Tanzania · Wildlife Safari

6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from JJJF+QXJ Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Meet the famous Big 5 of Africa in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 See the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara National Park
  • 03 Explore Tarangire's elephants and giant baobab trees
  • 04 Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ngorongoro Crater

Explore Tanzania's wildlife and nature on a 6-day Northern Circuit safari from Arusha National Park to Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. See the different-coloured Momella lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, encounter elephants among Tarangire's huge baobab trees, and look out for the famous Big 5 in Serengeti National Park. The journey also includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara's remarkable tree-climbing lions.

Due to the crater's tall structure, few animals migrate in and out, so there is a big chance of seeing every member of the Big 5 in one day.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
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 Safari and Walking Adventure

  • Start your Northern Circuit safari by travelling to Arusha National Park.
  • Travel along the shores of Lake Momella and through the bronzed bush, where Ngurdoto Crater buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and gazelles reside throughout the year. The elusive leopards and elephants tend to be shy at Arusha, but there is still a chance of spotting them. Renowned for flawless memories, the Northern Circuit safari offers more than exquisite game drives. The stroll is a chance to feel 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 an area for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys before returning to Arusha in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Client's selection - public campsite, tinted campsite, or lodges.
Meals: Water included with meals (other drinks not included).

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive to Mto wa Mbu

  • Continue to this beautifully 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. This Northern Circuit safari is indeed a memorable one.

Accommodation: Client's selection - public campsite, tinted campsite, or lodges.
Meals: Water included with meals (other drinks not included).

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • Continue your journey to Serengeti National Park. It 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. Serengeti means "The Land that Moves on Forever," and the splendid plains of savannah truly validate this.
  • Stop for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping), and then continue the game drive further into the park. Once the game drive is over, proceed to the Serengeti for an appetizing dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Client's selection - public campsite, tinted campsite, or lodges.

Meals: Water included with meals (other drinks not included).

4
Day 04

Morning Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. The calls of the animals are clear, and the scents of the crisp air linger. Tracks left by predators on the prowl remain untouched and could lead us to their den. 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 various antelope.
  • After lunch, drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim.

Accommodation: Client's selection - public campsite, tinted campsite, or lodges.
Meals: Water included with meals (other drinks not included).

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari to Lake Manyara

  • Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning. Enjoy a scrumptious picnic lunch and go on a game drive. The abundance of wildlife, together with the fauna and flora, contributes to its title as Africa's Garden of Eden. Due to the crater's tall structure, few animals migrate in and out, so there is a big chance of seeing every member of the Big 5 in one day.
  • Encounter vultures, zebras, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas. The alkaline lake attracts flamingos, geese, and storks. Our dedicated, skilled, and experienced guides will ensure that you discover all the glorious wonders of nature on your tour.
  • After exploring Ngorongoro, drive to Lake Manyara, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Client's selection - public campsite, tinted campsite, or lodges.
Meals: Water included with meals (other drinks not included).

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park and Return to Arusha

  • Explore Lake Manyara National Park, which can only be described as an array of vistas. Giraffes so dark in colouration appear black from a distance, and the tree-climbing lions roam the savannah plains. Monkeys cling to the forest canopies, while hippos disguise themselves in the waters of the soda lake. Lake Manyara is a delight for birdwatchers, with over four hundred species.
  • Discover more wildlife, including buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, mongooses, springbok, and bushbuck. A lovely picnic lunch will be served in the park after the game drive.
  • Drive back to Arusha. This Northern Circuit safari will surely inspire plans for a future repeat trip.
Lake Momella, Ngurdoto Crater, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

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

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from JJJF+QXJ 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transport in a 4x4 Land Cruiser with an open roof
  • Park fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Campsite or lodge accommodation
  • Food
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • 1.5L bottle of drinking water per day

What's Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • 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
JJJF+QXJ, Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
JJJF+QXJ, Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in JJJF+QXJ.

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