Safari Details
17-Day Ultimate Northern + South Circuit & Chimpanzee Tour
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
Central Serengeti
Today's Experience
Arrive in central Serengeti for game drives across its iconic open plains.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Camp
Day
02
Northern Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti, Kogatende
Today's Experience
Continue north toward Kogatende, following the Great Migration's seasonal river crossings.
Overnight Stay
Serengeti Classic View Migration Camp - Kogatende
Day
03
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
Today's Experience
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing.
Overnight Stay
Karatu Classic View Lodge
Day
04
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
Today's Experience
Game drive through Tarangire, known for its elephant herds and ancient baobabs, before continuing to Arusha.
Overnight Stay
Africa Safari Arusha Lodge
Day
05
Dodoma
Transfer To Dodoma
Today's Experience
Travel south toward Dodoma, Tanzania's capital, as a transit and cultural day.
Overnight Stay
La Stanar Hotel
Day
06
Ruaha National Park
Transfer & Game Drive, Ruaha
Today's Experience
Continue to Ruaha National Park for the first of three days of game drives across its rugged terrain.
Day
07
Ruaha National Park
Game Drive, Ruaha
Today's Experience
Full day tracking wildlife across Ruaha's river valleys and baobab-studded plains.
Day
08
Ruaha National Park
Game Drive, Ruaha
Today's Experience
Final game drives in Ruaha before continuing south.
Day
09
Isimila Stone Age Site
Isimila Stone Age Site
Today's Experience
Visit the Isimila Stone Age archaeological site, one of East Africa's most significant prehistoric excavations.
Overnight Stay
Mixed Comfort Safari Lodge
Day
10
Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve
Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve
Today's Experience
Explore Mpanga-Kipengere's waterfalls and highland scenery.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Mpanga-Kipengere Bandas
Day
11
Kitulo National Park
Kitulo National Park
Today's Experience
Hike through Kitulo National Park, the "Serengeti of Flowers," known for rare orchids.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Kitulo Bandas
Day
12
Mbeya
Transfer To Mbeya
Today's Experience
Travel to the Mbeya highlands, overnighting at a working coffee estate.
Overnight Stay
Utengule Coffee Lodge
Day
13
Katavi National Park
Transfer & Game Drive, Katavi
Today's Experience
Continue to remote Katavi National Park for game drives across its floodplains.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas
Day
14
Katavi National Park
Game Drive, Katavi
Today's Experience
Continue exploring Katavi's large hippo pods and buffalo herds.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Katavi National Park Bandas
Day
15
Gombe National Park
Transfer & Chimpanzee Trekking, Gombe
Today's Experience
Travel to Gombe National Park on Lake Tanganyika for chimpanzee trekking.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Day
16
Gombe National Park
Chimpanzee Trekking, Gombe
Today's Experience
A full day trekking through Gombe's forest in search of habituated chimpanzee troops.
Overnight Stay
TANAPA Gombe Rest House
Day
17
Dar es Salaam
Departure, Dar es Salaam
Today's Experience
Transfer to Dar es Salaam for onward departure.
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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