Highlights of Tanzania Safari
8 days—Four Iconic Parks in One Unforgettable Journey
$270-290 USD
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Safari summary
This unforgettable safari takes you through Tanzania’s most iconic northern parks, offering a perfect blend of wildlife, landscapes, and authentic African safari experiences. Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, before descending into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife including the Big Five. Continue to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, where endless plains host abundant wildlife and, seasonally, the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy extensive game drives in search of predators, plains game, and diverse birdlife across this vast ecosystem. The journey concludes at Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic beauty, tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forests. With expert guides, comfortable accommodations, and spectacular game viewing, this safari offers a complete and memorable introduction to Tanzania’s Northern Circuit.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
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What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire
Tarangire
You will start your safari at 0800hrs and head to Tarangire National Park, to kick off day two of your safari. You will you will have full game drive with lunch box, Tarangire is famous for Elephants and Baobab trees and you can spot one of the big five animals Tarangire View hotel where you will be spending the night.
Tarangire View hotel
Full day at Tarangire
Tarangire
After breakfast game drive again at Tarangire National Park, late afternoon back to hotel for hot lunch, evening game drive continue. dinner and overnight at Tarangire view hotel.
Tarangire view hotel
Tarangire to Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast start to drive to Ngorongoro for game drive with lunch box, late afternoon drive to Jua Manyara campsite or Panorama campsite for dinner and overnight.
Jua Manyara campsite or Panorama campsite
Full day at Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater
Your day begins early in the morning with breakfast at your lodge, followed by a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you ascend the crater rim, you’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the world’s largest unbroken volcanic caldera, often shrouded in mist and alive with wildlife. After completing entry formalities, you will descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full day of game viewing.
Jua Manyara campsite or Panorama campsite
Ngorongoro to Serengeti
Serengeti
After an early breakfast, you will depart from the Ngorongoro Crater area and begin your journey toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the stunning Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering spectacular scenery and opportunities to see Maasai communities with their cattle along the way. In Serengeti National Park, endless plains dotted with acacia trees—giving the Serengeti its name, meaning “endless plains” in the Maasai language.
Seronera Campsite
Full day at Serengeti
Serengeti
After an early breakfast, you will set out for a full day of game viewing in Serengeti National Park, one of the greatest wildlife destinations on Earth. With its vast plains and abundant wildlife, the Serengeti offers exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable safari experiences. You will spend the day exploring different areas of the park, following animal movements and searching for the Big Five and other iconic species.
Seronera Campsite
Serengeti to Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara
After an early breakfast at your tented camp in Serengeti National Park, you will depart and begin your journey toward Lake Manyara National Park. Along the way, you will enjoy changing views from open savannahs to lush highlands, providing excellent photographic opportunities. You will arrive at Lake Manyara National Park around midday and enjoy a game drive inside the park. Though smaller in size, Lake Manyara is incredibly diverse and famous for its tree-climbing lions, baboons.
Kizumba Campsite
Lake Manyara to Arusha
You will depart the camp at around 0700hrs and head to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. The park is renowned for its elusive tree climbing lions and diverse bird life. After your tour around the beautiful lake and the amazing ground water forest you will be transferred back to Arusha/Airport in the afternoon via curio shops where you can grab some souvenirs to take back home with you.
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