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9-Day Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar - Tanzania safari is a 9 Days tour in Tanzania via the Northern Circuit route, starting from USD 3536. Below you'll find the latest itinerary, inclusions & exclusions, and how to book.

Duration
9 Days

Route
Northern Circuit

From
USD 3536

Operator
Kitano Tours & Safaris

ABOUT 9-Day Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar - Tanzania safari

For these six days, you explore the best parks in the Northern circuit. It includes the Serengeti National Park where you'll spend two unforgettable days and have the opportunity to witness your very own Serengeti sunrise. The safari is designed for your pursuit of meeting Africa's Big Five animals (elephant, rhino, lion, leopard, and buffalo). The safari proceeds with a Zanzibar extension where you will be able to relax on the beautiful beach surrounded by palm and coconut trees.

Duration: 9 Days
Route: Northern Circuit
Starts at: USD 3536

Overview

Itinerary

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Highlights for 9-Day Northern Circuit Wildlife Safari & Zanzibar - Tanzania safari

Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha City
Day 2: Arusha City - Tarangire National Park
Day 3: Tarangire - Serengeti National Park
Day 4: Serengeti National Park
Day 5: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
Day 6: Arusha - Zanzibar
Day 7-8: Zanzibar
Day 9: Depart

Itinerary Overview

Day	Title
Day 01	Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha City
Day 02	Arusha City - Tarangire National Park
Day 03	Tarangire - Serengeti National Park
Day 04	Serengeti National Park
Day 05	Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu
Day 06	Arusha - Zanzibar
Day 07	Zanzibar
Day 08	Depart

Day 01: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha City

>> Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver guides. After a brief greeting, he will escort you to your reserved hotel in Arusha town. He will introduce you to Tanzania, a wonderful city and country.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge > Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Day 02: Arusha City - Tarangire National Park

>> After a tasty breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up at your hotel with your picnic lunch and drive you to Tarangire for game viewing.

The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River which crosses the park, the only source of water for wild animals during the dry season. The park is famous for its large numbers of elephants, baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Accommodation: Kankari Lodge > Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

Day 03: Tarangire - Serengeti National Park

>> Have breakfast and depart early in the morning with your lunch on a spectacular afternoon viewing game in Serengeti National Park. You will spend 2 nights exploring the Serengeti plains.

Serengeti is located in Northern Tanzania and is a World Heritage Site occupying an area of around 15,000 sq. km with over 2 million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and some 500 bird species. This area has massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the Northern Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile, and the rare oribi antelope.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp > Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Day 04: Serengeti National Park

>> After breakfast, proceed with a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. With the help of a guide, you will explore the Serengeti plains in search of Africa’s Big Five animals. At around 12h30, you will have lunch and proceed with the afternoon game drive in the park.

Serengeti is located in Northern Tanzania and is a World Heritage Site occupying an area of around 15,000 sq. km with over 2 million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and some 500 bird species. This area has massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra during the dry season. However, the Northern Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife including lion, elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile, and the rare oribi antelope.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Accommodation: Kontiki Serengeti Camp > Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Day 05: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu

>> After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will enjoy game viewing and visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater. This is the best place to see the black rhino (if you're lucky). In the evening, you will drive to your reserved accommodation in Karatu town for dinner and overnight.

The crater is the world's largest caldera which was formed after the explosion which occurred approximately 2 to 3 million years ago. The crater floor is 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) above sea level. The area has around 30,000 animals and a great variety of birds.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge > Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Day 06: Arusha - Zanzibar

>> After breakfast, your guide will pick you up and then transfer you to Arusha Airport from where you will fly to Zanzibar. On arrival at Zanzibar Airport, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

Zanzibar is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar consisting of Unguja and Pemba Islands as well as many smaller islands. It is also home to Stone Town, a historic trade center with Swahili and Islamic influences.

Time: 8-10 hours
Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Accommodation: Villa Kiva Hotel > Luxury hotel located on Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches)

Day 07: Zanzibar

>> On these 2 days, you will relax on the unspoiled beaches of Zanzibar surrounded by nature.

Lunch is not included.

Zanzibar is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar consisting of Unguja and Pemba Islands as well as many smaller islands. It is also home to Stone Town, a historic trade center with Swahili and Islamic influences.