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Tour Overview

Start and end in Kilimanjaro! With the Safari tour Discover the Beauty of the Northern Circuit in Tanzania, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and 7 other destinations in Tanzania. Discover the Beauty of the Northern Circuit in Tanzania includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Day 1 - Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin! After we have picked you up from Kilimanjaro Airport, our driver will be ready to take you to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. This park is well-known for having an abundance of elephants and baobab trees. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Rift Valley, with the Great Rift Valley as your surroundings. Day 2 - Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the large ecological variety of Lake Manyara National Park during a full-day game drive and get the chance to spot the unique famous tree-climbing lions. Spend another night in AfricaSafari Rift Valley. Day 3 - Discover the 150 Corners Road. On your way from Africa Safari Rift Valley to Africa Safari Karatu, you will experience a scenic road trip through the 150 Corners Road, marvelling at the views of the breathtaking African landscape. Spend the night at Africa Safari Karatu, and enjoy the 180-degree views of the Ngorongoro Highlands. Day 4 - Discover Lake Ndutu, home to 6 species of Big Cats! Admire the impressive view of the Ngorongoro Crater at the Ngorongoro rim. Enjoy an afternoon safari game drive in the Lake Ndutu area. Spend the night at Africa Safari South Serengeti, a tranquil lodge, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Day 5 - Explore the impressive 8th World Wonder. Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th World Wonder and enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Day 6 - Visit the last true hunters and gatherers tribe at Lake Eyasi. Visit the Hadzabe & Datoga Tribe at Lake Eyasi. The Hadzabe tribe is the last true hunters and gatherers tribe. The Datoga tribe are herders and true blacksmiths. Day 7 - Time to relax Spend the day relaxing at Africa Safari Lake Manyara. Sit back and relax by the pool, treat yourself to a massage in our spa or an optional activity such as bird watching, mountain biking, a TukTuk tour through Mto Wa Mbu, and many more! Day 8 - Explore Lake Natron! Today, you will enjoy a safari transfer to Lake Natron. Explore a landscape of unprecedented raw beauty; a dramatic lava desert with a high alkaline lake in a depression created by the Rift Valley. Day 9 - All good things end Your safari adventure has come to an end. Today your driver guide will bring you back to the airport, where you will leave Tanzania with a camera full of pictures and a mind full of unforgettable memories! ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant population

  • Lake Manyara National Park, inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions

  • 150 Corners Road trip, enjoy the views of the breathtaking African landscape

  • Lake Ndutu, home to 6 species of Big Cats, and host to calving wildebeests during the Great Migration

  • The Ngorongoro Crater, admire the breathtaking beauty of this 8th-world wonder

  • Lake Eyasi, home to the Hadzabe and Datoga Tribe, experience the ancient customs and traditions of these fascinating Tanzanian tribes

  • firsthand

  • Lake Natron, the breeding spot for millions of Lesser Flamingos

Places You'll See

Leopard on the tree in Tarangire National Park

Leopard on the tree in Tarangire National Park

African Elephant

African Elephant

Africa Giraffe

Africa Giraffe

Tree Climbing Lions in Lake Manyara National Park

Tree Climbing Lions in Lake Manyara National Park

African Lion and lioness

African Lion and lioness

Northern white rhinoceros in the Ngorongoro crater

Northern white rhinoceros in the Ngorongoro crater

Lake Natron Flamingos

Lake Natron Flamingos

Lake Natron view

Lake Natron view

Lake Natron view

Lake Natron view

Lake Natron Flamingos and Ol doinyo Lengai at the backside

Lake Natron Flamingos and Ol doinyo Lengai at the backside

Lake Natron Flamingos

Lake Natron Flamingos

Lake Natron view

Lake Natron view

Lake Natron Flamingos

Lake Natron Flamingos

Ngorongoro Crater Flamingos

Ngorongoro Crater Flamingos

Guests in the Safari Jeep  watching Flamingos and buffalo in Ngorongoro Crater

Guests in the Safari Jeep watching Flamingos and buffalo in Ngorongoro Crater

wildebeest in Serengeti National Park

wildebeest in Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park road

Serengeti National Park road

Cheetah in Serengeti National Park

Cheetah in Serengeti National Park

Lion in Serengeti National Park

Lion in Serengeti National Park

The elephant under the baobab tree in Tarangire National Park

The elephant under the baobab tree in Tarangire National Park

Lilac-breasted roller bird in Lake Manyara National Park

Lilac-breasted roller bird in Lake Manyara National Park

Bushhbuck in Lake Manyara National Park

Bushhbuck in Lake Manyara National Park

Leopard on the tree in Tarangire National Park

Leopard on the tree in Tarangire National Park

Elephant in  Lake Manyara National Park

Elephant in Lake Manyara National Park

Hornbill bird in Lake Manyara National Park

Hornbill bird in Lake Manyara National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin!

