4-Day Perfect Short Northern Circuit Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, your safari begins with a drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, approximately 2–3 hours away.
Tarangire is renowned for its large concentration of elephants and ancient baobab trees that dominate the landscape. During your game drive, you will explore areas along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers, especially in the dry season.
Expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park, surrounded by nature.
In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Drive to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
This journey is one of the highlights of the safari, offering spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Highlands, Maasai villages, and vast open plains. As you descend into the Serengeti, the landscape transforms into endless savannah.
Upon arrival, begin your game drive, with chances to spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of grazers. Continue with a game drive en route to your camp.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife is most active. Your guide will take you to prime locations for predator sightings, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
After the game drive, depart the Serengeti and head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers beautiful scenery as you ascend into the cooler highlands.
Arrive at your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands in the late afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy panoramic views.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Wild Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha / Airport

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
The crater is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day. Its unique ecosystem supports a dense population of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls. Afterward, begin your drive back to Arusha or transfer to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.