ITINERARIES

		Tanzania - The Northern Circuit April - May, 2021 (Dates TBD) 12 Days / 11 Nights

Early Arrival Day
Please arrive a day before the safari to acclimate to a new time zone and to be sure that your baggage arrives.

Day 1 (April-May) Arrive Tanzania - Kilimanjaro Airport
Kilimanjaro airport, TZ visa necessary to enter the country (acquire online through TZ embassy online prior to arrival). Meet your driver. Transfer to our lodge. Drive time: 1 hour Overnight: Momella Wildlife Lodge in Arusha National Park http://www.lions-safari-intl.com/momella-wildlife-lodge/ Meals: Dinner if you desire.

Day 2: (April-May) Arusha National Park
After breakfast we are off to the first of the national parks, we plan on visiting during the 12 day safari. First a walking safari followed by our first game drive. Animals we many see; monkeys, buffalo, flamingos, giraffes and more. Walking safari: approximately 3 hours Game drive: approximately 4 hours Overnight: Momella Wildlife Lodge in Arusha National Park http://www.lions-safari-intl.com/momella-wildlife-lodge/ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: (April-May) Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast we depart from our lodge and drive to Tarangire National Park. Afternoon and evening game drive along the Tarangire riverbank. The late afternoon is a wonderful time of day to visit the river as all the animals make their way to the river for an evening drink. Drive time Arusha - Tarangire: approximately 2 hours Afternoon and early evening game drive: varies with animal sightings, approximately 4 – 6 hours Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge http://www.tarangiresafarilodge.com/ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: (April-May)Tarangire
After breakfast were off for our first full day game drive in Tarangire National Park which is reputed to contain largest elephant herds in Africa. During this dry season the animal viewing is amazing as all the animals congregate by the remaining watering holes. After a picnic lunch we will continue for an afternoon game drive. Game drive: 6 hours Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: (April-May) Tarangire to Manyara Mto Wa Umbu
A village where approximately 120 tribes live. We’ll visit one of the many Masai tribes, our guide Albert has a special relationship with the tribe we will be visiting. Outing length: approximately 4 hours Drive time: ½ hour Overnight: Kirurumu Manyara Lodge https://www.kirurumu.net/manyara Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: (April-May) Karatu – Ngorongoro
After breakfast we are off to the famed Ngorongoro Crater. This is one of the world’s wonders, considered "The Eighth Wonder of the World”). We’ll be driving on the crater floor and enjoy our picnic lunches at a lake filled with hippos. The crater is the largest unfolded and unbroken caldera in the world, approximately 20kms across, 600 meters deep and 265 square km. Elephants, hippos, black rhinos, lions, wildebeests and more… Drive time to crater: 1 hr Game drive: approximately 4 – 5 hours Overnight: Kiruruma Manyara Lodge https://www.kirurumu.net/manyara Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: (April-May) Karatu to Lake Eyasi
After breakfast we will drive from Karatu to Lake Eyasi to learn about the culturally diverse local tribes which include the Hadzabe (bushmen), Datoga and Barabaig people. Drive time: Aproximately 1 ½ hours Drive to village: Approximately 1 hour from Lake Eyasi Overnight: Eyasi Hotel http://www.lakeeyasi.com Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: (April-May) Lake Eyasi
After breakfast we will find the Hadzabe (bushmen), and go hunting and gathering with them. The Hadzabe tribe hunts and gathers their food in the same way their ancestors have for thousands of years. Drive time: Approximately 1 hour Overnight: Eyasi Hotel http://www.lakeeyasi.com Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: (April-May) Lake Eyasi to the Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, we are off to our final park. Serengeti National Park (SNP) is one of the world’s most magnificent natural landscapes. Known to the local people as “Siringet”, which means “The place of the endless plains”. The Serengeti is also known for presenting “The greatest wildlife show on Earth”, this would be the annual migration of over one million wildebeest along with the animals that follow them. Overnight: Sametu Central Serengeti Tented Camp www.karibucamps.com Drive time including game drive: 6+ hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: (April-May) Serengeti Safari
After breakfast we head into the Central Serengeti. The Central Serengeti is known for predators including leopards, lions and cheetah. We will also see giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons, wildebeests, warthogs, gazelles, crocodiles and numerous bird species. Drive time: Game drive, 6 + hours Overnight: Sametu Central Serengeti Tented Camp www.karibucamps.com Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: (April-May) Serengeti Safari
Today we depart early in the morning to watch the animals and their early morning behaviors. We will head back to our camp for lunch and relax a bit before heading out in the early evening to learn more about animal behaviors. Overnight: Sametu Central Serengeti Tented Camp www.karibucamps.com Game Drive: 6 – 8 + hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: (April-May) Serengeti to Arusha
Pack up before breakfast. After breakfast we take our last game drive on our way to the Seronera Air Strip for our late afternoon flight to Arusha or for some on to Zanzibar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Extension Excursion Available: Zanzibar
Zanzibar from $1000 per person 3 nights including air from Arusha or the Serengeti. Exceptional experience and if you have come as far as Tanzania why not visit this amazing archipelago? Lovely accommodations in Stone Town and on the North East Coast.

General
Accommodations are in 3-star standard safari lodges and camps. The camps and lodges mentioned in the itinerary are only indicative and can be substituted with your preferred accommodations. Alternative accommodations will be booked subject to availability and individual requests. All accommodations and services are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Pricing
Group size: 2 – 15 persons $6800 per person (Pricing is approximate at this time) Our safari built custom Land Cruisers are equipped with safari view seating for 6 passengers. Driver guide and additional seventh seat in the front of the vehicle. Maximum 6 guests per vehicle to ensure best animal viewing from lift top.

Included in Tour
Accommodations Meals in the program on safari Airport Transport on a group basis, additional cost if separate transfer requiree ($80pp) Safari Guide and Driver Park fees in national park Cultural activities on safari Flight from Serengeti to Arusha

Not Included in Tour
International Flight Tips and or gratuities (recommended $20 - $30 per person per day.) Tips are pooled by the group leader and given to the safari lead guide for distribution. Anything not mentioned in what is included. Travel insurance you must have this. Please purchase through TravelEx Travel Insurance. www.travelexinsurance.com location code 12 -0020 for our group coding rate. I will receive a copy automatically.

Notes:
Please arrive a day or two before the actual trip start. We depart for our first national park the morning of trip start day. Most international flights arrive in the evenings to TZ. Please purchase your visa on line prior to arrival in TZ. Check on line for required vaccines, these change yearly dependent on Yellow fever. If you wish to donate monetarily to a school or other humanitarian organization please do so through Asante Africa. We will have envelopes for your kind donation available at the safari’s end. We do not recommend giving cash directly to any individuals at schools, villages or institution while on the safari. A portion of the proceeds from this safari is donated to Asante Africa helping to ensure that they may continue their fine work.

Deposits
Payment of a 50% deposit due at the time of booking to reserve your place. Full payment is due 60 days prior to departure. A maximum number of 15 guests will go on this tour. All accommodations and services are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be made in writing and be received by email within the outlined time frames listed. More than 90 days before departure of the trip: 50% cancellation fee over the deposit. Less than 90 days before departure: no refunds can be guaranteed. TWS will try to get as much refunded as possible to the client upon negotiation with the local travel suppliers.

Suggestions
Arriving a day or so before a tour begins is a great way of starting out well rested. We can accommodate early arrivals and make the arrangements for you.