Our 4-day African safari, which specifically includes the Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater has been designed to offer you a short but intense Tanzanian Northern Circuit safari experience, for a shorter and time-constrained period of 4 days 3 nights. You will experience the excitement of wildlife viewing in three of the most spectacular national game parks in Tanzania.
Life on Safari
After breakfast, you will meet your driver-guide for a short safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park. The park stretches along the Tarangire River and is characterized by rolling hills, acacia woodlands, vast swamps, and iconic baobab trees.
During the dry season, the river and swamps attract large concentrations of wildlife, making Tarangire one of the best places in Tanzania to see elephants in large herds. You may also encounter rare species such as the greater kudu, fringe-eared oryx, and ashy starling, alongside giraffes, zebras, and buffaloes.
Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, followed by an afternoon game drive until late evening. Afterwards, transfer to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Safari Season Overview – Tarangire
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | July–November (wildlife gathers along the river) |
| High Season | June–October |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Suricata Boma Lodge – Mid-range lodge (1–2 hrs from Tarangire)
Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & Dinner (Breakfast not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Today is dedicated to wildlife viewing in the Serengeti. Your game drives will focus on areas where the Great Migration is most active, depending on the season.
Predators such as lions, leopards (often seen resting in acacia trees), and cheetahs follow the migrating herds closely. During the short rains (November–December), herds move south, while in the long rains (April–June), they migrate north. Since movement depends on rainfall, your guide will use experience and local knowledge to locate the best wildlife viewing opportunities.
Safari Season Overview – Serengeti
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | January–February and June–October |
| High Season | July–March (Seronera area can be busy) |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Land of Nature Camp – Mid-range tented camp (Central Serengeti)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
Today you will descend over 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exceptional game drive. This UNESCO-listed natural wonder supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife due to its permanent water sources and fertile grazing grounds.
You may see wildebeests, zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, and large herds of elephants. The crater is also home to a high density of predators including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard.
Visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake that attracts flamingos and a variety of water birds. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and transfer to your lodge in Karatu for overnight.
Safari Season Overview – Ngorongoro
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (excellent wildlife viewing) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
Farm of Dreams Lodge – Mid-range lodge (Karatu area)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
After breakfast, proceed to Lake Manyara National Park for a final game drive. The park is famous for its diverse ecosystems and birdlife, with over 400 species recorded.
The alkaline lake attracts large flocks of flamingos, along with pelicans, storks, and cormorants. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions, as well as elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and hippos.
After your safari, return to Arusha or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward journey.
Safari Season Overview – Lake Manyara
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Best Time to Visit | June–October (easier wildlife spotting) |
| High Season | July–March |
| Best Weather | June–October (dry season) |
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & Lunch (Dinner not included)
All drinks (except spirits/liquor)
All prices are per person, valid year-round. Group discounts apply — the more travellers, the lower your per-person cost. Children under 15 receive a special rate.
- All Park entrances & taxes
- Accommodation during safari
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Tips for guides
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
- Balloon in Serengeti (Price is $600per person)
Note: We have a discount for kids under 15 years old
"Our guide Emmanuel was incredible — he spotted a leopard and two lion cubs that three other vehicles completely missed. The most magical experience of our lives."
"The private setup meant we could spend 45 minutes with a cheetah and cubs without feeling rushed. The lodges were far beyond what we expected."
"As first-time safari travelers, we were nervous. From the moment we arrived, Serengeti African Tours took care of everything. The Ngorongoro Crater literally took our breath away."
"Booked through SafariBookings and couldn't be happier. Every detail was handled perfectly. Guide Abouh is extraordinary — his knowledge of wildlife is encyclopaedic."
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