Southern And Northern Circuit Safari

Overview

Tanzania Northern Safari Circuit: Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit is most frequented by tourists as most of the attractions are fairly close to each other and many of Tanzania’s most famous sights, such as Ngorongoro conservation area, Manyara, Tarangire and the Serengeti national park are all a part of this safari circuit. Due to the fact that all the parks, towns and attractions are within easy reach of one another, one can tour this entire safari circuit by vehicle with only a couple of hours in-between destinations. On a Tanzania northern circuit safari, most safari companies and independent travellers depart from Arusha.

Tanzania Southern Safari Circuit: The Southern Safari Circuit covers the largest game reserves in Tanzania such as Ruaha National Park, Selous Game Reserve and Udzungwa Mountains National Park and these have some of the highest concentrations of wildlife.The national parks and game reserves of the Southern Safari Circuit are, arguably, the hidden treasures of Tanzania’s authentic Africa.

  • 19 Days
  • Age 15+
  • Tanzania

Safari Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport

    Upon arrival at Dar es Salaam International Airport you’ll be picked up by the Wild Planet (T) Safaris team and you will be transferred to the Hotel booked.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast & Lunch
  • Day 2 - Drive to Selous Game reserve,

    In the morning depart from Dar es salaam with your packed lunch on route and drive towards southern Tanzania for about 6 - 7 hours to Selous Game reserve, The Selous Game Reserve is the largest endangered game reserve on the African continent covering an area of 54,600 square kilometers comprised of a vast wilderness with forests, grassy plains, mountains and open woodlands. The Reserve is crossed by River Rufiji (which is the largest river in the country) in the center and forms a network of swamps, channels and lakes to create a very unique ecological system. overnight Ndovu Campsite/ Tagalala Campsite.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    • Accommodation(s) : Maramboi Tented Camp
  • Day 3 - Full day at Selous game reserve

    Although largely a hunting area, the Selous is one of the largest protected areas in the world. There are a number of wildlife mammals found within this national reserve among which are: buffalos, Lions, wildebeests, giraffes, zebras, hippos, impalas, Lichtenstein’s hartebeests, waterbucks, elands and bushbucks, also leopards, crocodiles and hyenas. This game reserves is home to over 500 birds species and these have been recorded to live in the various habitats within the reserve for instance along the lake areas are the giant kingfishers, the pink backed pelican as well as the African skimmer; along the sandbanks you will see the white-fronted bee-eater, fish eagle, carmine, ibises and palmnut vultures. Furthermore, this is among the few wildlife sanctuaries on the African continent where you will find the puku antelopes the African wild dogs as well as the sable antelope. Boat safaris on the lakes and tributaries of the Rufiji River bring a different dynamic to Selous safaris. Greener and wetter than Ruaha, and Game drive overnight at Ndovu Campsite/ Tagalala Campsite

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 4 - Udzungwa National park

    In the morning you will be transferred to Udzungwa National park with packed lunch on route ,Udzungwa Mountains National Park the park covers an area of 1990km2, By road network from Dar es Salaam (380km). These are places of interest inside the park, where tourists can visit, typically for its inherent or exhibited natural or cultural value, historical significance, natural or built beauty, offering leisure, adventure and amusement. The habitats contained within the national park include tropical forest, mountain forest, miombo woodlands, grassland and steppes. Tourism in the Udzungwa Mountains national Park revolves around hiking and trekking, as the park has no roads and is accessible only on foot. overnight at Udzungwa Campsite.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 5 - Udzungwa National Park

    Udzungwa National Park is one of the newest national parks in Tanzania, also is one of the largest remaining sections of the Eastern Arc Mountains and a real nature boffins paradise where species new to science are still being found. The park is also unique in offering a suite of activities that don't include game drives, the most popular of which are mountain hikes to see and swim in the spectacular waterfalls, watching for endemic species of monkey on the way. Dinner and Overnight / Udzungwa Campsite.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 6 - To Ruaha National Park

    Drive 5 - 6 hours to Ruaha National Park with packed lunch on route .Ruaha lies in the centre of southern Tanzania and is the largest national park in Tanzania, and indeed one of the largest in Africa. It is one of the finest safari destinations in East Africa and one of its best kept secrets. One walking Safaris and 2 Game drives. overnight Ruaha Bandas / Campsite.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 7 - Ruaha National Park

