17-Day Northern & Southern Circuit Safari, Chimpanzee Trekking

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar before transferring to the airport for your scheduled flight to Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your professional safari guide and begin your first game drive across the vast Serengeti plains, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, and many other wildlife species. Stop for lunch at your lodge or enjoy a picnic in the park, then continue your afternoon game drive in search of more incredible wildlife. Later, head to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day Activity 1 activity

Game Drive Explore national parks on guided game drives to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.

Accommodation

Serengeti Classic View Camp – Central Serengeti Tented Camp Mid-range

Inside Park Serengeti National Park

+6 +5

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive through the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Explore diverse habitats as you search for the Big Five and a wide variety of wildlife. Depending on the season, you may witness the spectacular Great Migration, with thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the plains. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot inside the park before continuing your afternoon wildlife adventure. In the evening, return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Day Activities 3 activities

Game Drive Explore national parks on guided game drives to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Big Cat Tracking Track lions, leopards and cheetahs with an expert guide. Big Five Game Drive Search for lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo on a guided drive.

Accommodation

Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende Tented Camp Mid-range

Inside Park Serengeti National Park

+6 +5

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you depart Serengeti National Park toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience, where you may spot black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, flamingos, and many other species. Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before continuing your game drive across the crater floor. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and transfer to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day Activities 2 activities

Game Drive Explore national parks on guided game drives to spot wildlife in their natural habitat. Big Five Game Drive Search for lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and buffalo on a guided drive.

Accommodation

Karatu Classic View Lodge – Karatu Lodge Mid-range

+4 +3

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, and rich wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you explore the park in search of lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and a variety of birdlife. Stop for a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari adventure. Later, transfer to your lodge or tented camp outside the park for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Day Activity 1 activity

Game Drive Explore national parks on guided game drives to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.

Accommodation

Africa Safari Arusha Lodge Mid-range

+7 +6

Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before departing Arusha for Dodoma, the capital city of Tanzania. Travel through the country's scenic countryside, passing rolling landscapes, local villages, and vibrant towns along the way. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your journey. Arrive in Dodoma in the evening, where you will check in to your hotel for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Accommodation

La Stanar Hotel Hotel Mid-range

+7 +6

After breakfast at your hotel in Dodoma, depart for Iringa, enjoying a scenic drive through Tanzania's beautiful southern highlands, rolling hills, and rural landscapes. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Ruaha Hilltop Lodge. Upon arrival, take time to relax and enjoy the lodge's panoramic views overlooking the surrounding valleys. End the day with dinner and a comfortable overnight stay at the lodge.

Accommodation

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge Lodge Mid-range

+5 +4

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania's largest national park and one of Africa's finest wildlife destinations. Explore its rugged landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and the Great Ruaha River while searching for elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, and an impressive variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park before continuing your afternoon safari. In the evening, return to your lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day Activity 1 activity

Game Drive Explore national parks on guided game drives to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.

Accommodation

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge Lodge Mid-range

+5 +4

After breakfast, set out for another exciting full-day game drive in Ruaha National Park. Explore different sections of the park, discovering diverse habitats and increasing your chances of spotting predators, large elephant herds, wild dogs, and other rare wildlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location in the bush before continuing your afternoon game drive. As the day comes to an end, return to your lodge to relax, followed by dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Day Activity 1 activity

Game Drive Explore national parks on guided game drives to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.

Accommodation

Ruaha Hilltop Lodge Lodge Mid-range

+5 +4

After breakfast at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, depart for the Southern Highlands with a visit to the famous Isimila Stone Age Site near Iringa. Explore the remarkable sandstone pillars and one of Tanzania's most important archaeological sites, where ancient Stone Age tools and fossils reveal the region's rich human history. After the tour, continue through scenic mountains, rolling hills, farmland, and traditional villages. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before driving to the breathtaking Kipengere Waterfall. Upon arrival, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, fresh mountain air, and beautiful forest scenery before dinner and an overnight stay at comfortable bandas.

