Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti Flight and Big Five

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the seasonal swamps, savanna, and Tarangire River
02 Spot the "Big Five" at Ngorongoro Crater, a world wonder
03 Experience Serengeti National Park, the largest park in Tanzania
04 Observe the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope
05 Watch predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions in action

Experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife in just six days on a safari through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park. Highlights include spotting the "Big Five" in the world's largest volcanic caldera, observing the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope, and watching predators in action across the Serengeti's vast plains. Your safari guide will lead unforgettable game drives while you enjoy stays at carefully selected luxury partner lodges.

Experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife in just six days on a safari through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

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

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Tarangire National Park

In the morning, you will be picked up from your accommodation in Arusha by your safari guide. The drive to Tarangire is on a good tarmac road across the gently rolling Masai plains with scattered acacia trees.
En route, you will pass many Maasais in their colourful dresses, walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding their cattle, and driving donkey carts. Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna, and Tarangire River.
Go in search of many animals, including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and giraffe. You may glimpse a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above. After an extensive game drive, having experienced the various sights and sounds of the wilderness, you will leave the park and head to one of our partner lodges. Here, you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Explore Ngorongoro Crater

After an early breakfast, you will drive through the Rift Valley to the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Highlands. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest volcanic caldera, is almost 20 km wide and approximately 610 m deep. It is known for its large variety of wildlife, including the "Big Five" - lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard. It should be recognized as one of the world's wonders. It is truly magnificent.
In addition to the Big Five, the various springs attract animals such as wildebeest, gazelles, reedbucks, and more than 500 bird species. At a picnic site, you will have lunch before enjoying some more game viewing in the crater. You will leave the crater in the afternoon, drive up the steep road out of the crater, and return to the hotel.

Day 03

Flight to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, your driver will take you to Manyara Airstrip for a flight to Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. Serengeti National Park is the largest in Tanzania, covering an astounding 15,000 sq km, with diverse landscapes and habitats such as grassy plains, swamps, lakes, savannahs, and mountains. Here, the great migration of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope takes place and, depending on the season, you may have the opportunity to witness thousands of animals on their search for food and water.
After an extensive game drive, you will drive to the Seronera Valley for an evening meal and an overnight stay at a carefully selected luxury partner lodge.

Day 04

Full-Day Game Drives in the Serengeti

This entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti. The Serengeti, home to an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo, is more well known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. The rainfall determines the animals' trek and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, you may have the opportunity to see resident predators such as leopard, cheetah, and lion, fulfilling their role in the circle of life.
After an unforgettable day, you will return to your luxury lodge for dinner and an overnight stay on the endless plain.

Day 05

Another Day in Serengeti National Park

You will spend a full day in this incredible place, exploring the park, its animals, and its incredible landscapes. The Serengeti is the habitat for abundant wildlife, such as impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, but is more well known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The rainfall determines the animals' trek and varies from year to year. Apart from the migrating herds, you may see predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions.

Day 06

Departure from Serengeti to Arusha

After breakfast, your driver will take you to the airstrip in Serengeti to catch your flight to Arusha Airport, which marks the end of your epic adventure.
In Arusha, you will be picked up for a transfer to the international airport.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire River and seasonal swamps, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti National Park and Seronera Valley

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

Government park fees
Meals and fruits for dinner
Drinking water (unlimited bottled water)
A professional driver/guide
4x4 Landcruiser safari jeep with 4WD vehicle and pop-up roof for game viewing at the parks
Flight to Serengeti National Park and Arusha