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7 Days Northern Safari

7 Days Northern Safari

Safari - Overview

Begin your unforgettable 7-day safari journey with your arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, where you’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to Arusha, the vibrant hub of Tanzania’s safari tourism. From Arusha, set out on an adventure to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley, offering a diverse array of wildlife and stunning landscapes to explore. After a day of thrilling safari experiences, continue your expedition to Karatu, a picturesque town surrounded by verdant greenery, for a tranquil overnight stay. On day three, venture into the legendary Serengeti National Park, where endless plains are teeming with iconic African wildlife, including the renowned Big Five and the mesmerizing spectacle of the Great Migration. Spend two exhilarating days immersing yourself in the wonders of the Serengeti before proceeding to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, where an abundance of wildlife thrives within its volcanic rim. Conclude your safari with a visit to Tarangire National Park, celebrated for its vast elephant herds and scenic vistas, before returning to Arusha, where you’ll bid farewell to Tanzania’s magnificent wilderness, leaving behind cherished memories of unforgettable wildlife encounters and breathtaking landscapes.

Short Itinerary

Safari Map

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport - Arusha

Begin your safari adventure with a scenic drive from Kilimanjaro to Arusha, a vibrant city nestled at the foothills of Mount Meru. Upon arrival, check into the charming Rivertrees Lodge (D), where you'll enjoy comfortable accommodations and warm hospitality. Relax and unwind amidst the tranquil surroundings, anticipating the exciting days ahead.

Day 2: Arusha – Lake Manyara - Karatu

Depart from Arusha and head towards Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. Explore the park on a thrilling game drive, where you may encounter elephants, giraffes, and the famous tree-climbing lions. Later, continue to Karatu and settle into Bougainvillea Safari Lodge (B,L,D), nestled amidst lush gardens and offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park

Journey to the iconic Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the Great Migration. Embark on an exhilarating game drive through the vast plains of the Serengeti, where you'll have the chance to witness the spectacle of thousands of wildebeest and zebras on their annual migration. Spend the night at Tanzania Bush Camps (B,L,D), immersing yourself in the sights and sounds of the African wilderness.

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

Spend another day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti, renowned for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Marvel at the herds of elephants, gazelles, and predators such as lions and cheetahs as you traverse the park in search of wildlife encounters. Return to Tanzania Bush Camps (B,L,D) for another night under the starlit sky, surrounded by the untamed beauty of the Serengeti.

Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Right after breakfast, you'll head out for a morning game drive in Serengeti. After lunch, you'll start heading towards the eastern side to reach the Ngorongoro Conservation Area by evening. Spend the night at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp (B,L,D), perched on the rim of the crater and offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape

Day 6: Ngorongoro Ca – Tarangire National Park

Depart from the lodge very early to start a journey in Ngorongoro Conservation Area, home to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for a game drive and marvel at the abundance of wildlife, including lions, rhinos, and flamingos, against the backdrop of the crater walls. After an exhilarating day of safari, unwind at Ngorongoro Farm House (B,L,D), a charming lodge nestled amidst coffee plantations and offering warm Tanzanian hospitality.

Day 7: Tarangire Np - Arusha

Explore the diverse landscapes of Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Embark on a game drive through the park's grassy plains and dense woodlands, encountering a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, and buffalo. Conclude your safari adventure with a scenic drive back to Arusha, where you'll be dropped off, marking the end of an unforgettable journey through Tanzania's most iconic national parks. (B,L)

Accommodation

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

Rates

Season 2024
2 Pax
4 Pax
6 Pax
Low Season
(01.04-31.05. 01.11.31.11)
$2,410
$1,925
$1,764

Note

The rates above is per person

What is Included

  • Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
  • Concession/ Camping Fees.
  • Daily game drives while on Safari.
  • A professional driver/ guide.
  • 4×4 Land Cruiser.
  • All Taxes and VAT.
  • Meals as per itinerary.
  • Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day).

