Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania National Parks Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Unravel the adventures on wildlife game drives
  • 02 Marvel at the stunning Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Spot beautiful birds in Lake Manyara National Park
  • 04 See the giant "upside-down" baobab trees and towering termite mounds in Tarangire
  • 05 Take in the vast Serengeti from a famous kopje picnic spot

Experience Northern Tanzania's diverse natural habitats on this 6-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and Lake Manyara National Park. Marvel at pristine streams, dense woodlands, towering mountains, and picturesque savannah landscapes as you travel between some of the country's most celebrated wildlife areas. Along the way, enjoy memorable game drives, remarkable birdlife, and the chance to spot Africa's iconic animals in their natural surroundings.

Spot the African mammals that make the park famous - lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and water buffalo - all within a few feet of the jeep.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Budget
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

1
Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Tarangire National Park

  • Meet and greet your Tanzania safari guide at the agreed-upon location and begin the tour from Arusha. You will be transported in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
  • Travel to Tarangire National Park, where you can marvel at the two-storey-high termite mounds and the "upside-down" giant baobab trees. The aesthetic scenery and cornucopia of birdlife help create an unequivocally peaceful ambience.
  • Transfer to the Fanaka Campsite.

Stay overnight.

2
Day 02

From Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast showcasing local and organic products, followed by a breathtaking drive to Serengeti National Park.
  • Take the scenic route to Serengeti, allowing for an amazing bird's-eye view of Ngorongoro Crater. There is a high likelihood of spotting the vibrant patterns of zebras, lions, and elephants on the drive.
  • Stop for a picnic lunch on the most famous kopje, a small hill in a generally flat area, allowing visitors to experience the vast Serengeti from atop the hill.
  • Proceed further into the Serengeti for a leisurely game drive.

Spend the night at the Nyani (Baboon) Serengeti Camp.

3
Day 03

Wildlife Expedition in the Serengeti

  • Begin in the centre of the majestic Serengeti.
  • Enjoy a nourishing breakfast and continue your journey into the plains.
  • Spot the African mammals that make the park famous - lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and water buffalo - all within a few feet of the jeep. You will also have the chance to view some of the park's lesser-known but equally majestic animals, including elands, hyenas, gazelles, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelope.

Stay overnight.

4
Day 04

Final Serengeti Game Drive and Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • Go for the last game drive in Serengeti before continuing to Ngorongoro Crater. Overnight at Simba Camp, which is located on the rim of the crater and is ideal for watching the gorgeous sunset spread over the savannah within the caldera.
  • Relish a delectable dinner made fresh by Kilinge Adventures's friendly cook.

Stay overnight.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Transfer to Lake Manyara

  • Depart for Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning, as early mornings provide an opportune time to spot game, especially the "Big 5". This group comprises some of the strongest animals in Africa - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and water buffalo.
  • Enjoy a leisurely morning game drive and have a picnic lunch near a pond full of hippos inside the crater.
  • Head to the camp and relish a delicious dinner served hot and fresh.

Stay overnight at Fanaka Campsite.

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy an early breakfast in order to start your game drive early. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park provides picturesque yet varying scenery.
  • Have a refreshing lunch in the heart of the beautiful park.
  • Leave Manyara in the late afternoon and proceed to Arusha to conclude the safari. Cherish the beautiful scenery as you drive past Maasai bomas, baobab forest, and rolling savannah plains en route to Arusha.
Tarangire National Park baobabs, Serengeti National Park kopje, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Lake Manyara National Park woodland

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobabs, Serengeti National Park kopje, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Lake Manyara National Park woodland

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof
  • Camping and park fees
  • Tent and mattress
  • Professional English-speaking Tanzanian safari guide and cook
  • 5 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 5 dinners
  • Bottled water, tea, and coffee with meals

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Increases in park fees, where applicable
  • Accommodation and meals in Moshi
  • Personal items
  • Sleeping bag
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities (hot air ballooning in Serengeti and Maasai Village)

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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