13 Days Northern Circuit And Wild West.
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- 13 Days Northern Circuit And Wild West.
Tanzania, Northern & Western Circuit.
- Arusha town,
- Tarangire NP,
- Ngorongoro Crater, and
- Mwanza Town.
- Dar-es-Salaam
- Kigoma Town
- Gombe National Park.
Duration
13 Days
Tour Type
Luxury Safari.
Group Size
6 People
Languages
English.
- Overview
Explore three pristine wildlife areas in Tanzania with a chance to witness the Great Migration. While the sight of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebras thunder across the plains is spectacular, the Mara River crossing is absolutely one of the most breathtaking natural actions in wildlife sightings. Dust exploding, lions stalking a moveable feast, gigantic crocodiles, and fast-flowing wild rivers await. It is sensational, impressive, and dramatic at the same time. This is one of the obstacles of the great migration.
- Tour Highlights.
- Admire Tarangire landscape- dotted with baobab tress and amazing elephants sighting
- Descent to the Ngorongoro crater for a day of game viewing
- Discover the hidden corners of Serengeti on a walking safari
- Fall in love with the chimps of Gombe like Jane Goodwill
- Included & Excluded
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- Mineral water
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Itinerary
13Days /12 Night
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire Manyara National Park
In the morning you will be picked from your hotel and drive to Tarangire National Park for game viewing the Giant baobab trees, bush savannah, and the seasonal marshes add to the wonder of this nature reserve. The Tarangire National Park is considered one of the best places to view elephants up close, not only because there are thousands of animals but also because they are not disturbed by the presence of vehicles. The park is also home to buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests which are always closely followed by a range of predators such as lions, Leopard, and cheetah late in the drive to tour lodge.
- Location: Tarangire National Park.
- Accomodation: Tarangire Tortilis Camp | Tarangire Safari lodge.
- Meal: Lunch and Dinner.
Day 2: Full Day Tarangire National Park.
This day will be spent entirely on game viewing through the park exploring the park’s vast habitats and landscape up to the Silalei swamp where during the dry season offers green pasture and water for the grazers and the predators follow them here. During the months of June to November when we have the seasonal migration of wildebeest and zebras the park bust into life with possibly the biggest concentration of wildlife outside Serengeti national park and the largest population of elephants per square kilometers in the world. Other sightings will include lions, cheetah, leopard, giraffes, and buffaloes and if you are lucky the rare wild dogs are found here. In the late afternoon stop four of your bush sundowner drinks which will be made by your guide.
- Location: Tarangire National Park.
- Accomodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge | Tarangire Tortilis Tented Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Organic farm visit at Gibbs's Farm.
On your way to the gate, you will have some more time to see animals that you may not have seen yet. You continue to the multi-cultural town of MtowaMbu where you leave the African Rift Valley behind and make your way to the vegetation-rich crater highlands. Soon, the higher lands are reached and a wonderful view of the Maasai Plains and the Lake Manyara opens up before you. Photo stops will be taken and you will be able to enjoy the spectacular views. You then continue to Karatu and today’s destination
- Location: Ngorongoro Area.
- Accomodation: Marera valley lodge | Farm of Dreams
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4: Full Day Ngorongoro Crater.
Today you will drive into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and down into the Ngorongoro Crater. Grass steppes and acacia forests are home to almost all the species of animals found in the East African savannah. In only a few hours, you have the chance of spotting the four of the big five – lion, Elephant, Buffalo, and Rhino. After extensive game viewing and a picnic in the crater, you will leave the Ngorongoro Crater in the afternoon and travel back to Karatu and spend another night at the Plantation Lodge. / Neptune Hotel
- Location: Ngorongoro Crater.
- Accomodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge | Ndutu Tingitana Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Karatu - Central Serengeti National Park.
Today you will set off to the Serengeti National Park. After passing the crater highlands, you will soon see the plains of the southern Serengeti and start to understand the meaning of the word “Serengeti” which stands for endless plain. We will visit a Site of many archaeological discoveries, including the estimated 1.7-million- year –old Zinjanthropus boisei fossil. A small museum overlooks the gorge itself, and a guide there will tell you the story of Leakey’s research and findings. After proceeding to Serengeti where we can see animals such as Elephants, Buffaloes, lions, Cheetahs, Hyenas, Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeests, topi, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and many more can be seen. The Serengeti is also home to the largest animal migration on the planet. Depending on the time of the year and the location of the big herds
- Location: Serengeti National Park
- Accomodation: Serengeti Tortilis tented camp / Tingitana Tented Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6&7: Serengeti Central.
