3-Day Northern Circuit Safari
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Safari Tour

3-Day Northern Circuit Safari

Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

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A fast-paced introduction to Tanzania's Northern Circuit: big game in Tarangire, a full-day descent into Ngorongoro Crater, and the landscapes and birdlife of Lake Manyara. Route: Arusha to Tarangire to Ngorongoro to Lake Manyara and back to Arusha.

Key Information

Duration
3 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Starts At
Arusha
Group Size
1–8 people

Itinerary

Day 1 of 3
Arusha - Tarangire National Park

Morning departure from Arusha into Tarangire National Park. Tarangire is famous above all for its elephants, herds that can number in the hundreds gather here through the dry months, moving between the Tarangire River and the surrounding bush. The park is also home to one of Africa's densest concentrations of baobab trees, some centuries old, their swollen trunks a distinctive backdrop to almost every photograph. Expect buffalo, giraffe, zebra and a good chance of lion on the day's game drive, along with excellent birdlife along the riverbanks. Overnight at a lodge or camp near Karatu or Lake Manyara.

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

A full day inside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, descending onto the crater floor for the morning and much of the afternoon. The descent into the Ngorongoro Crater drops you into a self-contained world roughly 260 square kilometres wide, ringed by 600-metre walls that keep a remarkable density of wildlife within easy reach. This is one of the most reliable places in Tanzania to find all of the Big Five in a single day, including the crater's small, closely protected population of black rhino. Grassland, swamp, acacia woodland and the shimmering soda expanse of Lake Magadi all sit inside the caldera, and Maasai herders still graze cattle across parts of the floor. Overnight in the Karatu area, just outside the conservation area gate.

Lake Manyara National Park

A game drive through Lake Manyara National Park before the drive back to Arusha. Lake Manyara packs several distinct habitats into a narrow strip beneath the Rift Valley escarpment: a shaded groundwater forest fed by underground springs, open floodplain, and the alkaline lake itself, often dotted pink with flamingo. The park is best known for its unusual tree-climbing lions, and the drive along the escarpment base offers striking views up the Rift wall as well as good birdlife around the lakeshore. The safari ends with transfers to Arusha for onward travel.

Pricing

Per person in USD.

Group SizePer Person
1-2USD 1,050
3-4USD 950
5-8USD 850

Prices include all services listed under "What's Included". International flights and personal equipment are not included.

What's Included

Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
  • Private safari 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof and professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Park and conservation entry fees stated in the final quotation
  • Accommodation and meals according to the selected package and lodge/camp category
  • Game drives and airport/road transfers specified in the itinerary
  • 24/7 guest support while travelling
Not Included
  • International flights unless specifically added
  • Visa fees, travel insurance and personal expenses
  • Tips for guides, drivers, porters and lodge staff
  • Optional activities not listed in the final quotation
  • Items not specifically stated under inclusions

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FAQ

Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private departure with your own vehicle and guide (or private mountain crew for treks), not a shared group tour.
Is the price shown final?
Suggested price is a planning figure, not a live quotation. Final price is recalculated by season, number of travellers, accommodation level, park fees, flights, vehicle type and availability.
What is included in the price?
A private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and English-speaking driver-guide, park and conservation fees, accommodation and meals for the selected category, and all game drives and transfers in the itinerary.
What is not included?
International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, and any optional activities not listed in your final quotation.
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Quick Facts

  • Duration3 days
  • DifficultyModerate
  • Starts AtArusha
  • Group Size1–8 people

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