The Grand Crater
Three iconic parks. One extraordinary adventure.
- Duration
- 5 days · 4 nights
- From
- $2,879 pp
- Best season
- June – October
- Group size
- Up to 6
- Route
- Tarangire · Lake Manyara · Ngorongoro Crater
- Meals
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner (full board on safari)
- Stay
- Lodge / tented lodge / tented camp
Prices are indicative, per person based on two sharing, and vary with group size, accommodation category, travel dates and season.
Overview
Experience the ultimate Northern Tanzania safari with The Grand Crater. From large elephant herds and tree-climbing lions to breathtaking crater views and Big Five encounters, this safari promises spectacular game viewing, stunning scenery and memories to last a lifetime.
The itinerary
A rhythm, not a schedule — every day flexes around what the bush is doing and what you feel like. This outline follows the route; your final day-by-day is confirmed when we tailor the trip.
- Day 01
Arusha to Tarangire
Depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for an afternoon game drive among the baobabs and elephant herds.
- Day 02
Lake Manyara
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park — famous for its flamingo-fringed lake, dense forest and tree-climbing lions.
- Day 03
Into the Ngorongoro highlands
Ascend into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and overnight on the crater rim.
- Day 04
Ngorongoro Crater floor
A full-morning game drive on the crater floor — rhino country — before relaxing back on the rim.
- Day 05
Return to Arusha
Descend the highlands and return to Arusha for your departure.
What's covered
What's included
- All park, conservation and crater fees
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed — lodge, tented lodge or tented camp
- All meals on safari (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers (Kilimanjaro / Arusha)
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa and entry fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for your guide and camp staff
- Drinks, laundry and personal expenses
- Optional activities (e.g. balloon safari)
Landscapes on this journey
Ready to make this journey yours?
Take this itinerary as it is, or tell us what to change — dates, pace, camps, everything is flexible.
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