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Perfectly balanced for first-timers

4-Day Three Parks, One Epic Journey

  • 4 days · 3 nights
  • Lake Manyara · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
  • First-time visitors, Short breaks, Families

Overview

Discover the incredible variety of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit. Perfectly balanced for first-time travellers and seasoned adventurers alike, this 4-day safari blends the lush forests of Lake Manyara, the vast Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater.

Highlights

  • Three contrasting ecosystems in four days
  • Full day in the Serengeti
  • Ngorongoro Crater floor
  • Great value for limited time

Day by day

  1. Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara

    Game drive through Manyara's forests and lakeshore, then overnight in the Karatu highlands.

  2. Day 2: Serengeti National Park

    Travel across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive.

  3. Day 3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro

    Sunrise game drive, then transfer to the crater rim for sunset views.

  4. Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

    Descend into the crater for a morning game drive before returning to Arusha.

What's included

  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All park entry and conservation fees
  • Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
  • Airport transfers and drinking water
  • Flying doctors emergency cover

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guide and staff
  • Personal items and alcoholic drinks
  • Optional activities (balloon safari, etc.)

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