Northern Circuit Safari: 7Days from Arusha - Tanzania’s Top Parks

Day 1 · Arusha city Tour

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   Cultural Heritage Centre

   2 hours

   Explore the Arusha Cultural Heritage Center first thing in the morning to kick off your day. With artwork, crafts, and artifacts, this is an excellent place to learn about the rich history and culture of the area. is an essential stop for anybody wishing to get the full taste of Tanzanian art and culture.

   A passionate and creative world opens up before your eyes as soon as you step inside. There is a strong sense of creativity, history, and love for the land. The histories and customs of innumerable generations guide you as you stroll through its halls, giving the impression of dancing through time with a companion. A single brushstroke from the mother's renowned, intricate Tanzanite and other rare gemstones marks the beginning of every exquisite craft or piece of art.

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   Shanga & Shanga Foundation

   1 min

   The non-profit Shanga Shanga Foundation was founded in Arusha, Tanzania, with the goal of empowering individuals with disabilities. They accomplish this by giving people with disabilities access to job opportunities and skill-building programs that let them make handcrafted goods and crafts. By incorporating recycled materials into their designs, Shanga Shanga highlights sustainability and encourages environmentally friendly behavior. Visitors to their Arusha visitor center can buy these distinctive goods, watch the artisans at work, and interact with them. The Shanga Shanga Foundation promotes social and environmental responsibility while working to improve the independence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities in the Arusha region.

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   Arusha Declaration Museum

   one hour Admission not included

   The natural history specimens and displays at the Arusha National History Museum are well-known, and they highlight the rich biodiversity, geology, flora, and cultural heritage of Tanzania and the wider East African region. The museum features fossils, minerals, plants, insects, reptiles, mammals, and birds, among other aspects of the biodiversity of the area. It functions as a research and teaching organization with the goal of fostering appreciation and knowledge of Tanzania's natural heritage. Visit the 600-year-old gigantic tortoise at the Boma Museum to learn more about the natural heritage and history of the region.

4. 4

   Maasai Market Curios and Crafts

   one hour

   Maasai Market: The Maasai people are a people of vivid culture, and the Maasai Market in Arusha is a great place to start your journey into their homeland. The Maasai people create their own jewelry, clothes, and crafts here, along with other traditional goods.

5. 5

   The Tanzanite Experience

   one hour

   The Tanzanite Experience, India St. Blue Plaza: You will be greeted at the ticket booth by our certified guide and expert, who will then lead you to the museum. The presenter will walk you through the history of Tanzanite from its discovery and show you a 20-minute documentary on the subject. You will witness the various techniques employed in the infamous Tanzanite mining process, as well as the laboratory where the stones are shaped and polished. This is your chance to purchase the stone of your choice.

Karibu Heritage House

Day 2 · Tarangire National Park

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   Tarangire National Park

   6 hours

   Pick up from your accommodation after breakfast and drive for 2 hours to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is famous for its vast elephant herds. You will explore the seasonal marshes, savanna, and Tarangire River from the open top of the vehicle in search of various creatures like as zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe. After a full day at the park, you will drive to Fig Tree Lodge, where you will be able to relax, eat, and sleep.

Fig tree lodge / Campsite.

Day 3 · Serengeti National Park

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   Serengeti National Park

   7 hours

   After breakfast, drive to the Serengeti National Park for a wildlife drive and picnic lunch. A million wildebeest, each one driven by the same ancient rhythm, each one fulfilling its instinctive role in the unavoidable cycle of life: a racing three-week bout of territorial conquests and mating; survival of the fittest as 40km (25 miles) columns of animals plunge through crocodile-infested waters on the annual the migration north; replenishing the species in a brief population growth that produces more than 8,000 calves daily before the 1,000 km (600 mile

   Seronera Campsite will be our destination for dinner and stay.

Seronera Campsite

Day 4 · Serengeti National Park

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   Serengeti National Park

   6 hours

   We'll be spending the entire day in the park today. We leave at daybreak and begin our exploration of the Serengeti, where we will spend the entire day looking for the Big Five. We'll then have brunch at camp before heading off for an afternoon drive.

   Serengeti is more than just big cats. The park's isolated granite kopjes are home to gaudy agama lizards and rock hyraxes. There are almost 500 bird species reported, ranging from the gigantic ostrich and odd secretary bird of the wide grassland to the black eagles that glide easily over the Lobo Hills. Lunch will be given in the afternoon, followed by an afternoon game drive till our time is up. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the campground.

Ngorongoro Simba camp

Day 5 · Ngorongoro crater

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   Ngorongoro Crater

   6 hours Admission included

   You'll have a tour of a nearby Maasai boma in the morning following a hearty breakfast. The pastoral Maasai people have mostly maintained their traditional way of life. You could get knowledge about Maasai culture throughout the tour. You may also engage in traditional activities like as dancing and singing, milling goats and calves, herding cattle, and building bonfires using acacia trees and animal waste. Your guide will select the location for your meal. You'll also get time to buy genuine Maasai handicrafts and snap pictures.

   You will then be driven to the hotel by the guide. You will spend the night at the hotel and have dinner there.

Ngedere Lodge

Day 6 · Lake Manyara National Park

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   Lake Manyara National Park

   6 hours

   After breakfast, you will be taken from your lodging and transported (approximately 30 minutes) to Lake Manyara National Park. With some of the greatest game watching in the world, the park is a photographer's dream come true. Many of Africa's most well-known species are likely to be visible, with the tree-climbing lions being especially entertaining. Photographs of these smug predators are virtually waiting to be taken as they laze on acacia bushes.

   Lake Manyara is a birdwatcher's paradise, offering an enormous diversity of species for visitors to see in the park. Big flocks of flamingos, circling predatory birds, and the vividly colored lilac-breasted roller will wow even the most inexperienced visitor. Lunch will be provided in the park at 1300 hours, in the afternoon, you'll return to Arusha.

Karibu Heritage House

Day 7 · Mount Kilimanjaro

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   Materuni Waterfalls

   4 hours Admission included

   After breakfast, we will pick you up from your Arusha hotel. First, you'll go to the waterfalls, which are about a 40-minute walk away. Along the walk, your guide will teach you about the local culture, village life, and the flora and animals.

   The views are simply breathtaking—with luck, you will be able to glimpse the top of Kilimanjaro. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit to the pool at the foot of the waterfall!

   After taking in the countryside, you and your guide return to Materuni village for a traditional Chagga meal.

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   Chemka Hotspring

   3 hours Admission included

   Discover the hidden gem of Chemka Hot Springs, a pristine oasis nestled in nature's embrace. Immerse yourself in turquoise, mineral-rich waters surrounded by lush greenery. The vibrant hues of the natural pool create a surreal atmosphere, offering a serene escape from the ordinary. Indulge in the soothing warmth, the symphony of nature, and the tranquility that only Chemka can offer. It's not just a destination; it's a sensory journey waiting to captivate your soul. Dive into nature's masterpiece at Chemka Hot Springs, where every moment is a brushstroke of serenity.