A 4-day signature safari through Ngorongoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara, by private 4×4 land cruiser.
- Ngorongoro
- Tarangire
- Lake Manyara
- Karatu
- Kilimanjaro
Day by day
Day 1
Arrival Kilimanjaro / Tarangire National Park / Karatu
Lunch · Dinner
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport with meet & greet by our representative and embark on the drive to Tarangire National Park. Immediately commence a game viewing drive in the park known for its big Baobab trees and huge number of elephants.
Later, enjoy hot bush lunch set up in the park.
In the evening, drive to Karatu town for dinner and overnight at the selected lodge or similar.
Tarangire National Park is one of northern Tanzania's hidden gems, celebrated for its vast elephant herds, majestic baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Named after the Tarangire River, the park serves as a vital refuge for animals during the dry season, when thousands of elephants, zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, buffaloes, and antelopes gather along its banks. Predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are also frequently spotted, while more than 550 bird species make the park a paradise for birdwatchers.
The park's varied landscapes of open savannah, acacia woodlands, river valleys, and seasonal wetlands create a stunning backdrop for unforgettable game drives. Offering a quieter and more exclusive safari experience than many of Tanzania's busier parks, Tarangire is the perfect destination for visitors seeking spectacular wildlife encounters, breathtaking scenery, and an authentic taste of Africa's untamed wilderness.
Day 2
Karatu / Lake Manyara National Park / Karatu
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park and commence a game viewing drive on arrival.
Later, enjoy a Treetops Walkway which takes you on a sky-high adventure through the beautiful forest of Lake Manyara.
Proceed to Mto wa Mbu village for a cultural immersion where you will enjoy a guided walk in the village with lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive back to Karatu for dinner and overnight at the selected lodge or similar.
The experience continues with a visit to the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu, one of Tanzania's most culturally diverse communities, where more than 120 ethnic groups live together. A guided village tour offers an authentic glimpse into local life, with opportunities to explore farms, local markets, artisan workshops, and traditional homes while learning about the area's rich cultural heritage. Together, Lake Manyara National Park, the Treetop Walkway, and
Mto wa Mbu Village provide a perfect blend of wildlife, adventure, and cultural discovery.
Lake Manyara National Park is a scenic gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, renowned for its lush groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the alkaline lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and other waterbirds. The park is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, baboons, and the famous tree-climbing lions. A highlight of the visit is the Treetop Walkway, Tanzania's first canopy walks, where suspended bridges offer a unique perspective of the forest and the chance to observe birds, butterflies, and monkeys high above the ground.
Day 3
Karatu / Ngorongoro Crater / Karatu
Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Early breakfast at the lodge, afterwards, drive to Ngorongoro Conservation area; on arrival immediately descend to the crater floor for a crater tour. The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact volcanic caldera in the World, due to its size and diversity, the base of the crater consists of several distinct regions, ranging from forests, marshes, lakes and springs to open grasslands and some sand dunes.
Lunch will be picnic.
After the visit, exit the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and drive back to the Karatu Highlands for dinner and overnight at the selected lodge or similar.
Part of the Serengeti- Mara Ecosystem, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area covers an area of 8, 280 sq Km. An area of outstanding natural beauty, indeed one of the most breathtaking in the whole of Africa, the Ngorongoro area embraces rolling fertile green hills covered with flowers during the rainy season, while in the sheltered valleys and plains, Clusters of villages that are the home of the red-robed Maasai herdsmen, fierce in the protection of their prized cattle and traditions, abound. Forests, rivers, lakes and swamps, the silent silhouettes of mountain and volcanic craters, including some of the oldest in Africa These extinct volcanoes, whose past activity contributed to the landscape and lush vegetation of Ngorongoro as well as that of the nearby Serengeti plains, include Lemagrut, Sadiman, Oldeani, Olmoti, Sirua, Lolmalasin and Empakaai, always a favourite with hikers, and last but not least, the Ngorongoro Crater- a World Heritage Site. Heading out of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and out towards the Serengeti, we find the Olduvai Gorge, an important archaeological site.
Day 4
Karatu / Depart
Breakfast
Breakfast at the Lodge.
Afterwards, return drive to Arusha to arrive in the afternoon.
Dropped off at Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
What’s included
- Meet and greet services on arrival and departure.
- Accommodation on safari on full board basis.
- Park fees and conservancy fees as per the itinerary.
- Private game drives while on safari as per the itinerary.
- Transport in our customized 6-seater 4x4 land cruiser driven by an English-speaking guide.
- Complementary – litre bottle of mineral water per person per day in our vehicle.
- Hot bush lunch in Tarangire National Park.
- Lake Manyara Treetops Walkway.
- Mto wa Mbu village visit with local lunch.
- Our assistance.
Not included
- Tips and porterages
- Drinks and Laundry
- Extra meals and visits not indicated
- Optional activities offered with cost shared separately.
- Visa fees
- Personal medical and travel insurance
- International flights and departure taxes
- Festive season supplement at Neptune Ngorongoro applicable on 24th & 31st Dec: US$ 100 p/person/night
Optional add-ons
- Hot Air Balloon Excursion while in Serengeti – USD 40 Per Person
Rates
USD per person sharing · 2026-2027 season
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| Season | 2 sharing | 3 sharing | 4 sharing | 5 sharing | 6 sharing | Single suppl. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 – 31 October 2026 | $1,533 | $1,287 | $1,164 | $1,090 | $1,041 | $248 |
| 01 November – 15 December 2026 | $1,441 | $1,202 | $1,082 | $1,010 | $963 | $198 |
| 16 – 31 December 2026 | $1,533 | $1,287 | $1,164 | $1,090 | $1,041 | $248 |
| 01 January – 28 February 2027 | $1,512 | $1,274 | $1,154 | $1,082 | $1,034 | $248 |
| 01 – 31 March 2027 | $1,512 | $1,274 | $1,154 | $1,082 | $1,034 | $248 |
| 01 April – 31 May 2027 | $1,441 | $1,202 | $1,082 | $1,010 | $963 | $198 |
| 01 June – 31 July & 01 Sept – 31 Oct 2027 | $1,532 | $1,287 | $1,164 | $1,090 | $1,041 | $248 |
| 01 – 31 August 2027 | $1,604 | $1,358 | $1,235 | $1,162 | $1,113 | $297 |
| 01 November – 15 December 2027 | $1,441 | $1,202 | $1,083 | $1,010 | $963 | $168 |
| 16 – 31 December 2027 | $1,532 | $1,287 | $1,164 | $1,090 | $1,041 | $248 |
Rates are per person sharing a double or twin room, and fall as the party grows. Single travellers add the single supplement shown. Programmes spanning two seasons are prorated — confirm the exact rate with us at the time of booking.
Good to know
- We may have to reroute the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability
- Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
- Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris
- All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights
- Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
- Passengers arriving in Kenya and Tanzania may be asked to present a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
- Plastic bags are prohibited in Tanzania