Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Arusha National Park's Momella Lakes, Ngurdoto Crater, and the iconic fig tree arch
  • 02 Encounter Lake Manyara's tree-climbing lions and remarkable birdlife, including flamingos and lilac-breasted rollers
  • 03 Spot elephants, leopards, zebras, giraffes, lions, and more in Tarangire National Park
  • 04 Experience the endless plains of Serengeti and the wildlife-rich Seronera area
  • 05 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater, home to dense wildlife populations and some of Tanzania's last black rhinos

Embark on a 6-day Tanzania Royal Tour Safari from Arusha or Moshi through some of northern Tanzania's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Explore Arusha National Park, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater on a series of rewarding game drives. Along the way, look out for tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, abundant birdlife, and an extraordinary range of African wildlife in diverse landscapes. The journey concludes with a final crater safari before returning to Arusha.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's most densely populated African wildlife areas and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos.

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 Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Arusha National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha National Park Game Drive and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, you'll depart from your Arusha or Moshi accommodation and drive to Arusha National Park. After entering the park, you will embark on a game drive through its varied landscapes.

Your drive will take you past park landmarks such as the Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater, sometimes known as "Little Ngorongoro". Your safari vehicle will also pass beneath the fig tree, whose roots have grown to form an arch large enough for a safari car - even an elephant-sized one - to pass underneath. You may stop, get out of the car, and take pictures.

At lunchtime, you will stop at a picnic site to enjoy your lunch before continuing with the game drive. At around four, you will leave the national park and return to Arusha, where you will spend the night.

2
Day 02

Lake Manyara Wildlife and Birdwatching Safari

You'll depart from Arusha after breakfast for the drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The journey takes approximately two hours, but we'll pass through the market town of Mto Wa Mbu along the way. This agricultural and fresh produce market is a melting pot of local cultures and a souvenir hunter's paradise.

After a brief stop at the village market, you'll enter Lake Manyara National Park. The park is truly a photographer's playground and offers some of the best game viewing in the world. You can expect to see many of Africa's most well-known animals, with the tree-climbing lions being a particular treat. These proud predators lounge in acacia trees, practically begging to be photographed.

Birdwatchers will find Lake Manyara an absolute delight, with many birds on display throughout the park. Even a novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac-breasted roller. You'll then retire to the nearby accommodation for dinner and a good night's rest.

3
Day 03

Tarangire Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim

After breakfast, you will depart for Tarangire National Park. You will arrive at the gate at around 10:00 a.m. After entering the park, you will proceed on a game drive.

Animals expected to be seen include elephants, dik-dik, leopards, zebra, giraffes, lions, ostrich, and many more. You will stop at a nice picnic site at lunchtime and enjoy a fantastic lunch. After that, you will continue with the game drive.

You will start departing from the national park at around four and proceed to the Ngorongoro Crater rim, where you are expected to arrive at around 17:30 hrs for dinner and your overnight stay.

4
Day 04

Through Ngorongoro to the Serengeti Plains

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.

5
Day 05

Serengeti Migration Game Drive to Ngorongoro

After breakfast, you will do a game drive in Serengeti National Park. With your lunch box, you will follow the animal migration in the Northern Serengeti, where the migration will be. You will be able to see wildebeest, zebra, topi, hartebeest, eland, antelope, hyena, and varieties of birds singing in the trees, while also enjoying the beauty of the landscape and nature.

After having your lunch, you will continue with a game drive in the Serengeti, heading towards the gate to check out of Serengeti National Park. From there, you will proceed with a game drive en route to Ngorongoro Crater.

Dinner and overnight will be at a campsite on the rim of the crater.

6
Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the crater with your lunch box and enjoy a game drive for over six hours. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world's most densely populated African wildlife areas and is home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including some of Tanzania's last remaining black rhinos.

Supported by a year-round water supply and fodder, the crater sustains a wide variety of animals, including herds of wildebeest, zebra, buffalo, eland, warthog, hippo, and giant African elephants. Another major draw of this picturesque national park is its vast population of predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the ever-elusive leopard on the crater floor.

After a picnic lunch, you will continue with a game drive there. Later in the afternoon, you will drive back to Arusha Town.

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife bowl, Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions, Tarangire National Park elephant herds

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater wildlife bowl, Lake Manyara tree-climbing lions, Tarangire National Park elephant herds

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 7 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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