Northern Wonders: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Eyasi
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    8 Days Northern Tanzania Classic

    Northern Wonders: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Eyasi

    The northern circuit at an unhurried pace: two days in Tarangire, Lake Manyara's forest and soda lake, a full morning on the Ngorongoro Crater floor and a cultural day around Lake Eyasi.

    Duration8 days · 7 nights
    RouteCrater Highlands · Tarangire
    GroupPrivate · 2–6+
    From$1,957 USD* per person
    Northern Wonders: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Eyasi

    8 Days Northern Tanzania Classic

    The northern circuit at an unhurried pace: two days in Tarangire, Lake Manyara's forest and soda lake, a full morning on the Ngorongoro Crater floor and a cultural day around Lake Eyasi.

    Driving days are kept short, so there is time to stop, walk and talk to people along the way.

    Highlights

    • Two days in Tarangire, including quieter corners of the park
    • Lake Manyara's forest and lake shore
    • Early-morning Ngorongoro Crater game drive
    • Cultural day at Lake Eyasi with local guides

    Route at a glance

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    By road / on foot FlightNumbers = days
    1. Kilimanjaro International Airport → Arusha

      Day 1 · 1 night

    2. Tarangire National Park

      Day 2–3 · 2 nights

    3. Lake Manyara National Park

      Day 4 · 1 night

    4. Ngorongoro Highlands

      Day 5 · 1 night

    5. Ngorongoro Crater

      Day 6 · 1 night

    6. Lake Eyasi

      Day 7 · 1 night

    7. Lake Eyasi → Arusha → JRO

      Day 8

    Prices

    Price per person in USD · Silver accommodation · private safari

    Northern Wonders: Tarangire, Ngorongoro & Lake Eyasi prices per person by season and group size, Silver accommodation
    Season2 travellers4 travellers6 travellers
    Low season1 April – 19 May$2,596$2,117$1,957
    Mid seasonRest of the year$2,864$2,268$2,070
    High seasonJuly, August, September · 20 December – 10 January$3,446$2,659$2,397

    Prices are indicative, per person in USD, for a private safari, excluding international flights. The "From" price is based on 6 travellers in low season. Final prices depend on your dates and availability and are confirmed in your written quotation.

    Day by day

    The overnight stay shown each day follows your chosen level: Silver.

    1. Your Nimara Safaris representative meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and drives you to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time there is time to rest, and your guide will walk you through the days ahead.

      • Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
      • Private transfer to Arusha (approx. 1 hour)
      • Safari briefing with your guide
      Travel
      Road transfer, approx. 1 hour
      Meals
      Dinner
      About Arusha City & Mount Meru Foothills →
      Safari vehicle on the savannah with Kilimanjaro in the distance
      Arusha areaArusha
      Overnight Silver Collection

      Greenside Hotel

      Arusha

      Hotel

      Alternative: Arusha Planet Lodge

      Accommodation overview

    Drive and flight times are approximate. Wildlife sightings and weather are natural events and can never be guaranteed.

    Where you'll stay

    Choose the level that suits you. Every night of this safari has a proposed option at Silver, Gold and Diamond level. All properties are proposals, subject to availability on your dates; a comparable alternative may be offered.

    Proposed accommodation by night and level
    Nights Silver
    Day 1Arusha1 nightGreenside HotelHotel
    Days 2–3Tarangire2 nightsSelected at quotation
    Days 4–6Karatu & Ngorongoro Highlands3 nightsEileen's Trees InnInn / lodge
    Day 7Lake Eyasi1 nightSelected at quotation
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    What's included

    • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and professional driver-guide
    • Accommodation at your chosen level and meals as listed day by day
    • Park, conservation and crater fees for the planned route
    • Drinking water in the safari vehicle
    • Airport arrival and departure transfers
    • Accommodation at your chosen level (Silver) as listed

    Not included

    • International flights
    • Visas and travel insurance
    • Community and cultural-visit fees unless quoted
    • Drinks and personal expenses
    • Tips

    Final inclusions are listed line by line in your written quotation.

    Good to know

    Best time

    Year-round; Tarangire is often at its busiest in the dry season (about June–October).

    Private journey

    Your safari vehicle and guide are dedicated to your booking, allowing the pace and daily rhythm to be adjusted around you.

    Visas & flights

    Most visitors need a Tanzania visa; apply through the official eVisa portal. We can help you choose international flights into Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Zanzibar (ZNZ).

    What to pack

    Light layers, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, binoculars, a reusable water bottle and neutral-coloured clothing.

    Read our Tanzania travel guide

    Love this route? Let's make it yours.

    Tell us your dates, group size and preferred accommodation level. We'll send a free, no-obligation proposal — and adjust anything you'd like to change.