4-Day Big 5 Animals in Northern Circuits National Parks

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Program: After breakfast or upon arrival at Arusha Airport at 8:00 a.m., you will be warmly welcomed by our professional safari guide who will brief you before departing directly to Tarangire National Park for a full-day game drive. After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will head to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Tarangire National Park is renowned for having the world’s highest concentration of elephants, with herds of up to 300 often seen along the Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline, especially during the dry season. Elephants are frequently spotted drinking, bathing, or digging into the riverbed to access underground water. The park is also distinguished by its striking baobab trees and rich birdlife, attracting bird enthusiasts with species such as hornbills, parrots, lovebirds, lilac-breasted rollers, eagles, and vultures. Your game drive concludes around 5:00 p.m., after which you’ll transfer to your lodge for the night.

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)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater for Game Drives and then Drive to Central Serengeti National Park

Program: After an early breakfast at your lodge, you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater on a journey to find the black rhino, the hardest animal to spot.

Ngorongoro Crater is considered one of the Wonders of the Natural World, it inhabits almost every species of wildlife that is indigenous to East Africa. It's one of the very rare locations in the whole continent where you can witness the black rhino.

In the afternoon, you will stop for lunch at Hippo Lake and then enjoy another game drive as you ascend back up to the crater rim. Around 5:00 pm, you will go directly to central Serengeti and stay overnight at your Serengeti Classic View Camp.

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

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Serengeti Classic View Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Full Game Drive in Central Serengeti National Park

Program: After breakfast at the camp, you will continue with a safari at central Serengeti, Serengeti National Park is Africa’s most famous park due to the largest concentration of game on the continent and the migration of millions of wildebeest.
The most impressive nature documentaries were shot in this beautiful park. ‘Serengeti’ comes from the Maasai language meaning ‘endless plains’ and this rightly describes it. With almost 15,000 km2 (6,000 sq miles), Serengeti National Park is the second largest park in Tanzania.

The annual wildebeest migration of more than a million wildebeest is probably Serengeti’s main attraction. It is a truly impressive sight to see all those mammals thunder across the Serengeti plains, in search of water and fresh grass. A dangerous journey for the wildebeest and zebras. After the full-day game drive in central Serengeti, you will go back to southern Serengeti and stay overnight at your hotel outside of the park.

Main Destination:

Central 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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara National Park

Program: In these last days of your safari experience and unforgettable journey, you'll set out on a game drive in the stunning Lake Manyara National Park. With a knowledgeable guide by your side, you'll navigate the park's diverse landscapes, from the lush groundwater forest to the shores of the alkaline lake. Keep your eyes peeled for iconic African wildlife, including the park's famous tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants. After a thrilling day filled with sightings and unforgettable encounters, you'll continue to the charming town of Arusha at the time with a smooth transfer to the airport for your air transfer back to home or next destination.

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.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.