Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Marvel at the giant baobab trees and large numbers of giant elephants in Tarangire
02 Explore the endless savannahs of Serengeti National Park, one of the seven natural wonders of Africa
03 Witness the possibility of the wildebeest migration and abundant wildlife across the Serengeti plains
04 Enjoy a leisurely morning near the hippo pond inside Ngorongoro Crater
05 Discover Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife along the Soda Lake

Experience the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park, where you may spot tree-climbing lions and a variety of birds along the lake. Marvel at the inspiring wildebeest migration and the endless savannahs of Serengeti National Park, listed as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. Ngorongoro Crater also features an abundance of African wildlife and unique vegetation in the world's only large intact caldera. This safari also takes you to Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees and large herds of elephants.

Marvel at the inspiring wildebeest migration and the endless savannahs of Serengeti National Park, listed as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moshi/Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge.
In the morning, we drive about 120 km from Arusha/Moshi to Tarangire National Park, where you can see giant baobab trees and large numbers of giant elephants. The African elephant population is more than 300, making this a highly remarkable adventure. Other animals found in the Tarangire savannah include African tree-climbing lions, giraffes, toothed warthogs, ostriches, impalas, agile cheetahs, mongooses, water buffalo, and red-backed baboons. After the day's game drive, continue to your accommodation for a shower, rest, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge.
A regional organic breakfast is served on-site in the morning, followed by a trip to Serengeti National Park. We will take the scenic drive into the Serengeti, allowing for a fantastic bird's-eye view of the Ngorongoro Crater. The endless savannah, filled with the diverse patterns of zebra, lion, and elephant, makes it easy to understand the Serengeti as one of the seven natural wonders of Africa. We will have a picnic lunch on top of a famous kopje, a small hill in a generally flat area, allowing you to explore the expanse of Serengeti National Park from above. We then continue with a short drive through the park, where you can see herds of giraffes, elephants, and zebra. Overnight at a hotel, camp, or lodge in Serengeti National Park.

Day 03

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge.
The day Tanzania luxury safari begins at your accommodation after an early breakfast amidst the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. As we have a full day of game drives, you will see hundreds of different animals, including the Big Five, that can be found across these vast plains. On this day, you will witness and marvel at sightings of Tanzanian mammals such as lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah, and buffalo. You will also have the opportunity to see majestic animals including eland, hyena, gazelle, crocodile, giraffe, zebra, monkey, baboon, hippo, rhino, and antelope. Depending on the season, visitors can see thousands of zebras and wildebeests during their great migration. The hundreds of bird species, both endemic and migratory from different regions, are especially precious to bird watchers and photographers. After a long game drive, return to your hotel for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the short morning game drive before continuing to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Day 04

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge.
After breakfast in the morning, gradually explore Serengeti National Park. The park contains a great concentration of animals, and this is a day when you will enjoy watching predators such as lions tracking down other animals as a food source. You might also see more hippos, herds of monkeys, and families of mongooses. After such an early start, a great and delicious lunch awaits you, served in the park. In the afternoon, begin your Ngorongoro driving adventure by heading to your accommodation in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: Client's selection of public campsite, tented campsite, or lodge.
Depart early in the morning and descend into Ngorongoro Crater, as there is a high chance of seeing animals at this time, especially the Big 5. Some of Africa's strongest animals can be seen here, such as the lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo. We will enjoy a leisurely walk in the morning and have lunch near a pond full of hippos inside the crater. Visitors to the Ngorongoro Crater can also expect to encounter zebra, hippo, wildebeest, and cackling hyenas. At Lake Soda, flocks of graceful flamingos gather, while vultures and hawks eagerly fly overhead in search of carcasses. Storks, ibises, and cranes are also popular waterfowl in the crater. Our game drive ends just after lunch as we begin our journey to Lake Manyara for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 06

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha/Moshi

Your final day of the Tanzania camping/lodge safari begins with breakfast and then takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, which stretches across the base of the Rift Valley escarpment. Lake Manyara National Park is a wildlife sanctuary of forests, dry scrub, Soda Lake, and a bird lover's paradise. The forest is mesmerizing with the chirping of birds and the fluttering antics of monkeys; giraffes roam the savannah, and lions rest in the trees or in the shade, while families of hippos bathe in the waters of Soda Lake. Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch in the park before returning to Moshi/Arusha, where your safari adventure ends. On request, a transfer to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport can be arranged.