Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

Wildebeests & Zebras at Serengeti National Park

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Observe more than 350 bird species at Lake Manyara National Park
02 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera
03 Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant population
04 Enjoy a walking safari and game drive in Arusha National Park
05 Experience Serengeti's endless plains, predators and sunset views

Embark on a 6-day safari through Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara National Parks. Experience the real wilderness of the African savannah in all its glory as you observe a large variety of animals, including the Big Five, zebras, giraffes and wildebeests, along with numerous bird species. From Arusha National Park's walking safari and game drive to the endless plains of Serengeti and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, this journey showcases some of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife landscapes. Enjoy the stunning beauty of nature and a memorable Serengeti sunset along the way.

From Arusha National Park's walking safari and game drive to the endless plains of Serengeti and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater, this journey showcases some of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife landscapes.

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, Arusha National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha National Park Walking Safari and Game Drive

Depart Arusha at 09.00 am for a 30-minute drive to Arusha National Park.
Participate in a half-day walking safari and a half-day game drive. You will be accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk, who will guide you through the forest to the waterfall and the viewpoint for black and white colobus monkeys. During the game drive, you will see the 7 Lakes of Momella and the Ngurduto Crater.

At sunset, return to the camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park and Elephant Country

Leave the lodge or camp at 06.00 am and drive for about 90 minutes to Tarangire National Park. This park is often referred to as the "home of elephants", and you will have a great chance to spot large groups gathering around the Tarangire River. Other animals to be seen include leopards, lions, giraffes and even tree-climbing pythons.

Day 03

Game Drive to Serengeti National Park

After an early breakfast at 6.00 am, proceed on a game drive en route to Serengeti National Park. Serengeti is the largest and most famous park in Tanzania, known worldwide for its endless plains, wildebeest migration, herds of lions and other predators such as hyenas, cheetahs and leopards. Crocodiles can be found in the Grumeti River, along with hippos, giraffes, antelopes and gazelles.

Dinner and overnight stay in the heart of Serengeti.

Day 04

Morning in Serengeti and Transfer to Ngorongoro Rim

Begin the day with another game drive in Serengeti.
In the afternoon, drive en route to the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, with an optional stopover at Olduvai, for dinner and an overnight stay with an excellent view of the crater floor. Please note that Simba Camp is the only common campsite in the area and that the facilities are only moderately good. A night in one of the lodges is recommended.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Lake Manyara View

Spend a full day in the Ngorongoro Crater. There is a very high possibility of spotting the Big Five in one day: lions, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes and leopards. Lunch will take place at the picnic site on the crater floor.
In the afternoon, drive to the top of the Great Rift Valley for an overnight stay with a view of picturesque Lake Manyara.

Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

Spend a full day in Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its green scenery, varied birdlife, tree-climbing lions, hippos and baboons. Enjoy early sunrise game drives and picnic lunches.
In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha.