7Days -Tanzania Backpackers Safari-Northern Circu

location_onArusha, Tanzania | Wildlife & Safari Tours
Lights on Africa Destinations is a Tanzanian Based Tour Company, Specialize in programs offering comfortable lodges Safaris set on scenic sites and permanent Tented Camps for those who prefer luxury. We also organize budget camping safaris.
Starting at $1,899 per trip
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I T I N E R A R Y
ARRIVING TO TANZANIA
Day 01:Upon your arrival meet at Kilimanjaro international Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for bed and breakfast B/B. Pamoja expedition Lodge.

Northern Tanzania safari is an essential destination on everyone's travel list. The Serengeti's Great Migration is one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles, whilst being on safari on the Crater floor of the extinct volcano at Ngorongoro is a game viewing environment that has no equal. Away from the tourist hotspots, quieter parks such as Tarangire are superb for game viewing yet often overlooked to their more famous neighbors.
Lake Manyara's game concentrations are not nearly as high as surrounding parks but there are a number of unique species that are reason to safari here. Lake Manyara's tree climbing lions are the parks main attraction. Why these lions habitually climb trees is still up for debate but viewing a pride relaxing in an acacia tree is an incredible site. The park is also famous for its elephant, huge number of baboons and due to its varied landscape has an impressive range of other game including wildebeest, buffalo, hippo, flamingo, zebra, warthog, waterbuck, dik-dik and impala. The birding here is very good, especially raptors.. To many people a Northern Tanzanian safari is the very best of it all.

All our Tours start and finish in Arusha town. The nearest International Airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport(45Km from Arusha). Arusha Airport- 10Km from Arusha town. Shuttle/Flight from Nairobi to Arusha can be arranged.

7Days -Tanzania Backpackers Safari-Northern Circuit Parks

Northern Tanzania safari is an essential destination on everyone's travel list. The Serengeti's Great Migration is one of the most amazing wildlife spectacles, whilst being on safari on the Crater floor of the extinct volcano at Ngorongoro is a game viewing environment that has no equal. Away from the tourist hotspots, quieter parks such as Tarangire are superb for game viewing yet often overlooked to their more famous neighbors.
Lake Manyara's game concentrations are not nearly as high as surrounding parks but there are a number of unique species that are reason to safari here. Lake Manyara's tree climbing lions are the parks main attraction. Why these lions habitually climb trees is still up for debate but viewing a pride relaxing in an acacia tree is an incredible site. The park is also famous for its elephant, huge number of baboons and due to its varied landscape has an impressive range of other game including wildebeest, buffalo, hippo, flamingo, zebra, warthog, waterbuck, dik-dik and impala. The birding here is very good, especially raptors.. To many people a Northern Tanzanian safari is the very best of it all.

All our Tours start and finish in Arusha town. The nearest International Airport is Kilimanjaro International Airport(45Km from Arusha). Arusha Airport- 10Km from Arusha town. Shuttle/Flight from Nairobi to Arusha can be arranged.

I T I N E R A R Y
ARRIVING TO TANZANIA
Day 01:Upon your arrival meet at Kilimanjaro international Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha for bed and breakfast B/B. Pamoja expedition Lodge.

Day 02: ARUSHA NATIONAL PARK
In the morning drive to Arusha national park with your packed lunch for game viewing. Break for a picnic lunch then continue with game viewing at Arusha National Park. Dinner and overnight at Outpost Lodge -Full board (FB)

The compact Arusha National Park is remarkable for its range of habitats. It encompasses tree varied zones: the highland montane forest of Mount Meru (3'820 m) to the west, where black and white colobus and blue monkeys can be spotted; Ngurdoto Crater, a small volcanic crater inhabited by a variety of mammals in the southeast of the park; and, to the northeast, Momela Lakes, a series of seven alkaline crater lakes, home to a large number of water birds. On a clear day it is possible to see the summits of both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru from Ngurdoto Crater rim. There are numerous hides and picnic sites throughout the park, giving travelers an opportunity to leave their vehicles.

