Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Ikoma

6 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 View an extraordinary variety of wildlife, including the famed Big Five
  • 02 Visit the iconic parks of Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara
  • 03 Explore in open-rooftop vehicles for spectacular views of the natural surroundings
  • 04 Enjoy accommodations that combine comfort with authentic local culture
  • 05 Experience a sundowner and night game drive at Ikoma Wild Camp

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience of the greatness of Africa on this intense 6-day Tanzanian safari adventure. Explore the diverse ecosystems of Lake Manyara National Park and the majestic Serengeti, with its endless plains and rich wildlife. Be amazed by the ancient Ngorongoro Crater, known for its remarkable geological beauty and high concentrations of plant life and animals. This adventure is a true bucket-list journey through Tanzania's most iconic landscapes.

As you approach the park from the east, marvel at the Rift Valley escarpment, which forms a striking backdrop to the lake.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Moshi, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara
Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Lake Manyara Game Drive and St. Catherine Monastery

  • Begin your journey with a pick-up from Moshi/Arusha and drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game drives, which take approximately 3 hours.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch in Manyara before embarking on a late afternoon game drive, the optimal time for wildlife viewing in the park.
  • As you approach the park from the east, marvel at the Rift Valley escarpment, which forms a striking backdrop to the lake.
  • In the groundwater forest, see monkeys leaping from branch to branch while elephants seek shade on the escarpment.

Conclude the day with an overnight stay at St. Catherine Monastery.

2
Day 02

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Ngorongoro Wild Camp

  • Begin the day with breakfast, followed by a drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive within its confines.
  • The Ngorongoro Crater is renowned as the best place in Tanzania to observe black rhinos and majestic black-maned lions.
  • Encounter abundant wildlife, including colourful flamingoes and various water birds, enhancing your safari experience.
  • Keep an eye out for leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, members of the antelope family, and various small mammals during your game drive.

Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Ngorongoro Wild Camp.

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti and Serengeti Wildebeest Camp

  • Depart after breakfast for the drive to Serengeti National Park, known as the "endless plain" in the Maasai language.
  • En route to Serengeti, consider visiting a Maasai village for an immersive experience of Maasai culture, with opportunities to participate in cultural activities.
  • Continue your journey and enjoy a game drive on the way to your camp in Serengeti.

Conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay at Serengeti Wildebeest Camp.

4
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Safari and Ikoma Sundowner

  • Begin the day with breakfast and explore the Serengeti's vast wilderness for a full day of game viewing.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch as you delve into this world heritage site, home to Earth's largest concentration of free-roaming plain game.
  • In the afternoon, head to Ikoma Wild Camp for a short walking safari, culminating in a magical sundowner experience.

Overnight stay at Ikoma Wild Camp with full board or similar accommodation.

5
Day 05

Bush Breakfast, Game Drives, and Night Safari in Ikoma

  • Savor a well-set bush breakfast before embarking on a full day of game drives, immersing yourself in the wildlife-rich surroundings.
  • In the evening, journey to Ikoma Wild Camp for night game drives, offering a unique perspective on the wildlife after dark.

Conclude the day with dinner and spend the night at Ikoma Wild Camp.

6
Day 06

Return to Arusha or Moshi for Departure

  • After breakfast, transfer back to Moshi/Arusha for departure.
Serengeti National Park endless plains, Ngorongoro Crater geological bowl, Lake Manyara National Park groundwater forest

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti National Park endless plains, Ngorongoro Crater geological bowl, Lake Manyara National Park groundwater forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro Airport Rd 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Pick-up from your hotel in Moshi/Arusha and drop-off

  • Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) while on safari

  • All game drives in a custom-built 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with viewing roofs

  • All park and entrance fees

  • Current government taxes and levies

  • Ngorongoro Crater car supplement fees

  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide during the safari

  • Bottled water in safari vehicles

  • Sundowner drink at Ikoma Wild Camp

  • 24-hour support during the safari from our office in Arusha

What's Not Included

  • Domestic or international flights

  • Balloon excursion in Tanzania

  • Entry visa to Tanzania

  • Travel and health insurance

  • Gratuities for your guide, hotel staff, and porters

  • Meals, drinks, and excursions not described in the itinerary

  • Any other items of a personal nature, laundry, telephone, and postage

  • Maasai village tour and Olduvai Gorge tour

What to bring

  • Travel insurance
  • Binoculars
  • Camera and extra batteries
  • Insect repellants
  • Things of a personal nature

Know before you go

  • Do not cut your trip too short.
  • Wildebeest have their own clocks.
  • Tailor your travels.
  • Set aside money for tips.
  • Carry a credit card for parks and ATMs, and cash for everywhere else.
  • A safari is about so much more than just spotting the 'Big 5'.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport, Kilimanjaro Airport Road, Tanzania
Tour start
Kilimanjaro Airport Rd, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro Airport Rd.

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