Tanzania Camping Safari-Northern Circuit
Tanzania Camping Safari-Northern Circuit
Tanzania Camping Safari-Northern Circuit
10 Days Starting and ending in Arusha
Visiting: Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro, Serengeti National Park, Lake Natron, Arusha
Tour operator:
Tour code:
423110
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 22
Age range:
Everyone
Special diets catered:
Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal, Vegans, Vegetarians, Gluten Free
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Budget, Camping, Safari Tours, Walking Hiking and Trekking
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Private Available:
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Tour Overview
Discover and experience nature first hand with our 10 Days camping safari. From the wildlife in the parks, cultural societies, breathtaking views, and natural landscapes. Witness the great wildebeest migration in Serengeti .Ride on game tours at a variety of times to see nature in all the lights and states that Africa has to offer. Highlights of the tour include a cultural tour at Mto Wa Mbu Village to taste Tanzanian foods and enjoy a cultural experience. This tour lets you explore Tanzania from all angles. It's a lifetime experience!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arusha National Park + Walking Safari
Location: Arusha National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tulia & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
From Arusha City, we pick you up from your hotel with picnic lunch boxes at around 08.00 for your short, one-hour drive to take you to Arusha National Park. Arusha National Park is one of the smaller parks, but certainly a nice park. It is often skipped by the tourists who go to larger parks, while it is a beautiful park with beautiful scenery and a large population of animals. The park is 137 km2 and is divided into three parts: Mount Meru, Ngurdoto Crater, and Momella Lakes. After a game drives through the park you will do a guided walking safari. On foot, you can enjoy giraffes, buffalo, and other animals from a good distance. At the end of the day, we bring you to the Tulia Hotel & Spa.
Accommodation: Tulia Hotel & Spa
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner.
Day 2 : Tarangire National Park
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we pick you up from your hotel in (or around) Arusha. During the 2,5 hour drive, you will enjoy the beautiful nature and landscapes. Tarangire is famous for its large number of elephants, baobab trees, and tree climbing African pythons. At the end of the day, we arrive at the campsite where the chef will prepare a nice meal for you.
Accommodation: Budget camping
Meals& Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water
Day 3 : Tarangire National Park
Location: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day we continue with the game drives in Tarangire National Park. The Tarangire River has the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem and the one place in Tanzania where dry-country antelope such as the stately fringe-eared Oryx and peculiar long-necked gerenuk are regularly observed. After the game drives we go to African Glamping Camp for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Budget camping
Just outside Tarangire NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 4 : Lake Manyara National Park
Location: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
On this day we go to Lake Manyara. This park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls, babbling brooks with clear water and hot springs. We will do a game drive there all morning and after lunch, you’ll start the walking safari outside the park. At the end of the day, we go back to African Glamping Camp.
Accommodation: Budget camping
Just outside Lake Manyara NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 5 : Lake Eyasi: Hadzabe & Datoga Tribe
Location: Lake Eyasi
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On day 5, we are visiting the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. The Hadzabe (Bushmen) will teach us many things like how to make a fire by using two dry sticks. Also, they will show us how to use a bow and arrows, collecting some tubers, roots, and fruits with the women or you will join the men for hunting. After lunch, we visit the Datoga tribe, which resembles the Maasai culture. These people are natural blacksmith, and we will observe as they make weapons such as arrowheads and knives which they trade with the Bushmen. We will also learn how they grind maize with stones, how they melt bras, copper, or alumnium. After the adventures of the day, we overnight at Lake Eyasi Campsite.
Accommodation: Budget camping
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 6 : Ngorongoro
Location: Ngorongoro
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We wake up early in the morning, have breakfast and we drive towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area. After a couple of hours, we will be driving into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. The crater life estimated 30,000 larger mammals. After the game drive in Ngorongoro, we overnight at Simba campsite.
Accommodation: Simba campsite
Meals and Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 7 : Serengeti National Park
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Accommodation Name: Tumbili Public Campsite
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we're heading towards the Serengeti. As soon as we arrive in Serengeti we start the game drive until sunset. The Serengeti is known for its endless plains of savannah and forest landscapes. The park is famous for its migration involving about 1.5 million herbivores and followers. Thousands of predators are moving because of the drought in the northern hills to the southern plains. At the end of the day, we arrive at Tumbili Public Campsite in central Serengeti where the guide will set up the tents and the chef will prepare you dinner.
