13 days, 12 nights – Northern Circuit

13 days, 12 nights – Northern Circuit

Day 1: Arrival

You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your Driver/Guide and our representative. We will take you to Kigongoni Lodge, This charming Lodge is situated at the banks of picturesque Tengeru on an old German coffee estate and offers stunning views towards Mt. Meru and Mt Kilimanjaro. Alternative accommodation is at Mount Meru Game Lodge with an animal sanctuary attached. Our safari manager will come to meet you and to provide you with a briefing on the great safari circuit Tanzania.

Dinner included.

Day 2: Lake Manyara

The driver/guide will pick you up at 8 am, then you’ll drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. This beautiful park with it’s lush vegetation and tropical forests of giant fig and mahogany trees, takes its name from the Maasai word for “euphorbia tirucalli”, a bush which is used to make a thorny hedge to protect their cattle.

Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and a variety of antelope inhabit the park as well as a variety of monkeys and a large population of hippos. If you are lucky you may see Manyara lions, well known for their tree climbing habits, lazily resting on the branches of an “Acacia tortilis” tree. The bird life is also abundant, with flamingos, pelicans, hornbills and plenty of forest species.

Overnight at OlMesera Tented Camp. All meals included.

Day 3 – 4: Lake Natron

In the morning you drive via Engaruka Town towards Lake Natron on a partly bumpy and dusty road. En route you see many Masai villages, termite mounds, gazelle, giraffe, zebra, baboons, bee boxes, and birds such as vultures, ostrich, starlings, Cory Bustards, and kites. The transfer takes you some 4 hours. After checking in at your lodge and some lunch you go in the afternoon on a guided walk around Lake Natron the lowest point of the Great Rift Valley in Tanzania (600m / 2000 ft) and famous for a vast numbers of flamingos and other water birds due to a high concentrate of sodium carbonate, algae, and zooplankton. You can go for a hike up the NgareSero River which flows in the Lake Natron In contrast to the surrounding dry landscape, here you can find a small paradise. After a strenuous walk up the stream, we reach the source of the river, in cascading waterfalls the river gushes out of the mountains. It is an excellent swim in the river and under the waterfalls for a nice cool-down from the hot sun. There may be baboons or other wildlife in the gorge.

2 x overnight at Lake Natron Tented Camp. All meals included.

NB – swimming depends on weather and water level conditions and may not be possible all the time.

Day 5: Lake Natron – Serengeti

After breakfast you visit Lake Natron to see the flamingos Lake Natron is famous for. If you wish, you can walk at the lake shore in salty water. Afterwards you start your way towards Serengeti with some wildlife and many Maasai villages to see along the way. You cross Loliondo Area, a concession bordering Serengeti National Park and drive further towards the Western Corridor where the Great Migration is expected to pass through in June/July. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) at Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive on your way to Ikoma or Central Serengeti.

Overnight at Ikoma Tented Camp or Kati Kati Tented Camp in the Serengeti. All meals included.

Day 6: Serengeti

Early morning game drive to see also nocturnal predators returning from hunting and animals waking up in early morning light followed by full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species. Your Driver/Guide will be in contact with other Safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.

Overnight at Ikoma Tented Camp or Kati Kati Tented Camp. All meals included.

Day 7: Lake Victoria

In the morning proceed with Game-drives at Serengeti on the way to Lake Victoria. In the afternoon drive into the nearby hills to take a look at rural Africa, passing through the small villages of the Sukuma people, who grow cotton, ground nuts, sorghum and cassava as well as keeping livestock. Life carries on simply as it has done for centuries, but with a few poignant reminders of the 20th Century!

See the local school and take a stroll to the top of a small kopje.

Overnight at Speke Bay Lodge. All meals included.

Day 8: Lake Victoria

In the morning traditional fishing canoe trip to a fishing village. Local fishermen will paddle the canoes and, on the way, the scene is typical of the lakeshore with women toiling in the fields and men fishing. The paddlers sing as they work taking one back in time as they sing traditional songs of home, of cattle and of life. In the distance can be seen the white lateen sails of fishing boats or dhows, returning from a night of fishing far out on the Lake. In the afternoon you proceed with village visits around Lake Victoria. Another Highlight of the day is the visit at a traditional healer in one of the Sukuma villages.

Overnight at Speke Bay Lodge. All meals included.

Day 9: Lake Ndutu

Return to the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the location of the migration herds, you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species. Your driver/guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.

Overnight at Ndutu Safari Lodge . All meals included.

Day 10: Ngorongoro

After breakfast we depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival at late morning, you will spend the day game driving in the crater. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and many other species.

Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge. All meals included.

Day 11: Ngoronogoro – Lake Eyasi

From Ngorongoro you proceed to Lake Eyasi – home to the hunter-gathers, an ethnic group of the Hadzabe Bushmen bearing similar characteristics to those of Bushmen in Southern Africa. The small people of this indigenous tribe are probably the last living in true harmony with nature and have a wealth of Flora and Fauna knowledge to share with us. The two days are filled with tours and game walks guided by bushmen taking you on their traditional hunting tracks.

Overnight at a KisimaNgeda Tented Camp. All meals included.

Day 12: Tarangire

After breakfast we depart for Tarangire, Tanzania’s sixth largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six thousand elephant.

Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge. All meals included.

Day 13: Arusha

One final morning game drive before leaving. In the afternoon we will reach Arusha and you will stay in a day room at Kigongoni or Mount Meru Game Lodge or similar. This is where your Explore Northern circuit safari in Tanzania tour ends. Departure transfer to airport for your onwards journey. Breakfast and lunch included.

This safari is also available as a camping safari, or if you like we can extend your holiday with a stay in Zanzibar.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

  • Accommodation according to the itinerary
  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional, English-speaking guide
  • Meals according to the itinerary
  • Mineral water
  • All mentioned activities
  • All national park fees
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

  • Flights
  • Optional activities
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
  • Travel insurance

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    12 days, 11 nights – Kenya, Tanzania Safari Circuit

    12 days, 11 nights – Kenya, Tanzania Safari Circuit

    Day 1: Arrival

    You will be met at the International Airport of Nairobi by your Driver/Guide and our representative and taken to your hotel, the traditional Stanley Hotel or Red Court Hotel.

    Dinner is included.

    NB: Arrival day Friday or Saturday. If you arrive any other day of the week, there is a supplement of 95 USD pP.

    Day 2: Nairobi – Aberdare Mountains

    Departure from Nairobi Hotel after breakfast and start your Kenya Tanzania Safari driving towards the Aberdares around noon. After a delicious lunch at Aberdare Country Club you will change into the lodge vehicle and be taken to your lodge. Accommodation will be at the unique The Ark, a tree-top style stilted lodge is set in thick woodland in the heart of the Aberdare National Park overlooking a floodlit waterhole and a salt lick which attracts a host of wildlife. Elephants, rhinos, leopards and bush bucks are frequently seen. Numerous Balconies and lounges provide superb game viewing and excellent photographic opportunities. The afternoon is usually spent with game viewing from the lodge. Additional activities like walks and game drives arranged by the lodge can be joined (against extra payment – not included in the package).

    Overnight at The Ark. All meals included.

    Day 3: Aberdare Mountains – Lake Nakuru

    After breakfast you proceed to Lake Nakuru, one of the Rift Valley soda lakes and best known for its thousands, sometimes millions of flamingos nesting along the shores. The surface of the shallow lake is often hardly recognizable due to the continually shifting mass of pink. The number of flamingos on the lake varies with water and food conditions and the best vantage point is from Baboon Rocks. Also of interest, an area of 188 km around the lake fenced off as a sanctuary to protect Rothchild giraffe and black rhinos.

    Overnight at the Lion Hill Lodge at Lake Nakuru, beautifully located close to the entrance with a view over Lake Nakuru. All meals included.

    Day 4: Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara

    Early morning game drive if you wish. After breakfast you proceed make your way to Masai Mara with viewing various games on the way, birds, herds of Antelopes, Zebra, giraffe, Elephants, gazelle, etc. Lunch will be taken at ‘Elsamere Conservation, former home to George and Joy Adamson famous for their work with lions and the book and movie ‘Born Free’

    At Masai Mara you go for an afternoon game drive with high chances of seeing the’ Big five’ and many other wild animals set to retire for the day.

    Overnight at the luxurious Mara Serena Safari Lodge. All meals included.

    Day 5: Masai Mara

    Early morning game drive at Masai Mara and return to the Camp for breakfast. Proceed to Isebania for Border crossing into Tanzania. After visa and border procedures we drive along the lake shore to Musoma one of the major towns at Lake Victoria In Musoma we embark a traditional fishing Dhow Boat (journey approx 45 min) which will take us to an Island in Lake Victoria and to a private Island retreat, the Lukuba Island Lodge. Rest of the day at leisure and possibility to swim in the warm water of Lake Victoria.

    All meals included.

