Safari Details
17-Day Ultimate Northern + South Circuit & Chimpanzee Tour
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A private, budget-friendly journey pairing the northern circuit's Great Migration and Ngorongoro Crater with the southern highlands, Ruaha's wilderness, and chimpanzee trekking in remote Gombe.
Route At A Glance
A polished route framework, refined around your dates.
Over 17 Days, this route follows Serengeti ➝ Ngorongoro ➝ Tarangire ➝ Dodoma ➝ Ruaha ➝ Kitulo ➝ Mpanga-Kipengere ➝ Katavi ➝ Gombe, styled as tailor-made tanzania routing with a deeper expedition pace. The final version can still shift lodge level, flight timing, activity rhythm, and beach or city connections.
Trip Overview
Best suited to private tour, chimpanzee trekking.
A private, budget-friendly journey pairing the northern circuit's Great Migration and Ngorongoro Crater with the southern highlands, Ruaha's wilderness, and chimpanzee trekking in remote Gombe. Uwanda can adjust accommodation, activity rhythm, and transfer style around your dates and budget.
Human planning note
This route is best treated as a starting design, not a fixed bus tour. Tell Uwanda your arrival point, travel month, and comfort level so the team can tune the route before quoting.
Included And Excluded
Know what's included on this route before you request a quote.
Included On This Safari
- All Meals Throughout The Tour (Except Day 17)
- Airport Transfers
- Game Drives In Pop-Up Roof 4x4 Vehicle
- Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
- Nature Hikes And Walks
- Domestic Flights And Boat Transfers
- Professional Driver/Guide
- Park Fees
Usually Excluded
- International flights, visas, travel insurance, and personal medical expenses.
- Day 17 meals beyond breakfast.
- Tips, premium drinks, laundry, personal purchases, and optional upgrades.
- Pre/post-tour accommodation unless requested and added to the quote.
Itinerary Flow
Your safari, one remarkable day at a time.
Explore the daily rhythm, places, meals, and overnight stays. Every detail can still be refined around your dates.
Day
01
Central Serengeti National Park
Arrival in Serengeti National Park
Today's Experience
Breakfast at your hotel in Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar, followed by a scheduled flight to Serengeti National Park.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Camp
Day
02
Northern Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti
Today's Experience
Early breakfast at the camp before departing for a full-day safari in Serengeti National Park.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
Day
03
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Today's Experience
Breakfast at the lodge followed by a morning game drive while departing Serengeti. Arrive at Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater.
Overnight Stay
Karatu Classic View Lodge
Day
04
Tarangire National Park
Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Today's Experience
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive.
Overnight Stay
Africa Safari Arusha Lodge
Day
05
Dodoma
Arusha to Dodoma
Today's Experience
Get breakfast at the lodge before departing Arusha for Dodoma.
Overnight Stay
La Stanar Hotel
Day
06
Ruaha National Park
Dodoma to Iringa At Ruaha Hilltop
Today's Experience
Enjoy breakfast in hotel at Dodoma before driving toward Iringa through beautiful highland scenery.
Day
07
Ruaha National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Ruaha National Park
Today's Experience
Early breakfast at the lodge before heading into Ruaha National Park for a full-day game drive.
Day
08
Ruaha National Park
Another Safari in Ruaha National Park
Today's Experience
Breakfast at the lodge followed by another full-day safari in Ruaha National Park.
Day
09
Isimila Stone Age Site
Ruaha to Kipengere Waterfall via Isimila
Today's Experience
After breakfast at Ruaha Hilltop Lodge, depart for an exciting journey toward the Southern Highlands with a stop at the famous Isimila Stone Age historical site.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Mpanga-Kipengere Bandas
Day
10
Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve
Kipengere Waterfall Activities
Today's Experience
After breakfast at the bandas, enjoy a guided nature walk to explore the beautiful Kipengere waterfalls.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Mpanga-Kipengere Bandas
Day
11
Kitulo National Park
Transfer to Kitulo National Park
Today's Experience
After breakfast, depart for Kitulo National Park, famously known as the Garden of God due to its spectacular flowers and mountain scenery.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Kitulo Bandas
Day
12
Mbeya
Transfer to Utengule Coffee Lodge
Today's Experience
After breakfast, leave Kitulo National Park and drive toward Utengule Coffee Lodge through scenic countryside.
Overnight Stay
Utengule Coffee Lodge
Day
13
Katavi National Park
Transfer to Katavi National Park
Today's Experience
After breakfast at Utengule Coffee Lodge, begin your journey to Katavi National Park, one of Tanzania's most remote and untouched safari destinations.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas
Day
14
Katavi National Park
Full-Day Game Drive in Katavi National Park
Today's Experience
Start your day with breakfast before departing for a full-day game drive in Katavi National Park.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas
Day
15
Gombe National Park
Transfer to Gombe National Park
Today's Experience
After breakfast, depart Katavi National Park and continue your journey toward Gombe National Park along the shores of Lake Tanganyika.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Day
16
Gombe National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking & Waterfall Experience
Today's Experience
Early breakfast at the bandas before starting a guided chimpanzee trekking adventure through the tropical forest of Gombe National Park.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Day
17
Dar es Salaam
Flight Back to Dar es Salaam
Today's Experience
After breakfast, transfer from Gombe National Park for your scheduled flight back to Dar es Salaam.
Activities
Real experiences included on this route.
Game Drive
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Hiking
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Starting price guide before your custom quote.
Travelers
Adult pp
Child pp
1
$7,150
$4,862
2
$7,150
$4,862
3
$7,150
$4,862
4
$7,150
$4,862
5
$7,150
$4,862
6+
$7,150
$4,862
Children are priced using this safari age policy: 5-11 years. Younger infants can be confirmed by Uwanda during final quoting.
- Rates shown on this website are starting points and may change by season, lodge availability, routing, and flight cost.
- Final quotes should confirm accommodation names, room type, inclusions, park fees, transfers, and payment timing.
- Luxury, honeymoon, family, and private fly-in versions can be priced separately on request.
Booking Confidence
What to confirm before you secure the safari.
Before You Book
Uwanda can confirm the best travel sequence, realistic transfer time, and whether road or flight routing suits your dates better.
Upgrade Possibilities
Ask about luxury lodges, private fly-in links, honeymoon touches, photography pacing, or extra nights in Zanzibar or Arusha.
Quote Clarity
Share your budget direction early so the team can recommend the right accommodation level instead of overselling the route.
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