Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Manyara

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Safari in Tarangire National Park, known as the "Home of elephants"
  • 02 Game drives in Serengeti National Park, home to the Great wildebeest migration
  • 03 Spot flamingos and other birds in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 See the legendary tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park

Explore some of Tanzania's most popular national parks on this 6-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Look out for elephants in Tarangire, experience game drives in the Serengeti, spot flamingos and other birds in Ngorongoro Crater, and search for the legendary tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara. This journey combines classic wildlife viewing with visits to four of the country's most famous safari destinations.

Look out for elephants in Tarangire, experience game drives in the Serengeti, spot flamingos and other birds in Ngorongoro Crater, and search for the legendary tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara.

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, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • Early in the morning, drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known as the "Home of elephants," for a full-day game drive.

  • Upon arrival, see herds of elephants, pythons, buffaloes, zebras, giraffes, greater kudus, and antelopes. Have lunch at the park.

  • In the evening, leave Tarangire National Park and continue to Twiga Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast at Twiga Campsite, head towards Serengeti National Park, home to the Great wildebeest migration. Have lunch before reaching the park.

  • Upon arrival, go for game drives to spot wildlife.

  • Later, head towards Nyani or Pimbi Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

  • Go for a full-day game drive in the Serengeti and spot herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, hippopotamus, Serengeti kopjes, and different types of birds.

  • By late evening, drive back to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Early in the morning, go for a game drive. Return to the campsite for breakfast and relax, or go once again for a game drive.

  • After lunch, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Upon arrival in the evening, check in to Simba Campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater

  • Get set for a full-day game drive in the crater and spot gnu (wildebeests), plains zebras, Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, endangered black rhinoceros, and African hunting dogs. You will also spot flamingos and other birds at Lake Magadi.

  • By late evening, drive back to the campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park, known for its legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants, for a half-day game drive.

  • After lunch, drive back to the hotel in Moshi or Arusha.

End of the tour.

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Serengeti National Park plains and kopjes, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Magadi shore, Lake Manyara National Park tree-climbing lions

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Serengeti National Park plains and kopjes, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Magadi shore, Lake Manyara National Park tree-climbing lions

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Airport transfers

  • Accommodation

  • Land Cruiser 4WD with gasoline and driver for 7 days

  • Guide and cook

  • All entrance fees

  • Meals (delicious breakfast, lunch, and dinner from the menu you prefer) for 7 days, along with purified mineral water, soft drinks, and alcohol, if needed

  • Non-personal camping equipment

  • Salary of guide, cook, and driver

  • Mid-range camping tents

What's Not Included

  • Personal camping items

  • Tips

  • Other personal expenditures

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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