    Day 6: Masai Mara – Isebania – Lake Victoria

    Full day of game drive at Maasai Mara.. Depending on the game drive nature you will have a great moment to visit the famous Mara River whereby different types of animals mingle to drink water, Picnic lunch in the bush. You will have either at Masai Mara or Serengeti the chance to experience the ‘Great Migration’ and some 1.5 millions of wildebeest and zebras on the move.

    Overnight at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

    All meals included.

    If you wish to rest a bit ‘in between’ the national park visits and safari activities we advise to extend your stay at the beautiful Lukuba Island Lodge. You can rest at the snow white sandy beach, sunbath and read, take a stroll over the rocky island, go by a traditional dhow around the neigh Bouring islands for bird and nile monitor watching, fishing etc.

    Additonal days at LukubaIsland can be booked with a supplement.

    Day 7: Lake Victoria – Serengeti

    In the morning we go out for a boat trip on Lake Victoria by local fishermen. Afterwards you proceed towards Ndabaka Gate and enter Serengeti through the Western Corridor. You pass through green Savannah with Elephants and Giraffes roaming around through a stretch of land which is rarely visited by travelers to reach Central Serengeti. The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai word “Siringet” referring to an endless plain which you will experience on your way to your camp.

    Overnight at Kati kati Tented Camp Serengeti at Central Serengeti.

    All meals included.

    Day 8: Serengeti

    A full day of game drives around Serengeti. You can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species. We are very flexible with choosing our route will be on the track with the migration on its way to Masai Mara.

    Overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp at Serengeti.

    All meals included.

    Day 9: Serengeti – Ngorongoro

    Early morning game drive after tea /coffee which is the best time to see the animals as they get out from their hide for the morning preys or return from their night hunt. After late breakfast you leave for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrival toNgorongoro for lunch. In the afternoon you go for a Nature Walk at the Northern Crater Rim inhabited by buffaloes, elephants and different species of monkeys escorted by a local guide.

    Over-night atNgorongoroSopa Lodge providing a wonderful view towards the crater.

    All meals included.

    Day 10: Ngorongoro Crater

    After breakfast you will descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch). The Ngorongoro Crater is a World Heritage Site holding a permanent population of more than 30,000 animals. As only very few of those migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, antelopes, many birds and other species. The Crater is also home to the rare black rhino almost extinct in Tanzania. With a bit of luck you will see the ‘Big Five’ during one game drive.

    Over-night atNgorongoro Farmhouse or Tloma Lodge.

    All meals included.

    Day 11: Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara

    In the morning you drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty with lush vegetation and tropical forests of giant fig and mahogany trees. Lots of elephants, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and a variety of antelope inhabit the park as well as a variety of monkeys and a large population of hippos. If you are lucky you may see the Manyara lions, well known for their tree climbing habits, lazily resting on the branches of an “Acacia tortilis” tree. The bird life is also abundant, with flamingos, pelicans, hornbills and plenty of forest species.

    Over-night at Serena Lodge or Escarpment Luxury Lodge over-looking Lake Manyara.

    All meals included.

    Day 12: Lake Manyara – Arusha – Nairobi

    End of your Kenya Tanzania Safari. Time at leisure in the morning until your departure transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure or to Arusha Airport for your flight to Zanzibar for beach extension.

    Breakfast included.

    This itinerary can be extended with a nice relaxing stay at Zanzibar. Please ask for further information.

    NB – transport to Nairobi. The options are

    * Connection flights Kilimanjaro Airport-Nairobi.

    * private road transfer Arusha-Nairobi Town or Nairobi Airport

    * scheduled shuttle bus Arusha Town- Nairobi Town or Nairobi Airport; departure at 14:00 hrs – driving time some 5-6 hours

    INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

    • Accommodation according to the itinerary
    • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
    • Professional, English-speaking guide
    • Meals according to the itinerary
    • Mineral water
    • All mentioned activities
    • All national park fees
    • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

    EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

    • Flights
    • Optional activities
    • Alcoholic and soft drinks
    • Visa fees
    • Tips
    • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
    • Travel insurance

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      10 days, 9 nights – Northern Circuit – Out of Africa

      10 days, 9 nights – Northern Circuit – Out of Africa

      Day 1: Arrival

      You will be met at the International Airport of Kilimanjaro by your driver/guide and our representative. You will then transfer to Hatari Lodge – a stunning and innovatively designed lodge, former home of German film star Hardy Krueger, overlooking the Momella Swamps and Buffalo Meadow. Both the looming Mount Kilimanjaro and the dramatic peaks of Mount Meru are visible in the distance. Depending on your arrival schedule you will have time to relax and enjoy your dinner in beautiful surroundings.

      Overnight at Hatari Lodge. Dinner included.

