Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the Serengeti, famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration and abundant wildlife
  • 02 Discover ancient baobab trees and observe elephant families in Tarangire National Park
  • 03 Experience the beautiful landscapes and wildlife of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 04 Visit Lake Manyara National Park to see vibrant flamingoes and diverse birdlife

Go on a 6-day safari tour to the famous northern circuit parks of Tanzania. Explore Serengeti, the largest park, famous for over a million wildebeest migrating alongside more than 250,000 zebras. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a highlight of the route, known for its beautiful landscapes and surreal crater views, then continue to Tarangire, often described as a smaller Serengeti and famous for its large elephant population. The journey also includes Lake Manyara, known for its colorful flamingoes on the lake.

Explore Serengeti, the largest park, famous for over a million wildebeest migrating alongside more than 250,000 zebras.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
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 National Park

  • Pick up from the hotel at 7:30 am and meet the guide, chef, and other clients.
  • Drive to Tarangire National Park, a 2-hour journey to a park famous for its diverse landscape. The park is particularly known for its abundance of ancient baobab trees and for having the largest concentration of elephants in the whole country, providing unique chances to observe the interaction between elephant families.
  • Enjoy a game drive through the park depending on the reported sightings of animals, including predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards, which are harder to spot, as well as herbivores such as giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras, which are easily seen throughout the park.
  • Later, go to the Tarangire River picnic site and enjoy the beautiful view of the river and animals while having lunch.
  • After lunch, continue with the game drive, then exit the park at around 4:30 pm and head to the accommodation, Farm of Dreams Lodge, for dinner and sleep.

Accommodation - Farm of Dreams Lodge

Meals included: Lunch & Dinner

2
Day 02

Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

  • After breakfast, drive from Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti, a journey of 6 hours including all stops, as the route passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Stop at Ngorongoro Crater in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region.
  • Visit the Maasai village. This visit is optional and offers a chance to explore the culture of the great Maasai tribe, known for chasing and hunting lions to be considered warriors.
  • Arrive in Serengeti in the late afternoon and enjoy a game drive in Seronera, the center of Serengeti, until late evening. Experience the sunset in Serengeti while having a close view of wild animals.
  • Later, head to Serengeti Heritage Tented Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Katikati Tented Lodge, or Domel Wilderness Tented Lodge.
3
Day 03

Full-day Game Drive in Serengeti

  • On this day, go to the wider parts of the Serengeti - south, east, or west - depending on wildlife movements.
  • After an early breakfast, go on an early game drive.
  • Later, have lunch and continue the game drive in the evening.
  • Return to the lodge, Katikati Tented Lodge or Seronera Wildlife Lodge, for dinner and an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • After an early breakfast, go on an early game drive, seeing many animals until the afternoon.
  • Head to the camp for lunch.
  • Enjoy a game drive while exiting Serengeti, then continue to Rhino Lodge, Ngorongoro Wildlife Lodge, Pakulala Tented Lodge, or Serena Lodge, a 2-hour drive near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
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Day 05

Full-day Safari at Ngorongoro Crater

  • After an early breakfast, descend into the crater at 6:15 am on a journey to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest to spot in the beautiful crater, while most other animals are easier to see here because it is a floor crater.
  • After lunch, continue with a game drive and then ascend the crater to camp and pack for the trip to Africa Safari Glamping Lodge & Campsite near Lake Manyara National Park. Be prepared for swimming if interested.
6
Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, go to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for the large number of flamingoes on the lake and its tree-climbing lions, though they are rarely seen.
  • Enjoy a game drive while viewing plenty of birds and looking out for the famous tree-climbing lions.
  • Visit the hippo pool for a close look at hippos and the hot spring.
  • After the tour, head back to Arusha, either to the hotel or the airport.
Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Conservation Area crater rim, Tarangire National Park baobab-studded savannah, Lake Manyara National Park flamingo shore

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Conservation Area crater rim, Tarangire National Park baobab-studded savannah, Lake Manyara National Park flamingo shore

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

  • All park entrance fees
  • Accommodation
  • Meals & water
  • Soft drinks
  • Fly & bug spray
  • Transfer to and from the airport

What's Not Included

  • Tips
  • Visas
  • 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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Single Room $3,000.00 — $3,600.00
Double Sharing $3,000.00

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