6-Day Safari Adventure: Explore Tanzania’s Northern Circuit

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Arrival in Arusha/Moshi, Tanzania

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), Shalom Trekking Adventure will warmly greet you and ensure a smooth transfer to your cozy accommodation in Arusha. Take the afternoon to relax or explore the charming town at your leisure. In the evening, enjoy a delightful dinner at the lodge, setting the perfect tone for the exciting safari ahead.

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara

After your pick-up from your hotel in Arusha or Moshi, we will transfer to Lake Manyara National Park. Arriving in time for lunch at your lodge, you’ll then embark on an afternoon game drive in this stunning national park. Nestled at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s escarpment, Lake Manyara is famous for its large elephant populations and unique tree-climbing lions, as well as vibrant flocks of flamingos attracted by the lake’s algae. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay based on your selected accommodation.

Day 2: Lake Manyara to Serengeti Plains

Following breakfast, we’ll head towards Serengeti National Park, passing through the picturesque farmlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the heart of the Serengeti, known for its endless plains and rich wildlife. Arriving in the central Seronera area, enjoy lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be in the Seronera area, tailored to your chosen lodging option.

Day 3: Full Day in the Serengeti Plains

Start your day with an optional hot air balloon ride over the Serengeti Plains (available at an additional cost, with prior arrangement). After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive along the Sogore River Circuit, where you may spot lions, Thomson’s gazelles, topis, ostriches, and cheetahs. Visit the Visitor Centre near the Serengeti Seronera Lodge for informative displays and a gift shop. Enjoy a relaxed picnic lunch in the shade of acacia trees. In the afternoon, explore the Kopjes Circuit, where you’ll have the chance to see lions lounging on granite outcrops and observe the unique ecosystems that thrive in this area. Dinner and overnight stay will again be in the Seronera area, according to your accommodation preference.

Day 4: Serengeti Plains to Ngorongoro Crater

After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge, a site rich in archaeological history. This area was where Drs. Louis and Mary Leakey uncovered important hominid fossils. Arriving in Ngorongoro, enjoy lunch at your lodge before descending over 600 meters into the crater for an afternoon safari.
The crater supports a rich variety of wildlife, including wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, eland, hippos, and elephants, along with a healthy population of predators like lions, hyenas, and leopards. Visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake that attracts numerous flamingos and water birds. Dinner and overnight stay will be based on your chosen accommodation.

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, which stretches along the Tarangire River and features acacia woodlands and iconic baobab trees. This park is known for its large elephant herds and unique wildlife, including rare species like the Greater Kudu and the Fringed-eared Oryx. Enjoy a picnic lunch followed by an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight accommodations will be arranged in the Tarangire area as per your preferences.

Day 6: Tarangire National Park to Arusha

Enjoy an early morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, followed by breakfast at your lodge. Afterward, we will transfer back to Arusha. Upon arrival, enjoy a farewell lunch before concluding your African safari adventure.

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