Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Moshi Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Spot huge baobab trees and herds of elephants in Tarangire National Park
02 Search for the Big Five across the game-rich plains of Serengeti National Park
03 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest non-flooded caldera
04 Look out for tree-climbing lions and pink flamingos at Lake Manyara National Park

Embark on an unforgettable 6-day wildlife safari through some of Tanzania's most celebrated parks. Explore Tarangire National Park, known as the elephant's paradise for its huge baobab trees and high density of elephants, then continue to the game-rich plains of Serengeti National Park in search of the Big Five. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, home to more than 25,000 animals, and end your journey at Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its alkaline soda lake, pink flamingos, and tree-climbing lions.

Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves.

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, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi – Tarangire National Park

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, you will depart from Moshi for a three-hour drive to Tarangire national park.
On the way, you will pass by the Maasai villages and get a chance to spot the vast open plain that showcases the true beauty of African nature. Get familiar with your safari guide and vehicle for these will be your company for three days. Tarangire National Park or what some may call the elephant’s paradise is every traveller’s dream destination. The park has a very high density of elephants and baobab trees, the park also harbours more than 400 bird species and has stunning scenery. Enjoy your game drive before heading to karatu/Manyara for a night’s rest and a chance to look back at an exhilarating day you just had

Day 02

Karatu - Serengeti

You can enjoy breakfast at 07h30 at the lodge. After breakfast, you will make your way to the Serengeti plains passing by the Ngorongoro highlands with the amazing view of the crater below.
Your journey will proceed and you will arrive in Serengeti in the afternoon hours. After you have entered Serengeti national park you will get lunch and thereafter go on with game driving, in this game drive you will start to see some wildlife such as zebra, impala, giraffe also be on the lookout for buffalo, cheetah, lion, leopard, elephants, and others.
After your short afternoon game driving, arrive at your lodge/camp, relax until dinner time and after that get some rest and prepare for the next adventure in the icon Serengeti Park.

Day 03

Serengeti National Park

Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves. Discover the park’s iconic creatures when you set out in a 4x4 on morning and afternoon safaris through the golden grasslands.
With luck, spot all of Africa’s “big five”—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo.
Later retire to your camp/lodge for evening rest and prepare for another adventurous experience on the following day

Day 04

Serengeti National Park

Enjoy Serengeti this morning, look out for the park’s wild denizens along the drive. You will spot herds of zebras, maybe the pride of lions and other big cats such as cheetah and leopards that like to stay around the Seronara valley.
After lunch at a picnic site start driving out of the park and head to the crater rim. Here you will enjoy the beautiful sunset with the magnificent view of the caldera opening up before your eyes

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu/Manyara

Spanning more than 20 kilometres in diameter, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest non-flooded caldera in the world and is inhabited by some 25,000 animals.
Descend into this green-walled paradise early in the morning on safari. As you ride past herds of zebra and flocks of flamingos, keep your eyes peeled for a pride of lions or a lone leopard.
Enjoy a picnic lunch on the floor of the crater; then drive to Manyara/Karatu.

Day 06

Lake Manyara - Moshi

This morning make your way to Mto wa Mbu village, a vibrant settlement of Tanzania’s diverse tribal groups, your epic journey will proceed to the rift valley escarpment.
You will set out on an adventurous game drive throughout the Manyara National Park. the park is popular for its alkaline soda lake which is home to the pink flamingos, yellow-billed stork, and heron. If you get lucky you might be able to spot the famous tree-climbing lions. lake Manyara is also home to the baboons, while there keep your eyes on some of their fun antics.
After an exhilarating day in Lake Manyara, you will drive out of the park and head to your hotel in Moshi/ Arusha

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Moshi 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Park fees
All accommodations as shown in the itinerary
Professional driver/guide
All meals as specified in the itinerary
All transportation expenses (4x4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with a pop-top roof)
TANAPA fees
Drinking water

What's Not Included

Tipping for staff members (driver/guide)
Medical insurance
All beverages at the camp/lodge
Travel insurance
Visa
All accommodations before/after the safari
All accommodations not mentioned in the itinerary

What to bring

Passport with all the required visas for every country your African safari travels to and through.
A bit of cash, bank cards, and/or travellers' cheques. You can also use e-wallet apps these days to avoid carrying cards and cash.
Air tickets and travel vouchers for any pre-booked safari tours.
Your negative Covid-19 PCR test results as required by the countries you visit and the airlines you use. For details about the latest Covid-19 regulations relevant to your trip, contact us.
Vaccination certificates (yellow fever etc.), where required. Some vaccinations need to be taken well in advance.
Medication: malaria prophylactics if advised and any personal medication. Also take your prescription in case of an emergency if your medication gets lost, wet, or eaten by a baboon.
Travel insurance policy details, including your policy number and the contact details for claims and emergencies. Comprehensive travel insurance is a must, especially in the Covid-19 pandemic era.
Cell phone. Most globetrotters travel with a smartphone in order to stay in touch with family and friends, connect to wifi, and for emergencies.
Copies of your important documents: as a precaution, take a copy of your air tickets, travel insurance policy, vaccinations, visas, prescriptions, and passport.
A hard copy of your most important contact numbers in case you lose your phone.