The Ultimate Northern Tanzania Safari

The Ultimate Northern Tanzania Safari

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Tour Overview

This 9-day Tanzania safari combines classic wildlife destinations with remote landscapes and varied experiences. The journey takes you through Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds and baobab trees, and Lake Manyara, with its forest habitats and rich birdlife. You then travel to Lake Natron, a striking landscape known for its flamingos, volcanic terrain and views of Oldoinyo Lengai.

The safari continues into Serengeti, where open plains and diverse habitats support large populations of predators and herbivores. The final part of the journey takes you to Ngorongoro Crater, known for its high concentration of wildlife. With guided game drives, scenic drives and time in less-visited areas, this itinerary offers a varied experience of northern Tanzania.

The Ultimate Northern Tanzania Safari - Highlights

• Explore Tarangire National Park with large elephant herds and baobab landscapes
• Discover Lake Manyara's forest habitats, birdlife and tree-climbing lions
• Visit Lake Natron, known for flamingos and views of Oldoinyo Lengai
• Enjoy Serengeti game drives with opportunities to see lions, leopards and cheetahs
• Enter Serengeti through Klein's Gate along a scenic and quieter route
• Explore Ngorongoro Crater with opportunities to see the Big Five

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Start your safari from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and varied landscapes around the Tarangire River.
Spend the afternoon exploring the park on a game drive. Look for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and different antelope species as you travel through open plains and woodland areas. Continue to your lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

• Departure from Arusha
• Drive to Tarangire National Park
• Afternoon game drive
• Elephant and giraffe sightings
• Baobab landscapes
• Tarangire River surroundings

Day 2

Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, leave Tarangire and drive towards Lake Manyara National Park. The park features a mix of forest, open grassland and lake habitats that support a wide range of wildlife.
Enjoy a game drive through the park, looking for elephants, baboons, giraffes and blue monkeys. Lake Manyara is also known for tree-climbing lions and seasonal flamingos along the lake shore. After the safari, continue to your lodge for dinner and rest.

• Transfer from Tarangire to Lake Manyara
• Lake Manyara National Park game drive
• Forest and lakeside landscapes
• Elephant and baboon sightings
• Tree-climbing lion viewing opportunities
• Birdwatching along the lake

Day 3

Lake Manyara to Lake Natron

After breakfast, drive towards Lake Natron through remote landscapes and traditional Maasai areas. The route offers views of open plains, rocky terrain and the surrounding volcanic landscape.
As you approach Lake Natron, the scenery changes to dry plains and striking geological formations. The area lies near Oldoinyo Lengai, an active volcano known for its distinctive landscape. Arrive at your lodge near the lake and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

• Departure from Lake Manyara
• Scenic drive to Lake Natron
• Maasai areas along the route
• Remote landscapes and volcanic terrain
• Views of Oldoinyo Lengai
• Arrival at Lake Natron

Day 4

Explore Lake Natron

Spend the day exploring Lake Natron and its surrounding landscapes. The lake is an important breeding ground for lesser flamingos and is known for its shallow waters, mineral-rich environment and striking colours.
Depending on local conditions, you can walk along the lake shore, explore nearby waterfalls or enjoy views of the surrounding volcanic landscape. Optional activities may include a guided walk or a night trek on Oldoinyo Lengai, subject to local conditions and availability.

• Explore Lake Natron
• Flamingo viewing opportunities
• Walk along the lake shore
• Visit nearby waterfalls, subject to conditions
• Views of Oldoinyo Lengai
• Optional guided activities around the lake

Day 5

Lake Natron to Serengeti via Klein's Gate

After breakfast, drive towards Serengeti National Park through the Klein's Gate area. This route takes you through remote landscapes before reaching the northern part of Serengeti.
Enter the park and begin your first game drive across the plains. The northern Serengeti is known for its wildlife and seasonal migration activity. Continue towards your lodge or camp and settle in for the evening.

• Departure from Lake Natron
• Scenic drive towards Serengeti
• Entry through Klein's Gate
• First Serengeti game drive
• Wildlife viewing across the northern plains
• Arrival at your lodge or camp

Day 6

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Spend the day exploring Serengeti with game drives across its varied habitats. The park's open plains, rocky kopjes and river areas support a wide range of wildlife.
Look for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. Depending on the season and the location of the herds, you may also witness part of the Great Migration. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening.

• Full-day Serengeti game drive
• Lion and cheetah sightings
• Leopard viewing opportunities
• Large herbivore herds
• Rocky kopjes and open plains
• Great Migration viewing depending on the season

Day 7

Explore More of Serengeti

Continue your safari with another full day of game drives in Serengeti. Your guide will choose suitable areas based on wildlife movements and current conditions.
Explore different parts of the park, including open grasslands, woodland areas and river habitats. You may encounter predators resting in the shade, herds grazing across the plains and a variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before returning to your camp or lodge.

• Full-day Serengeti game drive
• Wildlife viewing across different habitats
• Lion and leopard sightings
• Cheetah and elephant viewing opportunities
• Wildebeest and zebra herds
• Picnic lunch during the safari

Day 8

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive before leaving Serengeti and travelling towards the Ngorongoro region. The route passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with changing landscapes from open plains to highland terrain.
Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim and check in. Spend the evening relaxing and enjoying views of the surrounding crater landscape. Rest well before the next day's crater safari.

• Morning Serengeti game drive
• Transfer towards Ngorongoro
• Scenic drive through the conservation area
• Views of the Ngorongoro highlands
• Arrival at the crater rim
• Sunset views from the lodge, weather permitting

Day 9

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Start early and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater floor contains grasslands, wetlands and forest patches that support a high concentration of wildlife.
Look for lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos and other animals, with opportunities to spot black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before ascending from the crater and driving back to Arusha. You will be dropped at your hotel or airport for your onward journey.

• Early descent into Ngorongoro Crater
• Crater game drive
• Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
• Black rhino viewing opportunities
• Picnic lunch inside the crater
• Return transfer to Arusha

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