Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Learn about the Maasai culture and visit one of their bomas
  • 02 Marvel at Mount Meru at Arusha National Park
  • 03 Witness the vast plains of the savannah and wild animals at Tarangire
  • 04 See tree-climbing lions and abundant birdlife at Lake Manyara National Park

Start your journey at Arusha National Park, home to the notably different-coloured Momella lakes. Continue to Tarangire National Park for its vast savannah plains and immense herds of elephants, then travel onward through Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater to experience some of East Africa's most diverse landscapes and wildlife. Along the way, visit Lake Manyara National Park, where tree-climbing lions and an astonishing variety of birds make for memorable sightings. This 6-day Northern Circuit safari brings together remarkable game drives, changing scenery, and rich wildlife viewing across Tanzania.

The stroll is a chance to feel the sensation of Africa's vibrant pulse through the soles of your feet and experience the bush at its core.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
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 National Park Game Drive and Walking Safari

  • Tourist(s) will commence the Northern Circuit Safari by travelling to Arusha National Park. The game drive will travel along the shores of Lake Momella and through the bronzed bush where the Ngurduto Crater buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and gazelles reside throughout the year. The elusive leopards and elephants tend to be shy at Arusha, but spotting them is possible.
  • Renowned for flawless memories, the Northern Circuit Safari offers more than exquisite game drives. Education and exploration are also on the agenda, as we will set out on foot. The stroll is a chance to feel the sensation of Africa's vibrant pulse through the soles of your feet and experience the bush at its core.
  • An armed ranger will accompany you on 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.
  • After the late afternoon, proceed back to Arusha.

Accommodation:
Clients' selection: Public campsite / Tinted campsite / Lodges

Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari to Mto wa Mbu

  • Soon after breakfast, you will continue to this beautifully parked scenic haven with diverse 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.
  • We will drive to Mto wa Mbu and arrive in the late afternoon. The Northern Circuit safari surely is a memorable one.

Accommodation: Clients' selection: Public campsite / Tinted campsite / Lodges

Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • You will continue your journey to Serengeti National Park. It contains the world's largest concentration of wildlife, including zebra, gazelles, lions, wildebeest, elephants, and giraffes.
  • The seasonal migration of the masses of wildebeest is a magnificent sight. Serengeti means "The Land that Moves on Forever," and the splendid plains of savannah validate this.
  • We will stop for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping), and then the game drive will journey further into the park.
  • Once the game drive is over, we will proceed to the Serengeti, where a delicious dinner and overnight stay will be provided.

Accommodation: Clients' selection: Public campsite / Tinted campsite / Lodges

Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

4
Day 04

Early Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • On this day, our early morning game drive is exhilarating. 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 start to 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 various antelope.
  • A delicious lunch will be served at the park. In the afternoon, we will drive you to the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Accommodation: Clients' selection: Public campsite / Tinted campsite / Lodges

Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration and Transfer to Lake Manyara

  • On this fifth day, we will drive to the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning. We will have a delicious picnic lunch and go on a game drive.
  • A large amount of wildlife, as well as the fauna and flora, are traits that contribute to its title as the East Africa Garden of Eden. 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.
  • Our dedicated, skilled, and experienced guides will ensure you discover all the glorious wonders of nature on your tour. Explore Ngorongoro, then we will drive to Lake Manyara, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Clients' selection: Public campsite / Tinted campsite / Lodges

Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park Safari and Return to Arusha

  • On this day tour, more attractive treats are in store for you. Lake Manyara National Park can only be described as an array of vistas, extending for miles along the emerald base of the gold-flecked Rift Valley escarpment.
  • Giraffes that are so dark in coloration appear to be black from a distance, and the tree-climbing lions roam the savannah plains. Monkeys cling to the canopies of the forest whilst the hippos disguise themselves in the waters of the soda lake.
  • With over four hundred species, Lake Manyara is a birdwatcher's delight and attraction. Discover some of the wildlife, including buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, mongoose, klipspringer, and bushbuck.
  • A lovely picnic lunch will be served in the park after the game drive. We will drive back to Arusha. This Northern Circuit safari will surely make you plan for a future repeat trip.
Lake Momella shores, Tarangire National Park savannah, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim

Where this trip takes you

Lake Momella shores, Tarangire National Park savannah, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater rim

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

  • Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
  • Park fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Campsites / Lodge
  • Breakfasts
  • Lunches
  • Dinners
  • 1.5L bottle of drinking water per day

What's Not Included

  • Flights (international and domestic)
  • Travel insurance and medical insurance
  • Visas
  • 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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