Best of Tanzania & Lake Eyasi
8 days—Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi and Lake Manyara
$2760-4990 USD
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Safari summary
This unforgettable East African safari tour will take you through some of Tanzania’s most iconic and diverse wildlife destinations, combining breathtaking landscapes, rich wildlife encounters, and authentic cultural experiences. Your journey includes visits to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi (home to the Bushmen tribes), and Lake Manyara National Park — each offering a unique and memorable safari experience.
The adventure begins in the spectacular Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees, vast elephant herds, and scenic savannah landscapes. This park offers some of the best wildlife viewing in northern Tanzania, especially during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River.
From there, you will travel to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations. The Serengeti is home to the legendary Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras move across endless plains in search of fresh grazing. It is also one of the best places to see the Big Five and witness dramatic predator-prey interactions in their natural habitat.
Your journey continues to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, part of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most unique wildlife ecosystems in the world. The crater floor supports an incredible density of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and hippos, all living within this natural volcanic caldera surrounded by steep crater walls.
You will also explore the culturally rich Lake Eyasi region, home to the indigenous Hadzabe and Datoga communities. Here, you will experience a rare opportunity to learn about traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyles, ancient survival skills, and the deep cultural heritage of these unique tribes. This cultural encounter offers a meaningful contrast to the wildlife-focused safari experience and provides insight into some of Africa’s oldest living traditions.
Finally, the tour includes a visit to the beautiful Lake Manyara National Park, a compact yet incredibly diverse park located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Known for its tree-climbing lions, lush groundwater forests, flamingo-filled lake shores, and abundant birdlife, Lake Manyara offers a peaceful and scenic safari experience.
Throughout this journey, you will enjoy expertly guided game drives, comfortable accommodations, and carefully planned routes designed to maximize wildlife viewing and cultural interactions. This safari promises an extraordinary blend of nature, wildlife, and culture — creating unforgettable memories across Tanzania’s most iconic destinations.
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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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival day
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by Safari Northern Tour, Transfer Driver and transferred to your lodge where the remainder of the day is at leisure – rest in your room, relax in the manicured gardens, enjoy a refreshing ,
Arusha Planet/ Forest Hill
Tarangire National Park (B, L, D)
Tarangire
After breakfast you will drive to the Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. Its name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park and is the only source of water during the dry season. Tarangire’s landscape is incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else on the northern safari circuit.
Karatu Simba/Marera Valley/ Eileens Tree
Serengeti National Park (B, L, D)
Serengeti
Today you will travel to the Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah.
Embalakai/African Kongoni/ Pori Pori
Serengeti National Park (B, L, D)
Serengeti
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the vast plains and rich wildlife habitats of this extraordinary park, offering you an unforgettable opportunity to experience Africa’s wilderness at its finest. You will set out for a full-day safari adventure in the world-renowned Serengeti National Park.
Embalakai/African Kongoni/ Pori Pori
Ngorongoro Crater (B, L, D)
Ngorongoro Crater
Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.
Lake Eyasi Safari Lodge
Lake Eyasi (B, L, D)
After an early breakfast you will meet your local guide and together you will meet the Hadzabe Bush People and Datoga Tribe. Join them as they go about their daily activities such as hunting and gathering. You will visit the area where they collect fruits and roots and find water during the dry season as well as visit the caves they call home.
Lake Eyasi Safari lodge
Lake Manyara National Park (B, L)
Lake Manyara
Today you will visit the Lake Manyara National Park for a full day game drive. Stretching along the base of the Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara is home to giant fig trees, acacia woodlands, mahogany trees and grassy flood plains. The contrasts of this area are simply breathtaking with its open plains, huge escarpment, Soda Lake, dense woodlands, and distant volcanic peaks coming together in an area best described by Ernest Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa”.
Arusha Planet/MasaiLand Safari Lodge
Departure Day (B)
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
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