{"id":2267,"date":"2026-06-25T06:33:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T06:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2267"},"modified":"2026-06-25T06:33:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T06:33:19","slug":"12-day-classic-northern-tanzania-safari-circuit","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/product\/12-day-classic-northern-tanzania-safari-circuit\/","title":{"rendered":"12-Day Classic Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>12-Day Uganda (Gorilla Trekking) and Northern Tanzania circuit (Tarangire, Serengeti &amp; Ngorongoro)<br \/>\nExplore Uganda\u2019s most iconic primates in Bwindi impenetrable and also Tanzania\u2019s most iconic wildlife destinations from Tarangire\u2019s giant elephant herds to the endless Serengeti plains and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater \u2014 in one unforgettable 12-day safari.<\/p>\n<p>Note:<br \/>\nRates start from:<br \/>\nRates are non-commissionable<br \/>\nItinerary can be customized<\/p>\n<p>Inclusions:<br \/>\nGorilla permits<br \/>\nGround handling in Uganda and Tanzania<br \/>\n11 Nights\u2019 Accommodation on Half board<br \/>\nA mask<br \/>\nA liter of water per day<br \/>\nAll tour activities<\/p>\n<p>Exclusions:<br \/>\nInternational Flights<br \/>\nVisas<br \/>\nTips and souvenirs<br \/>\nInsurance<br \/>\nPersonal effects<\/p>\n<p>Itinerary:<\/p>\n<p>DAY 1:  Arrival \u2013 Entebbe<br \/>\nOn arrival, you will be welcomed by our representative\/driver guide who will brief you shortly and then transfer you to your designated guest lodge. Depending on your arrival time, all you have is to relax and rest<br \/>\nOvernight at the guest lodge<br \/>\nDAY 2: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park<br \/>\nAfter breakfast, you will be picked by your designated driver who will brief you about your journey and then transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable. This will take you approximately 8-9 hours drive. A stopover will be made for lunch and then embark on the journey through the scenic views to Bwindi<br \/>\nOn arrival, check into the hotel and then relax<br \/>\nOvernight at the guest lodge<br \/>\nDAY 3: Signature Gorilla trekking<br \/>\nYou will rise early morning for breakfast, have a packed lunch and then proceed to the park\u2019s headquarters for briefing. While at it, you will be entertained by the batwa community groups. After being briefed, you will be transferred to start your trek<br \/>\nThis trek will take you 5-6 hours depending on where the gorilla families will be. You will have 1 magical hour with the gorillas on finding them. What a lifetime experience?<br \/>\nYou will then retreat back and have a lunch break out of the forest, then proceed back to the headquarters where you will be awarded certificates of completion<br \/>\nAfter this, you will be transferred back to the guest lodge. Depending on the time, you can go for a Nature walk or relax back at the guest lodge<br \/>\nOvernight at the Guest lodge<\/p>\n<p>DAY 4: Transfer to Kampala\/Entebbe<br \/>\nAfter Morning breakfast, you will check out and be transferred back to Kampala.<br \/>\nA stopover will be made at kayabwe at the Equator for lunch break and souvenirs then proceed to the designated guest lodge<br \/>\nOn arrival, you will check in and then relax<br \/>\nOvernight at the guest lodge<\/p>\n<p>DAY 5: Transfer to Connect to the international flight- Arusha<br \/>\nYou will check out and you will be transferred to Entebbe airport to connect to your international flight to Arusha.<br \/>\nArrival \u2013 Arusha<br \/>\nOn Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will have a meet &amp; greet by your safari guide who will brief you and later transfer to the designated guest lodge<br \/>\nSafari briefing &amp; relaxation<br \/>\nOvernight stay<\/p>\n<p>DAY 6: Arusha \u2013 Tarangire National Park<br \/>\nAfter breakfast you will be drive to Tarangire National Park. You will arrive in time for lunch, have lunch and go for the afternoon game drive where you will see Elephants (large herds), Lions, Giraffes, Zebras, Wildebeest and many more<br \/>\nTarangire is famous for Baobab trees and a big Elephant population<br \/>\nOvernight stay inside\/near the park<\/p>\n<p>DAY 7: Tarangire \u2013 Serengeti National Park<br \/>\nYou will arise early for breakfast and embark on a morning game drive en route to Serengeti National Park<br \/>\nEnjoy the Vast savannah plains, Maasai villages en route and also have an afternoon game drive upon arrival<br \/>\nOvernight stay<\/p>\n<p>DAY 8: Full Day Game Drive \u2013 Serengeti<br \/>\nAfter a morning breakfast, you will embark on a Full-day safari in Serengeti.<br \/>\nPossible sightings of Lions, Leopards, Cheetahs, Elephants, Buffalo and the Wildebeest migration (seasonal)<br \/>\nOptional:<br \/>\nHot air balloon safari (extra cost)<br \/>\nOvernight stay<br \/>\nDAY 9: Serengeti \u2013 Ngorongoro Conservation Area<br \/>\nAfter breakfast, you will check out and you go for a mini morning game drive as you drive out towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area<br \/>\nEnjoy scenic highland views<br \/>\nOvernight stay on crater rim<\/p>\n<p>DAY 10: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive<br \/>\nYou will descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater which is a game drive in this wildlife haven.<br \/>\nExpect Black rhinos, Lions, Hippos, Hyenas, Flamingos, Picnic lunch at Hippo Pool<br \/>\n and then return to lodge<br \/>\nOvernight at the guest lodge<\/p>\n<p>DAY 11: Return to Arusha<br \/>\nAfter Breakfast, you will check out of the guest lodge and you will be transferred back to Arusha<br \/>\nUpon Arrival, you will check into the guest lodge and relax. Optional city tour or self adventure<\/p>\n<p>DAY 12: Departure<br \/>\nAfter breakfast, you will check out from the hotel and depending on your flight schedule, you will be picked and transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport.<\/p>\n<p>END OF THE TRIP!<br \/>\nNumber of pax\tCategory\tAmount\tHotel options<br \/>\n2 pax\tSemi luxury\tUSD 12,145 per couple\tLake Victoria Hotel, Gorilla safari lodge, Tarangire lodge, Serengeti safari lodge<br \/>\n4-6 pax\tSemi luxury\tUSD 5,830 per person\tLake Victoria Hotel, Gorilla safari lodge, Tarangire lodge, Serengeti safari lodge<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><em>Experience Uganda\u2019s gorilla trekking and Tanzania\u2019s northern safari highlights\u2014Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro\u2014in one 12-day journey full of wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable cultural moments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2175,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[120],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2267","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-tanzania-safaris-treks","first","instock","virtual","taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2267","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2175"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2267"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2267"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2267"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/afreektoursandtravel.com\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2267"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}