Incredible Safaris (Tanzania) Ltd
Suggested Tanzania Itinerary
Northern Circuit Safari with Zanzibar Extension
(15 day Tour)
Day 1
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport at 2000 hours local time on board KLM. Following customs and immigration procedures our guide will be waiting there for you with your names clearly marked on a board. Once you have collected your luggage and had a chat to our driver, you will be taken to Mount Meru Game Lodge for a well deserved rest.
Overnight at Mount Meru Game Lodge on FB basis
Day 2
The following morning, after a leisurely breakfast, explore the sanctuary walk in the grounds and generally relax after your long flight. In the afternoon, enjoy your first encounter with some of Tanzania’s fantastic wildlife in Arusha National Park. This park is just ½ hour away from the sanctuary and reputed to have the highest density of giraffe on earth. Elephant, hippo, bushbuck, zebra, hyena and buffalo can also be found here.
Within the park, the Momella Lakes are a cluster of shallow alkaline lakes to the east of the park, which attracts seasonal flocks of flamingo and migrant birds. Ngurdoto is a small crater meassuring approximately 6 square kilometres, and is home to a resident group of wildlife. The crater is inaccessible by vehicle, but several viewpoints dotted around the rim afford excellent views of the congregated wildlife within its confines, as well as sweeping vistas to Mount Kilimanjaro. Return to Mount Meru Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Mount Meru Game Lodge on FB basis
Day 3
Following breakfast, check out of Mount Merus and drive towards the Masai Steppe and Lake Manyara National Park. I suggest you drive into the park first, for a game drive, then as the day starts to get hotter make your way out and up the rift escarpment to check for late lunch at Kirurumu Tented Lodge. Following lunch, and when it is not so hot, drive back down the escarpment to the park for a game drive, and enjoy the spectacular views of this cliff habitat. Drive back to the Lodge for the evening, dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Kirurumu Tented Lodge on FB basis
Day 4
Following breakfast, you will be driven to Serengeti National Park, arriving at Serengeti Sopa Lodge for lunch. Following lunch, set out for a game drive in the Seronera Valley, famous for its population of migrating animals, views of kopjes and savannah woodlands.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti Sopa Lodge on FB basis
Day 5 & 6
Following breakfast, enjoy the next 2 days for a full day of game drives in the magnificence of the Serengeti, and experience the natural wildness of the Serengeti’s endless plains.
2 nights in Serengeti Sopa Lodge on FB basis
Day 7
Following breakfast, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge for check in, rest and followed by lunch. Afternoon –rest or go for a half day crater tour.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on FB basis
Day 8
Following breakfast, collect picnic lunches from the Lodge, descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day Crater tour, and experience the amazing views of the Ngorongoro Crater with its inhabitants. Drive back to your Lodge on the Crater rim.
Dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Serena Lodge on FB basis
Day 9
Following breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. Arrive at Tarangire River Camp for check in and lunch. Afternoon - game drives in the national park. Return to camp for a sundowner overlooking the Tarangire river course.
Dinner and overnight at Tarangire River Camp on FB basis
Day 10
Enjoy an early morning game walk, escorted by local Masai warriors, followed by a well earned breakfast. Following check out, drive to Arusha for lunch at The Arusha Hotel and connect with your flight to Zanzibar. Transfer to Tembo House for overnight accommodation and the opportunity to explore mystical Stone Town.
Dinner and overnight at Tembo House on B&B basis
Days 11 - 14
Following breakfast, leisurely explore Stone Town, before your transfer to Breezes Lodge for four nights of pure relaxation on this wonderful beach.
Overnight at Breezes Beach Club on HB basis
Day 15
Transfer to Zanzibar Airport for your short flight back to Dar es Salaam to connect with your international flight back to the UK.
Price includes
- Internal flight from Arusha to Zanzibar
- All park and entrance fees
- Private safari vehicle and guide
- All private transfers as specified
- Full board accommodation at all lodges on safari
- Half board accommodation at Breezes Beach Club
- Bed & Breakfast accommodation at Tembo House
Price does not include
- International flights
- Tourist Visa for entry to Tanzania, currently $50.00 US
- Travel & Medical Insurance
- Items of personal nature
- Telephone, fax and internet
- Additional excursions
- All additional meals or special requests
- Departure tax from Zanzibar, currently $20.00 US (this may vary)