before arriving at your lodge. Before sundown, you will head to your accommodation in the heart of the Serengeti for some much-needed rest and a warm meal.
Day 3-4: Serengeti
With no time to lose, you will delve straight into the park after breakfast. You will spend the next two days of your safari exploring the vast and versatile Serengeti.
On these days, your guide will serve you lunch in the park and show you all there is to see, from the small warthogs to the impressive lions. Your nights will be spent watching sunsets that will rival any you have ever seen, and listening to the sounds of elephants in the distance.
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Your final day of safari dawns, and it is time to experience something new!
Today you will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend 600m into the crater for more spectacular game viewing. The crater will take your breath away with its beauty. Lunch will be served at a beautifully scenic lakeshore where you can watch hippo’s play while you eat your sandwiches.
The crater is known for its high concentration of exciting animals, in no time you will be witnessing more spectacular sites as your driver tracks down anything you didn’t see before lunch.
Your final night in the wilds of Tanzania will be spent on the outskirts of the crater. Before sunset you will head to your accommodation near the crater rim for a warm meal and some relaxation.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha - Moshi
After breakfast today, it will be time to say goodbye to the rugged wilderness of Tanzania. Your adventure will draw to a close and you will be taken to Arusha for the next stage of your travels. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled on the drive back; you might spot some wayward zebra on your way.