11 Days: Wildebeest Calving, Predator Hunting & Zanzibar.
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- 11 Days: Wildebeest Calving, Predator Hunting & Zanzibar.
Tanzania, Northern Circuit.
- Arusha town,
- Tarangire NP,
- Ngorongoro Crater, and
- Serengeti NP.
Duration
08 Days
Tour Type
Great Wildebeest Migration
Group Size
6 People
Languages
English.
- Overview
The itinerary will take you to four prime places in the north of Tanzania where excellent game viewing awaits in every location. Making your way to Lake Manyara national park to look for the area’s tree-climbing lion. In the Serengeti, the ultimate predators of the Grumeti River await the exodus of wildebeest trying to quench their thirst. Explore the Ngorongoro conservation with inspiring landscape and a chance to see the big five and finish with a thrilling encounter with the Tarangire mob of elephants
- Tour Highlights.
- Fall in love with tree climbing lions of Lake Manyara national park.
- Enjoy some of the beautiful scenery and landscape in Ngorongoro conservation area.
- Admire magnificent big cats viewing in Ndutu and central Serengeti.
- Escape to the tropical Island of Zanzibar for Total Relaxation.
- 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
11Days /10 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: Manyara National park
After breakfast onward to Lake Manyara, the park is known for its over 400 bird species, primate-filled forests, and grassy plains. A large area of the park is covered by the alkaline Lake, the seasonal breeding grounds for large colonies of water birds, the forest around the gate is a good nesting area for pelicans, herons and marabou stock ,The park is also home to giraffes, hippos, wildebeests, impalas and groups of noisy monkeys and baboons. Afternoon drive to Bougainville for dinner and overnight.
- Location: Lake Manyara National Park.
- Accomodation: Bougainvillea lodge | Farm of Dreams.
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 3: Manyara - Ngorongoro Crater
After early breakfast descends down to the crater with a picnic lunch for your game viewing, this is also one of the places left where you can see the endangered black rhino. Exploring the crater habitats offers an opportunity to see different species like jackals, and hyenas, hippos, and mammoth elephants. Later onwards to Ndutu. Dinner and overnight Ndutu Safari Lodge.
- Location: Ngorongoro Crater.
- Accomodation: Ndutu safari Lodge | Ndutu Tingitana Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4-5: Southern Short Grass Plains.
The two days will be spent exploring these scintillating habitats of acacia woodland, alkaline lakes, seasonal water holes, and eye-catching plains. These are the area where 8000 wildebeest calves are born every day in a period of two weeks depending on the rain paten These phenomena takes place between the mid of January to February every year, of road driving is allowed giving you the up-close with the predators of the might Ndutu area. The sightings include lion, cheetah, leopard, caracal, hyena, bat-eared foxes, and the rare striped hyena and wild dog. Dinner and overnight Ndutu safari lodge.
- Location: Ndutu Area.
- Accomodation: Ndutu Safari Lodge | Ndutu Tingitana Camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6-7: Central Serengeti National Park.
Leave the camp very early looking for the big pride of lions found within the central part{ Seronera valley} the best place for lions in Africa, The area also has a great sighting of Leopards, Hyenas, jackals, Topi, Thomson’s gazelles, It’s also the best place of the park to find Cheetah, especially in the dry season. Lunch at the camp. In the afternoon we will drive around the Soronera River looking for Hippos, Elephants, Baboons, and Birds. Dinner and overnight Serengeti Tortillis Tented Camp.
- Location: Serengeti National Park.
- Accomodation: Serengeti Tortilis tented camp / Serengeti heritage tented camp
- Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Serengeti - Tropical Island of Zanzibar
After breakfast drive to Seronera airstrip with a picnic lunch for your flight to Zanzibar (you might have to change flights at Arusha airport). In Zanzibar, you will be transferred to Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort
- Location: Tropical Island of Zanzibar.
- Accomodation: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort | The Residence Zanzibar.
- Meal: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 9-10: Tropical Island of Zanzibar
Days spent relaxing at the beach. The lodge organizes activities like walking, diving, and fishing, and you may want to book those activities directly with the lodge. All meals and overnight will be at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort.
- Location: Tropical Island of Zanzibar.
- Accomodation: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort | The Residence Zanzibar.
- Meal: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 11: Departure.
