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Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari with Zanzibar

A Customizable Trip to Tanzania

Ubuntu Camp, Serengeti

Highlights

Explore Tanzania’s rightly famous Northern parks in an action-packed adventure before heading to tropical Zanzibar for some well-earned relaxation.


Starting from
7,734
per person sharing

Duration
11 days / 10 nights

Transport
Fly-in Safari

Accommodation
Luxury tents and lodges

Exploring
Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Zanzibar


About this Safari

This itinerary takes you to three spectacular wildlife areas in the north of Tanzania in a combination of game drives and walking safaris. Begin in Tarangire and experience the thrill of walking alongside big game before making your way to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to explore the breathtaking crater highlands region. In the Serengeti, watch as thousands of wildebeest fill the plains in the Great Migration and round off your safari on the white sands of tropical Zanzibar Island.

Itinerary Snapshot

  • Game drives, walking safaris, fly camping and cultural & community visits all on offer for a varied and exciting experience
  • Visit the Ngorongoro Crater for unrivalled Big 5 game viewing
  • A front row seat to the Great Migration in the Serengeti

Perfect for

  • Adventure seekers
  • Wildlife enthusiasts
  • Romantic travel

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Day By Day Itinerary

Day 1: Onsea House, Arusha

Onsea HouseJust outside Arusha on the drive from Kilimanjaro Airport is Onsea House. Owner-managed and run, the house has an intimate and friendly feel. Add to this the superb staff and a reputation for culinary excellence and Onsea House is a wonderful place to spend your first night in Tanzania.

Day 2: Oliver’s Camp, Tarangire National Park

Olivers Camp TarangireDiscover Africa just as it should be from Oliver’s Camp in the remote southern reaches of Tarangire. Game drive through forests of enigmatic baobab, home to vast herds of buffalo and elephant, or discover the inner workings of the bush on foot on an exclusive walking safari.

Activities

Game drives
Walking safaris
Fly camping

Days 4 & 5: The Highlands, Ngorongoro

The Highlands, NgorongoroExplore the magnificent crater highlands of the NCA, straight from the door of The Highlands Camp. Follow ancient Maasai trails to the top of the Olmoti Crater or descend to the sparkling soda lake on the floor of Empakaai. And of course explore the jewel in the crown, the Ngorongoro Crater itself, home to some of the richest game viewing on the continent.

Activities

Game drives
Guided walks & hikes
Cultural & community visits

Days 6 & 7: Ubuntu Camp, Serengeti
Ubuntu Camp, Serengeti
Ubuntu Camp, Serengeti

Get up close and personal with the thundering herds of wildebeest on their long trek through the Serengeti at Ubuntu Camp. With three locations in the north, south and west of the park and the expert knowledge of the resident guides, fantastic Great Migration viewing is never far away.

Activities

Game drives
The Great Migration

Days 8 – 11 Matemwe Lodge, Zanzibar Island

Matemwe Lodge, ZanzibarLet the lapping tides govern the rhythm of your days at relaxed and friendly Matemwe Lodge. Whether you decide to dive the depths of the Indian Ocean or take a break in a hammock, this is the ultimate tropical island getaway.

Activities

Diving & snorkelling
Traditional sailing & fishing
Community & cultural visits


Gallery

  • Onsea House
    Onsea House
  • Olivers Camp Tarangire
    Olivers Camp Tarangire
  • The Highlands, Ngorongoro
  • Ubuntu Camp, Serengeti
    Ubuntu Camp, Serengeti
  • Matemwe Lodge, Zanzibar
    Matemwe Lodge, Zanzibar

Tanzania Northern Circuit Safari Map

Onsea House, Arusha, Tanzania

Oliver's Camp, Manyara, Tanzania

Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro, Arusha, Tanzania

Serengeti, Mara, Tanzania

Matemwe, Zanzibar North, Tanzania


Best Time to Visit

January

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February

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March

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April

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November

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December

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This quintessential Northern Circuit safari begins in Arusha and ends in Zanzibar. An internal flight from the Serengeti to Zanzibar is included.


Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxwnI8UkoFo

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