6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Region Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its sizable herds of elephants
  • 02 Experience wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park, home to migrating zebra, antelope, and wildebeest
  • 03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's Natural Wonders and the world's largest uninterrupted caldera
  • 04 Visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its arboreal lions and large colonies of baboons

This 6-day safari takes you through some of Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife areas, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Experience unspoiled African nature, see wild animals up close, and capture the wonderful landscapes of Tanzania. The tour includes full-board camping accommodation, the assistance of an English-speaking guide, and transport in a private 4x4 jeep with mineral water, power sockets, and binoculars.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

Upon your arrival, you will find our company representative at the airport waiting for you with a special board bearing your name.

He will drive you directly to your accommodation in Arusha so you can relax and get ready for the next day's safari. On the way, he will explain different things about our beautiful country and its peaceful people.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)

Accommodation: Camping

2
Day 02

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

You will be picked up from the resort and, with lunch boxes in tow, begin the stunning journey to Tarangire National Park.

Tarangire National Park is commonly known for its sizable herds of elephants. Seasonal wetlands and savannas are among the many landforms found there, while the Tarangire River meanders through the parklands. We may be lucky enough to witness a lion pursuing its prey or a leopard lounging in the branches above.

After the game drives are complete, we will go to the camp for food, rest, and an overnight stay.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Camping

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park for wildlife sightings. Enjoy lunch in a suitable place inside the park. In the afternoon, we will continue with the game drive before reaching the camp. The next day will be spent on full-day game drives inside this park.

Serengeti is best known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Seronera Campsite

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes.

This park constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the Natural Wonders of Africa. There are about 30,000 large mammals resident here all year round, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many varieties of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be ready to see many animals here within a short time.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Simba Campsite

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to Arusha, where our service ends.

The park is famous for its arboreal lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and will accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha Region 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program.
  • Government taxes and local levies.
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities, unless labeled as optional.
  • Service of an English-speaking professional driver-guide.
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobile phones and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system.
  • All taxes/VAT.
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport.
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program.
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program, unless listed as an upgrade.
  • Unlimited drinking water, as specified in the day-by-day section.
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle.

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home).
  • Domestic flight (from Arusha to Zanzibar).
  • Medical/luggage insurance.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 per person per day).
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.).
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees.
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set menu meals are part of the package.

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.
  • A 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
Arusha Region, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Arusha Region.

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