Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Camping Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 See Tarangire's ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds
02 Photograph Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife
03 Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with views of the crater
04 Follow the wildebeest migration in the northern Serengeti near the Mara River
05 Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to spot black rhinos, lions, zebras, and more

This safari takes you from Tarangire National Park, known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, to scenic Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife. Continue through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with views of the stunning Ngorongoro Crater before heading into Serengeti National Park. In the northern Serengeti, witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration and enjoy outstanding wildlife viewing, including the chance to spot the Big Five. The journey ends with a descent into Ngorongoro Crater, an extraordinary refuge for a remarkable variety of wildlife.

In the northern Serengeti, witness the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration and enjoy outstanding wildlife viewing, including the chance to spot the Big Five.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Budget

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Arusha, Moshi, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park

Languages English, French, German, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, you will meet an office representative for a briefing about your safari, then take a 2-hour drive to Tarangire National Park. Along the way, you will enjoy scenic views of the grassland plains dotted with ancient baobab trees, traditional Maasai houses, and cattle herded by the nomadic people. You will see all that Tarangire National Park is known for - the famous ancient baobab trees, tree-climbing pythons, and the largest concentration of African elephants, lions, leopards, and cheetahs.
After a picnic lunch at midday, you will resume your afternoon game drive and then drive to the hotel, lodge, or camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, you will depart from Tarangire and begin the approximately 2-hour drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Once inside the park, you will discover why it 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.
Bird watchers will find Lake Manyara an absolute delight, with a vast variety of birds on display throughout the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly coloured lilac-breasted roller.

Day 03

Lake Manyara to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

After breakfast, you will drive to Serengeti National Park. This journey takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, allowing you to view the Ngorongoro Crater along the way. The drive takes around six hours, depending on the game sightings en route, as there is sometimes a high concentration of wildlife on the southern plains.
Depending on the time, you may have a chance to stop in the Ndutu area. You will stop for a picnic lunch on the way, then continue to your camp or lodge with a game drive en route, arriving in the evening.

Day 04

Northern Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Viewing

Rise early and depart your lodge for a full day of game viewing. Move with the herds across the plains to explore the Great Wildebeest Migration in the northern Serengeti toward the Mara River. It is an impressive experience to see all those hoofed mammals, followed by predators, migrate in a clockwise circle every year. If you also want to spot the Big Five animals - lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, and buffalo - all in one park, the Serengeti is the place to be.
In the evening, you will be transferred back to your camp or lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 05

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, you will set out with a packed lunch for an early morning game drive from 08:00 to 14:30 hours.
Then, you will depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while enjoying a game drive en route, viewing wildlife along the way before arriving for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari

After breakfast, you will descend more than 600 metres into the crater for wildlife viewing. At midday, you will have lunch at the crater floor. Ngorongoro is one of the 8th Wonders of the World, and the crater is a very important refuge for a wide variety of wildlife. Most commonly seen are big bull elephants and the vulnerable black rhino. The crater is also home to large herds of wildebeest and zebras, Thomson's and Grant's gazelles, hippopotami, African cape buffaloes, prides of lions, hyenas, serval cats, golden and black-backed jackals, and close to 400 species of birds.
Later, you will be transferred back to Moshi town or directly to the airport.