What is not Included

  • International flights.
  • Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
  • Tips 
  • WiFi (If requested, additional charges will be incurred).
  • Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
  • Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees.
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Reviews

Volkhard B
Volkhard B
2024-04-09
My experiences with equatortoarcticsafaris have been consistently positive. Kornelia gave us an unforgettable holiday My review is a little longer, but an "everything is great" certainly helps the travel company in the rankings, but the reader is just as smart as before. I booked directly in Africa-Arusha with equatortoarcticsafaris. My contact was Kornelia. Kornelia put together an individual travel route for me and my grandson that met my wishes to see, observe and photograph as many animals and birds as possible. Kornelia also looked for beautiful accommodations in the middle of nature so that I had the opportunity to observe animals in the lodge or in the camps. Kornelia is not only an experienced travel expert, but is also enthusiastic about safari tours and accompanied us to Arusha National Park on the first day and showed us the beauty of the park and the animals in the park. I always had something to talk about with Isi, our guide and driver, an absolute bird expert. Isi is also a football fan and so my grandson always had something to talk about with Isi. On the 5th day of our safari, our off-road vehicle had a transmission problem. Isi drove us to the accommodation in a rental car, then back to the car, the mechanics came from Arusha (7 hours drive) and our off-road vehicle was repaired during the night GREAT RESPECT for the action. The next morning we were able to continue our trip as planned. Overall we had a wonderful trip, we saw and photographed many birds and animals. We had warm encounters and experiences with the local people. My grandson played football with them, we ate and drank together, it was just lovely. I can recommend a safari trip with equatortoarcticsafaris to everyone, contact Kornelia and let her put together a trip tailored to your wishes and needs.
Travel-Jelly581
Travel-Jelly581
2024-03-03
Besser geht's nicht Was für eine wunderbare Erfahrung. Was für eine professionelle Firma. Was für ein begeisternder, kluger, zugewandter und fröhlicher Guide. Christopher (spricht Deutsch) begleitete uns 7 Tage lange und hat uns seine Heimat wirklich nahe gebracht. Mit so vielen Einblicken in die Flora, Fauna und Kultur von Tansania. Unvergesslich! Und so eindeutig, dass wir als Europäer viel von Afrika lernen können, was Gastfreundschaft, Humor, Gelassenheit und Hilfsbereitschaft angeht. Alles, auch die anschließenden Tage auf Sansibar, waren perfekt organisiert. Die Safari selbst war eine no-waste Tour, mit wunderbaren Stationen in den Zeltcamps, großartigem Essen und viel Insider-Erfahrungen, vor allem dank Christopher. Besser geht es nicht. **** What a wonderful experience. What a professional company. What an enthusiastic, smart, approachable and cheerful guide. Christopher (speaks German) accompanied us for 7 days and really brought us close to his homeland. With so many insights into the flora, fauna and culture of Tanzania. Unforgettable! And so clear that we as Europeans can learn a lot from Africa in terms of hospitality, humor, serenity and helpfulness. Everything, including the following days in Zanzibar, was perfectly organized. The safari itself was a no-waste tour, with wonderful stops in the tented camps, great food and lots of insider experiences, especially thanks to Christopher. It doesn't get any better than this.
Max
Max
2024-01-05
Unforgettable safari with Chris We were on the road with Chris for 6 days just before Christmas and couldn't have imagined a better guide for the safari. Our travel stops: Tarangire National Park, North and Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. From the pick-up at Kilimanjaro Airport to the departure at Arusha Airport, the entire trip was perfectly organized and left nothing to be desired. Chris always says "Today just beautiful nature again, no animals ;-)", but he delivered every day and surprised us with ever more spectacular animal sightings. Be it the large herds, tree lions or elephant calves playing in the mud. We even saw all of the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater in one day. We can also particularly recommend the Tanzania Bush Camps in the Serengeti. Here you are really completely in the middle of the action and in the middle of nature. Many, many thanks to Chris and the entire Equator to Arctic team for this unforgettable experience! Sarah, Marek, Nils, Stephan, Annabel, Max
Annette T
Annette T
2023-10-03
