Overview – During this 4-day safari you will visit four of the most well-known reserves on Tanzania’s “northern circuit” – the Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, and Arusha National Park. With all the diverse landscapes .and a crater full of animals with a short walking safari to Arusha Park, this safari has something for everyone .and is ideal for those with limited time.
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire N. Park: We will pick you up from the Lodge/Lodge at 9:00 am .and then we drive to Tarangire National Park for game viewing. The Park runs along the line of the Tarangire River .and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland .and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season. The Tarangire National Park is reputed to contain some of the largest elephant herds in Africa. This African National Park is also home to three rare species of animals the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings. Dinner .and overnight at the Lodge/Tented Camp/Hotel/Campsite.
Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater Tour : Our day starts very early in the morning equipped with a picnic lunch we descend 2000 ft. down to the Crater floor by our 4×4 wheel drive vehicle for game viewing. Let’s explore this Garden of Eden. Ngorongoro is a huge and deep volcanic Crater. There’s rich pasture, swamps, forest, and permanent water on the Crater floor that’s why wildlife here is so diverse and numerous. There are up to 25.000 larger animals living here. It’d the best opportunity to see the Black Rhino and many other rare species like the black-manned lion. We will have a fantastic day and you will see wildlife at its best. Late afternoon we drive back to the Lodge/Tented Camp/Hotel/Campsite stays for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Arusha N.Park: After your breakfast, and then we drive to Lake Manyara National Park. This impressive National Park is one of Tanzania’s most dramatically located wildlife areas, consisting of a massive but shallow soda lake (covering two-thirds of the park) at the foot of the Great Rift Valley’s western escarpment. The Park’s varied habitat attracts a wide variety of animals, including one of Africa’s largest concentrations of Elephants; Manyara is famous for a Tree-climbing lion, as well as large flocks of flamingos attracted by the algae in the lake. Late afternoon we drive to Arusha National Park and stay for dinner and overnight at Lodge/Tented Camp/Hotel/Campsite.
Day 5: Arusha N. Park – Walking Safari and Game Drive – Arusha After your breakfast, we will drive to Arusha N. Park. You will enjoy a half-day guided walking safari through the forest to the waterfall and the natural beauty of the hills, mountains, and river beds begging to be explored. Also, your guide will take you through the rain forest to the waterfalls; also you will see black and white Colobus monkeys, Zebras, Buffalo, and a lot of antelopes. You will also have a chance to observe more than 400 bird species including Crowned Eagle, Lanner Falcon, and Levaillant Cuckoo.
After lunch in the bush: You will be taken on a game drive through the Park, where you will enjoy the flora and fauna. We will drive you to seven Momella lakes full of pink flamingos and other water birds. On the way back, giraffes, unaware of your presence, will pose undisturbed for the family album. Late afternoon at around 5 pm we will drive you back to Arusha city and we will drop you at your Hotel or Lodge at your own cost. End of the four days safari.
Budget Accommodation Safari using affordable Hotels, Lodges, or Camps, comparable to a 1-2 star Hotel. Accommodation is usually located outside the National Park.
Mid-range Accommodation Safari using medium to large–scale Lodges, tented camps, or Cottage Camps, comparable to a 3-star Hotel
Luxury – Accommodation Safari using deluxe tented camps or Lodges usually located inside the National Park and comparable to a 4-star hotel. Accommodation is usually located inside the Park.
Luxury+ – Accommodation Safari using extremely luxurious tented camps or Lodge, usually located in a private wildlife – Viewing area and comparable to a 5-star Hotel. Expect great food, excellent service, top-quality guiding, and gorgeous tents or rooms. Most luxury + properties charge around USD$ 850 to 1850 per person per night!
Price Includes: All Park entry fees Concession fees All Park Camping fees Pick up from the Airport Ngorongoro Crater Service fees Hotels/Lodge/Tented Camps/Campsites according to safari program Chef Meals as per the above itinerary English-speaking driver/guide Transport 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof Bottled drinking water 1.5 litter per person per day during safari 1-night free Hotel accommodation on your arrival in Arusha with bed & breakfast Tents/Sleeping mats/Sleeping bags/Pillow/Chairs & Table/Mosquito net.
Price not includes: International flights & Domestic flights Fees for passports, visas, immunizations, and insurance Tips for staff such as driver cum guides/chef/porter Expenses of personal nature (like souvenirs)
“Please note that all these are sample itineraries. We will tailor-make your safari according to your wish and due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel around the world, it is free to postpone your travel up to 1 year after the original travel date”