Accommodation: Tumbili Public Campsite.
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 8 : Serengeti National Park
Location: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
we do a full day game drive in Serengeti and overnight at Lobo Campsite.
Accommodation: Budget Campsite.
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 9 : Serengeti National Park - Lake Natron
Location: Lake Natron
Accommodation: Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On day 9 we do an early morning game drive in Serengeti. After lunch, we'll continue with the game drive as we're heading to Lake Natron. At the end of the day we arrive at Lake Natron Campsite where the chef prepares dinner as the driver sets up the tents.
Accommodation: Budget camping
Outside Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks: All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Day 10 : Lake Natron & Waterfalls
Location: Arusha
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we leave early to go to Lake Natron and waterfalls. Lake Natron is a soda lake at the base of the active Ol Donyo Lengai volcano, the area around Lake Natron is often described as having a desolate and almost lunar beauty. East Africa has 1.5 - 2.5 million Lesser Flamingos, representing three-quarters of the world population and most of them are hatched at Lake Natron. Food is plentiful, nesting sites abound - and above all, the lake is isolated and undisturbed. In the afternoon we’re heading back to Arusha where we arrive before dinner.
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
What's Included
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Park fees.
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All activities (Unless labeled as optional).
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All accommodation under your program.
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Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section).
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Drinking water (On all days).
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Sleeping bag.
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Camping equipment.
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A professional driver-guide.
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Transport: 4x4 Custom built - Toyota Land Cruiser equipped with pop-up roof, Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smartphones.
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All Taxes/VAT.
What's Not Included
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International flights (From/to home).
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Roundtrip airport transfer.
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Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
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Bath towels.
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Tips (Tipping guideline US$15.00 per vehicle per day).
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Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
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The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees.
Optional Extras
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Serengeti Balloon Safari
Departing at sunrise, a hot air balloon provides a superb view of the plains. Flying low over big herds make this one of the best ways to witness the Great Migration. Despite the early wake-up call and freezing temperatures, remaining unnoticed by the Big Five makes the experience completely worth it.
Check out our Q&As
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Tanzania is open for Tourist?
Tanzania is open and we welcome guests. If you need a break from Covid19 and after weighing the risks, decide to come, we welcome you to the fresh air, the campfires, and the open spaces. Come and rejuvenate in our wild isolation.
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The Alaitol safari Safari vehicle: 7 seater
4X4 Custom built – Toyota Landcruiser Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks. Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag. Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones
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What is the Alaitol safari Safari vehicle look like?
7 seaters 4X4 Custom built – Toyota Landcruiser Pop-up Roof, Opening Sliding windows, Seat Belts, Heavy duty wheels, and Extra Fuel tanks. Refrigerator for cooling drinks, one pair of binoculars per couple, Eco friendly Trash Bag. Wi-Fi on board during safari, Charging Outlets type Plug G for charging Cameras and smart phones
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, you can join the tour once it has departed.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
About 2 weeks before your travel dates we will send you a final program that will include: • Contact list for accommodation and relevant personnel • The final tour program • Service vouchers (where needed) • Domestic flight tickets (Where needed) • Tipping guide lines • Status report
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COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
• Alaitol Safaris team is full vaccinated against covid. • Face masks required for travelers in public areas. • Face masks provided for travelers. • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff. • Social distancing enforced throughout experience. • Gear/equipment sanitized between use • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized.
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Is it safe to go on safari during the COVID-19 pandemic period?
Alaitol Safari are a responsible tour operator and take very seriously the measures required to keep guests and staff safe. Our Standard Operating Procedures set out all the requirements to provide a safe environment from the time of your arrival to your departure; our staff are all trained, and our vehicles are regularly cleaned. In addition, we choose accommodation who happy the same standards.
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
At Alaitol Safaris, a certain percentage of every safari goes towards supporting our charity efforts and developing our communities.
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of alaitol safari charges.
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