Red-and-yellow barbet in Tarangire National Park
Leopard on the tree in Tarangire National Park
Lioness in Tarangire National Park

Location: Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Rift Valley

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After we have picked you up from Kilimanjaro Airport, our driver will be ready to take you to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. This park is well-known for having an abundance of elephants and baobab trees. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Rift Valley, with the Great Rift Valley as your surroundings.

Day 2 : Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park

Bushhbuck in Lake Manyara National Park
Hornbill bird in Lake Manyara National Park
Elephant in Lake Manyara National Park

Location: Lake Manyara

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Rift Valley

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore the large ecological variety of Lake Manyara National Park during a full-day game drive and get the chance to spot the unique famous tree-climbing lions. Spend another night in AfricaSafari Rift Valley.

Day 3 : Discover the 150 Corners Road

Ngrongoro Crater view point
Zebras in Ngorongoro conservation area
Giraffes in Ngorongoro conservation area

Location: Karatu

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Karatu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On your way from Africa Safari Rift Valley to Africa Safari Karatu, you will experience a scenic road trip through the 150 Corners Road, marvelling at the views of the breathtaking African landscape. Spend the night at Africa Safari Karatu, and enjoy the 180-degree views of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Day 4 : Discover Lake Ndutu, home to 6 species of Big Cats!

Guests in the Safari Jeep watching Flamingos and buffalo in Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro crater Flamingos
Engelbert our experienced Safari guides the guests at the Ngorongoro crater viewpoint

Location: Ndutu Lake

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari South Serengeti

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Admire the impressive view of the Ngorongoro Crater at the Ngorongoro rim. Enjoy an afternoon safari game drive in the Lake Ndutu area. Spend the night at Africa Safari South Serengeti, a tranquil lodge, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 5 : Explore the impressive 8th World Wonder

Guests having bush lunch at Ngorongoro Conservation area
Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint

Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Karatu

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Karatu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater. Visit the 8th World Wonder and enjoy a game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater. Spend the night in Africa Safari Karatu.

Day 6 : Visit the last true hunters and gatherers tribe at Lake Eyasi

A view from Africa Safari Karatu
Africa Safari karatu bedroom
Africa Safari karatu bedroom

Location: Karatu, Lake Eyasi

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Karatu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Hadzabe & Datoga Tribe at Lake Eyasi. The Hadzabe tribe is the last true hunters and gatherers tribe. The Datoga tribe are herders and true blacksmiths. Overnight in Africa Safari Karatu, and enjoy the 180-degree views of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Day 7 : Time to relax

Zebras outside of the Africa Safari Lake Manyara
Africa Safari Lake Manyara swimming pool and the guests
Africa Safari Lake Manyara swimming pool

Location: Lake Manyara

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day relaxing at Africa Safari Lake Manyara. Sit back and relax by the pool, treat yourself to a massage in our spa or an optional activity such as bird watching, mountain biking, a TukTuk tour through Mto Wa Mbu, and many more! Spend another night at Africa Safari Lake Manyara.

Day 8 : Explore Lake Natron!

Lake Natron Flamingos and Ol doinyo Lengai at the backside
Lake Natron Flamingos
Maasai watching Flamingos at Lake Natron

Location: Lake Natron

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Natron

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you will enjoy a safari transfer to Lake Natron. Explore a landscape of unprecedented raw beauty; a dramatic lava desert with a high alkaline lake in a depression created by the Rift Valley. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Lake Natron.

Day 9 : All good things end

Safari Jeep
Safari Jeep
Safari Jeep

Location: Lake Natron, Mount Kilimanjaro

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your safari adventure has come to an end. Today your driver guide will bring you back to the airport, where you will leave Tanzania with a camera full of pictures and a mind full of unforgettable memories!

