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6 Days / 5 Nights

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6-Day The Pearls of Northern Circuit Safari

Tanzania

Created by Jacqueline Weigl - Porcupine Tours

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Created by Jacqueline Weigl - Porcupine Tours

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Tanzania

Start Point: Arusha

Day 1

Tarangire NP Maramboi Tented Lodge

Day 2

Lake Manyara NP Manyara Lakeview Oasis

Day 3 - 4

Serengeti NP Acacia Central Camp

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

Day 6

Arusha (No accommodation)

End Point: Kilimanjaro Airport

Day 1

Tarangire National Park

Welcome to the start of your safari and welcome to Tanzania! You've chosen a fantastic place for your safari journey and we'll get you started with an introductory briefing before we head out to begin the trip you've been dreaming of.

We will collect you at the airport Kilimanjaro according to your flight schedule and first drive to Arusha. Depending on your arrival, accomodation for one night in Arusha might be necessary and can be arranged.

After briefing about your upcoming adventure you'll be ready to embark towards Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant populations, massive baobab trees and diverse wildlife.

Embrace every moment during the transfer as it doubles the safari experiences. From changing of the landscapes, people along the way and many more unexpected adventure. You'll arrive for game drive, later you'll have picnic at the cliff of river Tarangire as it gives spectacular views of the river especially when herds of elephants are along the river quenching water. Game drives in the park, gives an opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and a variety of bird species.

Activities Day 1

Explore fantastic Tarangire on a guided game drive that will take you out among the baobab trees to look for lions, elephants and more.

Optional Day 1

Night

A night drive in Tarangire National Park provides an opportunity to look for various nocturnal carnivores on the prowl in search of prey.

Accommodation Day 1

Maramboi Tented Lodge

Tented camp

You’ll stay close to the shore of Lake Manyara at Maramboi Tented Camp, northeast of Tarangire National Park. Enjoy wildlife excitement, big-sky views and high levels of luxury, all without straying beyond the camp’s perimeter. It’s a good place to fall in love with the whole safari experience all over again, and, not surprisingly, Maramboi gets many repeat visitors.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2

Lake Manyara National Park

Strung out in the shadow of the Rift Valley escarpment, that great fracture in the earth’s surface that divides Africa in two, Lake Manyara is one of Tanzania’s more unusual parks. Here you’ll certainly see the elephants for which the park is famous, and, if you’re really lucky, one of the park’s equally well-known tree-climbing lions. There’s also a lake filled with wading birds, plenty of olive baboons, and dense forests that make you feel that exciting animals could emerge from the trees at any moment. It’s a wonderful chance to mark the transition between the lower plains and the Crater Highlands (with Ngorongoro Crater) away to the west.

After breakfast, slowly you'll start to embark towards Lake Manyara. Embrace the moment of the transfer as you may encounter any wildlife in action. You'll arrive on time for game drive searching for famous tree-climbing lions. Expect to encounter many animals and water birds. Later in the evening you'll be back to your lodge for refreshments, dinner and overnight stay.

Activities Day 2

Come with us on a guided game drive through Lake Manyara National Park. The park is famous for its elephants and tree-climbing lions, and we hope you'll see both.

Optional Day 2

Night

Night Game Drive, Lake Manyara National Park

No Moment

Walking safari, Lake Manyara National Park
Boat Safari, Lake Manyara National Park
We'll take you mountain biking out into the countryside to explore the trails away from the crowds.

Accommodation Day 2

Manyara Lakeview Oasis

Lodge

When you stay at Manyara Lakeview Oasis quote.just_inside Lake Manyara National Park, you're well-positioned for exploring all that the area has to offer.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Serengeti National Park

You’ll never forget the time you spend in the Serengeti. Perhaps it will be the sightings of leopard and cheetah as they show their skills as feared hunters of the plains and valleys. Or that unforgettable moment when an elephant family feeds alongside your vehicle, so close you could almost reach out and touch them. Or the first time you hear a lion roar. Then there are the herds of buffalo, zebra or wildebeest so large that they move as one across your horizon, like a river. All of these experiences are possible in the Serengeti, one of the most beautiful parks in Africa.

Early in the morning after breakfast, embark to Serengeti National Park, one of Africa's most iconic wildlife areas.
If you feel good enough after arrival, you may opt to continue with game drive game otherwise you'll be at your camp for refreshments, dinner and overnight.

