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4-Day Best Midrange Safari
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4-Day Best Midrange Safari
Safari Tanzania
Experience the beauty and diversity of Tanzania’s renowned Northern Safari Circuit on this exciting 4-day adventure through Lake Manyara National Park, Tarangire National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, this safari offers an unforgettable journey through some of East Africa’s most spectacular landscapes and wildlife habitats. Explore Tarangire’s vast savannahs dotted with ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, discover the lush forests and lakeside scenery of Lake Manyara home to diverse birdlife, hippos, and the famous tree-climbing lions—and descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its incredible concentration of wildlife and excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five. Enjoy thrilling game drives, including early morning wildlife viewing when animals are most active, while traveling in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle accompanied by a professional and knowledgeable guide. With complimentary drinking water, stunning scenery, abundant wildlife encounters, and unforgettable safari experiences, this tour offers the perfect introduction to Tanzania’s natural wonders and rich wildlife heritage.
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Arrival in Arusha
Your Tanzanian adventure begins as you arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our representative will meet you at Kilimanjaro Airport with a signboard; transfer to Arusha takes approximately 1.5 hours. Located on the green slopes of Mount Meru, Arusha is a bustling town and the perfect base to begin your journey. Tonight, you’ll settle into the tranquil Forest Hill Hotel, surrounded by tropical gardens and red-roofed cottages. After your travels, take time to unwind—perhaps with a refreshing dip in the pool—before enjoying your welcome dinner.
- Accommodation: Forest Hill Hotel
- Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast. Depending on their arrival time, dinner will be organized
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast, your guide will pick you up for the safari. Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire takes 2.5 hours. Upon arrival, enjoy a thrilling game drive, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 bird species. In the afternoon, you’ll head to the peaceful town of Karatu to check in at Farm House Valley, surrounded by rolling hills and manicured gardens. Relax with a hearty dinner and take in the serene ambience of the countryside.
- Accommodation: Farm House Valley
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Enjoy unlimited game drives within the park with the national park rules and guidelines
Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
Today, an early start takes you into the heart of Tanzania’s most iconic safari destination: the Serengeti National Park. The transfer time from Karatu to the Serengeti is approximately 3 hours. The drive leads through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where traditional Maasai communities live alongside free-roaming wildlife—a true harmony of culture and nature. As you enter the Serengeti, vast plains stretch endlessly before you. Acacia trees stand like watchful sentinels, and the savanna hums with life. You’ll enjoy a thrilling game drive en route to your accommodation, with chances to spot cheetahs, lions, gazelles, and maybe even the elusive leopard.
Tonight, stay under canvas at Land of Nature Camp, a classic tented camp offering a truly immersive safari experience. Fall asleep to the distant roar of lions and the rustle of the Serengeti breeze.
- Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Enjoy unlimited game drives within the park with the national park rules and guidelines
Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha
Your day begins with sunrise over the Serengeti—a golden glow bathing the plains in soft light. After breakfast, you’ll spend the full day on game drives, tracking wildlife through different habitats, from rocky kopjes to grassy savannas. Marvel at elephants on the move, hyenas scavenging, and prides of lions napping under shady trees.
The Serengeti is also a birdwatcher’s dream, with over 500 species including ostriches, storks, and the vibrantly coloured lilac-breasted roller. Lunch is a picnic in the bush or back at camp—your choice—before you head out for an afternoon drive. As the sun sets, toast the day with a classic sundowner before returning to camp for dinner beneath the stars. An optional Hot Air Balloon Safari is available in the Serengeti at an additional cost.
- Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Enjoy unlimited game drives within the park with the national park rules and guidelines
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Arrival in Arusha
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide who will be waiting to assist you with your luggage and provide a brief introduction to your upcoming adventure. From the airport, you will enjoy a comfortable private transfer to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore Arusha on a guided town tour, visiting local markets, cultural sites, and experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of the city. Alternatively, you can relax at your lodge, recover from your journey, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings while preparing for the exciting safari days ahead. Dinner and overnight accommodation will be at your selected lodge in Arusha.
- Accommodation:
Arusha Planet lodge
- Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
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DAY 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After an early breakfast at your lodge, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for a full-day wildlife safari. Upon arrival, begin an exciting game drive through one of Tanzania’s most diverse and wildlife-rich national parks. Named after the Tarangire River, the park serves as a vital water source for animals throughout the year, attracting large concentrations of wildlife, especially during the dry season. Tarangire is renowned for its impressive herds of elephants, majestic baobab trees, and abundant predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. As you explore the park’s vast savannahs, woodlands, and riverine habitats, you may also encounter giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic location inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. Later in the day, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater
After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and journey through the scenic highlands before descending approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. Often referred to as Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” the crater is one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas and is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife. Its diverse habitats support a remarkable variety of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hyenas, hippos, and the rare endangered black rhinoceros. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor while surrounded by breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. Beyond its incredible game-viewing opportunities, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area is unique because it allows the coexistence of wildlife and the indigenous Maasai people, who continue to live and graze their livestock within the conservation area. After an unforgettable day of wildlife viewing, ascend the crater walls and return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
- Accommodation:Farm of Dreams Lodge
- Meal Plan:Full board
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Full-Day in the Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a memorable game drive in one of Tanzania’s most scenic and ecologically diverse national parks. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara offers a unique combination of lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, acacia woodlands, and the alkaline lake that attracts thousands of birds throughout the year. The park is renowned for its famous tree-climbing lions, which are often seen resting in the branches of acacia trees, as well as its large populations of baboons, elephants, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and numerous antelope species. Bird enthusiasts can enjoy sightings of flamingos, pelicans, storks, and many other colorful bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the park before continuing your game drive and taking in the beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, depart for Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon to mark the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.
- Accommodation: Land of Nature Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Game Viewing: Enjoy unlimited game drives within the park with the national park rules and guidelines
PRICES:
| 2 people (1room) | 3 people (2rooms) | 4 people (2rooms) | 5 people (3rooms) | 6 people (3rooms) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1445 pp | $1355 pp | $1265 pp | $1175 pp | $1085 pp |
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