Northern Circuit
Lake Safari
*THE PRICE IS PER PERSON IN A PRIVATE GROUP OF 6 PEOPLE. FROM 1 TO 5 PEOPLE ASK FOR A QUOTATION.
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Private Safaris: FROM 2 TO 6 PERSONS
Parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara
Optional services
Canoeing Arusha e Manyara NP – ADULTO (children from 12 years)
Walking safari Arusha NP and Tarangire NP
Sundowner in the bush (dipende dal lodge)
Night safari Manyara NP – (children from 12 years)
Hamper lunch and bush meal
Visit to a Maasai boma
Lake Eyasi excursion with visit to the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes
Lake Natron with activities and visit to a Maasai boma
Lake Duluti canoeing or naturalistic tour
Coffee tour
Horse riding – 2 hours
Cultural tourism
Arusha tour
Balloon safari
Meserani snake park visit
Extensions to the islands of Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia
Internal flights to the islands and parks booking
Hamper lunch: a more traditional lunch in picnic areas
Bush meal: meal in the bush
TRAVEL INFORMATION
- All our group safaris are private; it is not possible to join an already-formed group.
- The price starts from $2.350 per person. The larger the group, the lower the cost of the safari
- The tour lasts 7 days and 6 nights
- Destinations: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Lake Manyara
- Language guide: Italian and English
Included in safaris
- Transfer from/to airports
- Professional guides in different languages
- Entrance fees in parks and reserves
- Accomodations in full board
- Safaris on 4X4 vehicles with pop-up roof and exclusive use
- Water during safaris
- Flying Doctors cover
NOT included in safaris
- International flights
- Entry visas
- Vaccinations
- Compulsory private insurance
- Optional activities and excursions, personal expenses such as drinks in lodges and tented camps, telephone costs, purchases, tips
Safari Lake in Tanzania
Travel Program
The safari begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport where you meet your guide and transfer to the city of Arusha. The journey takes approximately one hour.
Arusha is located at 1,350 meters above sea level, on the slopes of Mount Meru which stands in the national park that takes its name from the city and the climate is mild throughout the year.
If the flight arrived in the late morning or early afternoon, you could plan a tour of the city, a lunch in a typical restaurant or a bit of relaxation to acclimatize to the African climate and landscape.
Lake Manyara National Park, located at the foot of the Rift Valley escarpment, is famous for its diverse ecosystems, spectacular views and abundant wildlife.
The lake is home to thousands of flamingos, attracted by its algae, the tree-dwelling lions for which the park is famous and a rich birdlife with over 400 species of birds, including pelicans, storks and kingfishers. Other animals include elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos and baboons.
The dramatic cliffs of the Rift Valley provide a spectacular backdrop to dense, lush forests, supported by underground springs. The lake’s variable water levels create unique ecosystems along the shores that are ideal for canoeing during the rainy season.
The safari starts early to take advantage of the cooler hours, when the animals are most active.
Lunch is enjoyed at one of the picnic areas, surrounded by the sounds of nature. The diversity of the park’s environments ensures an extraordinary range of flora and fauna in a relatively small area.
Lake Manyara is a perfect destination for those seeking a combination of tranquility, breathtaking landscapes and close encounters with wild nature.
In Manyara Park it is possible to go on a night safari, an unforgettable experience for nature and adventure lovers.
During a night safari it is possible to spot many animals that are not easily seen during the day, such as leopards, genets, bush babies and porcupines, which become active after sunset.
The darkness and silence of the night create a mysterious atmosphere. The guide will use a special light to spot the animals without disturbing them.
The starry African sky and the reflection of the moon on the lake create breathtaking scenery.
Usually, the night safari lasts 2/3 hours on 4X4 vehicles with expert guides.
Not all parks in Tanzania allow night safaris; Manyara is one of the few, so it is an opportunity not to be missed.
The Serengeti is one of the world’s most iconic parks, renowned for its spectacular biodiversity and annual ungulate migrations.
It covers approximately 15,000 square kilometres of savannah, grassland, woodlands and hills, providing shelter to a wide range of wildlife, including the big five: lions, leopards, elephants, black rhinos and buffalo.
The name Serengeti comes from the Maasai language and means ‘endless plain’.
The day in the Serengeti starts early to take advantage of the cooler hours, when the animals are most active. An early morning game drive offers the chance to spot predators such as lions and cheetahs hunting, while herds of herbivores graze peacefully.
