3-Day Northern Safari – AMANI SAFARI
Safari Overview
This short but immersive Northern Circuit safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who want to experience Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife and landscapes. From the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire National Park to the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater and the scenic beauty of Lake Manyara National Park, this journey combines exceptional game viewing with comfort and signature AMANI hospitality.
Why Choose This Safari?
- Perfect short safari with maximum wildlife exposure
- Carefully selected partner lodges
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Seamless AMANI Safari experience from start to finish
Day 1: Arrival – Tarangire National Park
Travel / Activity
Route: Kilimanjaro International Airport → Tarangire
- Breakfast at Amani Restaurant in Arusha
- Optional coffee tour before departure
- Pickup by your AMANI SAFARI guide and private vehicle
- Scenic drive to Tarangire National Park (~2–3 hours)
- Afternoon game drive exploring giant baobab trees, elephants, and diverse wildlife
- Picnic lunch in the park during the game drive
- Dinner and overnight at Silale Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Picnic Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight: Silale Lodge ( Within Silale Swamps in Tarangire National Park )
Day 2: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Crater
Travel / Activity
Route: Tarangire → Ngorongoro Highlands
- Early breakfast at the lodge
- Depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive
- Spot the Big Five and other wildlife
- Picnic lunch on the crater floor or at a scenic viewpoint
- Late afternoon drive to Eserian Lodge for sunset views over the crater rim
- Dinner and overnight
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight: Eserian Lodge (at Olduvai Area within Ngorongoro Conservation Area)
Day 3: Ngorongoro – Lake Manyara – Arusha
Travel / Activity
Route: Ngorongoro → Lake Manyara → Arusha
- Bush Breakfast at the lodge
- Optional Guided Walking Safari with an armed ranger
- Morning drive to Lake Manyara National Park
- Short game drive to see tree-climbing lions, elephants, baboons, and flamingos
- Picnic lunch near the lake or at a lodge
- Scenic drive back to Arusha (~2 hours)
- Drop-off at Amani Safari Lodge or airport for onward travel
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Signature Experiences Included
- Breakfast at Amani Restaurant in Arusha
- Bush Breakfast in Ngorongoro Highlands
- Optional Guided Walking Safari
- Elephant encounters in Tarangire
- Big Five Game Viewing in Ngorongoro Crater
- Scenic Lake Manyara exploration
- Picnic lunches in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara
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