Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater (3 Parks)
Take pride in the Northern Circuit safari taking you through Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations, featuring one day in Tarangire National Park, one day exploring the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, and three...
• • Overview
Take pride in the Northern Circuit safari taking you through Tanzania’s premier wildlife destinations, featuring one day in Tarangire National Park, one day exploring the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, and three full days in the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Your adventure begins with a pre-departure briefing at your Arusha lodge, ensuring you’re fully prepared for the journey ahead. Each day offers extensive game drives through different ecosystems, from Tarangire’s elephant herds and baobab trees to the Ngorongoro Crater’s dense wildlife population and the Serengeti’s endless migrations.
This budget-friendly safari delivers maximum wildlife impact in a shorter timeframe, making it perfect for travellers seeking an authentic Tanzanian safari experience without compromising on quality or wildlife viewing opportunities.
Highlights of the Safari
Big Five Safari Experience
The Safari has excellent opportunities to encounter the Africa’s Big Five:
- Rhinos – best chances in Ngorongoro Crater
- Lions – abundant in both destinations
- Elephants – large herds throughout both parks
- Buffalo – massive herds in crater and plains
- Leopards – elusive cats in both locations
• • Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1: Arrive, pick up and drop to the Hotel in Arusha
You will be picked up from Kilimanjaro Airport by Dial-Us Tours and Travel Guide, who will be holding placard bearing your names and drive you to your Accommodation in Arusha town. Diner and overnight at Arusha Planet Lodge on Bed and breakfast
Day 2: Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast head straight to Tarangire National Park for a morning game drive. The park runs along the line of the Tarangire River and is mainly made up of low-lying hills on the Great Rift Valley floor. Its natural vegetation mainly consists of Acacia woodland and giant African Baobab trees, with huge swamp areas in the south. Both the river and the swamps act like a magnet for wild animals, during Tanzania’s dry season. This African national park is also home to the Greater Kudu, the Fringed-eared Oryx, as well as a few Ashy Starlings which are rare species of animals.
Diner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge or Marera Valley Lodge
Day 3: Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will continue towards the fertile highlands where wheat, coffee, and corn are grown the local people. Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breath taking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling on wards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti National Park is the largest park in Tanzania with diverse landscapes and habitats, such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, Savannah, and mountains. After an extensive game drive, you will drive to your accommodation where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay inside Serengeti National Park. Diner and overnight at Katikati Tented Camp or Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Day 4: Day 4: Serengeti Full Day Game Drive
After an early breakfast with a picnic lunch to enjoy full day game drive where you will have the chance to see the majority of the “Big 4”, namely lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and many other wild animals including hippo, zebra, wildebeest, cheetah, hyena, and gazelle, just to mention a few. The Mighty Serengeti is a wild paradise where you will be able to see thousands of wild animals. You will get chance to follow the migration of wildebeests in any direction within the park it can be Northern near Grumeti river and Ikorongo, Western or Southern Serengeti, enjoy wildlife till evening then you will return for dinner and your over-night stay at the inside the Park. Diner and overnight at Katikati Tented Camp or Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Day 5: Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will embark on another incredible game drive in the Serengeti before traveling to the Ngorongoro Crater. Arriving at the edge of the crater in the
afternoon, you will have your first glimpse of what awaits you the following day – glistening streams, open grassland, and an infinite amount of animals. You will spend the night at a nearby lodge, with the orange glow of sunset surrounding you as you drift off to sleep. Diner and overnight at Farm of Dreams Lodge or Marera Valley Lodge.
Day 6: Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest volcanic caldera, is almost 20km wide, approximately 600 m deep, and is known for its large variety of wildlife. In addition to the Big Five, the various springs attract animals such as wildebeest, gazelles, reed bucks, and more than 500 bird species. At a picnic site, you will have lunch before enjoying some more game viewing in the crater. After your afternoon game drive, return to Arusha for prepare for your departure.
• • What's Included
Inclusions
- Transport with a qualified driver/guide in 4×4 vehicles with a viewing roof
- Lodge/camping accommodation
- Meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Camping equipment, if necessary, e.g., Tent, sleeping bag and mattress
- National Park gate fees
- All Park expenses. (including VAT)
- Bottled mineral water 1.5Ltr per person per day
Exclusions
- Air tickets
- Insurance of any nature
- Optional activities
- Alcohol and soft drinks
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