4-Day Northern Circuit Safari
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4-Day Northern Circuit Safari

4 days / 3 nights Group / Shared Tarangire · Ngorongoro · Lake Manyara

Duration

4 days / 3 nights

Safari type

Group / Shared

Travel style

Budget

Starts

Arusha

Ends

Arusha

Accommodation

Camping, Lodge

Tour Overview

Four days is enough for Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, with comfortable camping or simple lodges depending on your budget.

Shared departures keep the cost down; private departures are quoted on request.

Why You'll Love This Trip

  • Ngorongoro Crater in a single unhurried day
  • Tarangire's elephants and baobabs
  • Lake Manyara's forest and birdlife
  • Budget-friendly without cutting park time

Safari Route

  1. Arusha
  2. Tarangire
  3. Ngorongoro
  4. Lake Manyara
  5. Arusha

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Depart Arusha after breakfast and spend the afternoon in Tarangire.

Activities

  • Afternoon game drive

Meals

Lunch and dinner

Accommodation

Campsite or lodge near Tarangire

A morning drive in Tarangire, then up to the Ngorongoro highlands.

Activities

  • Morning game drive
  • Rim viewpoint

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation

Campsite or lodge in Karatu

A full crater day with a picnic lunch on the floor.

Activities

  • Crater floor game drive

Meals

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Accommodation

Campsite or lodge in Karatu

A final morning game drive in Lake Manyara before the return to Arusha.

Activities

  • Game drive in Lake Manyara

Meals

Breakfast and lunch

Accommodation

Departure

What's Included

  • Professional safari guide
  • Safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All park and conservation fees
  • Camping equipment or lodge accommodation
  • Meals as listed
  • Drinking water

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities unless specified
  • Alcoholic and premium drinks unless specified
  • Sleeping bag hire for camping departures

Best Time for This Safari

June to October for the driest camping conditions; year-round for lodge departures.

What to Pack

  • Sleeping bag for camping
  • Warm layers for cool highland nights
  • Head torch
  • Neutral clothing
  • Binoculars

Frequently Asked Questions

Shared departures seat a maximum of six guests with a window seat each. Private departures are yours alone.

Campsites have basic facilities and our crew handles tents and cooking. Lodge upgrades are available on every night.

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