Best of Natron & Ngorongoro Conservation Area

5 Days Starting and ending in Arusha, Tanzania

Visiting: Lake Natron, Arusha, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Tour operator:

Beach and Safari Holidays

Tour code:

432

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

4WD

From: $358 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 18-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Start and end in Arusha! With the Safari tour Best of Natron & Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you have a 5 days tour package taking you through Arusha, Tanzania and 3 other destinations in Tanzania. Best of Natron & Ngorongoro Conservation Area includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Day 1 - Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin! Begin your Tanzanian safari adventure in Arusha, then venture onto Lake Natron for a half-day game drive! After a day of adventure, find comfort at Africa Safari Lake Natron, where a restful and memorable stay awaits. Day 2 - Admire the Flamingos and Waterfalls at Lake Natron! Enjoy a Flamingo Walk and stroll up to Lake Natron with a Maasai Guide, learning everything you need to know, and admiring the beauty of the surroundings. Hike up to the Ngare Sero waterfalls, where you will get the chance to take a refreshing swim. Spend another night at Africa Safari Lake Natron. Day 3 - Visit the impressive 8th World Wonder. Experience a safari transfer through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, while on your way to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of this 8th World Wonder. Spend the night at Africa Safari Karatu, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which offers easy access to the world-famous crater. Day 4 - Explore Tarangire National Park and its big population of Elephants. Today you will enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park. This park is well-known for having an abundance of elephants and baobab trees. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Rift Valley, with the Great Rift Valley as your surroundings. Day 5 - The end of your safari adventure Enjoy some free time in the morning. Relax, and take in all the new experiences, or join us for an optional activity in the surroundings of Africa Safari Rift Valley. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will head back to Arusha, where your safari

Highlights

  • Lake Natron, known for its pink-hued waters and its role as a breeding ground for flamingos

  • Ngare Sero Waterfall Walk, enjoy the lush vegetation and serene atmosphere

  • Ngorongoro Crater, marvel at the breathtaking natural wonder of this UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant population Itinerary

Places You'll See

Zebra & Wildebeest

Zebra & Wildebeest

Wildebeest

Wildebeest

Wildebeest Migration

Wildebeest Migration

Africa Safari

Africa Safari

Wildebeest

Wildebeest

Staff

Staff

Lake Natron!

Lake Natron!

Lake Natron!

Lake Natron!

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Ngorongoro Crater

Lake Natron!

Lake Natron!

Lake Natron!

Lake Natron!

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Tarangire National Park

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Let your safari adventure in Tanzania begin!

Location: Lake Natron, Arusha

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Natron

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your Tanzanian safari adventure in Arusha, then venture onto Lake Natron for a half-day game drive! After a day of adventure, find comfort at Africa Safari Lake Natron, where a restful and memorable stay awaits.

Day 2 : Admire the Flamingos and Waterfalls at Lake Natron!

Location: Lake Natron

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Lake Natron

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a Flamingo Walk and stroll up to Lake Natron with a Maasai Guide, learning everything you need to know, and admiring the beauty of the surroundings. Hike up to the Ngare Sero waterfalls, where you will get the chance to take a refreshing swim. Spend another night at Africa Safari Lake
Natron.

Day 3 : Visit the impressive 8th World Wonder

Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge, LodgeLodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Karatu

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Experience a safari transfer through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, while on your way to the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Nothing can prepare you for the breathtaking beauty of this 8th World Wonder. Spend the night at Africa Safari Karatu, located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area which offers easy access to the world-famous crater.

Day 4 : Explore Tarangire National Park and its big population of Elephants

Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge

Accommodation Name: Africa Safari Rift Valley

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today you will enjoy a game drive in Tarangire National Park. This park is well-known for having an abundance of elephants and baobab trees. You will spend the night at Africa Safari Rift Valley, with the Great Rift Valley as your surroundings.

