Tanzania’s Northern Circuit & Zanzibar

12 Days Tanzania’s Northern Circuit & Zanzibar

4.8/5

$7,500/PP

Description

The classic northern safari circuit in Tanzania. From the verdant slopes of the Ngorongoro crater to the vast savannahs of the Serengeti, there’s enough wildlife experiences here to last a lifetime. Close out your adventure on the island paradise of Zanzibar. This is the safari of your imagination

Every trip to Tanzania is different. At Game Ranger Tours, our job is to listen to what your dream East African adventure looks like and then create a tailor-made itinerary to match your dreams, budget, and appetite for luxury and adventure. 

The trip below is one example of what is possible in Tanzania, but get in touch with our team, and we’ll help you understand if it’s right for you.

Itinerary 

Start your northern Tanzania adventure in the foothills of Mount Meru at Rivertrees Country Inn. Once an old coffee farm, the property has been transformed into 10 acres of sprawling greenery that provides the most peaceful setting and the perfect place for a one-night stop to recover from your international flights before you make your way to the Tarangire National Park. 

Drive approximately 4 hours to reach Tarangire from Arusha, and venture into the remote southern region of the park for two nights on safari at Oliver’s Camp. The secluded camp is far from any other and you’re not likely to see other vehicles as you game drive in this area. In the mornings, enjoy breakfast on the deck as you watch the sunrise and the wildlife begin to stir before heading out on a game drive or taking a bush walk with one of our guides.

Enjoy a light breakfast before driving through the scenic Great Rift Valley on the way from Tarangire to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, passing local coffee farms and villages along the way. The Highlands has redefined the Ngorongoro experience and taken it to a new level — quite literally. At 2,700 metres above sea level, the glass and canvas domed accommodation of The Highlands allows sweeping views across the region to be enjoyed from all rooms. Take a game drive in the famous Ngorongoro Crater or opt to see the beauty of the area on foot by hiking the nearby Empakaai Crater or the Olmoti volcano

Taking a packed lunch, you will spend today driving around the Ngorongoro Crater and down into the vast savannah plains of the Serengeti, game driving once you enter the park. Stay in the centre of the park near the Moru Kopjes, home to black rhino and away from the crowds. The Serengeti’s only all-female run camp is your home for the next few days. The incredible women of Dunia will welcome you with a song and dance before you settle in for a few memorable days. The camp is the ideal base for an iconic safari experience where rich wildlife, migrating wildebeest herds and big cats can be seen frequently.

After nine days of adventure and excitement exploring some of northern Tanzania’s best wilderness areas, Zanzibar is a relaxed and luxurious location, perfect for those wanting to unwind and relax in comfort. Bid your guide farewell at the airstrip in the Serengeti and fly to Zanzibar across the turquoise Indian Ocean, where a driver will transfer you to the north of the island to Matemwe. Make time for a dip in the pool, an indulgent spa treatment and a snooze in the hammock. If you’re still wanting a bit more, you can enjoy a snorkel in the shoreline of beautiful Mnemba Island and its coral reefs or grab a kayak and paddle around Zanzibar’s coastline.

Today you will be driven back to Zanzibar Airport, a journey of approximately 1.5 hours, where you can check-in for your international flight home

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Chris
Chris
2021-10-15
A magnificent 19-day tour for a perfect prize! Favorite part was to get to know the guide and the driver, they are so friendly and experienced! They took us to so many beautiful places and adventures!!
Rickard O
Rickard O
2021-07-31
My experience with Roger as a tourist guide in Uganda Awsome experience! We traveled around Uganda and saw animals, climbed Mt.Elgon and visited a tribe. Our guide was very genuine and funny. The only thing I would have liked more is a breifing of the day. Other than that I totally recommend Roger as a Tourist Guide!!
Evgenia Nikulina
Evgenia Nikulina
2019-11-17
Murchison falls - a 3 day customized safari tour The Game Ranger Tours team took us to a three day safari to the Murchison falls - the national park in the north-western Uganda. The owner of the travel agency - Roger - prepared a customized programme for us. We left Kampala at about 1 pm and drove for about six hours to the park to catch the last ferry to the other side of Nile at 7pm. After crossing the river, we were accommodated in a beautiful lodge called Paraa Safari. Next morning we started early to safari game drive across the savannah grassland. Our tour guide and driver - Juuko knew every road in the park. He took us to places where we saw giraffes, buffaloes, hartebeests, antelopes, kobs, elephants and many more wild animals and birds. The drive was a fantastic experience we'll never forget. In the afternoon we got back to the lodge to have lunch and then at about 3 pm took a boat to the falls - so beautiful nature sight! On the third day, before heading back to Kampala Roger and Juuko took us to the top of the falls where we could actually see how powerfull and strong the waterfall is! On our way to Kampala we visited the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary too and were lucky to see a baby rhino and its parents. After the three full days of adventure, we safely returned to the capital. Thank you so much, Roger and Juuko, for taking care of us and for showing us how beautiful Uganda is. Hope to see you again!
caniguideyou
caniguideyou
2019-11-17
Safari to Murchison Falls 3 days full of Adventure Big thanks to Game Ranger tours a travel agency in entebbe , we traveled late from kampala direct to the park we were staying at Paraa safari lodge .so we had to catch the 7 pm last ferry crossing which we did.finally to the hotel tired from a bumpy drive these are the adventures of a jeep drive.A welcome drink from the hotel staff ,a nice tour guide juuko well organised tour from the emails with clients from Bulgaria,sofia all ended well.big thanks roger
Adam Marek B
Adam Marek B
2019-03-20
My woderful stay in Entebbe and Uganda During my stay in Entebbe, I eas able to fufil my childhood dreams, namely to touch the waters of Victoria Lake and, then, to travel to the soirces of the Nile. My best tour guide was, of course, Ras. His name has got a powerful meaning in Ethiopian, i.e. Prince. He is a genuine prince by heart, character and manner. To me, Entebbe is the city of God. Uganda and Tanzania are the countries to which I would always come back. If Africa has its heart, then the heart's two chambers are Tanzania and Uganda. To all white people like me, I wpuld like to say that the cradle of the mankind is to be found in Africa. My skin is white, but my heart is black. And I ma proud of it.
caniguideyou
caniguideyou
2019-03-14
Cycling around Entebbe Game Ranger Provided us with his rented Bicycles And guided us for 3 hours to the best spots in entebbe.,roger is a nice guide i highly recommend his services to anyone who wants a guided tour of entebbe .roger too told us his local guiding services go beyond entebbe as he has set up his private tour company .