Shared Safari to The Northern
3 days—Unforgettable Group Safari: Northern Circuit Expedition
$800-900 USD
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Safari summary
This 3-day group safari from Arusha offers an unforgettable shared adventure through Tanzania’s top northern safari destinations. Traveling with fellow explorers in a comfortable safari vehicle, you’ll experience the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire National Park, the scenic beauty and birdlife of Lake Manyara, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater with its extraordinary concentration of wildlife. It’s a well-paced, social, and cost-effective safari that delivers classic African wildlife and dramatic landscapes in just three days.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Private vehicle and driver
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Tarangire National Park
Starting with an early pickup from Arusha, you'll head to Tarangire National Park, passing scenic Maasai villages. Once inside, you’ll immediately begin a game drive to spot the park's iconic giant baobabs and elephant herds. The river serves as a hub for lions, giraffes, and zebras. After a picnic lunch and an afternoon of wildlife viewing, you'll settle into a public campsite for dinner and an overnight stay under the stars.
Public campsite
Lake Manyara - Ngorongoro Highlands
Post-breakfast, head to Lake Manyara National Park, a diverse gem nestled below the Great Rift Valley cliffs. Explore groundwater forests teeming with monkeys, then scout the plains for elephants, giraffes, and hippos. Keep an eye out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife. After lunch, ascend into the cooler Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at your crater-rim campsite by late afternoon to enjoy a stunning sunset and dinner in the volcanic heights.
Simba A Public Campsite
Ngorongoro Crater & Departure
Rise early for a breakfast-fueled descent into the Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO site boasts incredible wildlife density, featuring lions, elephants, and the rare black rhino across diverse landscapes. After a morning game drive and a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, you’ll ascend the caldera and drive back to Arusha. Your safari concludes with a late afternoon arrival.
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