Northern Tanzania
beyond the essentials
Two full days in Tarangire, two in Serengeti, plus the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. A unhurried journey designed for those who wish to linger, observe, and connect deeply with the wild.
A deeper exploration
Nine days that allow you to truly settle into the rhythm of the bush. Extra time in Tarangire, the ‘elephant concourse’, and the endless plains of Serengeti, before descending into the Ngorongoro Crater and the tree‑climbing lions of Manyara.
Arusha
— safari gateway
Your representative meets you at the airport or bus station, name on A4 paper. As you drive into Arusha, catch your first glimpse of Mount Meru and the green coffee‑banana plantations. Relax at your hotel, dreaming of the wild days ahead.
Tarangire
Game drive with picnic lunch among splendid baobab trees, savannah, and acacia woodland. Herds of elephant, buffalo, lion, wildebeest, zebra – densities rival the Serengeti in dry season.
Tarangire full day
Herds of up to 400 elephants, over 500 bird species, and predators like lion, leopard, cheetah. A full day to absorb the park’s rich biodiversity.
Into Serengeti
Travel via Ngorongoro highlands, game drive en route. Afternoon exploration of Serengeti’s abundance – the big game on endless plains.
Serengeti exploration
Full day game drive with picnic or hot lunch option. Zebra, gazelle, topi, giraffe, lion, hippo – the panorama of kopjes and acacia.
Olduvai & Ngorongoro highlands
Morning game drive, then towards Ngorongoro. Optional visit to Olduvai Gorge – where the remains of early man were discovered.
Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater floor. Grassland, Lerai forest, soda lake – home to 25,000+ mammals including rhino, lion, buffalo, flamingos. Picnic at Ngoitokitok. Ascend late afternoon, drive to Karatu.
Lake Manyara
Game drive in the park famous for tree‑climbing lions, pink flamingos, and the largest elephants in the region. Underground water forest and diverse wildlife.
Departure
Leisurely breakfast, then a cultural walking tour in Mto wa Mbu with local lunch. Drive to Arusha for a day room, then transfer to Kilimanjaro airport for your homeward flight.
— as the journey ends, the story remains —
✓ Price includes
- — All park fees & crater service fees
- — Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- — Professional English‑speaking guide
- — Full board accommodation (B,L,D as per itinerary)
- — Bottled water during game drives
- — Airport transfers on day 1 & day 9
✕ Price does not include
- — International & domestic flights
- — Travel insurance (compulsory)
- — Visa fees (50‑100 USD)
- — Tips for guide, cook, lodge staff
- — Alcoholic & soft drinks, laundry
- — Optional Olduvai visit & cultural walk
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