      Day 2: Arusha National Park

      Your out of Africa experience starts with a full day of safari activities in and around Hatari Lodge. All activities have been specially designed by the passionate and dedicated owner-managers, who have combined their years of knowledge to create something really quite special. Activities include boating on the Momella Lakes, walking at Mount Meru Crater, and birding in the lands between Kilimanjaro and Meru – a veritable bird-lovers paradise. Knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides will accompany you throughout.

      Overnight at Hatari Lodge. All meals included.

      Day 3: Serengeti

      After a leisurely breakfast your guide will pick you up from Hatari at around 10:30 and take you to Arusha Airport for your flight to Serengeti at around 13:00 hrs. Upon arrival at around 14:30 your camp driver will welcome you and take you to your camp. Spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy a beautiful sunset over the savannah. If you wish, you can go on a nature walk around the camp later in the afternoon.

      You will overnight at Ikoma – a luxury tented camp located in a wildlife-rich area, where you can tuck into delicious bush food, warm yourself by the crackling campfire, and drift off to the sound of a lion roaring in the distance.

      Overnight at Ikoma Tented Camp. All meals included.

      Day 4 & 5: Serengeti

      Two full days to explore this, the world’s most wild and famous wildlife sanctuary. Early morning game drive to see also nocturnal predators returning from hunting and animals waking up in early morning light . Full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, antelopes, myriad bird species and, of course, the fabled “Big Five” – lion, elephant, cape buffalo, black rhino and leopard. Enjoy your picnic lunches in the bush, cautiously approach the hippo pool, and generally marvel at the rough, rugged and ever-expanding wilderness which surrounds you.

      2 x Overnight at Ikoma Tented Camp. All meals included.

      Day 6: Ngorongoro

      After breakfast you will descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater – often described as one of the wonders of the world. It is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and a natural sanctuary for the dense population of animals which inhabit it. It is one of the few places where the rare black rhino can be observed in their natural setting. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and myriad other species. With a bit of luck the ‘Big Five’ can be spotted on just one single game drive! You will overnight at the Ngorongoro Serena Lodge – unbridled luxury on the crater rim.

      Overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge or The Castle at Ngorongoro nearby. All meals included.

      Day 7: Ngorongoro – Manyara Ranch

      Take a morning nature walk at the Northern Crater Rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will spot birds and monkeys, and whatever else you may happen across! Escorted by a ranger or Maasai guide, you will track the animal paths through dense bush, and really experience the sights, sounds and scents of this stunning and pristine corner of the world.

      After your walk, depart for Manyara Ranch Conservancy a wildlife-rich corridor between Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Here, you will spend two days exploring and discovering, as per your own personalized safari schedule. The camp manager, an experience and enthusiastic safari guide, will greet you and discuss with you your program preferences for the next two days. Afterwards, you can take in the beautiful landscape, enjoy a delicious dinner, watch zebra and wildebeest wandering past your window, before resting in your luxury tent.

      Overnight at Manyara Ranch Camp. All meals included.

      Day 8 & 9: Manyara Ranch

      Full days of safari activities at the private Manyara Ranch Conservancy (home to eland, greater kudu, striped hyena, bull elephant, breeding giraffes, wildebeest, zebra, oryx, lion, cheetah, leopard and the rarely seen bat-eared fox) as per your specific wishes. This may include cultural visits to nearby villages, nature walks in the surrounding landscape, night time game drives also off road, watching animals along the river from hides and more – and all with a flair of unique Manyara Ranch luxury!

      2 x Overnight at Manyara Ranch Camp. All meals included.

      Day 10: Departure

      Early morning game driving / safari activities as per your wishes and specific schedule. End of your out of Africa safari. Depart Manyara Ranch after breakfast and transfer to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.

      NB – if you have an early departure from Kilimanjaro Airport (earlier than mid afternoon) we suggest to return to Arusha on the previous day and spend your last night in Arusha instead.

      INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

      • Accommodation according to the itinerary
      • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
      • Professional, English-speaking guide
      • Meals according to the itinerary
      • Mineral water
      • All mentioned activities
      • All national park fees
      • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

      EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

      • Flights
      • Optional activities
      • Alcoholic and soft drinks
      • Visa fees
      • Tips
      • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
      • Travel insurance

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        8 days, 7 nights – Northern Circuit Safari

        8 days, 7 nights – Northern Circuit Safari

        Day 1: Arrival

        You will arrival at Kilimanjaro airpot, meet and greeting with you driver guide and transfer you to Arusha for overnight and breafing about your safari for the next day.