After breakfast, you will have the day spent relaxing at the beach. Lunch will be at Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Zanzibar Airport and connect your flight home.
- Location: Zanzibar
- Accomodation: No Accomodation.
- Meal: Breakfast andLunch.
- Accomodation.
Day1: 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: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
Day 2: Bougainvillea lodge.
Tarangire Safari
Lodge
Location
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge is located on the outskirts of Karatu town about midway between Lake Manyara and the Ngorongoro Crater. We look forward to your visit when we can offer you true Tanzanian hospitality and a warm welcome
Accommodation
Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, located a few minutes from the Ngorongoro Conservation Area gate, offers comfortable accommodation, excellent food and friendly service at a reasonable price. Manager and executive chef Reggie Bayo has many years of experience and his food is legend on the northern safari circuit. Each comfortable room has a fireplace; family cottages and triples are available. There is a comfortable lounge and bar as well as a swimming pool and gift shop.
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Pool
- Outdoor pool
- Free breakfast
- Mosquito net
- Laundry service
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Breakfast buffet
Day 2: 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 3-5: Ndutu safari Lodge.
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 3-5: 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 6-7: 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 6-7: Serengeti heritage camp.
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
(Central)
Location
Heritage Camps and Lodges are a collection of unique and luxury tented camps located in northern Tanzania, at the Famous Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation
Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp provides its guests with the most authentic Africa experience due to its old-school camp ambience. Sitting snugly in a clearing surrounded by Acacia trees its 13 spacious walk-in tents creates an intimate atmosphere for only 40 guests
Facilities & Services
- Free parking
- Free internet
- Internet
- Free breakfast
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Kids’ meals
- Mosquito net
Day 8-10: Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort.
Royal Zanzibar Beach
Resort
Location
Located directly on a white sandy beach with a coral reef, Royal Zanzibar Beach Resort offers tropical gardens with 4 outdoor pools and water-sports facilities. Guests can also relax with a massage at the Spa.
Accommodation
A spectacular view of the Indian Ocean from almost anywhere on the resort makes this all-inclusive property a wonderful choice for those guests looking for a peaceful and relaxing vacation. Fantastic swimming pools, a beautiful beach with clear, turquoise waters and amazing sunsets all add to the ambiance! The rooms are large, approximately 80 square metres for Superior Rooms and 100 square metres for Suites. A spacious bathroom with a large bathtub, separate shower and double sinks provide luxurious comfort. All rooms include a quiet split-unit air conditioner, TV, fridge, coffee and tea making facilities, a safe and a terrace from which to enjoy the view. The warm, friendly staff invite you to enjoy meals in the buffet restaurant with a varied selection of local and international dishes or a traditional pizza oven near the beach offers a quick snack while you relax by the pool.
Facilities & Services
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Pool
- Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
- Entertainment staff
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Pool / beach towels
- Infinity pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Swim Up bar
- Poolside bar
- Table tennis
- Airport transportation
- Meeting rooms
- Spa
- Currency exchange
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
Day 8-10: The Residence Zanzibar.
The Residence Zanzibar
Location
The Residence Zanzibar lies within a lush, forested 32-hectare estate where five-star luxuries sit harmoniously alongside nature’s untouched beauty.
Accommodation
Feel your spirits soar amid extensive tropical gardens that meet with powder-soft white sand lapped by the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Inspired by the island’s eclectic cultures, our luxury Zanzibar resort blends modern comforts with Swahili, Omani, British and Indian influences. Indulge in the privacy of the spacious villas, attended on if you wish by your own personal butler. Enjoy carefree days relaxing by your private pool, on the beach, or exploring the gardens on foot or by bicycle. Savour a taste of the Spice Island’s unique blend of cultures and cuisines, and the pleasure of sensational spa treatments. Discover more of the island and the waters that surround it in a myriad of activities, from visiting historic sites and rare natural wonders to deep sea fishing and diving with dolphins. Whether you dream of a quiet couple’s retreat or fun in the sun for the whole family, embrace all the delights of our island life at The Residence Zanzibar.
Facilities & Services
- Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
- Pool
- Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
- Entertainment staff
- Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
- Pool / beach towels
- Infinity pool
- Bar / lounge
- Restaurant
- Swim Up bar
- Poolside bar
- Table tennis
- Airport transportation
- Meeting rooms
- Spa
- Currency exchange
- Sun loungers / beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry service
From
$ 3,150
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.
