The Northern Circuit Encounter
Our three-day Northern Circuit Encounter is a memorable experience of Northern Tanzania’s abundance of wildlife and spectacular scenery. Dubbed ‘Africa’s Garden of Eden’, the Ngorongoro Crater hosts an abundance of wildlife, including the exceptionally rare black rhino, and is renowned for maximum game spotting. Exploring the vast plains of savannah in Tarangire National Park and tranquil game drives along the shallow waters of Lake Manyara will leave you feeling enchanted and revitalized.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
We will depart from Arusha in the early hours of the day and drive to Tarangire National Park, where colossal termite mounds and ancient baobab trees await us. This park is renowned for its immense elephant population, picturesque scenery, and diverse bird life. Tarangire hosts an enticing array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons. When our game drive concludes, we will proceed to Lake Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater
We will have an early start to ensure we arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater promptly – early morning game drives provide an excellent opportunity to spot wildlife. We will enjoy a wonderful game drive with an appetizing picnic lunch inside the crater. The elevated structure encourages animals to settle within the crater, making it possible to spot every member of ‘The Big 5’ in one day. The Big 5, which dominate the savannah, consist of buffalo, lions, elephants, rhinos, and leopards. The Ngorongoro Crater, formed nearly three million years ago from a colossal volcanic eruption, is the largest unflooded, unbroken caldera in the world. You can also expect to encounter zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and hyenas. Flamingos gracefully lounge around the Soda Lake, while vultures scavenge the discarded prey of predators. Other birds include storks and geese. Your guide, in close contact with other safari drivers, will use their impressive ability to track down hidden animals, ensuring an eventful day. We will have dinner and spend the night near Lake Manyara.
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Arusha
In the morning, we will depart for Lake Manyara, where we will spend the day and enjoy a delectable picnic lunch. The park is nestled at the base of the rusty-gold Great Rift Valley escarpment, offering breathtakingly magnificent scenery. A wide range of habitats supports an abundance of species. The park boasts over 380 bird species, some migratory, making it an ideal location for birdwatchers. Thousands of pink-hued flamingos occupy the lake's margins, alongside other large water birds like pelicans, storks, and cormorants. Wildlife you can expect to see includes buffalo, elephants, giraffes, impalas, and ferocious hippos that inhabit the water. Our trip will conclude in the late afternoon, and we will proceed to Arusha, where you will overnight at Mrimba Palm Hotel with bed and breakfast included.
