4-Day The Ultimate Northern Tanzania Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha National Park (Walking Safari & Game Drive)

Today morning your private guide from Safari Nuggets will pick you up at your hotel in Arusha. Begin your safari with a visit to Arusha National Park, a hidden gem just a short drive from the city. Start the day with a guided walking safari led by an armed ranger, giving you a chance to observe wildlife like giraffes, zebras, and monkeys up close on foot. Enjoy stunning views of Mount Meru and the surrounding landscapes. After a picnic lunch, continue with a scenic game drive through the park’s diverse habitats, including the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater. Thereafter you will drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Rafiki Retreat Lodge

• Budget lodge located less than 1hr drive from Arusha NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Tarangire's Large Elephant Herds and Baobab Trees

After breakfast, head to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Known for its vast savannah, ancient baobab trees, and large elephant herds, Tarangire offers rich wildlife sightings, especially during the dry season when animals gather around the Tarangire River. Keep an eye out for lions, giraffes, zebras, and the elusive tree-climbing python. In the late afternoon, drive to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Descend into the Iconic Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations. Descend 600 meters into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera for a half-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Home to over 30,000 animals, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and hippos, the crater offers incredible wildlife viewing in a breathtaking setting. In the afternoon, ascend from the crater and return to your lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive in the Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a half-day game drive with a packed picnic lunch. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley, the park is known for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, and large troops of baboons. You’ll also spot elephants, hippos, and a variety of bird species, including flamingos along the lake shore. After the game drive, begin your journey back to Arusha, marking the end of your unforgettable safari. Your guide will drop you off at your hotel in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.