8-Day Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, Serengeti & Tarangire
This luxury Tanzania safari tour focuses on the country's incredible northern safari circuit, offering an opportunity to visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater and the iconic Serengeti, all in one tour. See tree-climbing lions, witness the Great Migration tick off Africa's Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino), whilst spotting big game on morning and evening game drives, walking safaris and even canoe safaris.
Tour Summary
You'll go to Tanzania
You'll visit Arusha, Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti NP
This tour starts and ends in Arusha - Getting there
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and tented camps.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you. However, wildlife viewing activities are run by the lodges/camps and will be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
Suitable for solo travelers
Solo travelers can book this private tour.
Minimum age of 12 years
The minimum age for this tour is 12 years.
Activities & Transportation
Activities: game drives
Game drives: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
Getting around: pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
This operator can book your international flights help
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
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1 |
Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
Luxury tented camp bordering Tarangire NP without fences
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All Meals Included |
2 |
Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
Mid-range tented camp in or near Karatu Region
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All Meals Included |
3-4 |
Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Luxury lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater
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All Meals Included |
5-7 |
Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
Luxury tented camp inside Central Serengeti
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All Meals Included |
8 |
End of tour
(No accommodation)
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Breakfast Included |
Arrival
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1 Arrive in Tarangire National Park
Upon arrival in Tanzania, you'll leave the city of Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park (journey time of approximately three to four hours), located in the Manyara region. Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest national park in Tanzaniaand the name of the park originates from the Tarangire River, which winds through the parklands.
Tarangire is a seasonal park and the long dry season (June to October) is the best time to visit, as during these months the park offers incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You can expect to see plenty of big game, including large herds of elephant congregating along the riverbanks and waterholes. Tarangire is also one of the few parks in Tanzania where you can enjoy night safaris, as well as walking safaris and fly camping trips.
Main Destination: | Tarangire National Park |
Best Time to Visit
June to October (Animals come to the river)
High Season
June to October (The park is full of tourists)
Best Weather
June to October (Little rainfall) Wildlife in Tarangire National Park
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hippo
Common
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Accommodation: | Mbali Mbali Tarangire River Camp
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 2 Transfer to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, you'll be driven to Lake Manyara National Park, located beneath the cliffs of the Manyara Escarpment, on the edge of the Rift Valley. The alkaline soda of Lake Manyara, which covers 230 square kilometres, attracts pink flamingos and other bird life. You have time for a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park this afternoon or a range of optional activities like the Treetop Canopy Walk, mountain biking, visiting a local community project and more.
Main Destination: | Lake Manyara National Park |
Best Time to Visit
June to September (easier to spot animals)
High Season
July to March (Northern section gets crowded)
Best Weather
June to October (few showers of rain) Wildlife in Lake Manyara National Park
Elephant
Abundant
Giraffe
Common
Buffalo
Common
Zebra
Common
Wildebeest
Common
Hippo
Common
Lion
Occasional
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Accommodation: | Rhotia Valley Tented Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 3 Explore Lake Manyara and transfer to Ngorongoro Crater
At Lake Manyara National Park, you’ll see resident hippo pods at the lake, tree-climbing lions, large herds of elephant, wildebeest, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, warthog and impala, plus you may be lucky enough to spot leopards and hyenas. There’s also a huge primate population including common monkey, vervet monkey and baboons. You can spot wildlife on a canoe safari on the lake.
After your day exploring the park you will be driven the approximately 2 hours to the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater where you spend the night overlooking the magnificent crater below!
Main Destination: | Lake Manyara National Park |
Accommodation: | Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 4 Ngorongoro Crater full day
Journey to the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater early this morning as you enjoy a full day exploring a unique natural phenomenon and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Crater is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking wildlife safari sites in the world, with the 600-metre high crater wall offering incredible wildlife viewing opportunities. You can expect to see a diverse range of wildlife, including buffalo, warthog, wildebeest, zebra, hippo and elephant. There’s also a huge population of predators: lion, hyena, jackal, cheetah and leopard. The resident population of black rhino is a real treat, as they’re very difficult to spot elsewhere in Tanzania.