    Ruaha national park is one of the few Tanzania’s famous wilderness area where one can have a rare experience of game viewing spiced up by the fascinating landscape. The park is rich of plants and animals such as Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus streps ceros) which can not be found in any other national park. it's also home to huge elephant populations, with an estimated 12,000 elephants migrating through the greater Ruaha ecosystem each year The park boasts of her almost untouched and unexplored ecosystem, making visitors’ safari experience very unique. Dinner and Overnight at the Campsite.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 8 - To Katavi National Park via Rungwe Game Reserve

    Early breakfast at the camp there after transfer to Katavi National Park via Rungwa Game Reserve &Mpanda. The first outpost of the even more remote and inaccessible western circuit of Tanzania; Katavi is reached by plane and has only three permanent camps. Best visited in the dry season, Katavi has some of largest congregations of hippos and crocodiles you are likely to see anywhere. Dinner and Overnight at the Campsite.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 9 - Katavi National Park

    Katavi offers an outstanding diversity of birdlife, it has more than 450 species of birds, ranging from turkey sized group hornbill to the tiny sun birds. As this park in western Tanzania is extremely remote and difficult to access, On the plus side, being honestly empty of visitors and the country’s third prime national park, it is an unharmed, unique destination for stunning game drives and walking safari. Moreover, game sightings during Tanzania safari holidays to Katavi National Park rarely disillusion especially during dry season you can expect some truly spectacular wildlife. Dinner and Overnight at the campsite.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 10 - Drive to Dodoma

    Ten Hours drive to Dodoma with packed lunch on route / overnight at Hotel.

  • Day 11 - To Tarangire National Park

    Departure to Tarangire National Park, (Packed lunch on route. 3hours drive). Overnight TarangirePublic Campsite.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 12 - Tarangire National Park

    After a delicious early morning breakfast your The park is at its best during the dry season (July to October)when the animals leave the harsh, denude plains to congregate along the Tarangire river which flows through the park to provide the only permanent supply of water for the game in the Area Site, dinner and overnight at the camp.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 13 & 14 - To Ngorongoro Conservation Area

    Today you will be departing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, via Ngorongoro Crater, so be prepared for a long drive. After breakfast you will start heading to Ngorongoro crater which is often described as Africa’s “Garden of Eden” classified as a World heritage site by UNESCO. It is the World largest intact Caldera and home to nearly 25000 large animals including the endangered black rhino, and is said to have densest population of predators in Africa within 265Sq km. The dense concentration of wildlife in a confine area allows for incredible game viewing year round. The variety of large species found within the crater are similar to those found in the Serengeti with the exception of Impalas, Topis, Giraffe and Crocodile.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 15 - To Serengeti National Park

    Depart from Ngorongoro conservation area and drive to Serengeti National park, Game drive on route. Overnight Seronera Camp Site.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 16 and 17 - Serengeti National Park

    Game drives Serengeti National Park .Maasai people called this park 'Siringet', meaning endless plains. The Serengeti speaks for itself and with good reason not only the migration of over 1 million wildebeest through its plains and woodlands but also unique landscapes and other spectacular wildlife. The Serengeti is home to the world’s largest populations of Wildebeest, Zebra, Cape Eland, Lion, Cheetah, Hyena and Gazelles. The scenic beauty of the sky with cool nights and warm days makes your visit to this remaining home for great migration of large mammals incredible! Serengeti is also the place to find the Big Five, Unique Bird Collections, Endangered Species, Highest concentration of Carnivores and Herbivores, Scenic and Spectacular Landscapes are some of the attractions one will encounter! Overnight at Seronera Camp Site

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Day 18 &19 - Manyara National Park

    Morning Game drive Manyara National Park, The lush green vegetation consisting of tall trees of the ground water forest, the tree climbing lions, the soda lake inhabited with thousands of pink-hued flamingos, large water birds and the troops of baboons and blue monkeys and the rift valley escarpment make your safari to this area unforgettable. The Park has remarkable attractions most notably the tree climbing lions, Marang' forest, hot spring, ground water forest, diversity of bird species and the rift valley. Plan your trip by visiting Lake Manyara National Park where you will get exceptional experience that quenches your travel thirst. Back for lunch, then drive straight toArushafor.dinner and Overnight at A1 Resort. / Kilimanjaro Airport for your evening Flight back home.

    • Meal(s) : Breakfast & Lunch