Northern Circuit Safari (Luxury).
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Day 1.
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Meet upon arrival at JRO and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Estimated driving distance: 45 minutes.
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
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Day 2.
Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch in the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park, home to tree-climbing lions, colorful birds, elephants, and hippos. Estimated driving distance: 2.5 hours.
Accommodation: Marera Valley View Lodge
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Day 3.
Lake Manyara National Park to Mto Wa Mbu Area
Take a leisurely walking safari to visit the many different tribes and cultures in the area. Discover their farming, irrigation systems, visit houses, sample local cuisine, visit schools supported by a portion of the income from each trip, visit income generation projects, and gain a deeper understanding of the lifestyle of the local people.
Accommodation: Marera Valley View Lodge
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Day 4.
Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, leave Mto Wa Mbu for Central Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge, the famous archaeological site made famous by the Leakey family. Enjoy a game drive en route to Serengeti. Estimated driving distance: 4 hours.
Accommodation: Serena Lodge
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Day 5.
Serengeti
Enjoy game drives in Serengeti National Park, exploring the rolling plains in search of large predators and the herbivores on which they feed.
Accommodation: Serena Lodge
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Day 6.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Leave Serengeti for Ngorongoro Crater, with a game drive in the crater exploring the short-grass plains of the crater floor. This extinct volcano spans 100 square miles and is alive with lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, and many other animals. Estimated driving distance: 3 hours.
Accommodation: Tloma Mountain Lodge
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Day 7.
Ngorongoro to Kilimanjaro / Departure
After breakfast, drive to Arusha. A day room is provided before the later transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your return flight. Estimated driving distance: 3 hours to Arusha, followed by a 45-minute drive to JRO.
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
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Cost (US Dollars).
1 person = $4,720/person
2 people group = $3,790/person
3-4 people group = $3,520/person
5-6 people group = $3,250/person
Included:
All transport - 4WD Land Cruisers or safari vehicles
Accommodation as detailed - roomy tents when camping
All camping equipment but not sleeping bags
Services of various local guides
All National Park entrance and camp site fees
All food - breakfasts, packed lunches and evening meals
Donations and payments to local community projects
2 nights accommodations at a mid-class hotel (Bed & Breakfast) in Karama/Outpost lodges in Arusha, before and after the climb
Not Included:
International flights
Travel and personal accident insurance
Visa, passport, vaccinations, medicines
Tips
Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, personal items
Optional excursions/activities not detailed in itinerary
Any additional services requested
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