These two days are dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. During the short rainy season in November and December, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they move to the center extending to the western corridor. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best, but game viewing in Serengeti does not entirely depend on the migration since the residence animals are always there, lions, cheetah, leopard, elephants, giraffes, hippos, hyena and host of antelope species are the common residence to mention a few. You will spend the two nights at Tingitana Tented Camp
- Location: Serengeti National Park
- Accomodation: Serengeti Tortilis camp / Tingitana Tented Camp
- Meal: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 8: Serengeti - Mwanza Town.
These two days are dedicated to game viewing in the Serengeti National Park. During the short rainy season in November and December, the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they move to the center extending to the western corridor. As the migration is completely dependent on the yearly rainfalls, the location of the herds may vary from year to year but your guide will know where to locate the animals and where to see them best, but game viewing in Serengeti does not entirely depend on the migration since the residence animals are always there, lions, cheetah, leopard, elephants, giraffes, hippos, hyena and host of antelope species are the common residence to mention a few. You will spend the two nights at Tingitana Tented Camp.
- Location: Tropical Island of Zanzibar.
- Accomodation: Serenity Resort and Spa / Spikes Bay
- Meal: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 9:Mwanza Town - Dar-es-Salaam.
After breakfast drive to Mwanza for your flight to Dar es Salaam. On arriving our representative will meet you.
- Location: Dar es Salaam.
- Accomodation: Tanzanite Executive/ Sea Cliff.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 10: Dar-es-Salaam - Kigoma Town
After breakfast transferred to the airport for your flight to Kigoma and on arrival you will be met and transferred to Kigoma Hilltop for dinner and overnight. The lodge is on the edge of Lake Tanganyika and the rest of the day will be leisure and swimming.
- Location: Kigoma Town.
- Accomodation: Kigoma Hill Top.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 11: Kigoma Town - Gombe National Park.
Morning boat transfer to Gombe. Dinner and Overnight at Gombe Luxury Tented Camp
- Location: Kigoma Town.
- Accomodation: Gombe Luxury Tented Camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 12: Full Day Gombe National Park.
Full-day chimpanzee tracking in the forest and visit to Kakombe Water Falls. Dinner and Overnight at Gombe Luxury Tented Camp. Apart from the chimps, there is good birding and other primates to look for.
- Location: Kigoma Town.
- Accomodation: Gombe Luxury Tented Camp.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 13: Kigoma - Dar-es-Salaam.
Morning boat transfer to Kigoma for lunch at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel. Afternoon flight to Dar es Salaam. And connect your flight home
- Location: Dar es Salaam
- Accomodation: No Accomodation
- Meal: Breakfast & Lunch.
- Accomodation.
Day1-2: Tarangire Tortilis Camp.
Tarangire Tortilis Tented
Camp
Location
Located 120 km from Arusha, Tarangire Tortilis Camp is the perfect place for an introduction to the riches of Northern Tanzania.
Accommodation
This spacious camp, built in-between a line of 4 magnificent Baobab trees looks onto a vast expanse of wetlands. Elephants appear as ships sailing through the long grass watched from the warmth of our fire pit area while you enjoy a drink and watch the sunset.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Wifi
- Free breakfast
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Outdoor fireplace
- Laundry service
Day 1-2:Tarangire Safari lodge.
Tarangire Safari
Lodge
Location
Built on top of a high bluff with a breathtaking panorama, our lodge is superbly located in Tarangire National Park, providing one of the best views in Africa.
Accommodation
The lodge is at Tarangire River, a favourite watering place, which attracts impressive numbers and a variety of game. The scene unfolds before you while lounging on the outdoor terrace, allowing you to appreciate Tarangire diverse wildlife. At the heart of the lodge are the impressively high thatched roofs of the lounge and dining room. The open-sided design allows an uninterrupted view of the landscape and wildlife below, and captures the cooling breeze while you dine on our delicious home cooked safari cuisine. The lounge area has oversized armchairs made from old dhow boats ~ a perfect place to relax. Those wanting something a bit more active can take a dip in the pool, a bird walk around the lodge grounds or hunt for souvenirs in the Baobab boutique. Our twin tents combine the authentic safari atmosphere of ‘nights under canvas’, with more modern comforts of electric light and en suite bathrooms with solar hot water. We also have bungalows that provide the space and convenience of solid walls yet blend into their surroundings by using local stone and echoing the traditional round Maasai huts.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Public wifi
- Pool
- Bar / lounge
- Gift shop
- Non-smoking hotel
- Laundry service
- Outdoor pool
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
Day3-4: Marera Valley lodge.
