Best of Tanzania Safari
Tanzania Express: Big Five Adventure
Best of Tanzania Safari: Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
A safari through Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater offers the true Best of Tanzania experience, blending breathtaking landscapes, abundant wildlife, and iconic safari adventures into one unforgettable journey. From Lake Manyara’s lush forests, flamingo-lined shores, and famous tree-climbing lions to the vast Serengeti plains alive with the Big Five and the spectacular Great Migration, every destination showcases the Best of Tanzania in its purest form. The journey concludes at the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife-rich natural wonder with one of Africa’s highest concentrations of animals set against dramatic volcanic scenery, making this northern circuit safari a perfect choice for travelers seeking the authentic Best of Tanzania in a compact yet extraordinary adventure.
Your adventure begins with a pick-up from Arusha or Moshi, starting your Best of Tanzania safari with a scenic drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Explore its lush forests, flamingo-filled lake, and search for tree-climbing lions and large elephant herds during an exciting game drive that highlights the Best of Tanzania wildlife experience. Later, transfer to Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Full Board).
After breakfast, continue your Best of Tanzania safari with a scenic drive to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with en route game viewing. Arrive in Seronera, the heart of the Serengeti, and enjoy thrilling afternoon game drives in a region renowned for its high concentration of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs. As the sun sets over the endless plains, relax at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp for an authentic bush experience that captures the true spirit of the Best of Tanzania.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Full Board).
Begin the day with an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, the perfect time to spot predators on the hunt and witness the savannah come alive, continuing your unforgettable Best of Tanzania safari experience. After breakfast and lunch, journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with wildlife viewing along the way. Arrive at Ngorongoro Embalakai Camp in the late afternoon, where you can relax in the heart of nature and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay, embracing the true spirit of the Best of Tanzania.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Full Board).
An early morning descent into the Ngorongoro Crater marks a highlight of your Best of Tanzania safari, where one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife awaits, including the iconic Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy an unforgettable game drive across this breathtaking natural wonder, followed by a picnic lunch on the crater floor. In the afternoon, embark on a scenic drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport, bringing your remarkable Best of Tanzania adventure to a memorable close.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Prices for Serengeti & Beyond: The Best of Tanzania in 4 Days
| 1 pax | 2 pax | 3 pax | 4 pax | 5 pax | 6 + pax |
| $3,138 | $2,211 | $1,902 | $1,747 | $1,655 | $1,595 |
Price Includes/Excludes
Price Includes
- Airport transfers:After your safari, relax and enjoy a convenient transfer to JRO or your accommodation in Arusha/Moshi.
- 4WD Safari vehicle: Explore the wild in comfort and style with a dedicated 4WD vehicle featuring a pop-up roof for optimal wildlife viewing.
- Accommodation: Rest and recharge before and after your adventure with comfortable accommodation in Moshi (double occupancy) for one night each. A delicious breakfast (B&B plan) will be included each morning.
- Expert Guidance: A knowledgeable and English-speaking driver/guide will be by your side throughout the journey. They’ll share their expertise, ensuring you don’t miss a thing. (Guides in other languages are available upon request, just let us know!).
- All-inclusive Permits: Leave the paperwork to us! Park entrance fees, government charges, and conservation taxes are all included, ensuring a seamless and stress-free safari.
- Delicious Meals & Drinks: Savor delicious meals and refreshing drinks during your safari. We provide all meals and drinking water throughout your adventure. At 5-star accommodations, alcoholic beverages (except premium brands and spirits) are also included.
- All-inclusive Permits: Park entrance, camping, forest conservation, and even rescue fees are covered, ensuring a smooth and stress-free climb for you.
- All game drives as per itinerary: Go on exciting game drives as outlined in your personalized itinerary. These expertly planned drives will maximize your chances of seeing Tanzania’s incredible wildlife.
- Camping Essentials (Basic Camping Option): When you choose to go on a camping safari with us, all necessary camping equipment, including tents and a dedicated cook, will be provided.
Price Excludes
- Tipping: Tipping your guides and camp/lodge staff is a kind gesture to acknowledge their hard work and excellent service. While tipping is not mandatory, it is certainly appreciated.
- Optional Lodge Services: spa treatments, laundry services, and other add-on amenities offered by your lodge are typically not included.
- Additional Food & Drink Alcoholic beverages (except those included at 5-star accommodations) and other drinks outside your meal plan are not covered.
- Travel Logistics: Flights, travel insurance, and visas are not included.
- Personal Expenses: Souvenirs, personal shopping, and other incidental costs are your responsibility.
FAQs for Safaris
Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and Arusha National Parks.
The best time is during the dry season from June to October for wildlife viewing and January to February for the Great Migration calving season.
The Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, buffalo), cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, and numerous bird species.
A typical safari lasts 5 to 10 days, depending on the parks you wish to visit.
The Great Migration is the annual movement of millions of wildebeest and zebras between the Serengeti and Masai Mara. You can witness it in Serengeti from November to July.
Options include luxury lodges, tented camps, budget campsites, and eco-friendly accommodations.
Yes, many lodges offer family-friendly safari experiences, but long drives might be challenging for younger children.
Yes, many travelers combine a safari with a beach holiday in Zanzibar for a complete experience.
Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Arusha Airport (ARK) are the primary entry points for Northern Circuit safaris.
Reviews
Verified Excellent and exceptional experience! My experience couldn't be better and I couldn't recommend Nyange more! They are excellent and I'm super satisfied with everything.I booked my climbing to Kilimanjaro with them and everything was perfect from the starting communication to the very last second I was with them.I'm a woman solo traveler and I felt safe every single time.All the staff is very nice, helpful and attentive. They really make the phrase "come as a client, leave as a friend" come true, I'll miss everyone! Special thanks to my guide in Kilimanjaro: Amnaay (if you wanna go with him, I assure you'll have a fun and pleasant time! He knows a lot, is very encouraging and literally held me when I couldn't walk anymore. I don't know if I could reach the summit without him and all the other guys that came with me - the cooker, waiter and porters, everyone special, very professional and has their space in my heart).They arranged everything I needed: my commuting from the city center to the farm (their farm is amaaaaazing, beautiful and the room was super comfortable and clean and with a breathtaking view of Kilimanjaro. All the delicious food they make is local - with ingredients from the farm), even in my last night Amnaay asked them if they could cook Ugali for me, and they did!The owner, Praise, is also very caring and himself always make sure that everything is ok, always having nice conversations, asking if I need something, etc.I could be here writing a review of 50 pages only speaking good things about them. Highly recommend! It was for sure the best experience in my life and thanks for them!Posted onVerified Highly Recommend Nyange Adventures - a life changing experience I highly recommend Nyange Adventures. Amina coordinated our tour and was extremely helpful, communicative, and accommodating. We did a 9-day safari and 3-days in Zanzibar all coordinated through Nyange Adventures for our honeymoon. It was the perfect amount of time if you plan to do both Central Serengeti (most popular) and Northern Serengeti (Wildebeest migration in September), which we did. I wish we had more time in Zanzibar, and we could have easily spent 5-7 days there and scuba dived. Our safari was exceptional because our guide, Joseph, was top notch. Joseph is so kind and professional. He went out of his way to make sure we had an incredible experience. Joseph knew where to go, when to wake up, and he was just as excited to see the wildlife as we were, which made it even better. Our stays were mid-tier, and we always had a shower and bathroom. Some stays were better than others, admittedly, but the food was always delicious and the hospitality of the staff was incredible. Be prepared to spend a lot of time in the car and on bumpy, wild, and remote roads... remember that is what a safari entails. Be patient and let go of control. In order to access once-in-a-lifetime nature, you have to rough it a bit. We enjoyed learning more about the history of Tanzania (Tan-gan-ika) and Swahili culture. Do not skip the tribe immersions (we met the Hadzabe, Datoga, and Masai tribes). Pay your white people tax and spread USD tips around. Bring a lot of cash with you as we had trouble accessing ATMs. I wish we brought more cash, so we didn't have to waste time figuring out how to pay once