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Combine Tanzania’s northern safari circuit with the remote western circuit for the chimpanzee trekking Adventure in Mahale Mountains National Park. A morning flight from Arusha will take you through this pristine forest. This incredible tour offers an opportunity to discover the epic vistas and wildlife by exploring two sides of the Tanzanian safari.
Arusha , Dar es Salaam (Google Map)
7:30 AM
On this epic journey through Tanzania expects to see two facets of the wildlife with varied experience. The landscape of the Tanzania northern circuit with rich wildlife differs differently from one in the western circuit. While there are roads in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara National Park, there are no roads in Mahale National Park, only forest paths through the lush vegetation. Mahale is a haven for primates, with chimpanzee trekking one of the prime reasons for visits.
Your Tanzania Journey starts as soon as you arrive at the Kilimanjaro International Airport Tanzania and after a short briefing be transferred to your hotel for the overnight.
Overnight: Rivertrees Country Inn
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, we will start driving to Lake Manyara National Park, one of the most popular rift valley lakes described by Hemingway as the “loveliest lake in Africa”. For a relatively small area in size, it contains a variety of habitats and diverse animals and birds. This Park is also famous for its tree-climbing lions and numerous migratory birds. On the western side are a forest and also the alkaline Manyara Lake which covers the largest area of the park. We will enjoy game viewing within the northern part of the park.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning after breakfast leave behind Lake Manyara as you ascend towards the cooler air of the Highlands and the Serengeti begins to unfold before you. A vast swathe of savannah, the Serengeti is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife areas and the scene for the annual Wildebeest Migration as well as excellent game-viewing throughout the year.
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Spend your day exploring the extensive plains of the Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tanzania’s oldest national park and is quite possibly Africa’s most famous park since the astonishing annual migration takes place here. The expansive park spans 5,695 square miles and is home to the Big Five along with numerous other animals. If you would like to maximize your time game viewing, you can take a picnic lunch into the park and enjoy a meal out in the vast savannah before returning to the lodge later in the day.
Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning will be the final game drive in Serengeti while heading to Ngorongoro in the afternoon. The lunch will be taken en route.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning after breakfast you will depart for Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 square kilometers with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal actions. Keeping the camera ready for spotting the Big 5 – African elephants, Buffalos, Lion, Leopard, and Black rhinos (rarely seen). Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascent to the top exit of the crater to Karatu.
Overnight at Ngorongoro Farm House
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning after breakfast you will drive to Tarangire National Park, one of the most famous national parks in Tanzania and is especially known for its diverse flora and fauna. On the almost 3,000 square kilometers you will find different vegetation zones. In addition, Tarangire National Park is home to the largest population of wild animals after the Serengeti. A highlight is the many elephant herds. Therefore, chances are very high to observe these graceful animals in the wild.
The national park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through the park and is used as a water source by a variety of animals such as giraffes, elephants, antelopes, and lions. In the evening you will continue to Arusha, where you will spend your last night after a relaxed dinner.
Overnight at African Tulip Hotel
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, the morning vehicle transfer to Arusha Airport for the flight to Mahale National Park. On arrival at Mahale Airstrip, you will take a dhow boat transfer (approx. 1.5 hours) to MbaliMbali Mahale Lodge. Staff welcome and introductions followed by lunch. Afternoon/early evening chimpanzee trekking or forest walks (if time allows). Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
Overning at MbaliMbali Mahale
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure perhaps to kayak. Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
Overning at MbaliMbali Mahale
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, depart for morning chimpanzee trekking. Return to the lodge for hot lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Boat Safari along the lakeshore in the late afternoon. Evening sundowners, dinner, and overnight at the lodge.
Overning at MbaliMbali Mahale
Meal(s): Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
On this day you will take a flight from Mahale Airstrip to Arusha. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be picked up by our guide and transferred to your hotel for the overnight.
