Northern Tanzania Safari Tour

6 days—Explore Northern Tanzania’s top parks Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Ngorongoro on a wildlife-rich safari filled with stunning landscapes

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Safari summary

Discover the highlights of Northern Tanzania on this unforgettable safari covering Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. This journey combines breathtaking scenery, diverse ecosystems, and exceptional wildlife viewing, making it ideal for travelers seeking a well-rounded safari experience.

From the lush forests and lakes of Arusha National Park to the elephant-filled plains of Tarangire, each destination offers something unique. Lake Manyara impresses with its tree-climbing lions and flamingo-lined shores, while the Ngorongoro Crater provides one of Africa’s best chances to spot the Big Five in a single day. Guided by experienced driver-guides and staying in comfortable lodges or camps, this safari delivers memorable game drives, scenic landscapes, and authentic African wilderness encounters.

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hot air balloons
Photography safari—with professional guide

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

All drinks
Hot air balloons
International flights
Park fees
Tips and gratuities

Itinerary

Arusha - Tarangire

Tarangire

Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy an extensive game drive along the Tarangire River, a vital water source attracting diverse wildlife including lions, zebras, giraffes, and antelopes. Later, transfer to your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight.

Tarangire - Lake Manyara

Lake Manyara

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet diverse park nestled beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Enjoy a game drive through groundwater forests, open savannah, and lakeshore areas where flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions may be spotted. Proceed to your lodge in the Lake Manyara / Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

Lake Manyara-

Serengeti

Depart after breakfast for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. En route, enjoy wildlife sightings as the landscape opens into the vast Serengeti plains. Enter the park and enjoy an afternoon game drive spotting predators and plains game. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or tented camp inside the Serengeti.

Full day Serengeti

Serengeti

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives, or a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. Search for the Big Five, cheetahs, leopards, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. Optional activities such as a hot air balloon safari (at extra cost) may be arranged. Dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

Serengeti - Ngorongoro

Ngorongoro Crater

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before breakfast. Later, drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with scenic stops and wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive at the crater rim in the afternoon and enjoy breathtaking views. Dinner and overnight at a lodge on or near the crater rim.

Ngorongoro - Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a half-day game drive on the crater floor. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts an incredible concentration of wildlife, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and flamingos. After lunch, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

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