5 days Tanzania northern circuit safari

This 5 days Tanzania northern circuit safaris provides an exhilarating trip to Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, designed to deliver a brief yet intense experience of the Tanzanian Northern Circuit within a limited timeframe of just five days. You will partake in the thrill of wildlife observation in three of Tanzania’s most picturesque national game reserves. This remarkable African wildlife safari will lead you to the Ngorongoro Crater, a highly coveted conservation area renowned for its substantial wildlife population, including thousands of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and the renowned Big Five: lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and rhinos, among others. Here, you will observe remarkable scenes of African wildlife within a self-sustaining ecosystem abundant with avian and terrestrial species. This five-day expedition will also include a visit to Lake Manyara National Park, characterized by its extensive biodiversity, encompassing a large shallow soda lake, the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, expansive savanna terrain, and a significant variety of mammal and avian species. Your African safari will culminate at Tarangire National Park, which perhaps boasts the highest concentration of species in Tanzania, closely rivaling the Ngorongoro Crater, offering unparalleled moments of African wilderness and pristine natural beauty. The unparalleled abundance of animals and natural splendor in the Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Tarangire National Parks renders them an ideal selection for our five-day circuit wildlife safaris in Tanzania. This safari is offered year-round and can be customized to suit your requirements and preferences for a perfect African experience.

• Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to the Hotel
• Day 2: Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
• Day 3: Whole Day Ngorongoro Crater Tour
• Day 4: Game Drive in Tarangire National Park and Transfer to Arusha
• Day 5: Airport Transfer

Day 1 Arrival and Hotel Transfer

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, we will transfer to Arusha city for an overnight stay.
Meal Schedule: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park

Following a brief morning orientation, you will proceed to Lake Manyara National Park, one of the smallest yet most diversified parks in Tanzania. Lake Manyara, a small and alkaline body of water, occupies a significant portion of the park and serves as a summer habitat for thousands of flamingos, creating a remarkable pink spectacle. In addition, over 500 other avian species inhabit the area, along with several remarkable mammals. Monkey troops inhabit the jungles, while giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests reside on the grassy plains, and elephants and lions occupy the acacia woodlands. The vehicle’s open roof allows for observation of wildlife and appreciation of the scenery. Following a comprehensive wildlife drive and a picnic lunch, you will depart the park to proceed to the cooler areas of the Ngorongoro highlands.
Meal Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3 Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Excursion

Following an early departure, you will proceed to drive into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater. The Ngorongoro Crater is almost 600 meters deep, approximately 20 kilometers in diameter, and the expansive caldera hosts a remarkable diversity of wildlife. During your game drive, you may encounter a variety of species, including the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, and leopard, as well as Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelles and mountain reedbucks. Spotted hyenas, uncommon wild dogs, and over 500 bird species may also be observed in the vicinity. Following a picnic lunch at the crater and additional wildlife observation, you will depart from the crater in the afternoon and return to Karatu.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4 Game Drive in Tarangire National Park and Transfer to Arusha

Following breakfast, you proceed to another park on the Northern Circuit, Tarangire National Park. This park, characterized by expansive grasslands, towering baobab trees, the perennial Tarangire River, and seasonal marshes, hosts the greatest elephant herds in northern Tanzania. Various animals congregate near the river, including elephants, giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, dik-diks, waterbucks, warthogs, and reedbucks, observable throughout the year. Additionally, the park hosts buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests, who are consistently pursued by various predators, including lions. Leopards are occasionally observed, although cheetahs are rarely sighted. Following a comprehensive wildlife drive, you will depart the park in the afternoon and arrive in Arusha by early evening.
Dietary Schedule: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Airport Transportation

Our transfer driver will return to Kilimanjaro Airport to take you home.
Dietary Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner