Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

6 Days Round trip from Tanzania Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Tanzania's famous northern circuit parks in one 6-day safari
  • 02 See Serengeti's vast plains, home to over a million migrating wildebeest
  • 03 Descend into the beautiful Ngorongoro Crater in search of black rhino
  • 04 Spot large elephant herds among Tarangire's ancient baobab trees
  • 05 Visit Lake Manyara for colorful flamingoes, hippos, and tree-climbing lions

Go on a 6-day safari tour to the famous northern circuit parks of Tanzania. Head to Serengeti, the largest park, famous for over a million wildebeest migrating alongside more than 250,000 zebras. Reach the Ngorongoro Crater, the highlight of the tour, known for its beautiful landscapes and surreal crater views. Continue to Tarangire, like a smaller Serengeti but famous for its large number of elephants, and visit Lake Manyara, known for its colorful flamingoes on the lake.

After an early breakfast, descend into the crater at 6:15 am on a journey to find the black rhino.

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 like 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, proceed with the game drive, then exit the park at around 4:30 pm and head to the accommodation.

Accommodation - fig big tree lodge & campsite

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 about 6 hours including all stops, as you transit through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Stop at Ngorongoro Crater in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region.
  • Visit the Maasai village. This 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 late afternoon in Serengeti 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.
3
Day 03

Full-Day Game Drives 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, 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 afternoon.
  • Head to the camp for lunch.
  • Enjoy a game drive while exiting Serengeti, then continue to Simba Campsite, a 2-hour drive, near the rim of Ngorongoro Crater.
5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • After an early breakfast, descend into the crater at 6:15 am on a journey to find the black rhino. Rhinos are the hardest animals 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, then ascend the crater to camp and pack for the trip to fig big tree 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 look 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 plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Tarangire National Park baobab-dotted plains, Lake Manyara flamingoes

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim, Tarangire National Park baobab-dotted plains, Lake Manyara flamingoes

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Tanzania 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 & from airport.

What's Not Included

  • Tips (see recommended).
  • Visas.
  • Items of personal nature.

Know before you go

  • Airport transfers are included to and from the airport.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Tanzania.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $1,440.00 — $1,500.00
Double Sharing $1,440.00

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