Northern Tanzania Safari: Five Iconic National Parks

Overview

This safari takes you through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, each offering its own breathtaking experience. In the Serengeti, endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see, where wildlife roams freely. Ngorongoro’s caldera creates a dramatic landscape, filled with a wide variety of animals. Tarangire’s vast open spaces, dotted with majestic baobab trees and large herds of elephants. Lake Manyara, a vibrant haven, with its lush forests and tree-climbing lions. And Arusha National Park, a peaceful escape, where nature’s serenity is on full display.

Have a bit of everything with this safari!

Itinerary

After your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your accommodation in Arusha.

Launch
Game Dive
Dinner
Cozy Accommodations

After breakfast, you will head to Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for lunch. There will be a full day of game viewing, after which you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Breakfast
Boat Safari
Launch
Transfer to Mtereme Airstrip

A drive across the Great Rift Valley Wall to Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will descend directly into the crater for a full-day safari.

A scenic drive to Serengeti National Park, stopping en route to visit the Olduvai Gorge Archaeological Museum, where you can learn about the origins of humankind.

Over the next two days, you will enjoy full-day game drives in the Serengeti. Exploring the park’s endless plains and diverse habitats, encountering various wildlife species, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and wildebeest.

Your day will begin with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti. Afterward, you will return to the lodge for a late breakfast before departing to the lower slopes of the Ngorongoro Massif. Then later go on an afternoon excursion to visit the nearby waterfalls and Elephant Caves.

A morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife, including flamingos. You will have lunch at Lake Manyara Lodge before driving back to Arusha. From there, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) for your departure flight in the evening.