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An Exclusive 11-Day Northern Circuit: From the Ngorongoro to Big Cat Territory & Northern Migration

Name: An Exclusive 11-Day Northern Circuit: From the Ngorongoro to Big Cat Territory & Northern Migration
Brand: Haven Africa Journeys
Price: 23250.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Serengeti National Park 11D / 10N Max 6

11 Days / 10 Nights Group Size: 6 Wildlife Safari

Tour Overview

Crafted specifically for the discerning traveler seeking an intimate, unhurried, and deeply immersive East African safari, this 11-day flagship expedition highlights the ultimate crown jewels of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit. By featuring generous 3-night stays at each key sanctuary, Haven Africa Journeys eliminates the fatigue of constant packing and moving. Instead, travelers experience a perfectly paced cadence, balancing thrill-filled game drives with luxurious retreat, farm-to-table gastronomy, and authentic cultural exchanges. From lush coffee estates under Mount Meru to futuristic dome suites on volcanic crests, predator-dense plains, and front-row seats to the Great Migration, every lodge is hand-picked for ultra-luxury intimacy, low-impact sustainability, and world-class private guiding.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Plantation Sanctuary in Arusha
Accommodation: Legendary Lodge (1 Night) | Half Board.

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), where a dedicated Haven Africa Journeys representative accords you a warm VIP greeting. Transfer privately to Legendary Lodge, an elegant colonial sanctuary set amidst lush coffee fields at the foot of Mount Meru.

Unwind after your flights with a stroll through fragrant gardens, spot Sykes' monkeys in the canopy, or indulge in a complimentary welcome spa treatment. As evening falls, enjoy fine dining served on the verandah or beside a crackling fireplace in your cottage suite.

Days 2–4: The Ngorongoro Highlands & Caldera Floor.
Accommodation: The Highlands Ngorongoro (3 Nights) | Full Board + Activities.

Depart Arusha via scenic flight or private road transfer into the cooler Ngorongoro Highlands. Ascend through mountain forests to The Highlands, a visionary camp featuring futuristic geodesic dome suites perched on the slopes of the extinct Olmoti Volcano.

Highland Experiences Include:
- Full-Day Crater Game Drive: Descend 600 meters onto the caldera floor, tracking lions, elephant herds, flamingo-dusted lakes, and the endangered black rhino.
- Olmoti Crater Waterfall Trek: Walk alongside Maasai guides following ancient cattle trails through montane forests to Olmoti’s cascading waterfall.
- Empakaai Crater Excursion: Hike down into the dramatic Empakaai Crater to witness pink flamingos blanketing the alkaline lake shore.
- Maasai Cultural Exchange: Engage in meaningful, authentic cultural interactions with local pastoralist communities.

Days 5–7: Big Cat Tracking in the Eastern Serengeti:
Accommodation: Namiri Plains (3 Nights) | Full Board + Activities.

Board a bush flight into the Serengeti and touch down at Namiri Plains. Restricted from public access for 20 years to foster cheetah conservation, this secluded eastern sanctuary is now East Africa's premier destination for predator encounters.

Serengeti East Highlights:

- Predator-Focused Safaris: Track resident lion prides, solitary leopards, and coalition cheetah brothers across open grasslands with master naturalists.
- Guided Walking Safaris: Set out on foot with an armed ranger to uncover the delicate details, tracks, and scents of the African wilderness.
- Bush Dining & Sundowners: Enjoy gourmet breakfasts served under acacia trees and craft cocktails atop ancient granite kopjes at golden hour.
- Optional Hot-Air Balloon Safari: Drift silently over the Serengeti at sunrise, culminating in a champagne breakfast in the bush ($550–$600 pp).

Days 8–10: Great Migration & Eco-Luxury at Sayari:
Accommodation: Sayari Camp (3 Nights) | Full Board + Park Fees.

Fly north to the pristine Mara River region and check into Sayari Camp, an award-winning eco-luxury haven renowned for its blend of safari elegance and conservation innovation.

Northern Serengeti Highlights:
- Mara River Crossing Spectacle: Position along dramatic riverbank points to witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras brave roaring currents and Nile crocodiles.
- Pristine Wilderness Drives: Explore northern territories teeming with resident lions, leopards, topis, elands, and river-dwelling hippos.
- Lodge Elegance: Relax in the rim-flow infinity pool overlooking the savanna, sip fresh craft beers from the camp's solar microbrewery, and savor multi-course gourmet dinners.

Day 11: Homeward Flight:
Departure Day.

Savor a final sunrise breakfast overlooking the Serengeti plains before transferring to the nearby Lamai Airstrip. Board your scheduled light-aircraft flight back to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to connect with your onward flight home, carrying life-enriching memories of Tanzania’s untamed landscapes.