14 Days Complete Northern Circuit
The full northern circuit, plus Mkomazi, Lake Eyasi and Lake Natron, which most itineraries skip. Time with the Hadzabe and Datoga, and flamingos under a volcano.
Tour details
Duration: 14 days
Best for: Wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, adventurous travellers
Group size: Private tour, your group and your guide
Travel style: Safari, adventure, photography, family, walking
Introduction
Do you want to see all of northern Tanzania? This is the full circuit. It covers every major northern park except Kilimanjaro, and adds Mkomazi, Lake Eyasi and Lake Natron, places most itineraries skip. You'll spend time with the Hadzabe and Datoga, and see flamingos under a volcano.
On this journey, you will explore the following highlights:
Mkomazi National Park
Arusha National Park – Forests, Craters & Mount Meru
Tarangire National Park
Lake Eyasi – A Remote Haven of Culture and Wilderness
Hadzabe Bushmen – The Last Hunter-Gatherers of Tanzania
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park
Lake Natron
Lake Manyara National Park
Day to day programme
Day 1: Arrive at Kilimanjaro
Transfer to Moshi.
Day 2: Mkomazi National Park
A game drive.
Day 3: To Arusha National Park
A morning game drive at Mkomazi, then a transfer.
Day 4: Tarangire National Park
Drive there and take an afternoon game drive.
Day 5: Lake Eyasi
Transfer and visit the Datoga people.
Day 6: Hunting with the Hadzabe
Join the Hadzabe in the morning, then drive to Karatu.
Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater
A full day on the crater floor.
Day 8: To Ndutu
A scenic transfer, with an optional Maasai visit.
Day 9: Ndutu to the central Serengeti
A game drive in Ndutu, then a drive to the central park.
Day 10: Seronera
A full day of game drives.
Day 11: To Lobo
A morning safari, a visit to the Serengeti Migration Centre, then a drive to Lobo.
Day 12: To Lake Natron
A game drive at Lobo, then a drive to Lake Natron and a waterfall walk.
Day 13: Lake Natron, then Lake Manyara
Spend the morning at Natron or on a Maasai visit, then drive to Manyara for a game drive.
Day 14: Departure
Visit Mto wa Mbu village, then transfer to Arusha and the airport.
Price
Every tour is private, and prices vary by season and group size, so we quote each trip individually.
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What's included
Includes
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation on bed and breakfast, half board or full board (you choose)
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser and guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Park entry and concession fees
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
Excludes
- International flights and visa
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance
- Extra meals and drinks
- Tips and personal expenses
Accommodations
During the trip, you will stay at:
Panama Garden Resort (Moshi)
Mkomazi View Camp
Kibo Palace Hotel (Arusha)
Tarangire Simba Lodge
Tindiga Tented Camp (Lake Eyasi)
Kankari Lodge (Karatu)
Ndutu Safari Lodge
Kenzan Central Tented Camp
Lobo Wildlife Lodge
Lake Natron Tented Camp
Manyara Safari Lodge
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