6-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Admire Tarangire National Park's large elephant population and giant baobab trees
• 02 Game drive across the Serengeti's endless golden savannah in search of big cats and plains game
• 03 Look out for the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras in Serengeti National Park, depending on the season
• 04 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's only perfectly unbroken caldera
• 05 Spot flamingos and legendary tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara National Park

Explore Tanzania's Northern Circuit on this 6-day luxury safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Encounter Tarangire's remarkable elephant herds and giant baobab trees, spend time game driving across the Serengeti's endless plains, and look out for the Great Migration depending on the season. Descend into the unique Ngorongoro Crater for excellent wildlife viewing, then continue to Lake Manyara to spot flamingos, legendary tree-climbing lions, and an impressive variety of birdlife. This journey combines iconic landscapes, rich wildlife encounters, and comfortable safari travel from Moshi.

Explore Tanzania's Northern Circuit on this 6-day luxury safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages Afrikaans, English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Moshi to Tarangire's Elephants and Baobab Trees

• Have breakfast and get ready to leave Moshi in the morning.
• Travel to Tarangire National Park, where you can marvel at the two-story-high termite mounds and the "upside-down" giant baobab trees.
• Look out for the African elephant population, which is over 300 strong and makes for a highly remarkable sight. Other animals endemic to Tarangire's savannah include hardy African lions, giraffes, toothy warthogs, ostriches, impalas, agile cheetahs, mongoose, water buffalo, and red-bottomed baboons.
• When the game drive ends, your guide will transport you to Fanaka Campsite.

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Day 02

Scenic Drive to Serengeti National Park

• A delicious breakfast showcasing local and organic products will be served at camp, followed by a breathtaking drive to Serengeti National Park.
• Take the scenic route to the Serengeti, allowing for a fantastic bird's-eye view of Ngorongoro Crater. There is a high likelihood of spotting game on the drive. The endless golden savannah, contrasted with the vibrant patterns of zebras, lions, and elephants, makes it easy to understand why the Serengeti is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.
• Stop for a picnic lunch on the most famous kopje, a small hill in a generally flat area, allowing visitors to experience the vastness of the Serengeti from atop the hill.
• Proceed further into the Serengeti for a leisurely game drive, where you will likely view herds of giraffes, elephants, and zebra. You will spend the night at Nyani (Baboon) Serengeti Camp, where you will fall asleep to the mighty chorus of zebra, lions, and gazelles.

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Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in the Majestic Serengeti

• The day will begin in the center of the majestic Serengeti. After a nourishing breakfast, continue the journey into the plains.
• Since the entire day is dedicated to game driving, view hundreds of the diverse animals that find their home within the Serengeti's endless plains. This day will likely offer sightings of the African mammals that make the park famous - lions, leopards, elephants, cheetahs, and water buffalo - all within a few feet of the jeep.
• Visitors will also have the chance to view some of the park's lesser-known but equally majestic animals, including elands, hyenas, gazelles, crocodiles, giraffes, zebras, monkeys, baboons, hippos, rhinos, and antelope. Depending on the time of year, visitors will also have the chance to view thousands of zebra and wildebeest on their Great Migration. The hundreds of bird species, endemic and migrating from the Eurasian region, are a special bonus for bird watchers. Guests will enjoy a fresh and delicious dinner at our campsite in Seronera, another spot well known for animal sightings.

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Day 04

Final Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

• This will be the last game drive in the Serengeti before continuing to Ngorongoro Crater.
• Stay overnight at Simba Camp, located at the crater's rim, ideal for watching the gorgeous sunset spread over the savannah within the caldera.
• After watching the sunset, guests can look forward to a delectable dinner made fresh by the cook.

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Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari to Lake Manyara

• Depart for Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning, as early mornings provide an opportune time to spot game, especially within the "Big 5". The group comprises some of the strongest African animals - the ferocious lion, the mighty elephant, the stealthy leopard, the charging rhino, and the strong water buffalo.
• Enjoy a leisurely game drive in the morning and have a picnic lunch near a pond full of hippos inside the crater. You can watch the hippos splash as you enjoy snacks and sandwiches. An interesting fact about Ngorongoro Crater is that it provides a unique haven for animals, which thrive within the protective shelter provided by the high walls of the caldera.
• The crater formed millions of years ago when a large volcano erupted, collapsing the volcano but leaving a perfectly unbroken crater. It is the only one like it in the world. During the Ngorongoro Crater drive, visitors can definitely expect to encounter zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and cackling hyenas. Similarly, the crater is home to flocks of graceful flamingos lounging at Soda Lake, while vultures and hawks eagerly circle the sky searching for a hearty meal of discarded carcasses. Storks, ibis, and cranes are popular water birds in the crater. The game drive will conclude shortly after lunch, and then the drive to camp begins. This night, guests will enjoy the tranquillity of Fanaka Campsite and a delicious dinner served hot and fresh.

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Day 06

Lake Manyara Wildlife Safari and Return to Moshi

• On the last day of the tour, experience the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy an early breakfast to start the game drive early enough to spot the "Big Five" mammals. Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment, Lake Manyara National Park provides picturesque yet varying scenery. Throughout the day, view the shrubbery of the golden savannah, mighty rivers, and amazing wildlife.
• Have a picnic lunch in the heart of the beautiful park.
• Soda Lake and the surrounding savannah support a highly diverse ecosystem, leading to the wide array of wildlife found within the park. With over four hundred species of dazzling birds, some of which are migratory, Lake Manyara National Park is a birdwatcher's paradise. Lake Manyara is home to legendary tree-climbing lions, mighty water buffalo, African elephants, giraffes, graceful impalas, and massive hippos.
• In the late afternoon, leave Manyara and proceed to Moshi to conclude the safari. Guests will enjoy the beautiful scenery as they drive past Maasai bomas, baobab forest, and rolling savannah plains en route to Moshi.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• All meals included
• All mentioned activities
• All park entrance fees
• Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari for emergency evacuations
• Overnight stays in luxury lodges, tented camps, or budget camping areas
• Private 4x4 jeep equipped with a refrigerator, portable charging stations, and a pop-up roof
• Professionally guided tour
• Unlimited bottled water
• Unlimited mileage game drive

Know before you go

• Airport transportation can be arranged upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Kilimanjaro International Airport

Tour start

Moshi, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.