4-Day Tarangire Manyara Ngorongoro Safari

$1,300 / person

Description

This 4-day Northern Circuit Safari packs Tanzania's highlights into a short, rewarding trip: Tarangire National Park with massive elephant herds and baobab landscapes, Lake Manyara National Park renowned for tree-climbing lions and flamingo-filled lakes, and the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater — a natural caldera teeming with Big Five wildlife including black rhinos. Starting and ending in Arusha, enjoy private 4x4 game drives, expert guiding, and comfortable lodges/tented camps for an intense introduction to northern Tanzania's diverse ecosystems and spectacular sightings.

Departure Arusha, Tanzania
Departure Time Please arrive by 8:00 AM for prompt departure
Maximum travellers 6-7 per vehicle (private options available)
Languages English, Swahili (expert guides)
Includes
  • All park fees & conservation charges
  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking guide/driver
  • Full board accommodation & meals on safari
  • Airport transfers, bottled water & flying doctors insurance
Excludes
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance (mandatory)
  • Tips for guide, cook & staff
  • Drinks & personal expenses
Popular Places
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Lake Manyara National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tour Timeline

  • 1
    Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    Pick up from Arusha hotel or airport after breakfast. Drive ~2-3 hours to Tarangire National Park. Full day game drives among giant baobabs, huge elephant herds, giraffes, lions, zebras, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch in the park. Dinner and overnight at a comfortable lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.

  • 2
    Day 2: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

    Morning game drive in Tarangire for additional sightings, then transfer (~2-3 hours) to Lake Manyara National Park. Afternoon game drives — spot tree-climbing lions, hippos in pools, flamingos on the soda lake, monkeys, elephants, and rich birdlife. Picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at a lodge near Lake Manyara.

  • 3
    Day 3: Lake Manyara to Ngorongoro Crater

    Morning exploration in Lake Manyara if needed, then drive (~3-4 hours) to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic views. Afternoon descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for game viewing — high density of black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, hyenas, and flamingos. Picnic lunch in the crater. Dinner and overnight at a lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

  • 4
    Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

    Morning additional crater game drive or viewpoint exploration, then depart for Arusha (~3-4 hours) with optional stops at cultural sites or viewpoints. Arrive in Arusha for hotel or airport drop-off. End of an incredible 4-day Northern Circuit Safari!