Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Drive along the shores of Momella lakes and through the bronzed bush in Arusha National Park
  • 02 Marvel at Tarangire's wildlife and its remarkable herds of African elephants
  • 03 Explore Serengeti National Park, home to one of the world's largest concentrations of wildlife
  • 04 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive with a strong chance of spotting the Big Five
  • 05 Enjoy Lake Manyara's Rift Valley escarpment views, tree-climbing lions, and rich birdlife

Embark on a 6-day Northern Circuit safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Travel from the Momella lakes and Ngurdoto Crater to Tarangire's savannah plains, then continue to Serengeti, home to one of the world's largest concentrations of wildlife. Explore the diverse topography and rich wildlife of East Africa in Ngorongoro Crater before ending at Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos.

Embark on a 6-day Northern Circuit safari through Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
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 National Park Safari and Walking Adventure

  • Commence the Northern Circuit Safari by travelling to Arusha National Park for a game drive along the shores of Momella lakes and through the bronzed bush, where the Ngurdoto Crater buffaloes, waterbucks, giraffes, warthogs, zebras, and gazelles reside throughout the year.
  • Stroll across the Northern Circuit Safari to feel the sensation of Africa's vibrant pulse through the soles of your feet and experience the bush at its core, accompanied by an armed ranger.
  • Move through the luscious forest up to the crystal waterfall, which leads you to the area for viewing the black and white colobus monkeys.
  • Proceed back to Arusha in the late afternoon.

Accommodation: Public campsite/tented campsite/lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Wildlife Safari

  • Continue to Tarangire National Park, a scenic heaven with diverse bird species.
  • Marvel at the Tarangire wildlife, which includes lions, giraffes, warthogs, ostriches, impalas, cheetahs, mongooses, buffaloes, and baboons. The number of herds of African elephants, the largest mammal on land in the park, is also remarkable.
  • Enjoy the memorable Northern Circuit safari and then drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodations: Public campsite/tented campsite/lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti and Afternoon Game Drive

  • Start towards Serengeti National Park, which 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.
  • Stop for lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping), then continue the game drive further into the park. Once over, proceed to the Serengeti for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodations: Public campsite/tented campsite/lodges

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

4
Day 04

Morning Serengeti Safari to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

  • Enjoy the morning safari when the calls of the animals are clear and the scents of 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 harmonize.
  • Eat lunch in the park, which is home to leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, elands, wild dogs, crocodiles, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and various antelopes.
  • Drive to the Ngorongoro Crater rim in the afternoon.

Accommodations: Public campsite/tented campsite/lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive to Lake Manyara

  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a game drive and a picnic lunch.
  • Come across vultures, zebra, hippos, wildebeest, and hyenas. 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 Five in one day. The alkaline lake attracts flamingos, geese, and storks. A large amount of wildlife and the fauna and flora are traits that contribute to the title of Africa's Garden of Eden.
  • Discover all the glorious wonders of nature while exploring Ngorongoro.
  • Drive to Lake Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodations: Public campsites/tented campsites/lodges
Meals: Water is included in all meals (other drinks are not included).

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

  • Enjoy the array of vistas extending for miles along the emerald base of the gold-flecked Rift Valley escarpment at Lake Manyara National Park.
  • Discover wildlife including buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, mongoose, klipspringer, and bushbuck.
  • Be amazed by the colouration of giraffes and the tree-climbing lions that roam the savannah plains. Monkeys climb to the canopies of the forest, whilst the hippos disguise themselves in the waters of the soda lake.
  • Delight in the lunch served at the park, followed by a game drive and the drive back to Arusha.
Momella lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater

Where this trip takes you

Momella lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, Serengeti National Park, 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

  • Transport: 4x4 Land Cruiser with open roof
  • Park fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide and chef
  • Accommodation: Campsites/lodge
  • Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
  • 1.5 L bottle of drinking water per day

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance and medical insurance
  • Visas
  • Personal items
  • Tips for the safari guide and chef
  • Soda and alcoholic beverages
  • Extra activities

Know before you go

  • This tour starts off with Arusha National Park. Arusha National Park is home to the infamous Mount Meru, Momella lakes, and the 3 km-wide Ngurdoto Crater. You will proceed to Tarangire, which is known for its savannah plains. The immense herds of elephants, amounting to 300, and wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, impala, gazelle, hartebeest, and eland crowding the shrinking lagoons of the Tarangire River mark the start of your six-day safari expedition. After that, you will proceed to Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, allowing you to see the diverse topography and wildlife East Africa offers. Make your way from the crater's rim to Serengeti through the adventurous roads of the hollowed-out Ngorongoro while seeing animals, birds, and reptiles along the way. You will come close to the Maasai culture as you pass by one of their bomas and have time to see the huts, try their garments, and experience the culture. On the last day, you will finish in Lake Manyara National Park, where you will witness the tree-climbing lions, an astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos.

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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