Itinerary Overview Day by Day Inclusions and Exclusions Tanzania Northern circuit destinations Luxury Safari Tanzania’s Northern Circuit is a popular destination for luxury safaris, offering some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Africa. The region is home to several world-renowned national parks and game reserves, including the Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Arusha National Park. These destinations are known for their stunning landscapes, incredible wildlife sightings, and luxurious lodges and camps that offer top-notch amenities and services. Whether you want to witness the annual wildebeest migration, see large herds of elephants, spot tree-climbing lions, or observe unique wildlife species such as the black and white colobus monkey, Tanzania’s Northern Circuit has something to offer for everyone. A luxury safari in this region is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories. Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro airport. Arrive in Tanzania at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), after all custom formalities are done, meet and greet by our staff From Leon Expeditions and you will be transferred to your hotel in Arusha for your first night booked on half board basis, HB. Accommodation at: Gran Melia Arusha Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park. Breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, at 0800hrs pick up and travel two hours on good road to Tarangire National Park with picnic lunch for a morning and afternoon Game drives in the park. Your professional driver who is also your tour guide will do his best to offer you the best service, showing you wild things as much as what the park offers. In this Wildlife area, expect to see animals such as Lion, Elephant, Zebra, Buffalo, Giraffe, Baboon, hyena, eland, kudu, Cheetah, warthog, Blue and Vervet monkey, and more… About 450 species of birds have been recorded, although Tarangire Park is famous for herds of Elephant but also you will see HUGE baobab trees. Later before 1630hrs drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Lodge booked on full board basis. Accommodation at: Escapement luxury lodge Day 3: Drive – to – Manyara National Park Walk up for early morning game drives in Tarangire Park, later at 0800hrs return to camp for breakfast. Then at 0900hrs after breakfast, check out and depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy hot lunch at Serena Safari lodge. At 1400hrs commence an afternoon game drives at Lake Manyara National Park until 1700hrs. The park is located in the Eastern Wing of Great Rift Valley with amazing landscape, it is home to Tree climbing Lions, Hippo, Elephant, Zebra, Buffalo, Giraffe, Baboon, Blue and Vervet monkey, Warthog and more…About 350 species of birds have been recorded, the park Lake Manyara provides opportunities for ornithologists keen on viewing and observing over 300 migratory birds, including flamingo, long-crested eagle and grey-headed kingfisher.at 1600hrs leave the park and drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight booked on full board basis, FB Accommodation at: Manyara Serena Safari Lodge. Day 4: Manyara – to- Gibbs Farm – Head to Ngorongoro Crater Rim Breakfast at your lodge, at 0830hrs depart for Karatu at Gibbs Farm to experience a coffee farm walking tour and hot lunch. You will Cross the Great Rift Valley and enjoy the stunning views of the amazing landscape you will also see the village and the local communities from a different perspective as you cross the valley. Experience coffee farm walking tour, you will see the coffee production, coffee roasting and coffee testing to fee the Aroma. Enjoy hot lunch before heading to Ngorongoro Crater Rim for dinner experience at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Accommodation at: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Extras included at Crater lodge; soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, and emergency evacuation insurance Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Tour Full day. Early morning at 0600hrs descend into the crater floor, view the resident wildlife at its most active time of day. Up to twelve miles in diameter, the crater’s short grass prairies are an ideal haven for animals, and you may see many species including the lion, elephant, hyena, wildebeest and gazelle. Even the rare and elusive black rhinoceros, one of Africa’s most endangered species, is a resident here. You will have no trouble spotting the BIG FIVE lion, leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and many other species of plain animals- wildebeest, zebra, reed-buck, Thompson gazelle and many other antelopes. There are also many birds which attracts Bird-lovers and make their time enjoyable in the crater. To mention the few are Ostrich, Kori Bustard, plovers, flamingos and many other species. Wonder not to see the Maasai herdsmen and their cattle in the crater as the crater is in their territory for centuries. Today you will have BUSH LUNCH in the Crater. After lunch proceed with afternoon game viewing in the Crater. At 1600hrs ascend the Crater to the Rim, rest of the day spent at leisure, stay overnight at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge. Day 6: Ngorongoro Maasai Village and Olduvai Gorge – to – Serengeti National Park. At 0700hrs enjoy delicious breakfast at Crater lodge, the high-end property in the conservation on the crater rim, at 0800hrs check out and depart for Serengeti via Maasai Village to see and hear the truth about the Maasai, why they live in the conservation and sharing the land with wild animals, you will also have a chance to see and engage in Maasai traditional dance for a while. Drive from Ngorongoro Highlands down towards the plains of Serengeti via the famous archaeological site of Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind where Doctor Leakey discovered the skull and the foot print of the early man. The travel continue to Naabi gate into Serengeti park, after park entry formalities is done, drive while spotting game en-route to Four Seasons Safari Lodge for hot Lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure at the lodge. At 1630hrs get in your vehicles for short game drives, your game drives ends at 1800hrs,
9 Days Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari