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Africa Safari Rift Valley/ Africa Safari Karatu/ Africa Safari South Serengeti/ Africa Safari Lake Manyara

  • Fully Guided

    Fully Guided

  • Meals

    Full board

  • Transport

    Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary. Jeep

  • other included

    Park fees Overnight Stays in unique accommodations based on Full Board Transport and driver guide

What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Optional

    Tips

  • other excluded

    Tourism Development Levy of $1.50 pp/pn and village tax of $1.00 pp/pn, to be paid at check-in All personal expenses, drinks

Accommodation

Day 1-2: Africa Safari Rift Valley

Day 3: Africa Safari Karatu

Day 4: Africa Safari South Serengeti

Day 5-6: Africa Safari Karatu

Day 7: Africa Safari Lake Manyara

Day 8: Africa Safari Lake Natron


Important information : Kindly note that for the accommodation Africa Safari Lake Manyara, an alternative accommodation will be proposed such as Africa Safari Rift Valley or Africa Safari Karatu. ...more ...less

Mode of Transport

Transport to/from destinations included as per itinerary.

Jeep

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Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Optional

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All our tours are private, which means your travelling companions will be the people you have booked the tour with together with our driver guide.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you book a tour including flight tickets, you will receive the flight tickets before you travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Unfortunately it is not possible to join the tour once it has already departed. But, our tours depart every single day!

  • What is the best time to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar?

    Tanzania and Zanzibar know dry and rainy seasons. Each season knows its own beauty, making travelling to Tanzania and Zanzibar suitable all year round.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    When the date of the tour needs to be modified, kindly send us a message.

Reviews of this operator

Roro  

A great first safari experience!

11-Apr-2023

Great 8 days safari experience, saw all big 5s and some bonuses (3 cheetah encounters) in the rain season! Our guide Khalid is experienced and very knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about the animals and knows about the route very well, we can't imagine having this trip without him. I would highly recommend having a safari with Khalid. For accommodations, we stayed at 3 locations of the Africa Safari lodges, Lake Manyara, South Serengeti, and Serengeti Ikoma. All the staffs we have encountered were super nice and helpful and tried their best to meet our needs, kudos to the Africa Safari lodge staffs! ...more ...less

Ruth  

Invest in your memories

02-Apr-2023

We are now enjoying the second phase of our holiday, relaxing in Zanzibar for 7 nights after an 8 night safari on the mainland. We are a group of 6 friends and have all had the most wonderful time. Our special holiday was made even more special by our guide, Christopher. He looked after us like friends and made sure each one of us had the experience of a lifetime. We have felt thoroughly spoiled and cannot recommend Christopher highly enough. Wonderful. ...more ...less

Maureen T  

The best safari guide ever...

02-Apr-2023

Safari followed by beach resort. Personalised itinerary to suit our group of friends. Amazing staff at the lodges. Excellent food in all of them. One amazing safari guide...CHRISTOPHER! This is my 6th safari and 3rd one in Tanzania. We visited lake Maynara, Ngorongo crate, lake Natron and Serengeti. Without doubt Christopher is the best guide I've had the pleasure of meeting. His knowledge of wildlife and flora is outstanding. He made sure we saw the big 5 and so much more! Over 70 different bird species and even a Caracal, one of the rarest cats living in the Serengeti. Thank you Christopher. This is a trip I will always remember because of you. ...more ...less

Stuart E  

Amazing 8 day Safari… with an amazing guide

30-Mar-2023

My wife and I came with friends as a group of six. It was our first so we had no idea what to expect… Africa Safari was our chosen company for our tailor made Safari. They were excellent beforehand and throughout our whole trip. All the accommodation, staff and food has been fantastic. Our guide was Christopher… What an amazing guy and guide he is. I can honestly say that he really made the Safari something extra special for us. He looked after us so well and his knowledge of the areas, wildlife and flora is second to none. Thanks to Christopher we managed to see the top 5 as well as many, many other animals and around 100 species of birds. If we ever return to Tanzania for Safari, we will be requesting Christopher’s services. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he is a true asset to the company … we met as clients, but departed as friends. Thank you Africa Safari and massive thank you to Christopher…. Number 1 guide ...more ...less

Wouter  

Simply awesome

24-Apr-2023

Oh what a great experience did we have with our safari tour to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5 in only two days and many more. Always helpfull and flexible guide who knows his stuff. Thankyou for the experience! Would definitely recommend.

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Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Beach and Safari Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 28 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of beach and safari holidays charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Discover the Beauty of the Northern Circuit in Tanzania

9 Days Starting and ending in Mt Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Visiting: Tarangire National Park, Mount Kilimanjaro, Lake Manyara, Karatu, Ndutu Lake, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Eyasi, Lake Natron ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

472

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

4WD, Sightseeing

From: $594 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 31-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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