3 Days Northern Tanzania Safari

Overview

Embark on our 3 days Northern Tanzania Safari which offers a condensed yet thrilling Northern Circuit experience, perfect for those who with limeted time. This Safari ventures into three spectacular national parks: Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park. Each holds ints unique allure and promise an unforgettable encounter.

5-day Serengeti Safari Tour Itinerary Highlights

  • Witness the elephants and ancient baobab tress in Tarangire
  • See the tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara
  • Search for the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater
  • Meet the Maasai and learn about this nomadic tribe’s culture, beliefs and traditions
  • Enjoy the comforts and hospitality of a safari lodge in the heart of the Tanzanian bush
  • This tour is a private safari and run exclusively for you and can depart any day

Choose your Accommodation

Tented Camp Accommodation

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Morning:
Depart from Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2-3 hours).
Activities:
Embark on a game drive in Tarangire, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, and various antelope species. You will enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, then you will continue with game viewing, exploring different areas of the park. Evening you will be driven to your hotel or camp for dinner and overnight.

Morning:
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 1.5-2 hours)
Activities:
Conduct a game drive in Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Other wildlife includes elephants, hippos, and various primates. You will have your lunch at picnic site inside the park and then continue with afternoon game viewing, focusing on different habitats within the park. In the evening you will be driven to your hotel or camp for dinner and overnight.

Morning:
Early breakfast followed by a drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approximately 1.5 hours).
Activities:
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to a high density of wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the crater, then you will ascend from the crater and begin the drive back to Arusha (approximately 3-4 hours).

3 Days Northern Tanzania Safari:

This is a private safari, run exclusively for you and each vehicle holds a maximum of 7 clients. If an accommodation is fully booked we’ll suggest a comparable alternative where possible.

Travelling in Green Season

Enhance Your Safari Experience:

A Tanzanian holiday is a dream come true and a once in a lifetime experience for most of our clients. We understand that every traveller is different and we are proud to offer a range of optional activities to enhance your safari experience.

Lodge Accommodation

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Morning:
Depart from Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park (approximately 2-3 hours).
Activities:
Embark on a game drive in Tarangire, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, and various antelope species. You will enjoy a picnic lunch within the park, then you will continue with game viewing, exploring different areas of the park. Evening you will be driven to your hotel or camp for dinner and overnight.

Morning:
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 1.5-2 hours)
Activities:
Conduct a game drive in Lake Manyara, famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Other wildlife includes elephants, hippos, and various primates. You will have your lunch at picnic site inside the park and then continue with afternoon game viewing, focusing on different habitats within the park. In the evening you will be driven to your hotel or camp for dinner and overnight.

Morning:
Early breakfast followed by a drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area (approximately 1.5 hours).
Activities:
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater is home to a high density of wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site within the crater, then you will ascend from the crater and begin the drive back to Arusha (approximately 3-4 hours).

3 Days Northern Tanzania Safari:

This is a private safari, run exclusively for you and each vehicle holds a maximum of 7 clients. If an accommodation is fully booked we’ll suggest a comparable alternative where possible.

Olduvai Gorge on Day 4 – extra fee per person:

Visit Olduvai Gorge which is one of the most important paleoanthropological sites in the world for early human evolution. The site is significant in showing the increasing developmental and social complexities in the earliest humans. Here you will enjoy free time to discover the museum before continuing to the Serengeti.

Add a Beverage Package – extra fee per person:

Add beer and wine to your safari. Please note, this package is not available to clients under the age of 18.

Arusha Day Tours –

We offer Arusha City Tours (half or full day tours), Coffee Farm Tours, Night Tours with Dinner or visit the Lengo Football Academy with Village Walk. Please ask us for detailed tour descriptions and prices.

Your Safari Includes:

  • Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport to hotel
  • English speaking Driver Guide (other languages available upon request)
  • Custom built, extended, open-roof 4WD safari Land Cruiser with fridge and inverter
  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
  • Drinks during game drives (1 bottle of water and 2 sodas per person, per safari day. Drinks can be substituted to suit your preferences)
  • Unlimited game drives including park and vehicle entry fees
  • Maasai Village visit
  • Departure transfer from hotel to Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport
  • All current Government fees and taxes 

Your Safari Excludes:

  • Drinks at hotels, lodges and tented camps unless otherwise stated
  • Tips (tipping is an expected, though not compulsory, component of any African safari. We are often asked for tipping guidelines and we recommend $10-15 USD for your Guide per person per day.)

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