Embark on the 8-day Ultimate Northern Tanzania Safari and Lake Natron expedition, where you'll traverse iconic destinations including Tarangire National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park, and the unique landscapes of Lake Natron. Witness diverse wildlife, from Tarangire's elephants to the Big Five in the Serengeti, and experience the ancient traditions of the Maasai. Discover the flamingos of Lake Natron and marvel at its surreal landscapes. With luxurious accommodations, expert guides, and immersive cultural experiences, this safari promises an unforgettable adventure into Tanzania's natural and cultural wonders.
Day 1
Tarangire National Park - Elephants Paradise
You will depart from Arusha in the morning and head to Tarangire National Park, arriving before midday. Once in the park, you will be able to enjoy both a morning and afternoon game drive with a delicious lunch in the afternoon. In the early evening, after your game drive, you will exit the park and make your way to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2
Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, our safari guide will pick you up with a Tanzanian smile from your lodgings for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Manyara, a relatively small but diverse park 120km west of Arusha, is so named for the shallow salt lake that occupies a good seventy percent of the park's land.
Flooding and drying seasonally, this soda lake is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species. While exploring the park, you'll see monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, elephants, and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes, not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab-dotted cliffs. You will have lunch at a picnic site arranged by a professional guide.
After your full day in the park, you will drive to our lodgings, where you will relax and enjoy a sumptuous meal with our comfortable quarters awaiting you.
Day 3
Serengeti National Park - Endless Plains
You'll depart Karatu in the morning after a hearty breakfast and make your way to the famous Serengeti National Park. En route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will have a chance to see some views of the Ngorongoro Crater before reaching the Serengeti gate. After lunch, you will head out on an afternoon game drive to look for some of the wild game before sunset and dinner at the campsite.
Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Today, you will head out early on your morning game drive for a chance to witness a magnificent African sunrise in the bush. You'll head out after a cup of coffee and experience the wilderness and its magnificent creatures as they wake up among the dew-covered grasses. Later, you will head back to camp for breakfast and some relaxation. In the afternoon, you will head out once more for another chance to explore the plains in search of African wildlife as you exit the park. Late afternoon you will be heading to Ngorongoro for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, you will drive heading to Ngorongoro Crater. You will depart the campsite with a picnic lunch and descend into the amazing Ngorongoro Crater. You'll explore the magnificent world of diversity that lies within, surrounded by the imposing walls that encircle the reserve. It is possible to see all of Africa's Big Five within the crater among a vast array of other wildlife, including hundreds of bird species. You'll enjoy a full day in the crater before heading back to Ngorongoro Simba Campsite for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
Day 6
Lake Natron
After breakfast, you will head to Lake Natron. The drives from the Ngorongoro conservation area are remote, with a desolate, other-worldly beauty and an incomparable feeling of space and antiquity.
The roads pass through untraveled Maasai land, with small bomas and big mountains often in view in a wild, cauterized landscape. From June to November, at the lake, around two million flamingos gather. On the way to the lodge, you can make a stop at the hot springs. You will stay overnight at Africa Safari Lake Natron.
The lodge has a swimming pool that is embedded in its surrounding landscapes and comes complete with stunning views of neighboring Mount Ol Doinyo Lengai, a still-active volcano. You'll enjoy the view from the lodge. You can take a 10-minute walk to the lake with your guide.
Day 7
Lake Natron
In the morning, your guide will take you for an adventurous walk to the waterfalls (make sure to bring walking shoes). Several Maasai villages are found nearby and your guide for the hike will be a Maasai. After lunch, you will proceed with the game drive until evening.
Your relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay will be at Africa Safari Lake Natron (Safari Tent).
Day 8
Lake Natron - Arusha
After a good night’s sleep, this morning is departure time. After the last game drive, your vehicle will take you to Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
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Rates Per Person
Start dates Jun 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Single1 room n/a*
2 people1 room $2,174
3 people2 rooms $2,152
4 people2 rooms $2,130
5 people3 rooms $2,108
6 people3 rooms $2,079
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Important Information:
- This tour does not accommodate solo travelers.
- Rates are per person and do not include international flights to/from your home country.
- Children aged 6 and older are welcome on this tour, with discounts available for children under 16.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