Giraffe framed by acacias in the Serengeti

Activities Day 3

You'll get to know Serengeti National Park in the best possible way on a guided game drive. Led by an expert guide, you'll drive out across the park's famous savannahs to look for the incredible wildlife (big cats, elephants and more) that calls the park home.
Now here's something to look forward to: a walking safari in Serengeti National Park. This means leaving behind your vehicle and exploring on foot. You'll be safe, even as you feel really close to the animals.

Night

We embark on a night drive for a thrillingly different perspective on Serengeti National Park and the opportunity to see some of its nocturnal inhabitants.

Accommodation Day 3

Acacia Central Camp

Tented camp

Sleep in a safari tent that looks out over the savannah of the Serengeti and lets you listen to lions roaring in the darkness at Acacia Central Camp. The location of the camp puts you in an excellent position from which to view wildlife, and there's a dining, bar, lounge and campfire area where you can relax.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Serengeti National Park

There’s no such thing as too many days in the Serengeti – today you’ll get to enjoy it all over again.

Activities Day 4

You'll be heading down more safari trails in search of animals in Serengeti National Park when we take you on a guided game drive. This is the best thing about many safaris, and you'll hopefully see many animals.

Optional Day 4

Early Morning

Take to the skies over the Serengeti with us on a hot-air balloon safari. This early morning excursion promises wonderful views, lots of wildlife, and a whole new perspective on this special place.

Accommodation Day 4

Acacia Central Camp

Tented camp

Enjoy again the thrill of staying in a tent on safari at Acacia Central Camp.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

On this day we suggest a very early wake up for an early morning game drive when the animals are more active and see one of the best sunrises you'll ever witness. After breakfast and packed lunch slowly embark to Ngorongoro crater. When descending at the crater, you will witness the pains full of wild animals from Big 5, Big cats in actions and many more. In the afternoon, you will have picnic lunch near the hippo pool. A small pond in the southern part of the Ngorongoro crater that is inhabited by a bloat of hippos. It is one of the few areas in the Crater whereby you are allowed to get out of your safari jeep.
After lunch, you will slowly say goodbye to the wildlife nature but still you will be able to spot the Big 5, hyenas, zebras, and many more as you continue ascending the crater. Later you'll arrive at your lodge for refreshments, dinner, and overnight stay at your lodge.

View towards the Serengeti from the Crater rim

Activity Day 5

Your guided game drive down into and around Ngorongoro Crater, is one of the best safari experiences you can have in East Africa. Watch for lions, hyenas, black rhinos and more as you spend most of the day exploring the crater floor.

Accommodation Day 5

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

Lodge Inside Ngorongoro Crater

When you stay at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge, you combine a fantastic location for exploring Ngorongoro with a lovely place to stay. The large rooms are soothing places to return to at the end of the day. The views from the property out over the Ngorongoro forests and the coffee plantation are real highlights. Enjoy also the swimming pool, restaurant and spa.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6

Arusha

Your safari journey concludes as you return to Arusha. Reflect on the unforgettable moments and incredible wildlife encounters as you bid farewell to this remarkable part of Africa.
After breakfast, you'll slowly start your transfer to the airport via Arusha city. Here you will be able to visit Maasai Women arts and crafts and grab some souvenir for your family and friends. Later, you will be transferred to the airport ready to return home with handful of African safari experiences.

Activity Day 6

Arusha Masai Market, Arusha
We’ll help you get to know Arusha in the best way possible, by embarking on our sightseeing activity.

6-Day The Pearls of Northern Circuit Safari

6-Day The Pearls of Northern Circuit Safari

Map

Tarangire National Park

Activities Day 1

Optional Day 1

Night

Maramboi Tented Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

Activities Day 2

Optional Day 2

Night

No Moment

Manyara Lakeview Oasis

Serengeti National Park

Activities Day 3

Night

Acacia Central Camp

Serengeti National Park

Activities Day 4

Optional Day 4

Early Morning

Acacia Central Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Day 5

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

Arusha

Activity Day 6

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6-Day The Pearls of Northern Circuit Safari

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Map

Tarangire National Park

Activities Day 1

Optional Day 1

Night

Maramboi Tented Lodge

Lake Manyara National Park

Activities Day 2

Optional Day 2

Night

No Moment

Manyara Lakeview Oasis

Serengeti National Park

Activities Day 3

Night

Acacia Central Camp

Serengeti National Park

Activities Day 4

Optional Day 4

Early Morning

Acacia Central Camp

Ngorongoro Crater

Activity Day 5

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

Arusha

Activity Day 6

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

6 Days / 5 Nights

6-Day The Pearls of Northern Circuit Safari