Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, home to more than 350 bird species
  • 02 Learn about the 'Big Five' in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
  • 04 Stop at Olduvai Gorge for a brief visit en route to Serengeti National Park

Experience a memorable wildlife safari through some of Tanzania's most celebrated nature parks, with extensive game drives in Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Look out for thrilling wildlife encounters, watch the big cats closely, and enjoy the beauty of the Serengeti sunset along the way. This 6-day safari also includes a visit to Olduvai Gorge, adding a cultural and historical dimension to your journey.

Experience a memorable wildlife safari through some of Tanzania's most celebrated nature parks, with extensive game drives in Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Lake Manyara Game Drive

  • In the morning, depart from Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive.

  • Enjoy a picnic lunch en route.

  • After lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive.

Return for dinner and an overnight stay at Lake Manyara Lodge.

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

  • After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge for a brief visit.

  • Have a picnic lunch in the park.

  • Soon after, proceed to the expansive Serengeti for an evening game drive and your best chance to spot elusive wild animals.

Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Nimali Lodge.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives in Serengeti

  • Enjoy a full day of morning and afternoon game drives.

All meals and an overnight stay are at Nimali Africa Lodge in Serengeti.

4
Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • After breakfast, have one more look around the mysterious-looking Serengeti and begin the drive towards Ngorongoro Crater.

  • Have a picnic lunch en route.

  • Enjoy the afternoon at leisure on the crater rim, from where you can take in fantastic views of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Dinner and an overnight stay are at Serena Lodge.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Tour

  • Early in the morning, descend into the crater for a full-day game drive.

  • Have a picnic lunch on the crater floor.

Early in the evening, ascend and proceed to the crater rim for dinner and an overnight stay.

6
Day 06

Return to Arusha and Departure

  • In the morning, drive back to Arusha.

  • Have lunch at a restaurant.

End of tour.

Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Where this trip takes you

Lake Manyara National Park, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Rim

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4WD safari special vehicle

  • English-speaking Tanzania driver-guide

  • Meals and accommodation as per itinerary

  • Park fees and Olduvai visit fee

  • All government taxes

  • 1.5 litres of mineral water per person per day

What's Not Included

  • Tips & gratuities

  • Personal expenses

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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