The park has actually changed its name a number of times form Ngurdoto Crater National Park to Mount Meru National Park.

Arusha National Park contains many animals including giraffes, elephants, hippos, buffalos, rhinos (if you are lucky), colobus monkeys, bush bucks, red forest duikers, reedbucks, waterbucks and wart - hogs. In fact Arusha is supposed to contain the highest density of giraffes in the world. There are no lions in the park although you may see leopard. Birds found in the National Park include cormorants, pelicans, ibises, flamingos and grebes.

Day 03: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast transfer to Tarangire national park with your packed lunch for game viewing, enjoy a picnic lunch at Tarangire then continue with your game viewing until late evening, dinner and overnight, / Kigongoni Campsite. FB

One of the most noticeable things on entering the park are the baobab trees that rise up form the grass. With their massive trunks, they are instantly recognizable. There are animals that usually move northwards of the park during the wet season including the wildebeests, zebras, Thompson's gazelles, buffalos, elands and hartebeests. The elephant population in this park was estimated to be around 6'000 in 1987, but numbers are believed to have fallen since then due to poaching.

The number of birds recorded in Tarangire National Park has been estimated at approximately 300. These include migrants that fly south to spend October - April away from the winter of the northern hemisphere. Here, you may spot various species of herons, storks and ducks, vultures, buzzards, sparrow hawks, eagles, kites and falcons, as well as ostriches. Other areas of interest within the park include the Lake Burungi circuit, the Lemiyon area, the Kitibong Hill circuit and the Gursi & Lamarkau circuit.

Day 04: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK
- After breakfast transfer to Lake Manyara national park for game viewing, lunch then after lunch drive to the park again for a second half game viewing. Dinner and overnight, Twiga Campsite. FB

A major attraction of the Lake Manyara National Park is the tree - climbing lions. Unfortunately there is no guarantee that you will spot them. However, there are other things to see - elephants, hippos, zebras, impalas, buffalos, baboons, plains animals as well as huge variety of birdlife, both resident and migratory.

At certain times of the year, Lake Manyara is home to thousands of flamingos (attracted by the Lake itself), which form a shimmering pink zone around the lake shore. Other birds found here include ostriches, egrets, herons, pelicans and storks. Also seen are African spoonbills, various species of ibises, ducks and the rare pygmy geese. The most noticeable of the landscape within this park are the very impressive baobab trees with their huge trunks.

Day 05: SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
- After breakfast transfer to Serengeti national park via Ngorongoro conservation area, with your lunch box and game en-route. Dinner and overnight, Seronera Campsite FB

Serengeti is perhaps most well known for the annual migration that takes place across the great Savannah plains. This is a phenomenal sight: thousands upon thousands of animals, particularly wildebeests, as far as the eye can see. During the rainy season (from November to May), the wildebeests, whose population has been estimated at around 1'500'000, are found in the eastern section of the Serengeti and also the Masai Mara in Kenya to the north. When the dry season begins at the end of June, the annual migration commences as the animals move in search of food pasture. The Serengeti is also famous for cheetahs, leopards and lions, some of which migrate with the wildebeests while others remain in the central plain.

The elephant population in Serengeti was decimated by poaching, estimated to have fallen fivefold during the 1970 - 80s, since then, the numbers have slowly increased. Birdlife is prolific in the National Park and includes various species of kingfishers, sunbirds and rollers, ostriches, egrets, herons, storks, ibises, spoonbills and ducks. Birds of prey include Ruppell's vulture and the hooded vulture, several varieties of kestrels, eagles, goshawks and harriers. There is also a hippo pool by the name of Retina where you can have clear views of the hippopotamuses and even crocodiles.

Day 06:. SERENGETI / NGORONGORO
After breakfast with your packed lunch drive and game en route to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Pass by Olduvai Gorge a historical site whereby the early man lived its your option whether you pass by the Maasai boma if you are interested in the real African life tradition and culture for extra costs, After your lunch en route adds to the crater rim for your dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Simba Campsite. FB
The conversation area encompasses Ngorongoro Crater, Embagai Crater, Olduvai Gorge - famous for its palaeontological relics - and Lake Masek. The Crater is a home to small number of black rhinoceroses, sustains a huge population of ungulates and has the most concentrated numbers of lions know.

