Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Eyasi

6 Days Round trip from Babati Rural Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Witness the Great Migration across the vast plains of Serengeti
  • 02 Search for the Big Five inside the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Marvel at giant elephant herds and baobab trees in Tarangire National Park
  • 04 Meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi for a cultural experience

Discover Tanzania's iconic wildlife on this 6 day private safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Eyasi, and Lake Manyara. Witness the Great Migration, search for the Big Five, and explore the world's largest uninterrupted caldera. Marvel at giant elephant herds and baobab trees, spot tree-climbing lions, and meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes for an authentic cultural experience across diverse and breathtaking landscapes.

Observe massive elephant herds, giant baobab trees, and search for lions hunting or leopards resting in tree branches.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Babati, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire's Elephants and Baobabs

  • Be picked up from your resort in Arusha and begin the picturesque drive to Tarangire National Park with lunch boxes.
  • Enjoy a game drive through savannah and seasonal wetlands shaped by the Tarangire River.
  • Observe massive elephant herds, giant baobab trees, and search for lions hunting or leopards resting in tree branches.
  • Transfer to Africa Safari Karatu for supper, relaxation, and an overnight stay on a full board basis.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

2
Day 02

Serengeti Wildlife Encounters and Game Drives

  • Depart after breakfast for Serengeti National Park for wildlife sightings.
  • Enjoy lunch at a suitable location inside the park.
  • Continue with an afternoon game drive before reaching the camp.
  • Spend the following day on full-day game drives across the park.
  • Observe the great migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeest depending on the season.
  • Look out for resident predators including leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
  • Transfer to Serengeti Central Lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay after the game drives.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Serengeti Central Lodge

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Adventure

  • Depart after breakfast for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with lunch boxes.
  • Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive inside the world's largest uninterrupted caldera.
  • Observe around 30,000 resident large mammals, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, along with birds such as flamingos, eagles, and vultures.
  • Transfer to Africa Safari Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay on a full board basis.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

4
Day 04

Lake Eyasi Hadzabe and Datoga Cultural Experience

  • Drive to Lake Eyasi after breakfast to meet the Hadzabe tribe.
  • Join the Hadzabe in their traditional hunting activities and learn about their lifestyle.
  • Visit the Datoga tribe, known for their skilled blacksmith craftsmanship.
  • Enjoy a walk around Lake Eyasi and explore nearby local villages.
  • Return to Africa Safari Karatu for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay on a full board basis.

Main Destination: Lake Eyasi
Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Depart after breakfast for Lake Manyara National Park with lunch boxes.
  • Enjoy a game drive in this lush and scenic park beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
  • Look for tree-climbing lions resting in branches and observe large colonies of baboons along the forest road.
  • Transfer back to Arusha, where the safari service concludes.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Tarangire National Park, giant baobab trees, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park, giant baobab trees, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Babati Rural 7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees and government taxes
  • All activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Soft drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Round-trip airport transfer

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to your home country)
  • Tips for your guide, cook, and crew
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Extra accommodation before and after the tour
  • Extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Lightweight long-sleeve shirts
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Babati Rural, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Babati Rural.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €2,101.00 — €4,186.00
Double Sharing €2,101.00 — €2,932.00

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