Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Northern Tanzania Safari from Arusha with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit three world-class wildlife reserves, including the hidden gem of Tarangire National Park
02 Dip into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater in search of Africa's Big Five species
03 Search for animals large and small across the vast central plains of Serengeti National Park
04 Follow the Great Migration trails through Serengeti and Lake Ndutu over six days

Delve deep into the heart of Tanzania's wilderness on this Northern Circuit safari for what is arguably one of the best wildlife experiences in East Africa. Over six days, you'll explore Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Ndutu, and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, with midrange lodge and tented camp stays along the way. Expect remarkable game viewing, vast plains, and the chance to follow the Great Migration through some of the country's most celebrated safari landscapes.

Delve deep into the heart of Tanzania's wilderness on this Northern Circuit safari for what is arguably one of the best wildlife experiences in East Africa.

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What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Transfer to Arusha

A staff member will pick you up and drive you to Arusha for your overnight stay at Tulia Hotel and SPA. You will also be briefed on your upcoming safari. Enjoy a restful night before beginning your adventure tomorrow.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Tulia Hotel

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up by your driver-guide and depart for Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is one of the largest parks in Tanzania and is located in the Manyara region. It is known for its large herds of elephants and tree-climbing lions, as well as the fascinating baobab trees that are renowned for their mythical powers in some local cultures. The Tarangire River flows through the park year-round and is the only source of water for the animals during the dry season.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Omega View Hotel

Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park with a picnic lunch in hand.
You will enjoy a game drive en route. The Serengeti is famed for its incredible wildlife, stunning views, and the annual migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras. In this frenzied bout of territorial conquests and mating, witness the true survival of the fittest as these animals plunge through crocodile-infested waters. The wildebeest also give birth to more than 8,000 calves daily before the 1,000 km (600 mile) pilgrimage begins again.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Moyo Tented Camp

Day 04

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti

After breakfast, you will set off on a full-day game drive in the wilderness, following the Great Migration trails. Your experienced driver-tour guide will share interesting facts about this highly renowned event, which makes Tanzania a top safari destination in Africa.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Moyo Tented camp

Day 05

Lake Ndutu Wildlife Experience

After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Ndutu. Once you arrive, you will begin a half-day game drive with a convenient stop for your picnic lunch.
During game drives between December and April, you will be able to see the Great Migration in this region.
Between mid-January and February, calving takes place here, attracting hordes of predators preying on vulnerable young wildebeest. Framed by Lake Ndutu and Lake Masek, these waterholes offer plenty of wildlife during the dry season. Ndutu is also home to six species of big cats - leopard, lion, cheetah, caracal, serval, and wildcat. This action-packed game drive will end late in the evening, at around 6 PM.
You will then head to your accommodation of choice, where a freshly prepared dinner awaits you. Be sure to get some good rest and recharge for another eventful day.

Meals: B, L, D

Accommodation: Ndutu Katikati (TWC)

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, you will head to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site lies west of Arusha in the crater highlands of Tanzania. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. A 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will reveal abundant wildlife activity.
Keep your camera ready. African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions are found here in plenty.
After a picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo Pool, you will begin the steep ascent to the crater rim exit. This marks the last leg of your safari, followed by a 4-hour drive back to Arusha.
You will be dropped off at your hotel in Arusha by 6:00 PM. With incredible experiences and lasting memories to cherish, this is the time to bid goodbye to your team. Airport drop-off follows.

Meals: B

Accommodation: Tulia Hotel in Arusha