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Flexible cancellation before the tour starts
Tarangire, Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro are the cornerstones of Tanzania’s safari packages. What could be more natural than spending the nights in a comfortable and enjoyable tent in the heart of the wilderness? This program allows you to explore the main parks of northern Tanzania in a more natural way. Welcome to Tanzania!
Our driver guide will pick you up at your lodge in Arusha and then board your 4x4 vehicle to head to Tarangire National Park for a game viewing tour. You will drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately a 2-hour drive before reaching the park. You will begin your morning by exploring the reserve, then admire its landscapes, baobab trees, and surrounding wildlife, with entire families of elephants and other animals, such as felines, zebras, and giraffes. The park is famous, among other things, for its large herds of elephants and baobabs, and for its stunning landscapes including hills and Lake Burunge. Lunch will be served at the picnic area. In the late evening, you will leave the park and head to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge.
Lunch, Dinner
Meals included
Mid-range, Marera Valley Lodge
Accommodation included
Elegant lodge near Karatu with 28 cottages featuring fireplaces and private decks. Includes a pool, Rosemary Spa, farm-fresh dining, and easy access to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will board your 4x4 vehicle and head to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day safari. Located in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara is renowned for its flamingos, pelicans, and cormorants, but it is also home to several hundred species of migratory birds, making it a birdwatcher's paradise. Tree-climbing lions and breathtaking scenery will make your day unforgettable. With a little luck, you might spot elephants in the acacia forest. Lake Manyara National Park is renowned for its high concentration of birds, monkeys, and big cats. Lunch will be served at the picnic area. After lunch, you will continue your safari in the afternoon. Later, you will exit the park and head to Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay at Marera Valley Lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals included
Mid-range, Marera Valley Lodge
Accommodation included
Elegant lodge near Karatu with 28 cottages featuring fireplaces and private decks. Includes a pool, Rosemary Spa, farm-fresh dining, and easy access to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
After breakfast, you will board the 4X4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof to embark on a full day of game viewing in the Serengeti National Park with a hot picnic lunch. You will have the opportunity to explore the largest national park in Africa. The Serengeti is renowned for the annual Serengeti Wildebeest Migration. The park offers exceptional year-round wildlife viewing, including lions, wildebeest, buffalo, zebras, various species of antelope, giraffes, baboons, as well as a variety of birds of prey and other wildlife. Lunch will be served at the picnic site. Following lunch, you will continue with the afternoon game drive. In the late evening, you will drive to Glimpse Tented Camp for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals included
Mid-range, Glimpse of Africa Tented Camp
Accommodation included
Your first wake-up call in the park will allow you to simply enjoy the sunrise over the savannah around you and observe the zebras. After a good breakfast, set off to explore the park for the day. You will surely cross paths with several felines and other animals; this park is truly magical! I will spare you the details and not reveal too much. Enjoying the moment will be the key throughout your stay! You will have lunch at the picnic site. After lunch, continue with a game drive on the way to Marera Valley Lodge.
Your accommodation for the night is near the Ngorongoro Crater.
Early the following morning, descend into the crater for game viewing. Early mornings are the best time to see animals as they are more active in the morning than during the rest of the day.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals included
Mid-range, Marera Valley Lodge
Accommodation included
Elegant lodge near Karatu with 28 cottages featuring fireplaces and private decks. Includes a pool, Rosemary Spa, farm-fresh dining, and easy access to Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara.
Rise early today to avoid any delays on your descent to the famous Ngorongoro Crater. From the moment you arrive in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be amazed by the beauty that surrounds you. This will be even more so as you arrive at the crater rim and admire the breathtaking view of one of the natural wonders of the world. The crater of this inactive volcano, approximately 3 million years old and covering an area of 20 km², is the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world. Thanks to its natural boundaries, the crater's wildlife is incredible. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers an excellent opportunity to observe the rare black rhino. Add to this hyenas, zebras, buffalo, and elephants, and you have the perfect setting for an unforgettable safari! In the late afternoon, after exploring this park and its underground forest, you will return to Arusha where you will be transferred to your lodge.
Breakfast, Lunch
Meals included
Price per person varies by group size. Our experts will help you find the best option for your party.
Indicative prices per person, excluding international flights. Actual prices may vary based on availability and travel dates.
Included in your tour
Hotels, meals and transfers as described in the program, certified and experienced English-speaking safari guide, National Park fees, 4x4 Safari vehicle.
Not included in your tour
International flights, visa fees, travel insurance, tips.
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