Marera Valley Lodge
Location
Located close to the main road to Ngorongoro and Serengeti between Rhotia village and Karatu town, Marera Valley Lodge boasts a lovely country setting with beautiful landscaping.
Accommodation
Guest accommodation is provided in 14 cottages each with 2 large airy rooms, all with bathroom en suite, a fire place, private deck, and furnished with big beds with mosquito netting, a working desk, and a chair.
Facilities & Services
- The main building houses the reception,
- lounge
- bar
- dining area.
- swimming pool
- gift shop
- Free WiFi
Day 3-4: Farm of Dreams
Farm of Dreams
Lodge
Location
The Lodge is located in the tourist town of Karatu on the Western south Slopes of Ngorongoro Crater at the 1,400 feet above sea level; the Lodge sits in a garden of flowers and vegetables. The property offers spectacular sweeping views of the hills and close distant to the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Park.
Accommodation
Farm of Dreams Lodge has 48 independent cottages with private balconies and en-suite bathrooms.
Each room is designed to give guests an unfiltered view of the lodge’s magnificent gardens. Additionally, the beds are adorned with soft, fine linen, while the bathrooms are stocked with fluffy and absorbent white towels, adding a romantic feeling of charm and intimacy to their vigilant decor.
All bedrooms also have mosquito netting and fans. For guests who have young children but are seeking some privacy, the Farm of Dreams lodge has 8 spacious interconnected rooms particularly designed for families and large groups travelling together.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool
- Free breakfast
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Meeting rooms
- Concierge
- Mosquito net
- Wifi
- Outdoor pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
- Laundry service
Day 5-7: Tortilis tented camp.
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp
(Central)
Location
Serengeti Tortilis Tented Camp is a collection of unique and luxury tented camps located in northern Tanzania, at the Famous Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation
Named after the distinctive Tortilis tree of the Serengeti, our tented camp combines comfort with the sense of wilderness, the sense of freedom, the sense of being ‘right there’, as you relax after the excitement of the day. We make your safari-camp experience truly unforgettable. Set in the heart of nature, our camp is designed to look after you while you tune in to the very heartbeat of Africa.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Mosquito net
- Non-smoking hotel
- Private check-in / check-out
- Laundry service
Day 5-7: Ndutu Tingitana Camp.
Ndutu Tingitana Tented
Camp
Location
Located southern of Serengeti inside the Ngorongoro Conservation area, Ndutu Tingitana provides exceptional views on the forested landscapes which welcome the Great Migration every year
Accommodation
Ndutu Tingitana has 10 mobile canvas tents with private verandas which offer the amenities and comfort of a real lodge. King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, hot-running water (on-demand) and wooden floors, relax and enjoy after a long day of game-drive.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
Day 8: Serenity Resort and Spa.
Serenity Resort
& Spa
Location
Located 20 km outside Western Corridor Serengeti National Park on shores of Lake Victoria.
Accommodation
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Pool
- Canoeing
- Babysitting
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Car hire
- Internet
- Outdoor pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast available
- Breakfast buffet
- Special diet menus
- Business Center with Internet Access
- Meeting rooms
- Spa
- Baggage storage
- Mosquito net
- Non-smoking hotel
- Shared lounge / TV area
- Sun terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Laundry service
- Ironing service
Day 8: Speke Bay.
Speke Bay
Lodge
Location
Speke Bay Lodge is located on the south-eastern shore of Lake Victoria in Tanzania, East Africa.
