8-Day Great Northern Circuit

Transfer from Airport to Arusha

Day 1Transfer from Airport to Arusha Transfer from Airport to Arusha Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and your driver or guide will pick you up from the Airport and transfer you to the hotel for relaxation and briefing for the trip. It's possible to go for a short tour around the city incase time allows or if clients arrive earlier (Optional Activity). Main Destination: Arusha (City) Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) +22 Photos +21 Photos Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Tarangire National Park

Day 2Drive to Tarangire National Park Drive to Tarangire National Park Relaxed breakfast, pick up your guide after briefing and we proceed to Tarangire National Park. We start with the walking safari in this beautiful national park which takes about (1.5- 2hrs). Later in the afternoon game drive, you can see lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras. Main Destination: Tarangire National Park Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River) High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire NP ElephantAbundant GiraffeCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more HippoCommon HyenaOccasional LeopardRare CheetahRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone Accommodation: Lake Burunge Tented Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Tarangire NP +10 Photos +9 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Day 3Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park Today we drive to the home of the world-famous tree-climbing lions nestling under the Great Rift Valley wall. The park is filled with acacia trees and consists of a shallow but huge soda lake. Enjoy the game drives and the real hot springs filled with remarkable sights. Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals) High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP ElephantCommon GiraffeCommon BuffaloCommon ZebraCommon WildebeestCommon HippoCommon Show more LionOccasional HyenaOccasional LeopardRare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone Accommodation: Endoro Lodge Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Day 4Transfer to Serengeti National Park Transfer to Serengeti National Park As we drive through the Ngorongoro highlands towards the conservation area with spectacular views and endless plains of the Serengeti sector is famous for the big migration and high chances of seeing the Big 5 and other wild games. Enjoy the afternoon game drive in the park. Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times) High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded) Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall) Wildlife in Serengeti NP ElephantCommon LionCommon CheetahCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant Show more GiraffeCommon HippoCommon HyenaCommon LeopardOccasional Black RhinoVery Rare Wild DogVery Rare White RhinoNone Accommodation: Tukaone Weavers Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP +21 Photos +20 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serengeti National Park

Day 5Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park Full-day game drives in the park to catch up with the African wild sunrise with active animals such as Cheetahs, Leopards, and lions amongst others. Later in the evening for a short game view of the big migration. Optional activity (Ballon safari tour and this must be booked in advance). Main Destination: Serengeti National Park Accommodation: Tukaone Weavers Camp Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Day 6Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area Relaxed breakfast and later we do a game drive through the Serengeti plains to the Ngorongoro area arriving in time for the evening scenery crater walk and later to your accommodation for relaxation—an optional visit to the Olduvai gorge tour to learn more about its history. Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best) High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds) Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none) Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater Black RhinoCommon LionCommon BuffaloAbundant ZebraAbundant WildebeestAbundant HyenaAbundant Show more ElephantCommon HippoCommon LeopardOccasional GiraffeNone White RhinoNone CheetahNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Ngorongoro Lion's Paw Camp Luxury tented camp located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Drive back to Arusha town

Day 7Drive back to Arusha town Drive back to Arusha town Today we drive through the Ngorongoro crater where there are higher chances of seeing the Big Five not forgetting the soda lake filled with spectacular flamingos. Enjoy your lunch at the Hippo pool picnic site and later in the afternoon drive through the crater for an unforgettable experience! And back to Arusha town for your relaxation. Main Destination: Arusha (City) Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Arush Airport

Day 8Transfer to Arush Airport Transfer to Arush Airport Relaxed breakfast and we transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your outbound travel. Main Destination: Arusha Airport (Arusha) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Kigongo Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability. If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative. This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Kigongo Safaris. $3,278 pp (USD) Wha