4-Day Luxury Safari Northern Circuit Tour

Upon arrival at either Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), our representative will be on hand to welcome you and transfer you to your accommodation in Arusha. You’ll spend the night at the Mount Meru Hotel, a stunning property nestled at the base of Mount Meru in the heart of Arusha city.

• Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel

• Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

After breakfast at the lodge, you will depart for Tarangire National Park.

The park is named after the Tarangire River, which flows through it and serves as the main water source for wildlife during the dry season. Often called the “river of warthogs,” it attracts large concentrations of animals, especially in the dry months.

The landscape features dense elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forests. Tarangire is particularly famous for its large elephant herds, often seen gathering along the riverbanks. You may also encounter giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, while predators such as lions and leopards follow closely behind.

The park is also a paradise for bird lovers, with more breeding bird species recorded here than in almost any other place on Earth.

After a packed lunch and an extensive game drive, you will continue to the Ngorongoro Highlands for an overnight stay at Kitela Lodge.

Travel Time: Approx. 2–3 hours

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, you will drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive.

The crater offers an excellent chance to see the endangered black rhino, as well as large populations of lions, wildebeest, zebras, and many other wildlife species. Often described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest unbroken and unflooded volcanic caldera on Earth and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

It is one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations, known for its incredibly high density of wildlife. While the area can be busy with other safari vehicles, the wildlife viewing is consistently outstanding in a truly unique natural setting.

In the late afternoon, you will ascend the crater and take a short drive to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at Kitela Lodge.

Travel Time: Approx. 4–6 hours (crater descent, game drive & transfer)

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, you will take a short drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game-viewing experience.

One of the first sightings is often large troops of baboons, which are commonly found throughout the park. Located between the Lake Manyara basin and the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park offers a beautiful variety of landscapes, including forests, open plains, and the lakeshore.

Lake Manyara National Park is well known for its rich biodiversity and was originally established to protect its famous elephant population. You may also encounter giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, and a wide range of birdlife. The park is also known for its rare tree-climbing lions, which are occasionally spotted resting in acacia trees.

A packed lunch will be served at a designated picnic site inside the park. In the late afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your safari journey.

Travel Time: Approx. 1–2 hours (Arusha ↔ Lake Manyara)

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch