Northern Safari

Tour overview

6 Days

Duration

Arusha, Karatu, Central Serengeti

Tour Destination

Accommodation Destination Basis Duration
Kahawa House
Arusha
B&B
1 Night
Tloma Lodge
Karatu
FB
1 Night
Serengeti Kati Kati
Central Serengeti
FB
2 Nights
Tloma Lodge
Karatu
FB
1 Night

Key

B&B: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

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Day by Day Program

Day 1

Arrive into Kilimanjaro International Airport, after clearing customs and Immigration formalities you will be met your driver and transfer to the Lodge for overnight. 

Resting at the foot of Mount Meru, the sprawling city of Arusha is known as the safari capital of northern Tanzania. It serves as an excellent base from which to explore the remarkably scenic surrounding area which includes majestic Mount Kilimanjaro, as well as the Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro National Parks. 

Arusha is a good spot to take a day or two off from the safari circuit as it features a temperate climate and lush surrounds. Visitors can look forward to exploring the wildlife-abundant Serengeti National Park; the magnificent Arusha National Park; and taking on the challenge of climbing Mount Meru, Africa’s fifth highest mountain.

A homely lodge situated in a suburban area in northern Tanzania, Kahawa House is located in Arusha, 6km southwest of the centre of town. 

The accommodation provides convenient access to Arusha Domestic Airport and is an ideal rest stop for visitors to Arusha National Park. Facilities include a swimming pool as well as a deck where guests can enjoy lunch and dinner. 

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Kahawa House, Arusha

Day 2

Following breakfast, with a picnic lunch the safari sets off to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive,  . later proceed to the lodge for leisure, dinner and overnight. 

Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands. Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. 

The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves. 

Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.

Tloma Lodge is a small, exclusive lodge situated on top of a valley overlooking a coffee plantation, the Eastern wall of the Ngorongoro crater and a beautiful waterfall. It consists of 36 spacious suites in cottages built in the style of an old colonial farm offering guests a relaxing, quiet atmosphere surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Tloma Lodge, Karatu

Day 3

Serengeti Kati Kati, Central Serengeti

Following breakfast, with a picnic lunch, today is another highlight of your safari as you head to the famous Serengeti National Park, Enjoy an afternoon game drive in this Endless plain, arrive at your camp for leisure, dinner and overnight at the Camp.

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities. This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams. 

The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more. Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.

Serengeti Kati Kati is a mobile tented camp located in Central Serengeti, strategically located to cover the vast Serengeti Plains. The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience, just a two-hour scenic drive from Olduvai Gorge Museum and Grumeti River.

Accommodation comprises 10 double tents and with one family tent, all  with en-suite facilities, with a cosy mess tent located in the centre of the camp where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers and snacks before dinner.

Serengeti National Park is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries on the planet and the largest National Park in Tanzania, covering an extension of 15,000 square kilometres. Its landscapes depict the mythical image of an Africa of large spaces, profound blue skies dotted with clouds, cool sunrises and fire-red sunsets.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4

This morning wake to the sounds of the African bush, and head out on an early morning game drive to catch the animals at their most active. On return to your camp, enjoy a typical safari breakfast surrounded by local wildlife. 

Later, on your afternoon game drive, the chances to spot Africa’s famous Big Five abound, thanks to the park’s density of both predators and prey. Or enjoy a full day game drive in the Park. 

Serengeti Kati Kati is a mobile tented camp located in Central Serengeti, strategically located to cover the vast Serengeti Plains. The camp offers comfortable accommodation and a unique opportunity to enjoy a real safari camp experience, just a two-hour scenic drive from Olduvai Gorge Museum and Grumeti River.

Accommodation comprises 10 double tents and with one family tent, all  with en-suite facilities, with a cosy mess tent located in the centre of the camp where meals are served. The campfire is ready every evening for appetizers and snacks before dinner.

Serengeti National Park is one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries on the planet and the largest National Park in Tanzania, covering an extension of 15,000 square kilometres. Its landscapes depict the mythical image of an Africa of large spaces, profound blue skies dotted with clouds, cool sunrises and fire-red sunsets.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Serengeti Kati Kati, Central Serengeti

Day 5

Following breakfast, with a picnic lunch drive to Ngorongoro Crater approximately 3 hours drive, The crater is famous for its concentration of animals and one of the best places in Tanzania to see the rhino. Drive back to Tloma Lodge, dinner will be cooking away and after a much deserved hot shower, sit down for a meal in the beautiful dining area.

Tloma Lodge is a small, exclusive lodge situated on top of a valley overlooking a coffee plantation, the Eastern wall of the Ngorongoro crater and a beautiful waterfall. It consists of 36 spacious suites in cottages built in the style of an old colonial farm offering guests a relaxing, quiet atmosphere surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Basis

Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Tloma Lodge, Karatu

Day 6

Following breakfast, drive to Arusha approximately 3 hours, arrive at Arusha Airport for your schedule flight to Mafia departing at 12:45 and arrive at 16:00. upon arrival you will be under own arrangements. 

Basis

Bed and Breakfast

Departure Day

Transfers

Pick Up Drop Off Vehicle
Kilimanjaro International Airport [JRO]
Kahawa House
Transfer
Kahawa House
Tloma Lodge
Transfer
Tloma Lodge
Serengeti Kati Kati
Transfer
Serengeti Kati Kati
Tloma Lodge
Transfer
Tloma Lodge
Arusha Airport [ARK]
Transfer

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