Itinerary Overview Day by Day Inclusions and Exclusions This dream itinerary is specifically designed to follow the Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari with 4 nights in the Serengeti, you will be able to visit the central Serengeti but also spend some days witnessing the great migration, which could be in south (Ndutu) from December to March, or in the remote Northern tip of the Serengeti from July to November. Day 1 Arrival You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro International airport by a Leon Expeditions Ltd representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. If the weather will be good you will able to see the good view of Mount Kilimanjaro and a complimentary town tour can be arranged if time allows. Meal Plan: Half Board Day: 2 Tarangire National Park After our breakfast we depart for Tarangire National Park for our full day game drive in on her diverse landscapes. Tarangire, with her nine vegetation zones, is peppered with ancient baobab trees, the largest trees in Africa, dotting the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River, meandering through the park, attracts an abundance of wildlife, from elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, antelope, to a myriad variety of colourful birds. The park is most famed for having the greatest elephant population in Tanzania and, during a safari here, we will have the opportunity to quietly observe many families of elephant interacting. With a stop for a picnic lunch in an observatory inside the park where we may view animals imbibing the refreshing waters of the river, with oft times lions attacking a thirsty zebra or wildebeest. We rove on on our safari til evening begins to fall when we shall return to our lodge for dinner and well deserved rest. Meal Plan: Full Board Day: 3 Serengeti National Park On this, our second day, we set out for the world renowned Serengeti, home of the Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari and one of the seven wonders of Africa. Our drive today is spectacular as we drive up onto the highlands, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Spread out before us as far as the eye can see is the vast Serengeti, a 6,900 sq. mile park inhabited by more than three million large animals including more than 1.5 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebra, and a 500,000 Thomson’s gazelle. Large predators including lion, cheetah, and hyena, are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat eared fox, mongoose, honey badger, monkey, baboon, and African hare, also here inhabit along with nearly 500 species of birds After lunch we continue with the game drive en-route to the lodge where we dine in comfort, take a drink by the outdoor fire with hyena slinking past, and recall our day beneath the endless African sky before finally turning in. Meal Plan: Full Board Day 4: Serengeti National Park Central This whole day we will spend on a game drive in the Serengeti National Park. During the short rainy season in November and December the herds move from the hills in the north to the plains in the south while during the longer rainy season from April to June they return back up north. This circle of life is determined by the rainfalls and locations of the herds might vary from year to year but our guide will know where to find the animals and where best to view them. A visit to the Serengeti Visitor Center is also possible. Here we can learn more about the history of the park and the research that is being done by the Frankfurt Zoological Society. Dinner and overnight at central Serengeti for the next day of our Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari to the northern Serengeti. Meal Plan: Full Board DAY 5: Serengeti National Park > Following the Migration On these days our fifth and sixth, we will rumble our way across the Serengeti’s vast plains in search of the migration. The location of the Tanzania Wildebeest Migration Safari depends on the time of the year and could be as far as the remote North of the Serengeti near the border with Kenya, or alternatively, in the South, the Ndutu Region. After our hearty breakfast a full day exploring The Serengeti National Park lies ahead of us with both morning and afternoon game drives. We will traverse the Serengeti’s vast plains in search of the migration. We will spend a full day taking in with all our senses this incredible Earthly paradise, exploring the park, its animals, and incredible landscapes. Meal Plan: Full Board Day 6: Serengeti National Park After our hearty breakfast a full day exploring The Serengeti National Park lies ahead of us with both morning and afternoon game drives. We will traverse the Serengeti’s vast plains in search of the migration. We will spend a full day taking in with all our senses this incredible Earthly paradise, exploring the park, its animals, and incredible landscapes. Meal Plan: Full Board Day 7: Serengeti to Ngorongoro After breakfast we enjoy yet another game drive in the Serengeti National Park and we may well spot animals not yet encountered over the last two days. The Serengeti is also home to the “Big Five” – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard and, today, we might have the opportunity to tick off all the members of this group. After our lunch at a picnic site we drive in the direction of the Ngorongoro Crater and, as soon as we have reached the rim of the crater, the caldera opens up before us. This approximate 20 km wide crater is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over 25,000 animals, is the best place of all to see these creatures in their true state, natural and wild. We will drive to Lodge from whence we may witness the sun setting over the stunning caldera vista. Meal
Ngorongoro Crater Safari
Ngorongoro Crater Safari Itinerary Overview Day by Day About Ngorongoro Crater Safari Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which spans across vast expanses of highland plains, savanna woodlands and forests. Established in 1959 as a multiple land use area, with wildlife coexisting with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists practicing traditional livestock grazing, it includes the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera. The property has global importance for biodiversity conservation due to the presence of globally threatened species, the density of wildlife inhabiting the area, and the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra, gazelles and other animals into the northern plains. Extensive archaeological research has also yielded a long sequence of evidence of human evolution and human-environment dynamics, including early hominid footprints dating back 3.6 million years. