This safari takes you through the highlights of the unrivalled Parks of Northern Tanzania. This region has a natural abundance of wildlife, and protects the annual migration of millions of animals across these northern reaches. You will start at Lake Manyara National Park, an ornithologists' paradise that is also noted for the elusive tree-climbing lions. Then it's on to Serengeti, probably the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world. Serengeti is a big game haven that also hosts over 3 million large mammals!

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This safari takes you through the highlights of the unrivalled Parks of Northern Tanzania. This region has a natural abundance of wildlife, and protects the annual migration of millions of animals across these northern reaches. You will start at Lake Manyara National Park, an ornithologists' paradise that is also noted for the elusive tree-climbing lions. Then it's on to Serengeti, probably the most famous wildlife sanctuary in the world. Serengeti is a big game haven that also hosts over 3 million large mammals!

You then head to Ngorongoro Crater, which supports a year-round resident population of a variety of wildlife. It is an attraction in its own right and is one of the wonders of the natural world. You then close at Tarangire, famous for its dense wildlife population.

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Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Arusha
  • End Arusha
  • Countries
    • Tanzania
  • City
    • Lake Manyara National Park
    • Serengeti National Park
    • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    • Tarangire National Park
    • Arusha
  • Theme Safari and Natural Parks
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
    Day 1 Transfer by car

    In the morning at 0830hrs pick up from your hotel in Arusha and drive on tarmac road 130km with lunch box to Lake Manyara National Park for both morning and afternoon game drives. The park is home to Lion, Hippo, Elephant, Zebra, Buffalo, Giraffe, Baboon, Blue and Vervet monkey, Warthog and more. About 350 species of birds have been recorded. You will have a picnic lunch, dinner and overnight in Manyara.  Twiga Lodge.

    Visited places:
    • Arusha
    • Lake Manyara National Park
  • 2
    Manyara – Serengeti National Park
    Day 2 Transfer by car

    Early morning breakfast in Manyara then at 0700hrs drive to the Great Serengeti National Park with lunch and game drives enroute. Afternoon game drives in the park a home to lion, leopard, Elephant, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Eland, Wild dog, Gazelles, Crocs and more. Lot of birds includes the Eurasia migrants, dinner and overnight in Serengeti. Lodge/Tented Camp for Dinner and Overnight.  Acacia tented Camp/Similar.

    Visited places:
    • Lake Manyara National Park
    • Serengeti National Park
  • 3
    Northern Serengeti National Park
    Day 3 Transfer by car

    Breakfast, then morning and afternoon game drives in the park. In the afternoon continue with game viewing to the North East of the park in Lobo area where the main path of the Serengeti Wildebeest migration has passed. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

    Acacia tented Camp/Similar.

    Visited places:
    • Serengeti National Park
  • 4
    Full day in Serengeti National Park
    Day 5 Transfer by car

    Breakfast, then half day game viewing in Lobo area where you will have your hot lunch before you drive back to Seronera, the center of Serengeti. Proceed with game viewing around Seronera or eastwards. Dinner and overnight in Serengeti Acacia tented Camp/Similar.

    Visited places:
    • Serengeti National Park
  • 5
    Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim
    Day 5 Transfer by car

    Wake up at 0600hrs for early morning game drives in Serengeti, at 0845hrs back to the lodge/ Camp for breakfast. Then check out and drive with lunch and game viewing en-route to Ngorongoro Crater Rim. You will pass via Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site. Dinner and overnight in Ngorongoro at Rhino Lodge/similar.

    Visited places:
    • Serengeti National Park
    • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • 6
    Crater tour – Tarangire National Park
    Day 6 Transfer by car

    Wake up early morning for breakfast then at 0700hrs descend into the Crater floor for game drives. All the Big Five (Rhino, Lion, Leopard, Buffalo and Elephant) live in this wonderful caldera, others are Zebra, Hippo, Wildebeest, Hyena and more. Birds include flamingos on the Soda lake, Geese, Storks, Vultures and more.

    Your lunch will be served in the picnic site in the Crater near Lerai Forest or Hippo pool. After lunch proceed with game viewing while ascending the Crater and drive to Tarangire National Park for dinner and overnight in Tarangire. Twiga Lodge/Similar.

    Visited places:
    • Ngorongoro Conservation Area
    • Tarangire National Park
  • 7
    Tarangire – Arusha
    Day 7 Transfer by car

    After breakfast continue with game viewing in Tarangire National park, home to Lion, Leopard, Elephant, buffalo, Python, Zebra, Oryx, Impala and more. Over 450 species of birds have been observed. Your picnic lunch will be served in picnic site in the Tarangire Park. In the late afternoon, the driver will take you back to Arusha.

    Visited places:
    • Tarangire National Park
    • Arusha

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  • Prices and conditions
    Price includes
    • Transport on 4WD vehicle with pop-up roof, which enables you to spot wildlife more easily
    • Three meals a day on safari
    • Park entrance fees
    • Driver's allowances
    • Service of an English speaking professional guide/Driver
    • Crater fees
    • Food, cook and all kitchen utensils (If Camping)
    • Mineral water 1.5lt per person per day
    • Activities as per itinerary above
    Price does not include
    • International flights to/from your home
    • Tips & gratitudes
    • The first night on your arrival and last night after safari (you can book with our local partner)
    • Airport transfers (you can book with our local partner)
    • Personal insurance
    • Olduvai Gorge fees
    • Alcoholic drinks
    • Serengeti Balloon (you can book with our local partner)
    • Flying doctor’s insurance (our local partner can arrange on request)
    • Tips to the driver/guide and all items of personal nature/use.
    • All that is not mentioned in the itinerary.