Sunrise paints the sky with spectacular colours, creating a magical atmosphere.
During the day you can explore the vast plains, encountering elephants drinking from the rivers or giraffes grazing on the acacia trees.
Birdwatchers can spot species such as the crowned crane or the hornbill.
When the sun is at its peak, you stop at a picnic area for lunch and a bit of rest. Animals, such as lions, tend to rest in the shade during these hot hours.
In the afternoon, a second safari offers new opportunities for sightings, often near waterways. Here you can observe hippos and crocodiles, while elephants cool off.
Sunsets in the Serengeti are unforgettable, with the sun sinking below the horizon, coloring everything gold.
After returning, the evening is spent in the tented camp, with a dinner under the starry sky.
The Serengeti is a place where nature reigns supreme, offering a continuous show of wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.
As you drive along the tracks in your jeep, you look around and see all the peculiarities that our imagination defaults to the savannah: immense open spaces, phlegmatic felines resting, herds of herbivores scattered everywhere, gigantic and slow elephants, elegant giraffes and acacias, the characteristic umbrella-shaped thorny trees that characterize the savannah.
In Serengeti, there are numerous plants and sometimes they are truly unique. Different types of acacias, the sausage tree, the poisonous euphorbia candelabrum and the sycamore fig are just a few examples.
The park is also dotted with kopjes, large granite formations that have been shaped by the wind and rain over time. There are so many of them, the most famous of which are the Simba Kopjes (simba in Swahili means lion), so called because the lions love to lie on them and enjoy the cool breezes, and the Maasai Kopjes. Among the opportunities for a slightly more out of the ordinary visit is the hot air balloon safari, an hour of flight at dawn for a different and truly unique perspective of the park.
A safari in the Ngorongoro Crater offers an unforgettable experience of immersion in the wilderness.
The day starts early to take advantage of the cooler hours, when the animals are most active.
You descend along the slopes of the crater, admiring the breathtaking view of this volcanic caldera.
During the safari you stop in a safe area for a picnic lunch immersed in nature.
In the afternoon you proceed with another safari, perhaps focusing on different areas to spot other animals. In addition, you can visit a Maasai village in the surroundings.
The day ends with a breathtaking sunset seen from the top of the crater or from the surrounding lodges. The changing colors of the sky are reflected in the grasslands and lakes of the crater.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a unique ecosystem, with a variety of habitats ranging from grasslands to lakes, forests and swamps. It is a perfect place to observe wildlife in an uncontaminated natural context. It is one of the natural wonders of the entire African continent and is part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a protected reserve that combines nature conservation with human activities, particularly of the Maasai populations who live there.
The crater is what remains of an ancient volcano that collapsed about 2/3 million years ago, it has a diameter of about 20 kilometers and a depth of 600 meters, making it the largest intact volcanic caldera in the world.
The crater is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in the world: all the big five, thousands of herbivores, including zebras, gazelles and hippos that populate the bottom of the crater. Flamingos and numerous other species of aquatic birds live around the salt lakes inside the crater such as Lake Magadi.
The crater is a UNESCO site for its natural and cultural value. It is an important place for studying biodiversity and the coexistence between man and nature. Being part of a protected reserve, visits are regulated to preserve the environment.
Located in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is known for its iconic baobab trees, large herds of elephants and rich biodiversity.
The day starts early, with a safari to observe the animals that move in the cooler hours. Tarangire is famous for its elephants, often spotted in large groups, and for the presence of predators such as lions, cheetahs and leopards, but there is no shortage of giraffes, zebras and antelopes.
Lunch is eaten in the picnic areas, surrounded by the beauty of the savannah.
In the late afternoon, the lights of the sunset transform the landscape, creating a magical atmosphere for photographs.
During the dry season, from June to October, the Tarangire River attracts huge herds of elephants, making the park one of the best places in Africa to spot them.
In addition to the classic animals of the savannah, the park is home to rarer species such as the oryx and the gerenuk, the giraffe-gazelle.
The majestic baobabs that dot the landscape offer a unique and fascinating scenery.
Tarangire is an unmissable stop for those seeking an authentic experience in the wilderness.
On the last day, you retrace the path you took to reach these places, this time with a new spirit and awareness, but the eyes with which you look at the panorama have changed. The parks are a jewel in the crown for the care with which they are managed, but also the villages and the people are fantastic.
The guide who accompanied you throughout the safari will take you to the airport for the return trip to Europe or for an internal flight to the islands.