After breakfast, enjoy a guided nature walk to the spectacular Kipengere Waterfall, one of the hidden gems of Tanzania's Southern Highlands. Hike through lush forests, cross clear streams, and take in the breathtaking views of rolling hills and cascading waterfalls. Enjoy the cool mountain climate while learning about the area's unique flora, fauna, and local culture. Return for lunch before spending the afternoon relaxing or exploring nearby nature trails at your own pace. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a peaceful overnight stay at the bandas surrounded by nature.

After breakfast, depart for Kitulo National Park, famously known as the "Garden of God" for its breathtaking wildflower displays, rolling montane grasslands, and stunning mountain scenery. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Southern Highlands, passing charming villages and picturesque landscapes. Upon arrival, explore the park on guided nature walks, discovering waterfalls, unique plant species, and abundant birdlife. Stop for lunch during the excursion before continuing your afternoon sightseeing. In the evening, transfer to your lodge or bandas for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day Activities 2 activities

Birding Tours Spot colourful and rare birds with an expert birding guide. Walking Safaris Experience the African wilderness on foot with a guided walking safari, where every track, sound, and scent brings you closer to n...

Accommodation

Tanapa Kitulo Bandas Banda Mid-range

Inside Park Kitulo National Park

+4 +3

After breakfast, depart from Kitulo National Park and enjoy a scenic drive through the Southern Highlands to Utengule Coffee Lodge. Travel past rolling hills, lush farmland, and picturesque countryside before arriving at the beautiful coffee estate in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing in the tranquil surroundings or take a guided walk through the coffee plantation to learn about the coffee-growing and processing journey. End the day with dinner and a peaceful overnight stay at Utengule Coffee Lodge.

Accommodation

Utengule Coffee Lodge Lodge Mid-range

+6 +5

After breakfast at Utengule Coffee Lodge, depart for the remote and spectacular Katavi National Park, one of Tanzania's most unspoiled wildlife destinations. Enjoy a scenic drive through rural landscapes, rolling hills, and traditional villages, with a stop for lunch en route. Upon arrival, head out for an evening game drive across the park's vast floodplains and woodlands, where you may encounter large herds of buffaloes, elephants, hippos, crocodiles, lions, and abundant birdlife. As the sun sets, continue to your bandas or safari lodge for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the African wilderness.

Day Activity 1 activity

Game Drive Explore national parks on guided game drives to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.

After an early breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive in the remote wilderness of Katavi National Park. Explore its vast floodplains, seasonal lakes, and miombo woodlands, renowned for exceptional wildlife and uncrowded safari experiences. Look out for large herds of buffaloes and elephants, as well as lions, leopards, giraffes, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, antelopes, and a variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot in the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. In the evening, return to your bandas or safari lodge for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.

Day Activity 1 activity

Game Drive Explore national parks on guided game drives to spot wildlife in their natural habitat.

After breakfast, depart Katavi National Park and travel toward Gombe National Park, located on the shores of the magnificent Lake Tanganyika. Enjoy a scenic journey through rural villages, lush forests, and breathtaking lake landscapes, with a stop for lunch along the way. Arrive in the evening and settle into your lodge or bandas nestled between the tropical forest and the crystal-clear waters of the lake. Relax in the peaceful surroundings before enjoying dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation

Tanapa Gombe Rest House Banda Mid-range

Inside Park Gombe Stream National Park

+4 +3

After an early breakfast, begin a guided chimpanzee trekking adventure through the lush tropical forest of Gombe National Park. Follow experienced park rangers as you hike through the forest in search of wild chimpanzees while spotting colorful birds, monkeys, and other fascinating wildlife along the way. After the trek, enjoy lunch at the lodge before visiting one of Gombe's beautiful forest waterfalls. Spend time relaxing and taking in the peaceful surroundings before returning to your lodge or bandas for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.

Accommodation

Tanapa Gombe Rest House Banda Mid-range

Inside Park Gombe Stream National Park

+4 +3

After breakfast, transfer from Gombe National Park to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Dar es Salaam. As you depart, enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Lake Tanganyika, the surrounding mountains, and the lush forests of western Tanzania. Upon arrival in Dar es Salaam, you will be met and transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward journey, marking the end of an unforgettable adventure through Tanzania's Northern and Southern Circuits, featuring world-class wildlife, stunning landscapes, and remarkable chimpanzee encounters.