Northern Circuit Safari with Zanzibar Extension - 12 days

This sample trip is designed to give you a full Northern Circuit Safari Experience at a reasonable price. The accommodation is either in tented camps or lodges with all meals included. We have also included a tag on 6 days in Zanzibar at the end of the trip as well. This is simple an example of how you may like to spend your time. Speak to Mahlatini's experts who will tailor you a trip to your own specific requirements.

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Day 1:
Arrive Kilimanjaro. Transfer to Tarangire National Park were you spend one night at:
Day 2:
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater and spend a night at:
Day 3 - 5:
Transfer to Serengeti National Park and enjoy three nights at:
Day 6:
Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater spending a night at:
Day 7:
Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park and spend a night at:
  • Mahlatini recommends the following accommodation:
  • Lake Manyara Hotel in a Standard Room (FB)
Day 8 - 12:
Transfer to Arusha for your flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to Shooting Star Lodge x 5 nights
  • Mahlatini recommends the following accommodation:
  • Shooting Star Lodge in a Sea View Cottage (HB)
Day 13:
Road transfer to Zanzibar Airport for onward international flight

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Day 1:
On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by your driver guide who will escort you to your 4x4 vehicle to begin your safari. From Kilimanjaro you will take the scenic drive to the Tarangire National Park arriving in time for lunch at Camp. Late afternoon game drive in the Tarangire National Park returning to Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 2:
After an early breakfast you will have an early morning and late afternoon game drive in the Tarangire National Park, returning to Camp for lunch or perhaps taking a picnic lunch with you. Afterwards you will proceed to Ngorongoro Farm House in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Day 3 - 5:
After breakfast, you will head toward the Serengeti National Park via the Malanja Depression, stopping on route to visit the famous Olduvai Gorge (world-famous hominid fossil site) were you will have your picnic lunch. From there you will enter the Serengeti National Park via Naabi Hill gate. Enjoy your afternoon en-route game drive to your lodge.
The following two days you will spend exploring the famous Serengeti Plains and the abundance of wildlife it harbours. Well placed in the centre of the Serengeti National Park, the Seronera Wildlife Lodge gives you good opportunity to head South onto the plains of the Seronera or North to the Grumeti in search of wildlife. Take a picnic lunch and spend the whole day in search of the wildlife and game viewing or go back to your lodge for hot lunch and then out again in the cool of the afternoon.
Day 6:
This morning you will drive to the Ngorongoro Conversation Area, game viewing en route, and head down into the Ngorongoro Crater. The crater makes for a day of fantastic game viewing. Your permit is for six hours of game viewing in the crater.
Day 7:
Head off after an early breakfast driving to Lake Manyara National Park stopping en-route for a picnic lunch. Depending what time you arrive at the Lake Manyara Hotel you can either head out for a late afternoon game in the Lake Manyara National Park or just relax and enjoy the lodge and its surrounds.
Day 8:
After and early breakfast (depending on your flight times) you will either head out for a short final game drive in the Lake Manyara National Park or head straight to the Kilimanjaro Airstrip for your flight home. Alternatively you may like to add on the Zanzibar extension as below.
Day 8 – 12:
Fly by light aircraft to Zanzibar Airport where you will be met and transferred by your driver to the East Coast of the island. Spend your days on the island soaking up the sun on the islands gorgeous beaches, partaking in the various water sports on offer near to the lodge including diving and snorkelling or availing of one of the many day trips on offer to further explore the island.
Day 13:
Today you will be transferred by road to Zanzibar Airport for your onward flight.

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Price Guide:
We have rated these sample itineraries as Gold, Platinum & Diamond. Gold offers fantastic value for money with a minimum of 4 star accommodation. Platinum offers the best blend of luxury and value with a mixture of 4 and 5 star properties. Diamond is our exclusive luxury range where much of the accommodation on offer is 5 star superior.
Gold
Note:
The above prices are based on two sharing and are subject to change based on season. International flights are excluded.
General Seasons:
  • Peak Season July and Aug
  • High Season Jan, Feb, 16 – 30 Jun, Sept and 21 – 31 Dec
  • Low Season 01 Apr – 31 May
Includes:
  • Full Board Accommodation on safari
  • Half Board Accommodation in Zanzibar
  • Airport / Airstrip transfers
  • Private safari vehicle for the duration of the safari
  • National Park fees
  • Bottled water on safari
  • Flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
Excludes:
  • International flights into Kilimanjaro and out of Zanzibar
  • Any festive supplements (which tend to be applied over the Easter and Christmas period)
  • Beverages
  • Any items of a personal nature
  • All statutory increases beyond our control
  • Gratuities
  • Tanzania Entry Visa
  • Aviation and Airport taxes and Security fee US$6 Per Person Per trip

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Customer Review

Holiday to Tanzania during October 2011

Tanzania Review

Only stayed in Zanzibar. Great atmosphere, very friendly people, beautiful scenery, idealic beaches. Couldn't praise it more.

Rated... 5stars

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Anonymous

Tanzania Factfile

Timezone:
EAT (UTC+3)
Language:
English, Swahili
Currency:
Tanzanian Shilling
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
9 hours from Europe
Visas:
Required, call for info