9 Days Lake Natron Safari

Overview

During this 9-days Lake Natron Safari you will visit three of the unique parks on Tanzania’s "northern circuit" – The Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, and Ngorongoro National Park. With all the diverse landscapes and a crater full of animals, this safari has something for everyone and is ideal for those with limited time.

Highlights:

  • Game drives (safaris) on the savannahs of Serengeti National Park with chances of seeing the wildlife from close quarters
  • Excellent chances of seeing the Big Five: Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Leopard, and Buffalo
  • The best massive game viewing in the world on the endless savannah plains of the Serengeti, with the Big Migration, with over 2 million zebra’s and wildebeest
  • One of the eight Wonders of the world, the Ngorongoro Crater with outstanding wildlife, including the endangered Black Rhino
  • Meet the Local People like the Maasai and see their local way of living
Best Season June to October
Serengeti wildebeest migration June to July
Route Moshi/Arusha - Tarangire - - Mto wa Mbu - Karatu -- Serengeti - Ngorongoro - Lake Natron

Itinerary

  • 1
    Day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport Arusha

    Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Pick up and then drive to Arusha Town, almost 45 min drive from the Airport to town for overnight.

    Overnight at Destination 3 degrees

  • 2
    Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

    Pick up from your hotel and meet your guide, then take a short transfer to Arusha Town (45-minute drive) for a brief shopping around the town. Afterward, we proceed to the Tarangire National Park. Afternoon game drive in this beautiful National Park, with chances of seeing lions, elephants, wildebeest, zebra and giraffe and many more.

    Tarangire National Park stretches south-east of Lake Manyara around the Tarangire River. It is most spectacular in the dry season from June to November, when several thousands of animals migrate to the last remaining pools of the Tarangire River.

    Overnight; Maramboi Tented Camp (FB).

  • 3
    Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

    Driving through the Ngorongoro Highlands towards the Ngorongoro Conservation area, with spectacular Crater view, on the way to the endless plains of the Serengeti.Serengeti is a massive wilderness of 14500 square km, where every day brings a new landscape and a new adventure. Serengeti is famous for the big migration and chances of seeing the big 5 and other game.

    Overnight; Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp (FB)

  • 4
    Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Central Serengeti

    Early morning Game drives through the corners of Serengeti areas, one of the best opportunities to see the rare African bat-eared foxes and Genet Cat. After breakfast, you will continue with a full game drive in Serengeti.

    Overnight: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp (FB)

  • 5
    Day 5: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Crater

    Early morning game drive in Serengeti to catch up with the African wild sunrise with active animals in the morning, like lions, leopards and cheetahs Before we leave Seronera we can make a stop in the Serengeti Migration Centre and Olduvai Gorge (optional). Olduvai Gorge is a famous and interesting place where our ancestors have been found. Transfer to the Ngorongoro Crater, game drive en route.The Ngorongoro Crater is featuring one of the highest concentrations of game in Africa. Here you will witness an amazing spectacle of African wildlife, inside a self-contained world teeming with animals, with very good chances of seeing THE BIG FIVE.

    Overnight: Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge (FB)

  • 6
    Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater

    Early morning adventure in the Ngorongoro Crater where there are high chances of seeing THE BIG FIVE. The crater also includes a spectacular Soda lake with flamingos. Afternoon lunch at Hippo Pool Picnic site is an unforgettable experience.

    Overnight: Pamoja Olea Farm Lodge (FB)

  • 7
    Day 7: Pamoja Olea Farm – Lake Natron

    After a delicious breakfast drive to Lake Natron, an alkaline lake that serves as the principal breeding site for three-quarters of the world’s population of Lesser Flamingos. After a tour and activities at Lake Natron, we will return to camp for some much-needed rest prior to our trek tonight. Just before midnight, we will begin our trek.

    Overnight at Lake Natron Camp (FB)

  • 8
    Day 8: Lake Natron

    Escorted by an experienced Maasai guide, your climb will take 5 to 6 hours whereby you will reach the summit in time to witness the amazing sunrise as it illuminates the Great Rift Valley. After exploring the peak you will head back down the mountain to the base where your driver will be waiting for you to take you back to the camp in time much needed rest.

    Overnight at Lake Natron Camp (FB)

  • 9
    Day 9:: Lake Natron – Arusha

    After breakfast in the lodge drive to either Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport outbound your flight to home.

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Traveling Destination/s

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Tarangire National Park

Northern Circuit

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Serengeti National Park

Northern Circuit

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Ngorongoro Crater

Northern Circuit

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Lake Natron

Northern Circuit

Terms

Includes
  • 5 nights accommodation
  • A professional driver or guide
  • Accommodation before the tour starts
  • Airport transfers
  • All activities as indicated in the itinerary
  • Transport in a 4WD with a pop-top roof
  • All taxes or VAT
  • Daily meals and drinks
  • Government taxes
  • Park fees 
Excludes
  • International Flights
  • Visa Fees
  • Travel Insurance
  • Drinks (Soda, Alcohol)
  • Tips
  • Vaccination
  • Laundry
  • Other Personal Items