6-Day Affordable Safari (Northern Circuit)
Discover Nature, Treasure Every Memory
Overview
Experience an unforgettable 6-day affordable private safari in Tanzania, exploring top national parks like Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, stunning landscapes, and quality accommodations, all at an unbeatable price. With expert guides and thrilling game drives, create lasting memories without breaking the bank.
Itinerary Details
Arrival
Day 1: Arusha National Park
Arusha National Park, located in northern Tanzania, is a small but diverse park that offers a unique blend of landscapes and wildlife. Covering about 552 square kilometers, it lies near the city of Arusha and is easily accessible, making it a popular day-trip destination. The park is home to Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest peak, and features varied ecosystems including lush rainforests, alpine moorlands, and the scenic Momella Lakes. Wildlife sightings include giraffes, zebras, buffalos, and various primates such as colobus monkeys, although larger predators like lions are rare. Arusha National Park is also a haven for birdwatchers, with over 400 bird species recorded. Its striking scenery and proximity to major safari routes make it a worthwhile stop for nature lovers and trekkers.
- Main Destination:
- Arusha National Park
- Accommodation:Tumbili Lodge
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your Luwai Tanzania Safari guide will pick you up from your accommodation after breakfast. This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park, which is approximately a two-and-a-half-hour journey on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season. Known for its large elephant herds, the park offers great opportunities to observe these magnificent animals congregating by the river.
Additionally, you may encounter giraffe, bushbuck, and hartebeest, with various predators such as lions and leopards often in the vicinity. Tarangire is also home to the highest diversity of bird species anywhere on the planet. You will find ancient baobab trees throughout the park, some of which are believed to be over a thousand years old. A picnic lunch will be served at a designated site inside the park. After your game drive, you will transit to your accommodation in Karatu.
- Main Destination:
- Tarangire National Park
- Accommodation:Baobab Tented Camp
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to stop and take in the breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater. Following this, you will continue your journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area until you reach the southern part of Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti National Park is truly spectacular, known for its vast open grasslands that provide excellent opportunities for wildlife sightings. While it is home to a wide variety of wildlife, it is especially famous for its incredible annual migration. Depending on the time of year you visit, you may witness one of the Seven Wonders of the Natural World, as vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope migrate in search of water and fresh grass.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:Intimate Camp Zebra
Day 4: Serengeti National Park Full Time
Prepare for an incredible day in the Serengeti, a wildlife paradise where you’ll witness majestic animals like impalas, buffaloes, and playful hippos. The thrill of spotting predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards makes every moment exciting. Choose between invigorating early morning and late afternoon game drives, or embrace a full day of exploration with a picnic lunch in the heart of the park. Each experience is not just a journey; it’s a chance to create unforgettable memories amidst some of the most breathtaking landscapes on Earth.
The entire day will be immersed in the breathtaking landscapes of Serengeti National Park, where vast savannahs stretch as far as the eye can see, teeming with diverse wildlife and the sounds of nature.
- Main Destination:
- Serengeti National Park
- Accommodation:
- Intimate Camp Zebra
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater, a Big 5 haven
Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying spectacular views and wildlife along the way. Spend an unforgettable afternoon exploring this natural wonder before heading to your accommodation in Karatu.
Encircled by towering volcanic walls, Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking sanctuary teeming with life. This UNESCO World Heritage Site features golden savannahs, shimmering lakes, lush swamps, and acacia woodlands. Formed over 2 million years ago after a massive volcanic eruption, it is the world’s largest unbroken caldera.
- Main Destination:
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Accommodation:Marera Valley Lodge
Day 6: Tour Lake Manyara National Park then transfer to the airport
This morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Your final destination on this epic safari! Manyara is a small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha. Everything you’ll see here is on a different scale. It is both compact (this is one of the narrowest parks in Africa) and epic (the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara’s western boundary). The park’s namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of wading birds (including flamingos and over 500 other bird species). You may see baboons and elephants in the park’s thick evergreen forest, and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
After your game drive, you will be dropped off at a place of your choosing such as Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport or Arusha Airport. We hope you have enjoyed your adventure with luwai Tanzania safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
End of tour
Includes & Excludes
- Overnight stays in the lodge(s) as shown on the itinerary (check-out at 10 am)
- Meal plans as shown on the itinerary
- Private (4x4) modern safari vehicle for safari game drives
- Language preference-speaking safari guide for the duration of your safari
- Park fees for all the (national) parks on the itinerary
- Game drives in the national parks
- Any extra activities as shown on the above itinerary
- Drinking water in the safari jeep
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- International flights & Domestic flights
- Fees for passports, visas, immunisations, and insurance
- Personal insurance (travel insurance and Flying Doctors)
- Tips for staff such as driver cum guides/chef/porter
- Other drinks such as wines, Beer, champagnes and spirits
Note (COVID-19)
“Please note that all these are sample itineraries. We will tailor-make your safari according to your wish and due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel around the world, it is free to postpone your travel up to 1 year after the original travel date”
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