Accommodation
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Beach
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Non-smoking hotel
- Laundry service
Day 9: Tanzanite Executive
Tanzanite Executive
Suits
Location
Located 5 km away from Dar es Salaam city centre, Sea Cliff Hotel offers a pool, 2 restaurants and a casino. It features a 24-hour front desk and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Accommodation
Sea Cliff Hotel – a stunning 5* hotel jutting out majestically on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean with beautifully manicured gardens. It offers an oasis of calm just 5km from the hustle and bustle Dar es Salaam’s city centre and 22 km from the airport, nearby all that the city has to offer. All 93 rooms are beautifully furnished and include 7 executive rooms, 5 executive suites, and a magnificent presidential/honeymoon suite with panoramic views out to sea. All rooms have complimentary WiFi, satellite television, direct dial telephone, mini bar, tea&coffee making facilities, digital safe and bathroom amenities as standard. 24 hour room service, laundry, dry cleaning, airport transfer and babysitting services also available. On site, there is also a fitness centre, outdoor pool with sun terrace, casino, hair & beauty salon, two restaurants, coffee shop, bar, members lounge, full service business centre, conference and banqueting facilities, and service with a big smile.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Pool
- Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
- Free breakfast
- Beach
- Casino and Gambling
- Babysitting
- Parking
- Wifi
- Outdoor pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
- Complimentary welcome drink
- Happy hour
- Outdoor dining area
- Poolside bar
- Children’s playground
- Airport transportation
- Business Center with Internet Access
- Fax / photocopying
- Photo copier / fax In business center
- Spa
- Full body massage
- Convenience store
- Executive lounge access
- Gift shop
- Newspaper
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Butler service
- First aid kit
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
Day 9: Sea Cliff.
Sea Cliff Hotel
Location
Situated just 5km from the hustle and bustle Dar es Salaam’s city centre and 22 km from the airport, nearby all that the city has to offer.
Accommodation
All 93 rooms are beautifully furnished and include 7 executive rooms, 5 executive suites, and a magnificent presidential/honeymoon suite with panoramic views out to sea. All rooms have complimentary WiFi, satellite television, direct dial telephone, mini bar, tea&coffee making facilities, digital safe and bathroom amenities as standard. 24 hour room service, laundry, dry cleaning, airport transfer and babysitting services also available. On site, there is also a fitness centre, outdoor pool with sun terrace, casino, hair & beauty salon, two restaurants, coffee shop, bar, members lounge, full service business centre, conference and banqueting facilities, and service with a big smile.
Facilities & Services
- Bathrobes
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Dining area
- Housekeeping
- Coffee / tea maker
- Cable / satellite TV
- Walk-in shower
- Room service
- Safe
- Separate dining area
- Separate living room
- Telephone
- VIP room facilities
- Bottled water
- Clothes rack
- Iron
- Laptop safe
- Private bathrooms
- Wake-up service / alarm clock
- Minibar
Day 10: Kigoma Hill Top.
Kigoma Hilltop
Hotel
Location
Set on a remote outcrop amongst acres of lush gardens overlooking Lake Tanganyika, Kigoma Hilltop Hotel is the ideal escape for guests looking for comfort and relaxation in Kigoma Town. Located 15 minutes from the Kigoma Airport, and five minutes from the Ujiji Town, the hotel is easily accessible for travellers and conference delegates alike.
Accommodation
Kigoma Hilltop Hotel is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Rooms at Kigoma Hilltop Hotel provide a refrigerator, air conditioning, and a mosquito net, and getting online is easy, with paid wifi available. In addition, Kigoma Hilltop Hotel offers a pool and an on-site restaurant, which will help make your Kigoma trip additionally gratifying. And, as an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Livingstone Museum & Memorial, which is a popular history museum amongst tourists. Kigoma Hilltop Hotel is sure to make your visit to Kigoma one worth remembering.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Wifi
- Pool
- Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
- Restaurant
- Beach
- Tennis court
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Paid wifi
- Hot tub
- Breakfast buffet
- Airport transportation
- Meeting rooms
- Mosquito net
- Non-smoking hotel
- Laundry service
Day 11-12:Gombe Luxury Tented Camps
Mbalimbali Gombe Forest
Lodge
Location
Gombe Forest is situated on the shores of Lake Tanganyika within Gombe Stream National Park, well hidden in the trees with magnificent views of the deep blue waters of the Lake and orange-red sunsets outlining the Congo Mountains to the west. It is 1 hour by speedboat or 2 hours by local wooden boat to Kigoma town.
Accommodation
Gombe Forest Lodge has a total of 7 luxury tents (5 double tents & 2 twin tents) built on raised wooden decks, all with en suite facilities (glassed in shower, flush toilet, hot & cold water), comfortable beds with mosquito net, bedside tables, writing desk with chair, roofed porch at front of tent with safari chairs and a table.
Facilities & Services
- There is a lounge / dining area built on raised wooden deck with a large raised porch in front, furnished with sofas and African antiques, sun loungers and umbrellas on the beach, jetty to the lake, fishing, swimming in lake, snorkeling, chimpanzee trekking, boat safaris. Dining can be indoor or on the beach.
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Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
From
$ 5,345
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.
Children Under 5 Years Old are Free. Children 6 - 14 Years o age are 75% of the adult Price.
