Tanzania · Safari

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

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See elephant herds and tree-climbing pythons in Tarangire National Park
02 Game drives across the Serengeti plains, home to the great wildebeest migration
03 Search for six cat species in Ndutu, including leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, African wildcat, and serval
04 Spot flamingos and other birds in Ngorongoro Crater
05 Look for Lake Manyara's legendary tree-climbing lions

Explore Tanzania's popular national parks on a 6-day safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ndutu, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Look out for Tarangire's famous elephant herds, witness wildlife across the Serengeti plains that host the great wildebeest migration, and search for six cat species in Ndutu. Continue to Ngorongoro Crater for flamingos and other birdlife, then visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its legendary tree-climbing lions.

Enjoy the Serengeti plains and spot herds of wildebeest, zebra, gazelle, buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, hippopotamus, Serengeti kopjes, and different types of birds.

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, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Early in the morning, drive from the hotel 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.

Accommodation at Maramboi Tented Camp.

Day 02

Drive to Serengeti National Park

Early in the morning, 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.

Accommodation at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp.

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

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

Overnight stay at Serengeti Acacia Tented Camp.

Day 04

Ndutu in Southern Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for the southern part of the Serengeti (Ndutu) for another game drive and spot six species of cats - leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, African wildcat, and serval.
In the evening, return to Katikati Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, go for a game drive.
After lunch, head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Meal and accommodation at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge.

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara, and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, drive down to Ngorongoro Crater to sightsee various species of wild animals, including the black rhino, which is rarely spotted in Serengeti and is not present in other parks.
Visit Magadi Lake, where you can spot several flamingos, hippos, and other water birds.
Head to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants.
Return to Arusha. End of the tour.