Ultimate Northern Tanzania Safari: Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park
Embark on an unforgettable safari starting in Arusha. Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and majestic baobab trees. Continue to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its lush landscapes and tree-climbing lions. Conclude your adventure at the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. This tour offers a comprehensive experience of Northern Tanzania’s most iconic and diverse natural attractions.
Let’s go!
Arusha is the safari capital of the country and a bustling ‘tourism driven’ city. You will be met by your driver-guide guide and together you will begin the transfer to Tarangire National Park to start your private safari game drive. The name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which crosses the park and is the main source of fresh water for the wildlife. This quiet park is famous for its elephant migration, birdlife and authentic safari atmosphere. You will enjoy a packed lunch at midday and at the end of the afternoon’s game drive, you will make your way to Africa Safari Lake Manyara. On arrival, you will have time to refresh before finishing the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy canvas accommodations.
Nothing but nature – Ngorongoro Crater Magic!
Be sure to wake up early today, so there is no delay on your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. As soon as you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area you will be amazed by the beauty around you. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view over one of the natural wonders of this world. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20 square km in size and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers a good chance to spot the rare black rhino. Throw hyena, zebra, buffalo and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience. At the end of the afternoon, you head back to the lodge for a well-deserved nights’ sleep.
Lounging lions
After a good night sleep, today is the ‘day of the lions. An early breakfast prior to checking out and after that you will be driven to Lake Manyara National Park itself. The Park is approximately 330 square kilometers of which 200 square kilometers makes up the lake itself when water levels are at a maximum. From a lake of pink flamingos as far as the eye can see to bull elephants at close range, Lake Manyara showcases a superb variety of herd animals and birdlife. One of the very special aspects of this park are the tree climbing lions.
You will spend the rest of your evening at the camp. Dinner and overnight stay.
After exploring this park with its groundwater forest, mid-morning you commence the drive back to Arusha, to where it all started; heart and camera full of memories from your African safari adventure.
