Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the rich flora and fauna of Arusha National Park
  • 02 Enjoy a game drive in Lake Manyara National Park
  • 03 Go sightseeing in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • 04 Follow the trails of animal footprints to reach their den
  • 05 Capture zebras, gazelles, lions, and wildebeest in Serengeti National Park
  • 06 Spot the largest land mammal, the African elephant, in Tarangire

Sign up for a complete Northern Tanzania safari that captures the magic of Africa through brilliant landscapes and abundant wildlife. Get a chance to witness the wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park, the Big Five in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, and the African elephant in Tarangire National Park. Enjoy game drives in Lake Manyara National Park and spend refreshing time at Lake Momella.

The splendid rays of orange, pink, and purple emerge on the horizon as the birds' melodies begin to harmonize.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
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, Arusha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha Arrival and Arusha National Park Safari

  • Meet your tour guide at 8 am at your hotel in Arusha. Commence the 'Northern Circuit Safari' by travelling to Arusha National Park.
  • Travel along the shores of Lake Momella and through the bronzed bush, where the Ngurduto Crater buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and gazelle reside throughout the year. The elusive leopards and elephants tend to be shy at Arusha, but there is a chance of spotting them.
  • Get accompanied by an armed ranger for the walk. He will guide you through the luscious forest up to the crystal waterfall and lead you to the area for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys.

Overnight stay at Arusha National Park.

Accommodation: Meru Inn

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park and Transfer to Mto Wa Mbu

  • Visit Tarangire National Park, a scenic haven with a high diversity of bird species. The African elephant is the largest mammal on land, and the herds in the park are a remarkable sight. Tarangire's wildlife includes elephants, lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons.
  • Drive to Mto Wa Mbu and arrive in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Panorama campsite

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • Continue your journey to Serengeti National Park, which contains the world's largest concentration of wildlife, including zebras, gazelles, lions, wildebeest, elephants, and giraffes. The seasonal migration of the masses of wildebeest is a magnificent sight. Stop for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping).
  • Journey further into the park for a game drive. Proceed to Serengeti, where an appetizing dinner and overnight stay will be provided.

Accommodation: Nyani campsite

4
Day 04

Early Serengeti Game Drive and Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • Go on an early morning game drive. The calls of the animals are clear, and the scents of the crisp air linger. Tracks left by predators on the prowl are untouched and could lead us to their den. The splendid rays of orange, pink, and purple emerge on the horizon as the birds' melodies begin to harmonize. The park is home to leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, elands, wild dogs, crocodiles, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelopes.
  • Enjoy a delicious lunch, which will be served in the park. Later, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater Rim in the afternoon.

Accommodation: Nyani campsite

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Lake Manyara Transfer

  • Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning.
  • Enjoy a scrumptious picnic lunch and go on a game drive. Due to the lofty structure, few animals migrate in and out of the crater, so there is a big chance of seeing every member of 'The Big 5' in one day. You could also encounter vultures, zebra, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas. The alkaline lake attracts flamingos, geese, and storks.
  • Discover all the glorious wonders of nature with the help of our experienced Tanzanian guide.
  • Drive to Lake Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Panorama campsite

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara Game Drive and Return to Arusha

  • Visit Lake Manyara National Park. With over four hundred species, Lake Manyara is a birdwatcher's delight. Some of the wildlife includes buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, mongoose, klipspringer, and bushbuck.
  • Enjoy a lovely picnic lunch, which will be served in the park. Go on a game drive.
  • Drive back to Arusha.
Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Momella

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Momella

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop-off at the hotel or any other preferred location (except the airport)
  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Camp accommodation with tent and mattress
  • Park fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Meals, plus tea and coffee with meals
  • 1.5 litres of bottled water per day

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa and passport fees
  • Increases in park fees, wherever applicable
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities (hot air ballooning in Serengeti and Maasai village visit)

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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