Day 5 : The end of your safari adventure

Location: Arusha

Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge, LodgeLodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Enjoy some free time in the morning. Relax, and take in all the new experiences, or join us for an optional activity in the surroundings of Africa Safari Rift Valley. In the afternoon, after lunch, you will head back to Arusha, where your safari.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Africa Safari Lake Natron/ Africa Safari Karatu/ Africa Safari Rift Valley

  • Fully Guided

    Fully Guided

  • Meals

    Full board

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What's Not Included

  • Additional Services

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Optional

    Tips

  • other excluded

    Tourism Development Levy of $1.50 pp/pn and village tax of $1.00 pp/pn, to be paid at check-in All personal expenses, drinks

Accommodation

Day 1-2 night stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron
Day 3- night stay at Africa Safari Karatu
Day 4- night stay at Africa Safari Rift Valley

Mode of Transport

Every traveler must have suitable travel insurance to take part in this tour.
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Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    optional

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    usd

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    All our tours are private, which means your travelling companions will be the people you have booked the tour with together with our driver guide.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you book a tour including flight tickets, you will receive the flight tickets before you travel.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Unfortunately it is not possible to join the tour once it has already departed. But, our tours depart every single day!

  • What is the best time to travel to Tanzania and Zanzibar?

    Tanzania and Zanzibar know dry and rainy seasons. Each season knows its own beauty, making travelling to Tanzania and Zanzibar suitable all year round.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    When the date of the tour needs to be modified, kindly send us a message.

Reviews of this operator

Roro  

A great first safari experience!

11-Apr-2023

Great 8 days safari experience, saw all big 5s and some bonuses (3 cheetah encounters) in the rain season! Our guide Khalid is experienced and very knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about the animals and knows about the route very well, we can't imagine having this trip without him. I would highly recommend having a safari with Khalid. For accommodations, we stayed at 3 locations of the Africa Safari lodges, Lake Manyara, South Serengeti, and Serengeti Ikoma. All the staffs we have encountered were super nice and helpful and tried their best to meet our needs, kudos to the Africa Safari lodge staffs!

Ruth  

Invest in your memories

02-Apr-2023

We are now enjoying the second phase of our holiday, relaxing in Zanzibar for 7 nights after an 8 night safari on the mainland. We are a group of 6 friends and have all had the most wonderful time. Our special holiday was made even more special by our guide, Christopher. He looked after us like friends and made sure each one of us had the experience of a lifetime. We have felt thoroughly spoiled and cannot recommend Christopher highly enough. Wonderful.

Maureen T  

The best safari guide ever...

02-Apr-2023

Safari followed by beach resort. Personalised itinerary to suit our group of friends. Amazing staff at the lodges. Excellent food in all of them. One amazing safari guide...CHRISTOPHER! This is my 6th safari and 3rd one in Tanzania. We visited lake Maynara, Ngorongo crate, lake Natron and Serengeti. Without doubt Christopher is the best guide I've had the pleasure of meeting. His knowledge of wildlife and flora is outstanding. He made sure we saw the big 5 and so much more! Over 70 different bird species and even a Caracal, one of the rarest cats living in the Serengeti. Thank you Christopher. This is a trip I will always remember because of you.

Stuart E  

Amazing 8 day Safari… with an amazing guide

30-Mar-2023

My wife and I came with friends as a group of six. It was our first so we had no idea what to expect… Africa Safari was our chosen company for our tailor made Safari. They were excellent beforehand and throughout our whole trip. All the accommodation, staff and food has been fantastic. Our guide was Christopher… What an amazing guy and guide he is. I can honestly say that he really made the Safari something extra special for us. He looked after us so well and his knowledge of the areas, wildlife and flora is second to none. Thanks to Christopher we managed to see the top 5 as well as many, many other animals and around 100 species of birds. If we ever return to Tanzania for Safari, we will be requesting Christopher’s services. I can’t recommend him highly enough, he is a true asset to the company … we met as clients, but departed as friends. Thank you Africa Safari and massive thank you to Christopher…. Number 1 guide

Wouter  

Simply awesome

24-Apr-2023

Oh what a great experience did we have with our safari tour to Tarangire and Ngorongoro. We saw the big 5 in only two days and many more. Always helpfull and flexible guide who knows his stuff. Thankyou for the experience! Would definitely recommend.

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    Beach and Safari Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 28 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of beach and safari holidays charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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