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Tanzania's Most Iconic Wildlife Safari Route
Discover why the Northern Circuit is considered the best safari in Tanzania on this expertly crafted 4-day wildlife safari through three of East Africa's most celebrated national parks. Your African safari adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, home to some of the largest elephant herds on the continent and a landscape dotted with ancient baobab trees that have stood for centuries. From Tarangire, journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you will descend 600 metres into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater — a natural amphitheatre sheltering approximately 25,000 large mammals, including all members of the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and the endangered black rhinoceros. Your final game drive takes you through Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and vast flocks of flamingos that paint the alkaline lake shore pink. Travelling in a custom 4x4 safari vehicle with an expert Tanzanian guide, every game drive is tailored to maximise wildlife photography opportunities and intimate animal encounters. This Tanzania tour is ideal for first-time safari travellers, couples, and families seeking a compact yet comprehensive introduction to the Serengeti ecosystem and the extraordinary biodiversity of northern Tanzania. With comfortable lodge accommodation throughout and all park fees included, this is one of the most popular safari packages Tanzania has to offer.
Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes, and diverse birdlife. Picnic lunch in the park with views of the Tarangire River.
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After a morning game drive in Tarangire, drive through the scenic Karatu highlands to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. En route, enjoy views of coffee and banana plantations. Afternoon visit to a Maasai village to experience traditional culture, or relax at your lodge on the crater rim.
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Descend 600 meters to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to approximately 25,000 large animals, including the Big Five. Enjoy a picnic lunch by the hippo pool and search for the endangered black rhino, lions, elephants, and vast flamingo flocks.
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Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive. Look for the famous tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, flamingos along the lake shore, and prolific birdlife. After lunch, transfer back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.
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