This 4-day camping safari on the northern circuit of Tanzania, takes you to the most famous and incredible parks whereby you will visit three parks which are Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro. In Tarangire, you will be astonished by the large African elephants as well as the huge and ancient baobab trees. Ngorogoro crater will be the icing on the cake and the best place to visit the endangered black rhinos and Lake Manyara National Park which is famous for the tree climbing lions and the birds’ population. You will sleep in tents set on the ground with the crew and you will also have a private chef who will prepare all your meals.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT TO ARUSHA

Upon arrival at the airport in Arusha (ARK) or Kilimanjaro international airport (JRO), you will be met and welcomed by your representative from Gardenia African Safaris who will give you a short brief before you drive to your lodgings in Arusha for overnight.

Destination: Arusha city

Accommodation: Venus Premier Hotel / Venice Hotel

Meal: Bed & Breakfast

DAY 2: ARUSHA TO TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast at your Arusha hotel around 7:30-8:00 AM, your driver will take you on a 2.5-hour drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Covering about 2,603 square kilometers, the park features diverse wildlife and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch around noon, then continue your game drive until late afternoon. Finally, head to your campsite in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight.

Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation:  Migombani Campsite

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 3: NGORONGORO CRATER TO MTO WA MBU

After breakfast at your Mto wa Mbu campsite around 7:30-8:00 AM, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a one-hour drive to the gate. The Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is 600 meters deep and home to about 25,000 mammals and over 500 bird species, including migratory flamingos. It’s the best place in East Africa to see endangered black rhinos. Enjoy lunch at the Ngoitoktok picnic site by the hippo pool, then finish your game drive before ascending the crater and heading to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Destination: Ngorongoro crater

Accommodation:  Migombani Campsite

Meal: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

DAY 4: LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK TO ARUSHA

After breakfast at your campsite in Mto wa Mbu around 7:30 AM, you’ll drive one hour to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its diverse birdlife and tree-climbing lions. The park covers 325 square kilometers, with a shallow alkaline lake that attracts many bird species, including flamingos and pelicans. You’ll also see wildlife like elephants, giraffes, and zebras. After a picnic lunch, you’ll return to Arusha for a special farewell from Gardenia African Safaris. If desired, extra nights can be arranged, or you’ll be taken directly to the airport for your onward flight.

Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Meal: Breakfast & Lunch