Why this journey is different.
A tight, high-hit-rate Big Five African safari through Tanzania's Northern Circuit, Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions, the Serengeti National Park, a full day inside the Ngorongoro Crater, and the elephant herds of Tarangire. Private 4x4 and licensed Tanzanian head guide throughout.
Moments you will remember.
- 1★ Full day inside the Ngorongoro Crater
- 2★ Serengeti National Park game drives
- 3★ Tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara
- 4★ Tarangire's baobabs and huge elephant herds
Your itinerary.
- Day 1Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro or Arusha and an afternoon game drive in Tarangire among ancient baobabs and enormous elephant herds. Overnight at a lodge on the escarpment.
- Day 2Tarangire → Lake Manyara
A slow morning drive in Tarangire, then a transfer to Lake Manyara for an afternoon in the ground-water forest looking for the park's famous tree-climbing lions and flamingo shorelines.
- Day 3Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park
Scenic drive up onto the Serengeti plains, vast horizons and immediate wildlife on arrival. Afternoon game drive as the light softens across the savannah.
- Day 4Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater rim
A morning of Serengeti drives (migration in season), then a transfer to a lodge perched on the Ngorongoro Crater rim with one of the best views on the African continent.
- Day 5Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
A full morning inside the caldera floor, black rhino, lion prides, hippo pools and the highest density of predators anywhere in Africa. Ascend by afternoon and transfer to Arusha for onward flights.
- Private guided game drives in an open-roof 4x4 Land Cruiser
- All park & conservancy entry fees
- Airport meet-and-greet and all ground transfers
- Full board, meals and drinking water throughout
- Bottled water, sundowners and picnic lunches on drive days
- 24/7 in-country concierge on WhatsApp
- All Tanzania park and Ngorongoro Crater fees
- International flights
- Kenya / Tanzania e-Visa (we help you apply)
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Optional balloon safaris and spa treatments
Scenes from this journey.
Photographs from our own guests and guides on this exact route. Tap any image to view full-screen, swipe to browse.
Good to know.
How do I secure my booking?+
A 30% refundable deposit confirms your dates. Balance is due 45 days before travel. All client funds are held in a bonded escrow account.
Can the itinerary be tailored?+
Absolutely. Every trip is designed one-to-one. Extend nights, swap camps, add a honeymoon suite or a helicopter transfer, just ask.
What happens if we need to cancel?+
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure. Between 30 and 15 days you receive a credit valid for 18 months.
Are your guides KPSGA certified?+
Every head guide holds a minimum silver-level Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association qualification. Most of ours are gold.
