SAFARI · TOUR DETAILS

4-Day Private Luxury Northern Safari

A compact luxury itinerary through Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, with three lodge nights and a vehicle reserved for your own party.

Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Starts
Arusha
Finishes
Arusha
Travel style
Private 4×4 · selected luxury lodges

Destination and activity photographs. Credits: Stefan Swanepoel / CC BY-SA 3.0. Full sources & licences

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THE PLAN

Your itinerary

ArushaTarangireLake ManyaraNgorongoro
Day 1Tarangire, with a private vehicle

Depart Arusha for a focused Tarangire game drive. Continue to the named lodge, selected for your dates and preferred comfort.

Day 2Lake Manyara and a slower afternoon

Explore Lake Manyara with your guide and return to the agreed highland lodge. Keep some afternoon time to enjoy the property rather than adding another long transfer.

Day 3Ngorongoro Crater

Use the agreed crater-access time for a game drive and picnic. Return to the named lodge; timings follow the actual park arrangements.

Day 4Breakfast and return to Arusha

Enjoy breakfast and make the agreed return transfer to Arusha. Airport departure timing or a final lunch is quoted around your actual plans.

YOUR TRIP ARRANGEMENTS

What’s included

The itinerary below is the starting plan. Your written quote confirms the services for your dates and group.

Planned inclusions

  • Private safari 4×4 and English-speaking driver-guide
  • 3 nights in named luxury lodges, two adults sharing
  • Meals and drinks only as itemised for each property in the written quote
  • Listed park, crater, concession, vehicle and activity charges
  • Drinking water during game drives and the agreed return transfer

Not included

  • International flights, visas and travel insurance
  • Unlisted meals, drinks, personal purchases and tips
  • Hotels and transfers before or after the listed itinerary
  • Serengeti extension, premium drinks and private charter flights

GOOD TO KNOW

Practical details

This itinerary keeps the four days within the Tarangire–Manyara–Ngorongoro region. The Serengeti needs a longer route or a separately priced fly-in plan. Luxury is defined by named properties and room categories in your quote; photos do not promise a particular lodge or vehicle.

Tell me about food preferences, walking pace and access needs when you enquire. We’ll agree any changes to the route and price before you confirm.

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Tell me your travel dates, arrival point and preferred accommodation. I’ll help you choose the parks and allow time for the drives between them.

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