Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha with Big 5

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Go for game drives in Serengeti National Park and see herds of wildebeests
  • 02 Look out for the famous Big 5 and other savannah animals
  • 03 Spot flamingos and other varieties of birds at Magadi Lake
  • 04 Sightsee hippos and huge crocodiles in the Grumeti River

Explore the wildlife of Tanzania across two major national parks: Serengeti National Park, home to the great wildebeest migration, and Ngorongoro Crater, famous for spotting the Big 5, flamingos, other birds, and a wide variety of animal species. Along the way, also admire the natural beauty of Magadi Lake, the Seronera River, and the Grumeti River while enjoying game drives through some of the country's most celebrated safari landscapes.

Explore the wildlife of Tanzania across two major national parks: Serengeti National Park, home to the great wildebeest migration, and Ngorongoro Crater, famous for spotting the Big 5, flamingos, other birds, and a wide variety of animal species.

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
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha Arrival and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • Upon arrival in Arusha, get transferred to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • After lunch, descend over 600 meters into the crater for a closer view of the wildlife. Ngorongoro National Park is home to a wide variety of animals, including herds of zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and giant African elephants.

  • Visit Magadi Lake, where flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can be seen.

Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro to Serengeti via Seronera

  • After breakfast, head to Serengeti National Park and descend into the heart of wild Africa, featuring the Seronera River, a valuable water source for this area that attracts abundant wildlife.

  • Enjoy a game drive en route to the lodge.

Overnight stay at the camp.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.

  • See herds of wildebeests and other elusive animals.

Overnight stay at the camp.

4
Day 04

Western Corridor and Grumeti River Wildlife

  • After breakfast, head to the western reaches of Serengeti National Park, also known as the Western Corridor. The key feature of this area is the Grumeti and Mbalageti Rivers, which run almost parallel to each other. It is possible to find large numbers of hippos and huge crocodiles in the Grumeti River.

  • Go for game drives in the area.

Dinner and overnight stay in the Western Corridor area at Serengeti Tortilis Camp.

5
Day 05

Full-Day Safari in the Western Serengeti

  • After breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in the Western Corridor.

Dinner and overnight stay in the Western Corridor area at Serengeti Tortilis Camp.

6
Day 06

Return to Arusha and Tour End

  • After breakfast, drive to Arusha via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

  • On arrival in Arusha, have lunch, and the tour ends here.

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Magadi Lake, Grumeti River

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Magadi Lake, Grumeti River

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 3 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in lodges and camps

  • Private Tanzanian safari guide

  • Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop-up roof for game viewing

  • All transfers

  • All fees

  • All meals during the safari

  • On safari, vehicles are equipped with mineral water and wildlife guidebooks

  • Government taxes, VAT, and service charges relating to accommodation and meals

What's Not Included

  • Tanzania visa: USD 50 per person on arrival

    • For USA and Canada passport holders, USD 100

  • Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages)

  • Meals not listed above

  • Optional tours (balloon rides: USD 550 per person)

  • Tips and any items of a personal nature

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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