Experience the best of Tanzania’s Northern Circuit on this 4 days Tanzania safari, covering Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.

This adventure offers breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a chance to see the Big Five. Accommodations are available in mid-range, comfort, and premium options.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Arrive in Arusha, the safari capital of Tanzania.
• Meet and greet with your safari guide.
• Transfer to your hotel for relaxation and safari briefing.
• Overnight stay at your selected accommodation in Arusha.

Accommodation Options:

• Mid-range: Forest Hill, Planet Lodge, African Amin Maasai, Tulia.
• Comfort: River Trees, African Tulip.
• Premium: Grand Melia, Mount Meru, Four Points.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Depart after breakfast for Tarangire National Park (approx. 2 hours).
• Full-day game drive exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.
• Spot large elephant herds, lions, giraffes, zebras, and various bird species.
• Picnic lunch at a scenic site inside the park.
• Evening transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Attractions & What to Expect:

• Baobab Trees & Diverse Landscapes: Unique scenery with acacia woodlands, swamps, and open plains.
• Wildlife Sightings: Home to large elephant herds, big cats, wildebeests, and African wild dogs.
• Bird Watching: Over 500 bird species, including ostriches, hornbills, and eagles.

Accommodation Options:

• Mid-range: Sangaiwe, Tarangire Simba, Burunge Tented Camp.
• Comfort: Tarangire Safari Lodge, Baobab (TWC).
• Premium: Oliver’s, Mpingo Ridge, Maramboi.

Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater

• Early breakfast and drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approx. 3 hours).
• Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive.
• Spot the ‘Big Five’—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard.
• Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool.
• Late afternoon ascent and transfer to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight stay.

Attractions & What to Expect:

• Crater Landscape: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most scenic wildlife areas.
• Big Five Sightings: One of the best places to see lions, rhinos, elephants, buffalo, and leopards.
• Flamingos & Hippos: Beautiful flamingo-covered lakes and hippo pools.

Accommodation Options:

• Mid-range: Farm of Dream, Baghayo, Ngorongoro Marera Valley.
• Comfort: Farm House, Throma, Ngorongoro Marera Valley.
• Premium: Manyara Secret, Acacia Farm, Kitela, The Retreat, Neptune, Oldean Escarpment.

Day 4: Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara – Airport

• Early breakfast and drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 1.5 hours).
• Game drive in search of tree-climbing lions, elephants, and hippos.
• Visit the famous hot springs and the groundwater forest.
• Picnic lunch inside the park.
• Afternoon transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport for departure.

Attractions & What to Expect:

• Tree-Climbing Lions: Unique behavior found in Manyara’s lions.
• Lake & Birdlife: Thousands of flamingos and diverse bird species.
• Hippos & Primates: Hippos in the lake and large groups of baboons in the forests.

Pricing (Per Person in USD)

Inclusions & Exclusions