However, there are an estimated 30,000 animals living in the crater. Encounters with animals are frequent and there is a wide variety of game in the crater. These include lions, elephants and rhinos as well as buffaloes, Thompson's gazelles, wildebeests and zebras. You are also likely to see ostriches and Lake Magadi, the soda lake at the floor of the crater, is home to thousands of flamingos. There are also dive - bombing kites which are recognized for their skills of snatching visitors' foods at the Lerai forest, which is a good place for a picnic lunch.

Day 07:. NGORONGORO CRATER - ARUSHA
- After breakfast, with packed lunch descend into the crater for a full day game viewing. Have your picnic lunch in the crater at hippo pool or Lerai forest. Evening drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight at your Hotel/Transfer to the Airport for your flight back home.

End of Tour.


The price given is based on Camping: Camping information
Accommodation is mostly in modern, large two-man tents with a sewn-in ground sheet; with a comfortable foam mattress spread on the ground sheet (clients bring their own sleeping bags).
Note: The accommodation can be upgraded to Lodge accommodation, Please contact us for the upgrade..
- Our Travel consultant will give you detailed information when responding to your enquiry.
. Once we have received your deposit, tour prices are guaranteed.

Price Includes:
- All park entrance fees.
- Transport on 4WD vehicle with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier.
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary above.
- Crater fees.
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation on The first night on your arrival
- Camping fees
- Mattress each (if camping)
- Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day.
- Salary for the Professional English Drive Guide.
- Activities as per itinerary above.

Price Excludes:
- International Flights
- Accommodation on The last night after safari (book with us)
- Olduvai Gorge fees.
- Hot and cold drinks
- Cigarettes, Tips and Sleeping bags (if camping)
- Hot Air Balloon ride over Serengeti.
- Flying doctors insurance, we can arrange for USD 50per person.
- And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.

Notes:
- Upgrades to Lodge/Luxury lodge are available.
- Our Travel consultant will give you detailed information when responding to your enquiry.
. Once we have received your deposit, tour prices are guaranteed.
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The price given is based on Camping: Camping information
Accommodation is mostly in modern, large two-man tents with a sewn-in ground sheet; with a comfortable foam mattress spread on the ground sheet (clients bring their own sleeping bags).
Note: The accommodation can be upgraded to Lodge accommodation, Please contact us for the upgrade..
- Our Travel consultant will give you detailed information when responding to your enquiry.
. Once we have received your deposit, tour prices are guaranteed.
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- Upgrades to Lodge/Luxury lodge are available.
- Our Travel consultant will give you detailed information when responding to your enquiry.
. Once we have received your deposit of 50% tour prices are guaranteed.
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Price Includes:
- All park entrance fees.
- Transport on 4WD vehicle with the pop-up roof, which enable you to spot wildlife easier.
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary above.
- Crater fees.
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation on The first night on your arrival
- Camping fees
- Mattress each (if camping)
- Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day.
- Salary for the Professional English Drive Guide.
- Activities as per itinerary above.

Price Excludes:
- International Flights
- Accommodation on The last night after safari (book with us)
- Olduvai Gorge fees.
- Hot and cold drinks
- Cigarettes, Tips and Sleeping bags (if camping)
- Hot Air Balloon ride over Serengeti.
- Flying doctors insurance, we can arrange for USD 50per person.
- And all not mentioned in the itinerary above.
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16232, Arusha, Tanzania 255

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7Days -Tanzania Backpackers Safari-Northern Circu

Old moshi Road, 16232, Meru, Arusha 2300, Tanzania
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Peniel Laizer
Lights on Africa Destinations is a Tanzanian Based Tour Company, Specialize in programs offering comfortable lodges Safaris set on scenic sites and permanent Tented Camps for those who prefer luxury. We also organize budget camping safaris for individuals and groups, Students packages, honeymooners...
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