10 Days Best Of The Northern
Trip Summary: Best of The Northern safari with great chance to Experience great Wildlife Safari and Maasai Tribe Lifestyle
Destinations: Arusha Park, Tarangire Park, Maasai of Esilalei, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater
Level of Accommodation: The lodges and tented camps included in this tour are comfort style or upper mid-range. They are safe and clean with great food. However if you want the same package customized to a more luxurious affair we can offer you the same package
Group size: Small (No more than 6 people Per Vehicle)
Schedule Dates: Depart any day of the Year
Best of the Northern, A perfect safari into Tanzania Northern Safari Circuit. The National Parks selected will give the intrepid safari enthusiast a great insight to some exciting wildlife waiting to be discovered. Arusha National Park with a great variety of activities; including Walking Safaris and easy paced Canoeing Safaris, all the shadows of Mt Meru. Tarangire National parks famous for its great biodiversity and big herds of elepant that mass in during the dry season. Take in the daily lifestyle of the Maasai of Esilalei and get a better understanding of an ancient culture with a few nights at Isoitok Camp Manyara. Lake Manyara National Park has a large population of primates and there’s always a chance of seeing the famous Tree climbing lions. Next stop to Serengeti National Park for a few days of game drives at your leisure! An optional dawn Hot air Balloon flight over the endless plains, what better way to start your game viewing day. With the finale being the Ngorongoro Crater, the home to the last black rhino. A compact wildlife safari with short driving distances between the National Parks – accommodation selected is a good blend of safari tented camps and lodges.
Itinerary at a Glance
- Day 1ARRIVAL KILIMANJARO AIRPORT- TRANSFER TO ARUSHAArrival at Kilimanjaro Airport where you will be collected and transfer to Ilboru Safari Lodge located just, outside Arusha town.Meals: BBAccommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge
- Day 2ARUSHA NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast drive the short distance to Arusha National Park where you head out on an easy walking safari with an armed ranger. Walk through open plains and the lower slopes of Mt. Meru over to waterfalls. Get a different perspective of viewing wildlife from the ground level. There are also good chances of seeing black and white Colobus monkey. Optional: afternoon canoeing safari of Little Momela lake – gives you a great opportunity to approach wildlife as they drink and wallow in the shallows Continue with afternoon game drives before heading back to Ilboru Safari Lodge.Meals: B,L,DAccommodation: Ilboru Safari Lodge
- Day 3ARUSHA-TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARKDepart from Arusha in the morning and begin the drive through a changing landscape to Tarangire National Park for Morning and Afternoon game drives of the ‘Elephant Playground, evening drive to your lodge for dinner and OvernightMeals: B,L,DAccommodation: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
- Day 4TARANGIRE-ESILALEI MAASAI COMMUNITYDawn game drives of Tarangire National Park - then leave the park with a game drive en-route and head the short distance to the Maasai community of Esilalei. Meet with your local Maasai guide who will introduce you to his village. Get a better understanding of the natural medicines still used on a daily basis with a Maasai medicine walk of the surrounding area. Then continue down to a Boma (mud dwelling) for an introduction into the Maasai way of life, beliefs and rituals. Freshen up and enjoy a real cultural experience around the fire place with traditional song and dance.Meals: B,L,DAccommodation: Isoitok Camp Manyara
- Day 5LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARKAfter breakfast depart towards Lake Manyara National Park for game drives of this very diverse park. If you are lucky you may see the famous tree climbing lions. Picnic lunch in the bush followed by game drives until mid-afternoon – then slowly make your way out of the park and return to the camp.Meals: B,L,DAccommodation: Isoitok Camp Manyara
- Day 6LAKE MANYARA-SERENGETI NATIONAL PARKMorning wake-up call with bird chorus. After breakfast you head via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the endless plains of Serengeti. Game drive en-route to central Serengeti – explore the many different areas of the park, your driver guide will advice on the best places to visit.Meals: B,L,DAccommodation: Thorn Tree Camp Serengeti
- Day 7FULL DAY IN SERENGETI NATIONAL PARKA full day of game drives in Serengeti National Park. Head over to the Rock Kopjes where you have good chances of seeing some of the cat families. Cheetah and lion use this giant rock out crops as observation posts. Optional: Early morning head out for a Balloon flight. View the Serengeti plains from a hot air balloon followed by champagne breakfast on the landing site.Meals: B.L.DAccommodation: Thorn Tree Camp Serengeti
- Day 8SERENGETI-NGORONGOROAfter breakfast game drives en-route out of the Serengeti, heading back through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area towards the Ngorongoro Crater. Continue to the crater rim and onto the NCAA HQ where you collect a ranger who will accompany you on a nature walk of the crater rim. Late afternoon head to Rhino lodge located just off the Ngorongoro Crater rim – enjoy your dinner and overnight.Meals: B.L.DAccommodation: Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
- Day 9NGORONGORO CRATEREarly morning descend into the crater for game drives. There are 25,000 large mammals residing in the park. The elephants are mainly bulls, females stay out of the park due to it boasting the largest predator population in Africa. Black Rhino also make their home on the grassy plains, their numbers make up for almost half of what can still be found in East Africa; about 20 in total.Meals: B.L.DAccommodation: Endoro Lodge
- Day 10NGORONGORO-ARUSHAAfter breakfast at the lodge, slowly begin the drive towards Arusha where you will be dropped off at Arusha Airport for your flight connection to your next safari/beach destination or drop off at Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight connection back homeMeals: B,L
| People | Green Season (1st April To 31st May) | Should Season (1st Nov – 14th Dec & March) | Peak Season (1st June – 30 Oct & 15th Dec-28th Feb) |
|---|---|---|---|
2 | $ 3961 | $ 3961 | $ 3961 |
4 | $ 3295 | $ 3295 | $ 3295 |
6 | $ 3072 | $ 3072 | $ 3072 |
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HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR SAFARI
Preparing for East Africa safari can be a daunting prospect at first glance.