        Day 2: Lake Manyara

        Your Tour starts with the drive to Lake Manyara. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo and others.

        Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti

        After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive.

        Overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp at Central Serengeti. All meals included.

        Day 4: Serengeti

        Full day filled with more drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.

        Overnight at Kati Kati Tented Camp at Central Serengeti. All meals included.

        Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro

        Early morning game drive at Serengeti. After breakfast will proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and go for an afternoon a Nature Walk (depending on weather conditions) at the Northern Crater Rim of Ngorongoro Crater inhabited by buffaloes, elephants, baboons, monkeys and different species of birds. Escorted by a ranger or Maasai Guide you follow animal paths through dense bush.

        Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge. All meals included.

        Day 6: Ngorongoro

        After breakfast you will descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater considered as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls the Ngorongoro Crater has the highest wild animal density worldwide. Among the species are lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. You might expect to see the ‘Big Five’ in one day.

        Overnight at NgorongoroSopa Lodge or Ngorongoro Farm House. All meals included.

        Day 7: Tarangire

        Your Tour continues with the drive to Tarangire, Tanzania’s sixth largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six thousand elephant.

        Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge or Tarangire Safari Lodge atTarangire. All meals included.

        Day 8: Tarangire – Arusha

        After last early morning game drive you return to Arusha with arrival early afternoon. Breakfast and lunchbox included.

        End of service.

        INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

        • Accommodation according to the itinerary
        • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
        • Professional, English-speaking guide
        • Meals according to the itinerary
        • Mineral water
        • All mentioned activities
        • All national park fees
        • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

        EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

        • Flights
        • Optional activities
        • Alcoholic and soft drinks
        • Visa fees
        • Tips
        • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
        • Travel insurance

        Book this tour

          8 days, 7 nights – Northern Circuit 1

          8 days, 7 nights – Northern Circuit 1

          Northern Circuit route is the newest addition to Kilimanjaro trekking routes, providing nearly full circle around this beautiful mountain. On this route you will enjoy quiet, rarely visited northern slopes, and considering the fact that this is the longest route, there will be plenty of time for acclimatization. This is a huge plus and gives to Northern Circuit highest summit success rate. The route approaches Kilimanjaro from the west,  with the first two days spent trekking through the rainforest up to Shira Ridge, before crossing the Shira Plateau. The route then heads north and circles clockwise from Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp to School Hut, before summiting from the east. Descend is at the Mweka route.

          Day 1: Londorossi Gate to Mti Mkubwa

          • Distance: 11 km
          • Hiking Time: 3 hours
          • Habitat: Rain Forest

          Drive from Moshi or Arusha to  Londorossi Gate, where we will complete entry formalities. From here a forest track requiring one hour drive to Lemosho Glades. After lunch, we will walk along forest trails to Mti Mkubwa (big tree) campsite,

          Day 2: Mti Mkubwa to Shira Camp 1

          • Distance: 8km
          • Hiking Time: 7 hours
          • Habitat: Moorland

          We will follow a trail that leads out of the forest and into a savannah  giant heather moorland zone. Our ascend through scenic rolling hills, we will cross several streams to reach the Shira Ridge before descending to Shira 1 camp. The view of Kibo from the plateau is spectacular.

          Day 3: Shira Camp 1 to Moir Hut

          • Distance: 11km
          • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours
          • Habitat: Moorland / Alpine Desert

          Today we follow an easy path to the summit of Shira Cathedral before reaching Moir hut in the alpine zone. For extra acclimatization one can take walk around for the higher lands around the camp; views are superb. Lunch will be served at Fisher camp. The afternoon will be the acclimatization walk up onto the Lent Hills, with the summit at 4700m.

          Day 4: Moir Hut to Buffalo Camp

          • Distance: 12km
          • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
          • Habitat: Alpine Desert

          Today we take moderately steep climb out of Moir Valley. You will have opportunity for small detour to climb the summit of Little Lent Hill at 4375m before returning to the Northern Circuit path. From here the route follows a series of inclines and declines, skirting around the northern slopes of Kibo to Buffalo Camp (4,020 meters).The trek gives great vistas out across the plains that lie north of Kilimanjaro and stretch out to the Kenyan / Tanzanian border. You will arrive at Buffalo Camp just after midday, where you will have lunch and have time to rest after a long day hiking.

          Day 5: Buffalo Camp to Third Cave

          • Distance: 8km
          • Hiking Time: 5-7 hours
          • Habitat: High Alpine zone

          As we head up Buffalo Ridge, and down to Porfu Camp where the lunch will be served.  This route is rarely travelled and we will enjoy its mountain wilderness feel. We trek through remote valleys on to the northern slopes of Kilimanjaro until we arrive at Third Cave in the afternoon.

