Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Drive along Momella Lake and through the bronzed bush of Arusha National Park
02 Marvel at Tarangire's wildlife and its astonishing variety of bird species
03 Explore Serengeti National Park, home to the world's largest concentration of wildlife
04 Discover the glorious wonders of nature in the Ngorongoro Crater

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through Tanzania's national parks, travelling adventurous roads to spot tree-climbing lions, an astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos. Explore Arusha National Park with views of Mount Meru, Momella Lake, and the 3 km-wide Ngurdoto Crater, then continue to Tarangire's savannah plains and the wildlife-rich Serengeti. The adventure also takes you to the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, where East Africa's diverse topography and remarkable wildlife come vividly to life.

Embark on a thrilling 6-day journey through Tanzania's national parks, travelling adventurous roads to spot tree-climbing lions, an astonishing variety of birds, and wallowing hippos.

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 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

Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive and Walking Safari

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.
Spot the elusive leopards and elephants during this exquisite game drive.
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.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Wildlife and Birdlife Safari

Continue to Tarangire National Park, a scenic haven with diverse bird species.
Marvel at Tarangire's 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 this memorable Northern Circuit safari, then drive to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and an overnight stay.

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.
Afterwards, proceed for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay in the Serengeti.

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 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 emerge on the horizon as the birds' melodies harmonize.
Eat lunch in the park, 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.

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 its 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, along with the fauna and flora, contributes to its title as 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.

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, while hippos disguise themselves in the waters of the soda lake.
Delight in the lunch served at the park, followed by a game drive.
Drive back to Arusha.