Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore diverse habitats from streams to mountains in Lake Manyara National Park
  • 02 Discover Tarangire's famous herds of giraffes and African elephants among giant baobab trees
  • 03 Witness Serengeti's awe-inspiring wildebeest migration and endless savannah plains
  • 04 Experience Ngorongoro Crater's abundant wildlife within this unique unbroken caldera
  • 05 Enjoy picturesque views at Lake Manyara, nestled at the Great Rift Valley escarpment

Go on a six-day tour to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. Visit some of Northern Tanzania's most diverse natural habitats, from the pristine streams and dense woodlands of Lake Manyara to the towering mountains and endless savannah plains of the Serengeti. Head to Tarangire, known worldwide for its many herds of giraffe and great African elephant, and enjoy the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration in the Serengeti. Spend time at the Ngorongoro Crater, which boasts an immense number of mighty African wildlife and unique vegetation in the only unbroken caldera found on Earth.

Have the chance to view thousands of zebra and wildebeest on their Great Migration.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Budget
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire's Baobabs and Elephants

  • Leave Arusha in the morning and travel to Tarangire National Park, where you can marvel at the two-story-high termite mounds and the "upside-down" giant baobab trees. The aesthetic scenery and cornucopia of birdlife help create the unequivocally peaceful ambience of Tarangire National Park. Besides, the African elephant population, over 300 strong, is an extremely remarkable sight. African elephants are the largest living land mammals, with adult males weighing in at seven tons.
  • Return to Fanaka Campsite and take a hot shower.

As guaranteed with each tour, guests are provided with comprehensive camping facilities.

2
Day 02

Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park

  • Enjoy a delicious breakfast showcasing local and organic products served at camp.
  • Drive to Serengeti National Park via the scenic route, allowing for an amazing bird's-eye view of Ngorongoro Crater. There is a high likelihood of spotting game on the drive. The endless golden savanna, contrasted with the vibrant patterns of zebras, lions, and elephants, makes it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
  • Stop for a picnic lunch on the most famous kopje, a small hill in a generally flat area, allowing visitors to experience the vastness of the Serengeti from atop the hill.
  • Proceed further into the Serengeti for a leisurely game drive and see herds of giraffes, elephants, and zebra.

Spend the night at Nyani (Baboon) Serengeti Camp, and fall asleep to the mighty chorus of zebra, lions, and gazelles.

3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in the Majestic Serengeti

  • Start the day from the center of the majestic Serengeti.
  • After a nourishing breakfast, continue the journey into the plains.
  • Enjoy a full day of game driving and see hundreds of the diverse animals that find their home within the Serengeti's endless plains. This day will likely offer sightings of the African mammals that make the park famous - lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and water buffalo - all within a few feet of the jeep.
  • Have the chance to view thousands of zebra and wildebeest on their Great Migration. The hundreds of bird species, both endemic and migrating from the Eurasian region, are a special bonus for bird-watchers.
  • Enjoy a fresh and delicious dinner at the campsite in Seronera, another spot well known for animal sightings.
4
Day 04

Final Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater

  • Take the last game drive in Serengeti and continue to Ngorongoro Crater.
  • After watching the sunset, enjoy a delectable dinner made fresh by Jairos Adventures' friendly cook.

Camp overnight at Simba Camp, located on the rim of the crater, ideal for watching the gorgeous sunset expand over the savannah within the caldera.

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari to Lake Manyara

  • Depart for Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning, as early mornings provide an opportune time to spot game, especially within the "Big 5". The group comprises some of the strongest animals in Africa - the ferocious lion, the mighty elephant, the stealthy leopard, the charging rhino, and the strong water buffalo.
  • Enjoy a leisurely game drive in the morning and have a picnic lunch near a pond full of hippos inside the crater.
  • Drive to the camp. Enjoy the tranquillity of Fanaka Campsite and a delicious dinner served hot and fresh.
6
Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • Experience the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Enjoy an early breakfast to start the game drive early enough to spot the "Big Five" mammals. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park provides picturesque yet varying scenery.
  • In the late afternoon, leave Manyara and proceed to Arusha to conclude the safari.
  • Enjoy the beautiful scenery and drive past Maasai bomas, baobab forest, and rolling savannah plains en route to Arusha.
Tarangire National Park baobabs, Serengeti National Park savannah, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Lake Manyara National Park escarpment

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobabs, Serengeti National Park savannah, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Lake Manyara National Park escarpment

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 (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
  • Camping and park fees
  • Pick-up and drop-off
  • Tent and mattress
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
  • 1.5 bottles of water per day, plus tea and coffee with meals

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Increases in park fees where applicable
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities

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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