          Day 6: Third Cave to School Hut

          • Distance: 15km
          • Hiking Time: 4-5 hours
          • Habitat: High Alpine zone

          Today we take steady ascend over the Saddle, nested between the peaks of Kibo and Mawenzi. The path leads further south-west toward School Hut, where you will be served with early dinner, after which you should get some sleep, because you will be awoken before midnight to start your summit attempt. Remember to prepare all your gear, including warm clothes, insulated water bottles, snacks, headlamp and camera before going to bed.

          Day 7: School Hut to Uhuru Peak to Millennium Camp

          • Distance: 6km (Descend distance 11km)
          • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours ascent and 4-6 hour descent
          • Habitat: Glacial zone and all preceding zones

          You will be awoken around midnight and served with hot tea and biscuits, after the refreshment will begin the steep incline up the slopes of Kibo, under the cover of the night. The first check-point is Hans Meyer Cave where you will take a short break, and then climb steep to the Gilman’s Point (5681m. Take a moment to enjoy incredible view of Mawenzi Peak, before we start final 2 hours trekking to Uhuru Peak. The slope flattens as we head west around the crater rim and should arrive at the summit at dawn. We will stay briefly at the top for you to get as many photos as you can of the incredible views and surrounding glaciers. We will then retrace our steps back around the crater rim to Stella Point, where we turn south and head down the heavily screed slopes of Kibo to Barafu Camp. After a short break here we continue down to Millennium Camp for your final night on the mountain. In total you will be trekking for 14-16 hours on day eight so it is important to pace yourself, remain hydrated and keep your blood sugar levels up.

          Day 8: Millennium Camp to Mweka Gate

          • Distance: 6km (Descend distance 11km)
          • Hiking Time: 6-8 hours ascent and 4-6 hour descent
          • Habitat: Rainforest zone

          Today the path descends steeply through the lush Mweka Rain Forest. The route follows the crest of a broad ridge separating two river valleys until it meets with a road that leads us for the last 40 mins to the Mweka Park gates where we stop for a well deserved picnic lunch where successful hikers will receive their summit certificates (gold for Uhuru Peak, green for Stella Point) from the Kilimanjaro National Park Authority. A vehicle will meet you at gate to drive you back to hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

          INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

          • Professional, experienced, mountain guides and porters
          • All Park fees
          • Rescue fees
          • All meals while on the Mountain
          • Arrival and Departure transfers
          • Guides, Porters, cook salaries and park fees
          • Quality Mess tents with table and chairs
          • Large portions of fresh, healthy, nutritious food
          • Clean, purified drinking water
          • Crisis management and safety procedures
          • Fair and ethical treatment of porters
          • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF)

          EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

          • Flights
          • Optional activities
          • Alcoholic and soft drinks
          • Visa fees
          • Tips
          • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
          • Travel insurance

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            7 days, 6 nights – Northern Circuit

            7 days, 6 nights – Northern Circuit

            Day 1: Arrival

            Upon arrival at JRO, you will be met by your driver guide who will assist with the transfer to Ilboru Safari lodge.

            Overnight on Bed and Breakfast.

            Day 2: Arusha -Manyara National Park

            Meet and greet by our officerepresentative who will brief you on the wonderful events ahead. Morning drive to Lake Manyara.Lunch. PM game drive to search for the tree climbing lions. , drive to Lake Manyara. Dinner and overnight at the lodge/hotel.

            Day 3: Manyara – Serengeti National Park

            After breakfast, depart for Serengeti. Lunch at the lodge /Tented camp.

            PM game drive.

            Overnight on Full board.

            Day 4: Serengeti National Park

            Enjoy morning and afternoon 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. Meals and overnight at the lodge in Serengeti.

            Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

            After breakfast, depart in the mid-morning with packed lunch. Stop over at 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 Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and overnight.

            Day 6: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

            Today you will descend 2000 feet (0ver 600 meters) to the floor of the crater for a day crater tour with picnic lunches. 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. Dinner and overnight at the lodge in Ngorongoro.

            Day 7: Ngorongoro – Arusha

            After breakfast, drive back to Arusha.

            Lunch in Arusha town (direct).

            End of service.

            INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

            • Accommodation according to the itinerary
            • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
            • Professional, English-speaking guide
            • Meals according to the itinerary
            • Mineral water
            • All mentioned activities
            • All national park fees
            • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

            EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

            • Flights
            • Optional activities
            • Alcoholic and soft drinks
            • Visa fees
            • Tips
            • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
            • Travel insurance

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              6 days , 5 nights – Northern Circuit

              Day 1: Lake Manyara

              Your Tour starts with the drive to Lake Manyara. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo and others.

