Mid-Range Safaris

3-Day Northern Circuit Classic

This 3-day semi-luxury safari option is a great way to experience some of Tanzania's amazing wildlife within a short period of time. Ideal for those on a tight schedule or looking for a weekend getaway with enhanced comfort.

3 Days
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$1,280 /per person
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Perfect weekend safari experience with maximum wildlife viewing
Visit three iconic Northern Circuit parks in just 3 days
Ngorongoro Crater - highest concentration of animals per square kilometer
Tarangire - home to largest elephant populations in Northern Tanzania
Lake Manyara - famous for tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife
Semi-luxury lodges for enhanced comfort and relaxation
Duration
3 Days

Overview

This 3-day semi-luxury safari option is a great way to experience some of Tanzania's amazing wildlife within a short period of time. Ideal for those on a tight schedule or looking for a weekend getaway with enhanced comfort.

This 3-day safari option is a great way to experience some of Tanzania's amazing wildlife within a short period of time. A visit to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara offers the best wildlife viewing experience for these three days.

Tarangire, NgorongoroLake Manyara

Semi-Luxury Lodges& Premium Hotels

The concentration of wildlife in these three parks offers great opportunities to see lots of wildlife within a short period of time. This is ideal for travelers with limited time who still want to experience Tanzania's incredible biodiversity and stunning landscapes.

Navigate through your 5-day adventure with 3 full days of game driving across Tanzania's most wildlife-rich parks

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming safari. All the basic information about your safari will be given to you by safari guide.

After an early breakfast, we head to Tarangire National Park. The park is home to one of the largest elephant populations in the north of Tanzania, but is also home to many other wild animals. With some luck you can spot lions, cheetahs or leopards. The landscape is very diverse, especially the huge baobab trees in the north-eastern sector.

On this day it is best to leave the hotel as early as possible so you can see the variety of animals that are only active during the morning hours. At 6:30 AM you will set off for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro has the greatest number of different animal species per square kilometer in Tanzania.

You will depart the camp at around 0700hrs and head to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. The park is renowned for its elusive tree climbing lions and diverse bird life. After your tour you will be transferred back to Moshi/Airport via curio shops for souvenirs.

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. Hotels check out is 11:00am. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee.

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Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive in Tanzania

You will be picked up at the Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha town; you will meet your guide who will brief you on your upcoming safari. All the basic information about your safari will be given to you by safari guide.

Day 2

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park - Karatu

After an early breakfast, we head to Tarangire National Park. The park is home to one of the largest elephant populations in the north of Tanzania, but is also home to many other wild animals. With some luck you can spot lions, cheetahs or leopards. The landscape is very diverse, especially the huge baobab trees in the north-eastern sector.

Day 3

Day 3: Karatu - Ngorongoro Crater - Karatu

On this day it is best to leave the hotel as early as possible so you can see the variety of animals that are only active during the morning hours. At 6:30 AM you will set off for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro has the greatest number of different animal species per square kilometer in Tanzania.

Day 4

Day 4: Karatu - Lake Manyara National Park – Moshi/Airport

You will depart the camp at around 0700hrs and head to Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive. The park is renowned for its elusive tree climbing lions and diverse bird life. After your tour you will be transferred back to Moshi/Airport via curio shops for souvenirs.

Day 5

Day 5: Departure day

Rest in the hotel and transfer to the airport. Hotels check out is 11:00am. In case you need a late check-out because of an evening flight, you have the option to extend your hotel stay till 6:00 PM for an extra fee.

What's included

  • Pick up and drop off from Kilimanjaro International airport
  • 2 nights of hotel Accommodation before and after safari (breakfast included)
  • Transportation in a 4×4 Toyota Land cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Professional and Experienced English-speaking safari guide
  • All national park fees
  • All accommodation in semi-luxury safari lodges under your program
  • Three meals per day on safari
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the tour
  • Medical kit
  • Binocular
  • All mentioned activities as per itinerary
  • International Flights
  • Personal spending money for souvenirs etc
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Optional activities
  • Tips and gratuities to driver/Safari guide (20usd/day – recommended)

What's not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides and staff
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry)

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