Dream safari in Tanzania Four of us went on safari for 12 days: 2 days in Arusha National Park, 3 days in Tarangire, 1 day in Manyara, 4 days in Serengeti, 1 day in Ngorongoro and finally 1 day in Karuto Elephant Cave. The whole trip was very well organised from the first to the last moment and it was wonderful to spend so much time in the magnificent nature. Our driver Israel was always there and looked after us every day. He has a lot of experience and we saw an incredible number of animals - including the Big Five, of course ;) The accommodation was also very well chosen, especially the camps, which offered every comfort in a unique environment. The staff was lovely every time. We can recommend Equator to Arctic without reservation. Thanks again to Chris, Israel and the whole team!
Gemma Z
Gemma Z
2023-06-23
Todo inmejorable, recomendable 100% 3 personas, Ruta Machame, con nuestros guías Richard y Adam. Ellos y todo su equipo consiguieron que fuera una experiencia inolvidable y maravillosa, y nos llevaron a la cumbre. La comida de 10, la amabilidad y la calidad humana de todas las personas que nos acompañaron, además de su fortaleza, ha sido toda una lección de vida. Totalmente recomendable.
Peter Heinz
Peter Heinz
2023-03-29
Toller Safari-Anbieter Tolle Safari (bereits Oktober 2020), mit Christopher als Guide und Benjamin als Koch. Christopher spricht sogar gut deutsch und hat uns mit Benjamin eine wundervolle Safari geboren. Danke!
Norbert Tiffels
Norbert Tiffels
2023-02-19
Jambo...Jambo... 7-tägige Tanzania Privat Safari (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Ndutu) im Februar 2023. Ein ganz großes Dankeschön geht an unseren Guide Chris von "Equator To Arctic" vor Ort. Er hat uns soviel gezeigt und zu jeder Zeit mit seinem Fachwissen die richtigen Antworten gegeben. Wir haben sogar die "Big Five" mehrmals gesehen!!! Wir haben uns zu jeder Zeit rundum wohl und sicher gefühlt und jede Sekunde genossen!!! Chris und "Equator To Arctic" ist uneingeschränkt weiter zu empfehlen. Hakuna Matata...es war ein Traum!!!
Cordula W
Cordula W
2022-12-30
Safari Tanzania Wir haben wieder Heimatboden unter den Füssen, aber Herz und Kopf sind noch voll Bilder und Erlebnissen unserer Tour. An der Stelle mag ich mich nochmal bei unserem Guide Israel (Isy) bedanken - dank seiner Erfahrung, seinem Gespür und den besten Augen ever haben wir grandiose Begegnungen erleben dürfen - THANK YOU ???????????? und dann seine besondere Spezialität auf den Wellblechpisten in den Parks - From driving to flying ???????????????? Es war eine phantastische Zeit mit dir ????
Outdoorfever.de
Outdoorfever.de
2022-11-09
The best Team you can get for climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and Safari The best Team you can get ????????????????????????. It’s pure joy and happiness to climb the Roof of Africa and go for safari with a big family. The local guides have a huge knowlodge and do always their best to make your stay unforgettable and to provide you a great experience. The communication with Chris and Zulfi and the whole Team is always trouble-free and absolutely reliable. Go and explore Tanzania with Equator to Arctic!
Dirk0207
Dirk0207
2022-10-16
Unvergessliche Tage auf Safari und dann Erholung pur in Sansibar Es war von Anfang an ein sehr guter Kontakt und eine sehr gute Kommunikation zur Gestaltung unserer Privatreise mit 4 Personen. Wir, dass sind ein Paar 57/55, die Schwester 55 und die Mutter, noch 83 Jahre alt. Es sollte und wurde ein unvergessliches Erlebnis für die ganze Familie und speziell für die Mutter. Also keine Angst, es ist alles super organisiert und auch für ältere Menschen sehr gut machbar. Christopher hat eine Safari in den nördlichen NP organisiert. Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti und Ngorongoro. Die Auswahl der Unterkünfte war sehr schön, sehr gepflegt und sauber, gutes Essen und freundliches Personal. Zeltcamps sind ob der besonderen Atmosphäre besonders zu empfehlen. Chris ist ein sicherer Fahrer, allzeit freundlicher und lachender Mann, dem das Wohl der Gäste am Herzen liegt. Er spricht gut Deutsch und kennt sich mit Flora und Fauna super aus. Der Flug nach Sansibar, der Transfer und die Auswahl der traumhaften Unterkunft lagen auch in der Hand der Agentur. Es verlief alles völlig geräuschlos und es war ein unvergessliches Erlebnis. Wir kennen Chris schon sehr lange und wir sind begeistert, wie sich in sein eigenes Business entwickelt hat. Er ist ein wirklicher Freund geworden und wir danken für tiefe Einblicke in die tansanische Welt. Es ist besonders hervorzuheben, dass er als Agentur social tourism unterstützt und lokale Projekte in der Nähe auswählt, in denen Gäste auch Unterstützung zukommen lassen können. Bildung ist für die Zukunft des Landes wichtig und mit vielen mitgebrachten Materialien läßt sich viel Freude machen. Insgesamt waren wir 14 Tage unterwegs und werden definitiv wieder kommen. Dann der Süden mit Selous und Lake Tanganijka.

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