we arrived. Amina warned me, but I didn't understand and if I went again, I would bring even more USD. Hadiya was our guide in Zanzibar. We did a walking tour with her. She was very informative, kind, and helpful. Skip the spice tour if you can... it is a big tourist trap. After a safari, you might want some time to decompress at these incredible beaches. Be prepared that the tides are strong and occur in the middle of the day. Amina booked a perfect hotel for us - the Sunshine Marine Lodge. In Zanzibar, it really matters where you stay! My only regret is not scuba diving. We ended our days on safari with a campfire and a dancing ceremony. I would highly recommend learning Swahili words and using Swahili language with locals. There is a lot to learn from the people who live in Tanzania - every person we met had a unique story and shared more about their way of life. Be patient. Embrace their culture and learn something. I really didn't want to leave and I can't wait to go back. I think about this experience every day.Posted onVerified Best team ever! I can honestly say that this was one of the best experiences I have ever had traveling. It was made special because of the amazing people who supported our trek up Kily- from our awesome guides, Amnaay and Musa, to Oscar, our chef, who prepared delicious meals to Steve, our waiter,who ensured all of our needs were met to Mohammed who ensured our tents and sleeping quarters were up to snuff and ever porter who supported our hike. Everyday I looked forward to seeing our team on the mountain, they always had smiles on their faces and were cheering us along the way. We became family as we shared time together and I learned to trust my team. Nyange Adventures is top notch and I highly recommend Nyange for your trek up Kily!Posted onVerified Trip of a lifetime in the Ngorongoro crater with Rashidi Spent three days with Rashidi at the Ngorongoro crater and had the time of a life. Rashidi is an excellent guide. Not only can he spot the mammals, sometimes from kilometers away. But he can spot birds too. He can recognize the calls and finds them when they are hidden in thick bush. His English is great and he is knowledgeable about the land and people as well. We saw giraffes, lions, elephants, rhinos, serval cats, water buffalo, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, plus over 30 species of birds! Can’t recommend this company and Rashidi enough.Posted onVerified Overnight guide tour to Ngorongoro Crater We had a very last minute opportunity with 3 extra days on a Tanzania mission trip and Nyange did a beautiful job arranging two nights at Ngorongoro Crater with a full day of birding and wildlife in the Crater. They welcomed us at Kilamanjaro International Airport and drove us to Dodoma and the end of the three days. Arrangements were great. Praise was very prompt with queries and helping get myself my wife and three friends all set up. Rashid was our guide and driver, took excellent care of us and demonstrated great guiding skills identifying birds large and small along with really good wildlife finds including 3 rhinos and a Serval Cat. I would highly recommend this group to anyone.Posted onVerified Roof of Africa From the Safari to Kilimanjaro to ZanzibarEverything was arranged and sorted by these guysWhat a truly spellbinding experience into the heart of TanzaniaOne for the booksExtremely reliable company and staffPosted onVerified Terriffic Tanzania We had the most amazing, interesting and memorable adventure in Tanzania. We had a 12-days adventure meeting tripes, local people in the villages, safari tours, waterfalls and farms. We had Francis Boniphase as our guide during the entire trip. He is very friendly and is curious to learn and give his knowledge to us. We also met the owner of the Nyange (Praise Nyange) who gave us some awesome experiences on his farm.Posted onVerified Made it with Nyange! My son and I just reached the summit on the 8 day Lemosho climb with the fabulous crew of Nyange. Special shout out to our guide Amnaay and the assistant guide Henry, without whom we would not have succeeded. On summit day, they carried our day packs, kept us at a steady pace (believe me, that is a good thing), when at several points I was ready to give up. We were one of the first ones to get there just in time to watch to most glorious sunrise. Then, they pretty much held on to us on the rapid and harrowing decent. I found Nyange hightly recommened in Stedman's book. It is a small local outfit that supports KPAP. The owner, who was once a porter, even came to say hi to us during our last day in Moshi. There are lots of operators, a couple of them had huge groups of trekkers, and I am sure they all do a fine job, but I chose to go with a local company and I am so glad I did. And, don't let anyone tell you Kilimanjaro is easy. It was very, very hard!