Main Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater |
Best Time to Visit
June to September (General 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 Rhino
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Hyena
Abundant
Elephant
Common
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Accommodation: | Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 5 Transfer to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you’ll leave Lake Manyara and drive to the Serengeti, Tanzania’s most famous national park. The Serengeti offers some of the best wildlife viewing in Africa and is home to the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth, the Great Migration. Every year, over two million wildebeest and zebra migrate north from Serengeti National Park to the Masai Mara Reserve in Kenya.
Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park |
Best Time to Visit
June to February (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 National Park
Elephant
Common
Giraffe
Common
Lion
Common
Cheetah
Common
Zebra
Abundant
Wildebeest
Abundant
Buffalo
Common
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Accommodation: | Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 6-7 Explore Serengeti National Park
During the Great Migration, herds must brave the perilous Mara River, which runs through the Masai Mara Game Reserve on the Kenyan side and Serengeti National Park on the Tanzanian side. They face treacherous water currents and dangerous predators as they cross the river in search of greener pastures. With crocodiles lurking in the muddy waters and lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas patrolling the river banks, this is a particularly dangerous time to be a wildebeest or a zebra. You can also enjoy bush walks in the Serengeti led by local Maasai warriors, providing an authentic walking safari experience.
Main Destination: | Serengeti National Park |
Accommodation: | Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
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Meals & Drinks: |
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Day 8 Departure
Spend your final day with a morning game drive before heading onto your next destination. Hop across the sea for some time relaxing by the beach on the paradise island of Zanzibar or head back to Arusha for your onward flight.
Main Destination: | Arusha |
Accommodation: | No accommodation |
Meals & Drinks: |
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End of tour
(See Getting there for more details)- You'll be collected from the airport.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Important to Know
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour must be paid in British Pounds (GBP). The ZAR rates shown are converted for information purposes only. Disclaimer
- This tour accepts children who are 12 years and older.
Rates Per Person
Start dates |
Solo 1 room
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2 people 1 room
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3 people 2 rooms
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4 people 2 rooms
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5 people 3 rooms
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6 people 3 rooms
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7+ people
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Jan 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020
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$8671
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$6490
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$6435
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$6381
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$6381
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$6315
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Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020
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$8017
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$5835
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$5781
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$5726
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$5726
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$5770
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Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020
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$8235
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$6053
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$5999
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$5944
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$5835
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$5770
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Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020
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$8889
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$6708
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$6642
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$6599
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$6599
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$6544
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Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020
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$8562
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$6381
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$6326
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$6271
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$6271
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$6315
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Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021
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$9216
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$7035
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$6970
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$6926
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$6926
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$6860
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Jan 4, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021
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$8671
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$6490
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$6435
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$6381
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$6381
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$6315
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Apr 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021
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$8017
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$5835
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$5781
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$5726
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$5726
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$5770
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Jun 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021
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$8235
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$6053
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$5999
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$5944
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$5835
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$5770
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Jul 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021
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$8889
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$6708
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$6642
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$6599
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$6599
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$6544
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Nov 1, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021
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$8562
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$6381
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$6326
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$6271
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$6271
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$6315
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Dec 20, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
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$9216
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$7035
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$6970
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$6926
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$6926
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$6860
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N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Jan 6, 2020 - Mar 31, 2020 |
Apr 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020 |
Jun 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2020 |
Jul 1, 2020 - Oct 31, 2020 |
Nov 1, 2020 - Dec 20, 2020 |
Dec 21, 2020 - Jan 3, 2021 |
Jan 4, 2021 - Mar 31, 2021 |
Apr 1, 2021 - May 31, 2021 |
Jun 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2021 |
Jul 1, 2021 - Oct 31, 2021 |
Nov 1, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021 |
Dec 20, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021 |
N/A* = Not Available. This is Unavailable For Single Travelers.
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Included
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water(On all days)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
This operator can book your international flights help
Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - Check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - Check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya)
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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