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area (809,440 ha) spans across vast expanses of highland plains, savanna, savanna woodlands and forests, from the plains of the Serengeti National Park in the north-west, to the eastern arm of the Great Rift Valley. The area was established in 1959 as a multiple land use area, with wildlife coexisting with semi-nomadic Maasai pastoralists practicing traditional livestock grazing. It includes the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest caldera, and Olduvai Gorge, a 14km long deep ravine. The property has global importance for biodiversity conservation in view of the presence of globally threatened species such as the black Rhino, the density of wildlife inhabiting the Ngorongoro Crater and surrounding areas throughout the year, and the annual migration of wildebeest, zebra, Thompson’s and Grant’s gazelles and other ungulates into the northern plains. Day 1- Game drives and wildlife viewing The greatest way to see wildlife in the Ngorongoro Crater is on a game drive. Game drives are conducted in a regular tour van in two shifts: the morning and afternoon. Because the animals do not migrate, wildlife watching at Ngorongoro is superb all year. The dry season, from December to March, as well as June to September, provides the best wildlife viewing opportunities in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area/Crater. There is no rain during those months, and the crater is less muddy. The savanna grasses are shorter, making it easier to see wildlife. Animals concentrate at the few surviving waterholes during the dry season, allowing travelers to observe the majority of them in one location. Unfortunately, most tourists visit the crater during the dry season so Consider going during the rainy season to avoid the crowds and have a more intimate safari. During the rainy season, the entire country is lush and gorgeous. It’s also the ideal season for birdwatching. Day 2- Visiting the Maasai bomas The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is known around the world for its wildlife and as the home of the Maasai tribe- One of Africa’s most fascinating tribes. They are allowed to graze their animals around the crater rim or bring them down to the crater for water during the dry months of the year, despite the fact that they live outside the crater. Tourists can arrange to visit one of their homes or cultural centers while visiting the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to learn about their traditions and culture. Day 3- Take pleasure in Picnic Lunch. Have you ever imagined having a lovely picnic meal in the African desert, surrounded by wildebeest? The Ngorongoro Conservation Area always provides what their visitors need by allowing them to participate in some of the special activities such as picnicking to ensure that their visitors have a good time and that their safari expectations are met; to be honest, the Ngorongoro safari will never let you down. Picnic lunches can be provided by your tour operators or hotels, and you can make it even more delightful and memorable by sharing it with the local indigenous Maasai people in the crater. It is one of the most memorable moments and activities you can share with your loved one, whether it is your partner, family, friends, or relatives. Book This Itinerary
5 Days Tanzania Family Safari
Itinerary Overview Day by Day Inclusions and Exclusions This 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari Lodge and Tented Camp Safari allows us experience the highlights of the Northern Safari Circuit. We experience breathtaking wildlife in the midst of diverse landscapes; monkeys in the forest, lions in the trees, elephants amongst the acacias and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. We also visit The Serengeti National Park, home to some 3 million animals. These spectacular grass plains offer the best opportunity of viewing cheetah, leopard, and lion, in the true wild. Day 1: Arrival in Arusha. You will be picked up from the airport by a Leon Expedition Ltd representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Meal Plan: Full Board Day 2: Tarangire National Park. After breakfast our safari guide collects us from our lodge to start our 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari he will drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2 hours). Tarangire, best known for its elephant families, Savannah, iconic baobab trees, and seasonal swamps, is so named for the life-giving Tarangire River. Animals gather at the river and giraffe, bush buck, and hartebeest, are often seen. The Park, also home to buffalo, zebra, and wildebeest, all of whom are closely attended by a range of predators, Lion and his cousin, the leopard. From the open roof of our state of the art Safari Truck we will be able to absorb the landscape and watch the wildlife. We enjoy a picnic lunch in the park, which includes a delicious varied repast, coffee, and soft drinks. After a full day soaking up the sights of the park, we drive to accommodation where we take the opportunity to relax, enjoy dinner in aesthetic surrounds, and retire to our well appointed quarters when the spirit moves us. Meal Plan: Full Board Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti. After an early breakfast, we boot up and head out towards the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest volcanic caldera. Almost 20km wide, approximately 600 m deep and known for its large variety of wildlife, the caldera, formed at the explosion of a volcano some three million years ago, was once taller than Kilimanjaro. A self contained paradise, the caldera hosts an abundance of the finest animal life on the planet. In addition to the Big Five the various springs attract animals such as wildebeest, gazelle, reed buck, and more than 500 bird species. At approximately 1400hrs we head towards the Serengeti, arriving at our lodgings in a high grade tented camp at roughly 6:00 p.m. The Serengeti National Park, the Serengeti, ‘Endless Plain in Serengeti National Park, the tongue of the Maasai is the largest park in Tanzania and home to diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, Savannah and mountains and all of the creatures there inhabiting. Meal Plan: Full Board Day 4: Serengeti to Karatu. We will once more enjoy an early breakfast and set off on our game drive at about 6:30 am, spending 6-7 hours exploring this incredible park. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impala, buffalo, crocodile and hippo, but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras (two hundred and fifty thousand), wildebeest (one and a half million!), and antelope (half a million). The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. Apart from the migrating herds, we may see predators, such as leopard, cheetah, and lion, plying their rough trade. At roughly 1400hrs we head back to Karatu for overnight. Meal Plan: Full Board Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha. After breakfast we make the short drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Manyara, a relatively small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha, is so named for the shallow salt lake that occupies a good seventy percent of the parks lands. Flooding and drying seasonally, this soda lake is home to thousands of flamingo and over 500 other bird species. On our exploration of the park we will see monkey, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains, but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. Late afternoon we will drive to Arusha town for dinner relaxation and overnight and this will be the end of our 5 Days Tanzania Family Safari with a lot of cheers with our team. Meal Plan: Full Board Day 6: Departure Day. On this day you will be picked from your Hotel and transfer to the airport to catch your flight to next destination. Inclusions Park Fees (for Non-Residents). Concession/ Camping Fees. Daily game drives while on Safari. A professional driver/ guide. 4×4 Land Cruiser. All Taxes and VAT. Meals as per itinerary. Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day). Exclusions International flights. Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise). Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise). Tips. Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.). Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees. Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Lake manyara
6-Day Highlights Tanzania Safari Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights Experience: Tanzania Standard Family Safari Destination: Tarangire National Park , Serengeti National Park , Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park. BOOK NOW Itinerary Overview Day by Day Inclusions and Exclusions This 6 Day Lodge & Tented Camp Tanzania Safari allows us to experience the highlights of the Northern Safari Circuit. We experience breath-taking wildlife in the midst of some of the most diverse landscapes; monkeys in the forest, lions in trees, elephants amongst the acacias, and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. We will also visit the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The landscapes are jaw-dropping and the variety and volume of wildlife we will see are unforgettable! Day 1 Arrival in Arusha You will be picked up from the airport by a Lion King representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come. Day 2 Lake Manyara National Park After breakfast our Safari Guide will collect you with a Tanzanian smile from your lodgings for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Manyara, a relatively small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha, is so named for the shallow salt lake that occupies a good seventy percent of the parks lands. Flooding and drying seasonally, this soda lake is home to thousands of flamingo and over 500 other bird species. On our exploration of the park we see monkey, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes, not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. After our full day in the park, we drive to our accommodation, where we will be afforded the opportunity to relax and enjoy a sumptuous meal with our comfortable quarters awaiting us. Day 3 Serengeti National park After breakfast, we journey on heading up towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn, are grown by the Iraqw people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, we will be afforded a view of the breath-taking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park which we will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania covering an astounding 15,000 kms squared with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannah and mountain. Here the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope takes place and, depending on the season, we may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water. Day 4 Serengeti National park This entire day is set aside for game drives upon the Serengeti. The Serengeti, the habitat of an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, we may have the opportunity to see the resident predators, leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life. After an unforgettable day, we will return to our accommodation for relaxation, dinner and our overnight sleep on The Endless Plain. Day 5 Serengeti to Ngorongoro After breakfast, you will drive from Serengeti National Park to the Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The Crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago. The drive down the into the Crater is an adventure in itself and when you reach the Crater floor, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhino, which can sometimes be spotted in the open grasslands. After a full afternoon inside the Crater, you will head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay in Karatu. Day 6 Tarangire National Park After breakfast we make the short drive to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire, well known for its large elephant herds, consists of a diversity of landscapes, from seasonal swamps to savanna with the Tarangire River wending its way through the parklands. From the open top of our safari truck we seek to encounter many animals including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. It is possible that we will have the experience of seeing simba stalking his prey or leopards watching whilst relaxing in the trees above. After lunch in the park, with our adventure at an end, we return to Arusha replete with our cache of images of the African wilds to take home with us and carry through our life’s mysterious journey. Inclusions Park Fees (for Non-Residents). Concession/ Camping Fees. Daily game drives while on Safari. A professional driver/ guide. 4×4 Land Cruiser. All Taxes and VAT. Meals as per itinerary. Drinking water while on safari (2 litres per person per day). Exclusions International flights. Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise). Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise). Tips. Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.). Government imposed increase of Taxes and or Park Fees. Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.