Figuring out when to visit, which parks to include, where to stay, and how long to spend in each location can be a stressful task, but we’re here to help!
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
It is first aspects for Preparation of safaris. All travelers will need a current passport with an expiration date of at least six months from the time of entry into Tanzania. Tanzania tourist visas can be purchased in advance through the nearest Tanzanian embassy, or upon arrival at the airport or border crossing.
VACCINATIONS
Proper health preparations for the trip are your responsibility. You may be able to get your vaccinations from your own physician, but a travels clinic will be more familiar with the necessary vaccines and can also provide other helpful information. Be sure to also discuss malaria prevention with the travel clinic.
TRAVEL AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
East Africa Choice Safaris does not provide insurance for travelers. Speak with your travel agent or airline about options for travel insurance to cover personal accident, medical expenses and medical evacuation, repatriation, trip cancellation and loss of personal effects.
CLOTHING
The weather may vary considerably throughout your trip, or even throughout the day, so plan on clothing that can be layered if it’s cool, or removed if it’s warm. Choose separates that can be mixed and matched, and avoid fabrics that require special care. Neutral colors are good for safari; avoid black and blue clothing as tsetse flies are attracted to those colors. Accessorize with modest jewelry. To respect cultural norms, avoid sleeveless blouses and short shorts or skirts.
Depending on your itinerary, consider a pair of sturdy closed-toe shoes in case of mud or rough terrain. Sandals will be appropriate for safari. Most days will be sunny, so bring appropriate sun protection: hat (wide-brim is best to protect the neck and ears), sunscreen, sunglasses.
MONEY ON SAFARI IN EAST AFRICA.
While all of our Friends of Africa Family Safaris itineraries cover the important things such as accommodation, meals, park entry fees, and game drives – there are always additional costs that might pop up.
Things such as alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, snacks, laundry, and tips for your driver are examples of a few additional costs that might arise during your safari.
Tanzania uses the US Dollar for tourism. We recommend budgeting around $30 – $50 USD per day for incidental expenses and tips.
TIPPING IN EAST AFRICA
Tipping is customary.
We recommend tipping $20 USD per day to your safari driver (per group, not per person), $10 – $15 USD per day to your safari cook (when camping), $20 USD per day to your Kilimanjaro climbing guide, and $10 – $15 USD per day to your Kilimanjaro climbing porters.
You can pay this all at once at the conclusion of your safari or Kilimanjaro climb.
WHAT TO PACK FOR YOUR SAFARI:
Packing for your first safari can be a bit daunting. What do you bring? What don’t you need? Below you’ll find our recommended list of things to bring along with you when you’re on safari.
- A backpack;
- Comfortable clothing for daily wear;
- A warm sweater or light fleece;
- A windbreaker or waterproof jacket;
- Walking shoes or boots;
- A dress shirt and trousers or dress for wearing to dinner;
- Sunglasses;
- Hat;
- Sunscreen and lip balm;
- Insect repellent;
- Camera and charger;
- Binoculars;
- A flashlight or headlamp;
- Guide books;
- Phone and charger.
You may also wish to bring your own first aid kit. While all of our Friends of Africa Family Safaris vehicles have their own on board first aid kit, it never hurts to be prepared.
- Anti-malarial medication;
- Painkillers;
- Antihistamines for allergies and insect bites;
- Cold and flu medication;
- Anti-Diarrheal medication;
- Medicines for rehydration after diarrhea or sunstroke;
- Sunscreen and lip balm;
- Eye drops;
- Moisturiser for treating sunburn;
- Antiseptic lotion;
- Rubbing alcohol;
- Bandages and plasters;
- Scissors.
You may also wish to bring along water purification tablets and any medications you take for any existing medical conditions.
Don’t let the above list daunt you. Many of these items are only necessary in extreme cases, but it’s better to have something and not need it than it is to need something and not have it!
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