5 days · Northern circuit

Rift Valley Off-Script5-day Lake Natron, Eyasi & Ngorongoro safari

The northern circuit most visitors drive past.

Lake Natron's flamingos and Engaresero falls, a dawn with the Hadzabe at Lake Eyasi, then the Crater.

From USD 1,505 per person for 6, USD 1,711 for 4, USD 2,327 for 2 (Wild Comfort, visitor rates, every park fee included).

flamingos at Lake Natron
5 DAYS

Day by day

Your itinerary

Shown with Wild Comfort stays. The lodges are named on your quote, and the lodge on your booking is the lodge you get.

  1. Day 1

    Arusha to Lake Natron

    Down the Rift Valley escarpment to the soda lake under Ol Doinyo Lengai.

    Parks: Lake Natron area fees · Night: Lake Natron, tented camp · About 5 h on the road

  2. Day 2

    Flamingos and Engaresero falls

    Dawn walk to the flamingos, then the river walk to the waterfall with a local guide.

    Parks: Lake Natron area fees · Night: Lake Natron, tented camp · About 1 h on the road

  3. Day 3

    Natron to Lake Eyasi

    A long scenic drive back through Mto wa Mbu to Lake Eyasi.

    Parks: Lake Eyasi area fee · Night: Lake Eyasi, tented lodge · About 6 h on the road

  4. Day 4

    Hadzabe dawn, Datoga smiths

    Join a Hadzabe dawn walk, then meet Datoga blacksmiths. Afternoon to Karatu.

    Parks: Lake Eyasi area fee · Night: Karatu, mid-range farm lodge · About 2 h on the road

  5. Day 5

    Ngorongoro Crater and home

    Crater floor, then back to Arusha.

    Parks: Ngorongoro Conservation Area · Crater descent · About 4 h on the road

Priced in the open

What each person pays

Per person, in USD, high season, for visitors. Your group shares the vehicle, so the more of you, the less each pays.

Comfort level2 travellers4 travellers6 travellers
Wild Basics
Simple lodges and public campsites
USD 1,885USD 1,269USD 1,063
Wild Comfort
Mid-range lodges and tented camps
USD 2,327USD 1,711USD 1,505

The Ngorongoro Crater fee is per vehicle, not per person: USD 295 per descent, so it is USD 148 each for 2 travellers, USD 74 for 4 and USD 49 for 6. It is already in the prices above.

Prices checked from our live rates. Park fees: TANAPA and NCAA 2026 rates with 18% VAT.

Family of 2 adults + 2 children (5–15)USD 5,800Adult USD 1,916 · Child USD 984
Expat residents, 4 travellersUSD 1,311per person
Tanzanian / East African citizens, 4 travellersTZS 2,763,000per person

Included

  • Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and a professional driver-guide
  • All park, conservation, concession and crater fees in the itinerary, with 18% VAT
  • Accommodation as named on your quote, full board on safari
  • Activities and flights listed in the itinerary
  • Drinking water and snacks in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers and Tanzania's visitor insurance for foreign visitors (USD 44, mandatory)

Not included

  • International flights and visas
  • Tips for your guide (guideline about USD 10 per person per day)
  • Drinks at lodges and personal items

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Residents and East African citizens pay lower park fees, and the price is lower.

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Questions about Rift Valley Off-Script

How much does Rift Valley Off-Script cost?

With Wild Comfort stays in high season, a visitor pays USD 2,327 per person when 2 travel together, USD 1,711 for 4 and USD 1,505 for 6. Residents and East African citizens pay less.

What is included in the price?

All park, conservation and crater fees with VAT, the vehicle, guide and fuel, accommodation and meals, drinking water, airport transfers and the USD 44 visitor insurance. Tips, drinks and international flights are not included.

Who operates this trip?

Jema Safaris Co. Ltd, TALA Licence No. 034391. The price on your written quote is fixed once you pay the deposit.

Can children join?

Yes. Children under 5 pay no park fees, and children aged 5–15 have their own lower price. Use the calculator below to see it.

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