Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Private Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Game drives in Tarangire National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
  • 02 Explore the heart of wild Africa in Serengeti National Park
  • 03 Full-day wildlife viewing in the Serengeti's vast plains
  • 04 See flamingos and abundant birdlife at Lake Manyara National Park
  • 05 Look out for elephants, big cats, black rhinos, and tree-climbing lions

This 6-day private Tanzania safari explores the highlights of the Northern Circuit, with visits to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy dedicated game-viewing time across these iconic parks, including a full day in the Serengeti and a day tour in the Ngorongoro Crater. Along the way, look out for elephants, big cats, black rhinos, flamingos, hippos, and many other animals in some of Tanzania's best-known wildlife destinations.

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park and set out on an early game drive to see the sunrise.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha/Moshi to Tarangire National Park Safari

This day takes you to Tarangire, the home of elephants. You will definitely see many elephants in the park. It is also a great park to spot wild cats, as lions, cheetahs, and leopards are all present in the park, along with various herbivores. The game drive will take you close to the animals, and you will enjoy a mid-day lunch at the Tarangire River Picnic Site, where small monkeys may try to scare you away from your meal.

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Day 02

Tarangire to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, we head towards Serengeti National Park via the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa, Serengeti National Park, with its endless plains rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see.

We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife representative of most of the Serengeti's species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in Serengeti National Park, followed by dinner and an overnight stay at a camp.

3
Day 03

Sunrise and Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park and set out on an early game drive to see the sunrise. You will then explore various parts of the park, depending on where the animals have migrated.

Expect to see many wildebeest and zebras in a strategic partnership for their survival, and a lot of big cats are also present in the park. If you are lucky enough, you may witness a hunt in action.

4
Day 04

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After an early breakfast, we will embark on a game drive through various parts of the park. We will then return to the camp for lunch and prepare for the journey back to Ngorongoro, where we will spend the night at Simba Campsite, right on top of the crater, ready for an early descent in the morning.

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Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

After an early breakfast, we will descend into the crater on a journey to find the black rhinos. Rhinos are the hardest animals to spot in this beautiful crater, while most other animals are easier to see because it is a floor crater.

After lunch, we will continue with a game drive and then ascend the crater to camp. You will spend time at Sunbright Campsite to relax.

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Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara National Park

After an early breakfast, we will go to Lake Manyara National Park. We will do a game drive, and you will see plenty of birds, including the famous flamingos on the lake. If you are lucky enough, you may also spot the famous tree-climbing lions.

We will visit the hippo pool for a close look at the hippos and spend time at the hot spring. During the drive, other animals you may see include buffalo, wildebeest, warthogs, vultures, eagles, and monkeys. Later, return to Arusha to your accommodation, or alternatively, you can be dropped off at the airport.

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Seronera plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Rim

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park elephant herds, Seronera plains of Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater Rim

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

  • 4x4 safari car
  • Park fees
  • All activities (unless labelled as optional)
  • All accommodation, as stated in the itinerary
  • All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfer
  • All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water on all days

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Additional park fees
  • Tipping the crew
  • Visas

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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