Shared Safari to The Northern

3 days—Unforgettable Group Safari: Northern Circuit Expedition

$750-800 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	Tanzania
	Parks	Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

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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