8 days · Safari
The Northern Wild
Our fullest northern itinerary: four parks, three Serengeti nights and space in the schedule for the days that turn out to be exceptional.
Day by day.
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1
Arrival in Arusha
We meet you at Kilimanjaro International, transfer to your hotel and run through the itinerary over dinner. Overnight in Arusha.
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2
Arusha to Tarangire
Drive to Tarangire and spend the afternoon on the river circuit among elephant and baobabs. Overnight near the park.
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3
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
A morning game drive, then Manyara's forest, floodplain and lake shore in the afternoon. Overnight in Karatu.
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4
Karatu to the Serengeti
Over the highlands, past Olduvai Gorge, and out onto the plains with an afternoon game drive. Overnight in the Serengeti.
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5
Full day in the Serengeti
A whole day on the plains with a picnic lunch. Overnight in the Serengeti.
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6
Second full Serengeti day
A second full day, moving to wherever the wildlife has been most active. Overnight in the Serengeti.
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7
Serengeti to the crater rim
Morning drive, then east to the Ngorongoro rim for an afternoon at leisure. Overnight on the rim.
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8
Crater floor and departure
A dawn descent and long morning game drive, then the drive back for your departure flight.
What is included
- Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a guaranteed window seat
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- All park entry and concession fees
- Accommodation as listed, on a full-board basis on safari
- All meals from lunch on day one to breakfast on the final day
- Drinking water in the vehicle throughout
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Government taxes and VAT
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania visa (usually US$50, or US$100 for US passports)
- Travel and medical insurance, which we require you to hold
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips for your guide and camp staff
- Personal items, laundry and souvenirs
- Optional extras such as balloon flights
On this route
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