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16 DAYS NIGHTS NORTHERN AND SOUTHERN CIRCUIT SAFARI
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Experience the ultimate Tanzanian safari adventure, combining the best of the Northern and Southern Circuits over 16 unforgettable days. Start in the Northern Circuit, exploring Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, where you’ll witness incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes, and the Great Migration. Then, venture into the Southern Circuit, where the remote wilderness of Nyerere (Selous) and Ruaha National Parks offers off-the-beaten-path safaris, walking tours, and boat safaris. This journey is perfect for travelers seeking a diverse and immersive safari experience across Tanzania’s most breathtaking destinations.
Upon your arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, you will meet our Safari Guide who will take you to Dar es Salaam Serena Hotel for your dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, depart from Dar es Salaam and drive to Nyerere National Park with a picnic lunch. The journey takes approximately 5 hours on paved roads and upon arrival you will enjoy the diverse wildlife along the way to Rufiji River Camp. The drive within Nyerere Park will take approximately 3 hours depending on sightings. At Rufiji River Camp you will check in for dinner and your overnight stay ready for the adventure ahead.
Start the day with a morning game drive in Nyerere National Park and explore the diversity of wildlife. Return to Rufiji River Camp for lunch then proceed with another game drive or take an optional scenic boat ride along Rufiji River for an awesome view of aquatic wildlife. Later, you will head back to Rufiji River Camp as you prepare for another full day game drive in Nyerere National Park.
After breakfast, you will have another full day game drive in Nyerere National Park to explore the diverse wildlife and spotting various animals. You will have a picnic lunch then continue with the game drive as you enjoy the stunning views of the park. You will head back to Rufiji River Camp for dinner and overnight stay, preparing for the adventure.
After breakfast, depart Nyerere National Park and drive to Saadani National Park with a picnic lunch. The journey takes approximately 7 hours with the road being 50% paved and 50% unpaved. Upon arrival, you will have a short game drive then proceed to check in at Saadani Safari Lodge for dinner and relaxing.
Spend a full day in Saadani National Park for a game drive and explore the diversity of wildlife in the park. After picnic lunch, continue with the game drive and opt for a sundowner then proceed to Saadani Safari Lodge for dinner as you prepare for the next adventure ahead.
Depart Saadani National Park and drive to Lushoto with a picnic lunch enroute. You will observe breathtaking encounters as you head to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay. Ensure you get enough rest as of the following day there will be a forest hike which will allow you to have close up with some of the wildlife like monkeys and bird species.
Today you will go for a forest hike in Lushoto area guided by ranger as you immerse into the wildlife habitat on foot with a picnic lunch. After a long today hiking, you will head back to your lodge to freshen up, have dinner and relax.
After breakfast, depart Lushoto and drive to Mkomazi National Park with lunch enroute. Upon arrival, check in at Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat Camp and enjoy the magnificent view over Mkomazi Valley.
Embark on a full day in Mkomazi National Park with a special to visit the rhino sanctuary and the wild dogs breeding site. Return to the lodge for lunch, followed by a game drive to explore the wildlife in the park. Head back to Mkomazi Wilderness Retreat for dinner and relaxation as you enjoy the beautiful sunset on your way.
After breakfast, depart Mkomazi to Arusha Serena Hotel enroute, stop for lunch then continue the journey along the Dar-Arusha highway. Upon your arrival, enjoy a relaxing evening at Arusha Serena Hotel.
Spend the morning leisure at Arusha Serena Hotel then proceed to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge. The drive takes approximately 5 hours on paved roads. Upon arrival, check in and enjoy the breathtaking views of the Crater.
Embark on a full day game drive in Ngorongoro Crater, one of the wonders of the world with a remarkable wildlife area. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater while spotting variety of wildlife like elephants, buffaloes, zebras and many more. Return to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge in the evening for dinner and to get some rest.
After breakfast, drive from Ngorongoro to Serengeti National Park that is known for the Great Migration in Ndutu area. Lunch at Lake Masek lodge then proceed to explore the Savannah plains as you spot different wildlife like the Wildebeest, Cheetahs, Elephants, Lions, Hippos and many more. In the evening, dinner and overnight at Kubu Kubu Lodge.
After breakfast, embark on a full day game drive in Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch as you explore the diversity of wildlife over the Endless Plains. The journey includes passing through scenic landscapes and key wildlife regions like Barafu Kopjes and Gol Kopjes. Arrival at Kubu Kubu Lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, enjoy a game drive and enroute to Seronera Airstrip to take a flight to Arusha. Upon arrival, transfer to Coffee Lodge for lunch, then after a transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your flight back home. Concluding your remarkable Tanzania Safari.
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Included
- Airport pickups and drop offs before and after the trip.
- Park entrance fees and Game drives.
- Accommodations (camps/ lodges).
- English speaking driver/ guide and a French, Germany, Spanish, Italian, Japanese guide (on request).
- Picnic lunch box and drinking water.
- 4 x 4 vehicle (6 seats) with a roof hatch for game viewing.
Excluded
- Entry Visas
- International
- Flights
- Laundry
- Optional Activities
- Tips and Gratuities
- Possible Concession fees
- Alcoholic Drink
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