Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti and Ngorongoro from Arusha

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Behold the unique wonder of the Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Marvel at the Serengeti's endless plains on rewarding game drives
  • 03 Explore Tarangire National Park across the scenic Masai Steppe
  • 04 Go on a Lake Manyara National Park safari among groundwater forest and wildlife

This 6-day safari tour takes you through some of Tanzania's best national parks, from the African savannah landscapes of Tarangire to the wildlife-rich shores of Lake Manyara. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Garden of Eden, and marvel at the endless plains of the Serengeti. Along the way, enjoy rewarding game drives and the chance to spot a remarkable variety of animals and birds across these iconic safari destinations.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, often called the Garden of Eden, and marvel at the endless plains of the Serengeti.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Mount Meru, 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 Safari

  • Meet your safari tour guide at the agreed-upon location and depart early from Arusha town. Drive across the beautiful and scenic Masai Steppe towards Tarangire National Park, a journey of about 2 hours.
  • Stop for some last-minute shopping if you wish. Your driver will sort out the paperwork for you.
  • Start the game drives from the gate in a bid to see as many animals and birds as possible. You can expect to see elephants, elands, wildebeests, buffaloes, zebras, gerenuks, giraffes, and many birds.
  • Have lunch at one of the picnic sites.
  • Drive to your camp or lodge in Manyara (Mtowa Mbu).

Overnight stay (Karatu/Manyara - Mtowa Mbu) full board.

BUDGET TENTED CAMPING -

SUNBRIGHT | LILAC | SAVANNA | KIZUMBA

MID-RANGE LODGES -

Twiga Lodge | Eileen's Trees Inn | Fanaka

LUXURY LODGES -

Manyara Serena Safari Lodge | Manyara Wildlife Lodge

SUPER LUXURY LODGES -

andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara National Park Safari

  • Begin your day at 8 AM with pickup from your camp or lodge in Manyara. Once everyone is aboard, head towards Lake Manyara National Park. Lake Manyara National Park is an unspoiled paradise of groundwater forest fed by underground springs and teeming with wildlife such as elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and some of the largest baboon troops in Africa.

Overnight at public camp, tented camp, or lodge at Manyara (full board).

BUDGET TENTED CAMPING -

SUNBRIGHT | LILAC | SAVANNA | KIZUMBA

MID-RANGE LODGES -

Twiga Lodge | Eileen's Trees Inn | Fanaka

LUXURY LODGES -

Manyara Serena Safari Lodge | Manyara Wildlife Lodge

SUPER LUXURY LODGES -

andBeyond Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

3
Day 03

Manyara or Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater

  • Leave Manyara/Karatu for Ngorongoro Crater. You will arrive in Ngorongoro after about 30 minutes.
  • Descend over 600 m into the crater to view its wildlife. Ngorongoro National Park supports a vast variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants.
  • Visit Lake Magadi, a large but shallow alkaline lake in the southwestern corner, which is one of the main features of the crater. A large number of flamingos, hippos, and other water birds can usually be seen here.

Overnight stay (Ngorongoro - Ngorongoro {Crater Rim}) full board.

BUDGET CAMPING -

Simba Public Campsite

MID-RANGE LODGES -

Rhino Hotel

LUXURY LODGES -

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge | Ngorongoro Wildlife | Ngorongoro SopaEntamanu Camp | Kirurumu Ngorongoro | Lemala Ngorongoro Camp |

SUPER LUXURY LODGES -

Ngorongoro Crater lodge

4
Day 04

Ngorongoro to Central Serengeti via Naabi Hill

  • Have breakfast and head towards the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.
  • Proceed to the Lobo area, which is located just north of the Seronera area in central Serengeti National Park. The wildebeest migration normally passes through the Lobo area. Lunch is taken at one of the picnic sites, most likely at the Naabi Hill Gate, where you will also get the chance to stretch your legs as your guide sorts out the registration and relevant paperwork.
  • Break up the drive with some or both of the below activities:
  • Visit the Olduvai Gorge Museum. Sometimes known as the Cradle of Mankind, the Olduvai Gorge Museum commemorates some of the oldest evidence of human habitation ever found.
  • Visit the Maasai boma. You will visit one of the famous Maasai bomas, where you will have the opportunity to witness, and even participate in, traditional Maasai dance, tour an authentic Maasai village, and do a little souvenir shopping at the local market. Both of the above activities are excluded from your tour and require an additional cost.

Overnight stay (Serengeti - Central Serengeti) full board.

BUDGET CAMPING -

Nyani (Seronera) Public Campsite | Pimbi Public campsite

MID-RANGE LODGES -

Katikati Tented Lodge | Kenzan Tented Camp | Kiota Tented Camp | Serengeti Wilderness Camp

LUXURY LODGES -

Serengeti Serena Lodge | Serengeti Wildlife Lodge | Angata Serengeti | Asanja Moru | Dunia Camp (ASILIA AFRICA) | Kiota Camp | Serengeti Sopa Lodge

SUPER LUXURY LODGES -

Four Season Safari Lodge | Melia Serengeti Lodge | &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas

5
Day 05

Full-Day Game Drive in the Seronera Area

  • Have breakfast and enjoy a full-day game drive in the park. The area around Lobo and the Grumeti River has good resident game throughout the year. Non-migrating animals such as elephant, buffalo, gazelle, zebra, lion, leopard, and cheetah can be seen here all year round.

Overnight stay (Serengeti - Central Serengeti) full board.

BUDGET CAMPING -

Nyani (Seronera) Public Campsite | Pimbi Public campsite

MID-RANGE LODGES -

Katikati Tented Lodge | Kenzan Tented Camp | Kiota Tented Camp | Serengeti Wilderness Camp

LUXURY LODGES -

Serengeti Serena Lodge | Serengeti Wildlife Lodge | Angata Serengeti | Asanja Moru | Dunia Camp (ASILIA AFRICA) | Kiota Camp | Serengeti Sopa Lodge

SUPER LUXURY LODGES -

Four Season Safari Lodge | Melia Serengeti Lodge | &Beyond Serengeti Under Canvas

6
Day 06

Seronera Flight to Arusha

  • Have breakfast at the camp.
  • Depart for Seronera Airstrip and enjoy a game drive en route.
  • Join a scheduled flight from Seronera Airstrip to Arusha Airport.
  • Arrive at Arusha Airport and meet your driver, who will drive you to Arusha town.
  • Have lunch and head to the hotel or airport.

Overnight stay (Arusha - Arusha Town) (optional) full board.

BUDGET LODGES -

Marimba Palm Hotel | Arusha Tourist Inn Hotel

MID-RANGE LODGES -

Natron Palace Hotel | City Link Hotel | Charity International

LUXURY LODGES -

Mount Meru Hotel | Tulia Hotel & Spa | Kibo Paris | Arusha Serena Lodge

SUPER LUXURY LODGES -

Gran Melia

Masai Steppe, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Masai Steppe, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater

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

  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water on all days
  • English-speaking Tanzania tour guide

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Balloon tour
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcoholic drinks

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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