Kenya, Tanzania · Luxury Safari

6-Day Luxury Lodge Safari in Tanzania with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Encounter Tarangire's huge number of elephants, baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons
02 Explore Lake Manyara's rich birdlife, baboons, and groundwater forest
03 Enjoy a full day of game driving across the iconic Serengeti plains
04 Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest caldera

Embark on a 6-day luxury lodge safari through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Encounter Tarangire's huge number of elephants, baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons, then explore Lake Manyara's rich birdlife, baboons, and groundwater forest. Continue to the iconic Serengeti plains, where vast numbers of wildebeest and other hoofed animals gather during the wet season. Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a world heritage site and the world's largest caldera, for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a world heritage site and the world's largest caldera, for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

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, Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, German, Italian, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Tarangire is the sixth-largest national park and covers an area of approximately 2,850 square kilometres. It is famous for its huge number of elephants, baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons.

Day 02

Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park

Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive. It is famous for its good number of baboons and birdlife, and is also home to herbivores such as hippos, impalas, elephants, wildebeests, buffalo, warthogs, and giraffes. Giant fig trees and mahogany can be seen in the groundwater forest immediately around the park gates.

Day 03

Drive to Serengeti via Olduvai Gorge

Drive to the Serengeti National Park via Olduvai Gorge. The park lies in the country's north, bordered to the north by the Tanzania-Kenya border, and is continuous with the Masai Mara National Park reserve.

Day 04

Full Day Game Driving in the Serengeti Plains

Enjoy a full day of game driving in the Serengeti plains. This is where the wildebeest breed, as they remain in the plains from December to May. Other hoofed animals - zebra, gazelle, impala, hartebeest, topi, buffalo, and waterbuck - also occur in huge numbers during the wet season.

Day 05

Morning Game Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Go on a morning game drive from Serengeti, then drive to the southeast of the park to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The crater is one of the most impressive sights in the world to be seen anywhere.

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Tour

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a crater tour. It is a world heritage site; the incomparable Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest "caldera". Dominated by cliffs standing some 600 meters high and presenting a sheer drop down to a wide open space of some 246 square km, you may see everything from elephant to lion, and if you're lucky, the near-extinct black rhino, all amongst large herds of zebra and wildebeest.

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park baobabs, Lake Manyara National Park groundwater forest, Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater

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

Accommodation as per the itinerary
Lodges/camps on full board/cook for camping safari
Road transportation in a 4WD Land Cruiser safari vehicle
Game drives as per the itinerary
Park entrance fees and crater service fees
English-speaking guides available for the safari

What's Not Included

All international flights/local flights + taxes
Visa fees, travel and personal accident insurance
Excursions, services, and activities not mentioned in this program
Personal expenses, e.g. laundry, telephone calls, drinks, tips, and gratuities

What to bring

Packing list for safari
- 1-2 long-sleeved shirts
- Warm sweater or light jacket (the temperature in Ngorongoro falls to 0 degrees Celsius in the evening and in the morning)
- Regular, light shirts or T-shirts (preferably one piece for every day of safari)
- 1-2 pairs of light cotton trousers; avoid blue or black clothes, as these can attract tsetse flies and make your safari uncomfortable.
- Shorts or a loose skirt for the ladies
- Swimsuit/trunks (most lodges offer a swimming pool)
- A hat for the sun (a visor or another cap is also acceptable)
- Camera and memory cards
- Flashlight
- Binoculars
- Binoculars (8×32 or 10×42)
- Sunscreen
- Hand sanitiser and wet wipes
- Insect repellent
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
- Malaria tablets
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines, although you will have first aid in the jeep.
- You may realize that many travellers on safari wear khaki or neutral colours and avoid bright whites or fluorescent colours. There are several reasons for this: firstly, you will blend in with nature better by wearing neutral tones, whether you are walking or seated in the car; secondly, some areas of Tanzania are very dusty, and khaki-coloured items are less likely to show discolouration from safari dust than white garments.
Medications you should take on safari
- Remember, every Altezza safari vehicle is stocked with a basic first-aid kit. If you have prescription medications or special needs, please come prepared with your necessary medications.
- Antimalarial drugs (such as Malarone and Lariam)
- Tablets for motion sickness if you are susceptible
- Antihistamines for allergies (Claritin, Loratadine, Azelastine), which can be difficult to purchase in Tanzania
- Inhaler for asthma remedy, as the dust may aggravate asthmatic symptoms
Any prescription medications you may require.
- These pesky insects are only active in the early morning and evening, likely when you are already back at your accommodations for the evening. Alternatively, wearing a long-sleeved shirt can help deter mosquitoes as well.
  The equatorial sun is strong in Tanzania, and you are likely to be at a higher elevation throughout your Tanzanian safari, especially in Ngorongoro or the highlands. Choose a product with SPF 40 protection or higher to protect your skin.