              Overnight at Escarpment Luxury Lodge at Lake Manyara.

              Lunchbox and dinner included.

              Day 2: Lake Manyara-Serengeti

              After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive.

              Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge at Central Serengeti.

              All meals included.

              Day 3: Serengeti

              One day filled with more drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.

              Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge Central Serengeti.

              All meals included.

              Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro

              After breakfast you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and arrive in the late morning and descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater considered as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls the Ngorongoro Crater has the highest wild animal density worldwide. Among the species are lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. You might expect to see the ‘Big Five’ in one day. (depending on weather conditions) at the Northern Crater Rim of Ngorongoro Crater inhabited by buffaloes, elephants, baboons, monkeys and different species of birds.

              Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Ngorongoro Farmhouse. All meals included

              Day 5: Ngorongoro – Tarangire

              Your Tour continues with the drive to Tarangire, Tanzania’s sixth largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six thousand elephant.

              Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge or Tarangire Safari Lodge atTarangire. All meals included.

              Day 6: Tarangire – Arusha

              After last early morning game drive you return to Arusha with arrival early afternoon.

              Breakfast and lunchbox included

              End of Service.

              6 days , 5 nights – Northern Circuit

              Day 1: Lake Manyara

              Your Tour starts with the drive to Lake Manyara. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo and others.

              Overnight at Escarpment Luxury Lodge at Lake Manyara.

              Lunchbox and dinner included.

              Day 2: Lake Manyara-Serengeti

              After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive.

              Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge at Central Serengeti.

              All meals included.

              Day 3: Serengeti

              One day filled with more drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.

              Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge Central Serengeti.

              All meals included.

              Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro

              After breakfast you will drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and arrive in the late morning and descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater considered as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls the Ngorongoro Crater has the highest wild animal density worldwide. Among the species are lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. You might expect to see the ‘Big Five’ in one day. (depending on weather conditions) at the Northern Crater Rim of Ngorongoro Crater inhabited by buffaloes, elephants, baboons, monkeys and different species of birds.

              Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Ngorongoro Farmhouse. All meals included

              Day 5: Ngorongoro – Tarangire

              Your Tour continues with the drive to Tarangire, Tanzania’s sixth largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six thousand elephant.

              Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge or Tarangire Safari Lodge atTarangire. All meals included.

              Day 6: Tarangire – Arusha

              After last early morning game drive you return to Arusha with arrival early afternoon.

              Breakfast and lunchbox included

              End of Service.

              INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

              • Accommodation according to the itinerary
              • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
              • Professional, English-speaking guide
              • Meals according to the itinerary
              • Mineral water
              • All mentioned activities
              • All national park fees
              • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

              EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

              • Flights
              • Optional activities
              • Alcoholic and soft drinks
              • Visa fees
              • Tips
              • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
              • Travel insurance

              Book this tour

                5 days , 4 nights – Northern Circuit

                5 days , 4 nights – Northern Circuit

                Day 1: Lake Manyara

                Your Tour starts with the drive to Lake Manyara. Nestling at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park is recognized for its incredible beauty. You can see many game animals such as Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Impala, hippo and others.

                Overnight at Escarpment Luxury Lodge at Lake Manyara.

                Lunchbox and dinner included.

                Day 2: Lake Manyara-Serengeti

                After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive.

                Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge at Central Serengeti.

                All meals included.

                Day 3: Serengeti

                One day filled with more drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.

                Overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge Central Serengeti.
                All meals included.

                Day 4: Serengeti -Ngorongoro

                After breakfast you proceed to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After arrival you descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater considered as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls the Ngorongoro Crater has the highest wild animal density worldwide. Among the species are lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. You might expect to see the ‘Big Five’ in one day. Overnight at Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge or Ngorongoro Farm house. All meals included.

                Day 5: Ngorongoro – Arusha

                In the morning when the morning mist has cleared away (depending on weather) you go on a Nature Walk at the Northern Crater Rim of Ngorongoro Crater inhabited by buffaloes, elephants, baboons, monkeys and different species of birds. Escorted by a ranger or Maasai Guide you follow animal paths through dense bush.

                Afterwards you return to Arusha with arrival early afternoon. Breakfast and lunchbox included.

                End of Service.

                INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

                • Accommodation according to the itinerary
                • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
                • Professional, English-speaking guide
                • Meals according to the itinerary
                • Mineral water
                • All mentioned activities
                • All national park fees
                • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

                EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

                • Flights
                • Optional activities
                • Alcoholic and soft drinks
                • Visa fees
                • Tips
                • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
                • Travel insurance

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                  4 days, 3 nights – Northern Circuit 2

                  4 days, 3 nights – Northern Circuit 2

                  Day 1: Arusha – Ngorongoro

                  Your lodge safari starts with a drive from Arusha to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After arrival you will descent into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. Your Driver/Guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals.

                  Overnight at NgorongoroSopa Lodge or Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge. Lunchbox and dinner included.

                  Day 2: Ngorongoro – Serengeti

                  After breakfast you start on your way to Serengeti National Park. After stopping for your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in Serengeti you will continue further into the park and go on a game drive.

                  Overnight at KatiKati Tented Camp at Central Serengeti.

                  All meals included.

                  Day 3: Serengeti

                  Early morning game drive to see also nocturnal animals returning from hunting and lions awaking in the dawn A full day of game drives around Serengeti. Depending on the time of year and the migration of the herds you can expect to see wildebeest, lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, antelopes and many birds and other species.

                  Overnight at KatiKati Tented Camp at Central Serengeti. All meals included.

                  Day 4: Serengeti – Arusha

                  After breakfast you proceed to Naabi Hill Gate with game viewing en route and return to Arusha (drive of 6- 8 hours) where your lodge safari ends. Reach Arusha late afternoon. Breakfast and lunch included

                  NB – If you wish to fly there is a supplement of $225 USD per person. The flight leaves at 11:00 from Seronera Airstrip so that there is time for game viewing in the morning on your way to Seronera Airstrip.

                  INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

                  • Accommodation according to the itinerary
                  • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
                  • Professional, English-speaking guide
                  • Meals according to the itinerary
                  • Mineral water
                  • All mentioned activities
                  • All national park fees
                  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

                  EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

                  • Flights
                  • Optional activities
                  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
                  • Visa fees
                  • Tips
                  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
                  • Travel insurance

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                    4 days, 3 nights – Northern Circuit 1

                    4 days, 3 nights – Northern Circuit 1

                    Day 1: Arusha –Lake Manyara

                    In the morning you’ll drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley to Lake Manyara National Park. This beautiful park with it’s lush vegetation and tropical forests of giant fig and mahogany trees, takes its name from the Maasai word for “euphorbia tirucalli”, a bush which is used to make a thorny hedge to protect their cattle. Elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra and a variety of antelope inhabit the park as well as a variety of monkeys and a large population of hippos. If you are lucky you may see the Manyara lions, well known for their tree climbing habits, lazily resting on the branches of an “Acacia tortilis” tree. The birdlife is also abundant with flamingos, pelicans, hornbills and plenty of forest species.

                    Overnight at Escarpment Luxury Lodge at Lake Manyara. Lunchbox and dinner included.

                    Day 2: Ngorongoro

                    After breakfast you proceed for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After arrival you descent into the crater for a wonderful game drive (with a picnic lunch) inside the Ngorongoro Crater. As very few animals migrate in and out of the crater with its 2000 ft. high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds and other species. Your Driver/Guide will be in contact with other safari drivers and will amaze you with his skill at locating the hidden animals. Late afternoon ascent the crater and proceed to your lodge.Overnight at Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge or Ngorongoro Farmhouse.

                    All meals included.

                    Day 3: Ngorongoro – Tarangire

                    Your Tour proceeds with the drive to Tarangire, Tanzania’s sixth largest national park and sanctuary for an unusually large elephant population. Majestic baobab trees are an interesting feature of the park, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. Animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area. There is a great diversity of wildlife including lion, leopard, cheetah and up to six thousand elephant. A cultural visit with the semi-nomadic tribes are also included.

                    Overnight at Maramboi Tented Lodge or Tarangire Safari Lodge at Tarangire.

                    All meals included.

                    Day 4: Tarangire-Arusha

                    Early morning game drive at Tarangire. Afterwards you return to Arusha. Reaching Arusha in the afternoon.

                    Breakfast and lunchbox included.

                    INCLUDED IN THE PRICE:

                    • Accommodation according to the itinerary
                    • Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
                    • Professional, English-speaking guide
                    • Meals according to the itinerary
                    • Mineral water
                    • All mentioned activities
                    • All national park fees
                    • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

                    EXCLUDED FROM THE PRICE:

                    • Flights
                    • Optional activities
                    • Alcoholic and soft drinks
                    • Visa fees
                    • Tips
                    • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
                    • Travel insurance

                    Book this tour