Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic destinations. This safari circuit captures the heart of Africa with expansive savannas, rich wildlife, and breathtaking landscapes. From Tarangire’s ancient baobabs and elephant herds to the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll traverse some of Tanzania’s best parks, culminating in the endless plains of the Serengeti. Marvel at the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) and experience authentic encounters with Maasai culture. This adventure combines immersive wildlife experiences with the comfort of top-tier lodges, ensuring a balanced blend of excitement and relaxation.
Highlights
- Trek to the world-famous Everest Base Camp
- Enjoy the amazing view of the Himalayas from Kala Patthar
- Travel through the Sherpa villages of Namche, Khumjung, Khunde, and Dingboche
- Visit Tengboche the biggest and oldest monastery n the region.
Itinerary
Your journey begins with a drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its sprawling baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a scenic picnic en route and an afternoon game drive upon arrival.
- Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Meals: Full board
Explore Tarangire’s rugged beauty with a full day of safari. The park’s rivers and swamps attract numerous wildlife, including lions, leopards, and herds of buffalo.
- Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge
- Meals: Full board
Depart for Ngorongoro, passing through the bustling village of Mto-Wa-Mbu, where you can explore local markets and farms. Continue to your lodge near the Crater.
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
- Meals: Full board
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, home to a dense concentration of wildlife, including the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic breakfast on the crater floor as you take in the breathtaking landscapes.
- Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
- Meals: Full board
Travel to the Serengeti, stopping at the Olduvai Gorge, known as the “Cradle of Mankind.” Discover the region’s rich archeological history before continuing to the Serengeti plains.
- Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Embark on a full day of safari in the central Serengeti, where you’ll seek out the Big Five and observe the intricate interactions of the region’s wildlife.
- Overnight: Serengeti Serena Lodge
- Meals: Full board
Enjoy morning game drives in the Serengeti’s central region before transferring to a lodge near the Mara River, where wildlife sightings are plentiful, especially during migration.
- Overnight: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals: Full board
Spend the day exploring new areas of the Serengeti, particularly near the Mara River. During the migration season, this area provides a front-row seat to dramatic river crossings.
- Overnight: Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp
- Meals: Full board
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park, stopping for a cultural visit at a Maasai village. Learn about their customs and traditions before heading to the lush landscapes of Manyara.
- Overnight: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
- Meals: Full board
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife, before returning to Arusha to conclude your safari adventure.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- All Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section
The Cost Excludes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
