Tanzania · Luxury Safari

6-Day Luxury Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Thrilling game drives in Tarangire National Park, known for large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees
  • 02 Explore the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in resident and migratory wildlife
  • 03 Venture into the Ngorongoro Crater, famed for one of Africa's highest concentrations of wildlife and sightings of the Big Five
  • 04 Discover Lake Manyara National Park's groundwater forest, pink flamingos, large baboon troops, and tree-climbing lions

Welcome to our 6-day Northern Tanzania tour. This itinerary takes you through some of Tanzania's most stunning and diverse landscapes, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy thrilling game drives in search of the Big Five and other remarkable wildlife while staying in luxury lodges along the way. From Tarangire's elephant herds and baobab trees to the vast Serengeti plains, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara's lush scenery, this journey showcases the best of Tanzania's northern safari circuit.

From Tarangire's elephant herds and baobab trees to the vast Serengeti plains, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara's lush scenery, this journey showcases the best of Tanzania's northern safari circuit.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Luxury
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Arusha and Hotel Transfer

  • Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by one of our experienced driver-guides. After a brief introduction, he will escort you to your reserved hotel in Arusha town and give you a warm introduction to this wonderful city and country.

Main Destination: Arusha (City)

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel

Meals: Dinner and Drinking Water

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • After a tasty breakfast, our driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel with your picnic lunch and drive you to Tarangire for game viewing. After lunch and an extensive game drive, you will head to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Maramboi.
  • The park's name comes from the Tarangire River, which runs through it. During the dry season, this river is the only water source for the wild animals. The park is famous for its many elephants, baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park

Accommodation: Maramboi Tented Lodge

Meals: All meals, Drinking Water and Soft Drinks are included

3
Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • You will have breakfast, then depart early in the morning with your lunch, heading off for a spectacular afternoon game-viewing experience in Serengeti National Park. You will spend two nights exploring the Serengeti plains.
  • Serengeti is a park in Northern Tanzania and a World Heritage Site. It covers an area of around 15,000 sq km and is home to over 2 million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and some 500 bird species. During the dry season, this area is filled with massive herds of migratory wildebeest and zebra. However, the Northern Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the rare Oribi antelopes.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meals: All meals, Drinking Water and Soft Drinks are included

4
Day 04

Full-Day Safari in Serengeti Plains

  • After breakfast, you will enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. With the help of a guide, you will explore the Serengeti plains in search of Africa's Big Five animals. Around 12:30, you will have lunch and then continue with an afternoon game drive in the park.
  • Serengeti is a park in Northern Tanzania and a World Heritage Site. It occupies an area of around 15,000 sq km and is home to over 2 million herbivores, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs, and some 500 bird species. During the dry season, this area is filled with massive herds of migratory wildebeests and zebras. However, the Northern Serengeti also supports an abundance of resident wildlife, including lions, elephants, hippos, giraffes, crocodiles, and the rare Oribi antelopes.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge

Meals: All meals, Drinking Water and Soft Drinks are included

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Experience

  • After breakfast, you'll drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you will enjoy game viewing and visit the famous Ngorongoro Crater. A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site.
  • The Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa's most famous sites and is said to have the highest density of wildlife in Africa. Sometimes, it is described as an 'eighth Wonder of the World.' The crater has achieved world-renowned status, attracting an ever-increasing number of visitors each year. You are unlikely to escape other vehicles here, but you are guaranteed great wildlife viewing in a mind-blowing environment. There is nowhere else in Africa quite like Ngorongoro. It is one of the best places in the country to see the endangered black rhinoceros. The park is home to the entirety of the Big Five and is a particularly good place to see lions and cape buffalo all year round.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Kitela Lodge

Meals: All meals, Drinking Water and Soft Drinks are included

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park for game viewing.
  • Here, your first encounter will be a sighting of large troops of baboons. The park derives its name from a plant called Euphorbia tirucalli, known as 'Emanyara' in the local Maasai language. Patches of yellow fever trees are dotted around the grassy lake shores, and the Rift Valley wall is a prominent feature. The park's entrance is set in a very special environment: a groundwater forest offering a beautiful change of scenery from the savannah-dominated parks. The lush green vegetation of the tall groundwater forest trees, the tree-climbing lions, the soda lake inhabited by thousands of pink-hued flamingos, large water birds, troops of baboons, and the Rift Valley escarpment make your safari to this area unforgettable.
  • A packed lunch will be served at a picnic site.
  • Later, we will transfer to Arusha for your flight.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: No accommodation (we can arrange on request)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Drinking Water and Soft Drinks

Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park with baobab trees, Lake Manyara National Park's groundwater forest

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti plains, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park with baobab trees, Lake Manyara National Park's groundwater forest

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 5 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • A professional driver-guide
  • All transportation
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (on all days)

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline: US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Some meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)

What to bring

  • Light-weight safari shoes or trainers
  • Sandals
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent creams
  • First-aid kit
  • Camera
  • Rucksack for safari gear and clothes
  • Binoculars

Know before you go

  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents, and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

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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