Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Experience adventurous game drives at Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Serengeti National Parks
02 Encounter herds of elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes at Tarangire National Park
03 Explore Serengeti's vast savannas and witness its famed wildlife, including big cats and migrating herds
04 Visit the Seronera River Valley and opt for a sunrise balloon safari for a unique aerial view
05 Head to the Grumeti River and Western Corridor to spot hippos and crocodiles
06 Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive among abundant wildlife, including the Big Five

Experience the best of Tanzania on a 6-day safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy adventurous game drives across vast savannas and diverse ecosystems, with opportunities to spot elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, big cats, migrating herds, hippos, crocodiles, and the Big Five. The journey includes time in Tarangire, multiple days exploring the Serengeti, and a full-day game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater before returning to Arusha.

The crater floor is teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos.

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 Yes

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

Transfer from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and majestic baobab trees.
Begin with a morning game drive, exploring the park's diverse landscapes and spotting wildlife such as lions, zebras, and giraffes.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot, followed by an afternoon game drive.
As the sun sets, head to your lodge or campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park, famous for its vast savannas and incredible wildlife.
Arrive in time for a packed lunch, then embark on an afternoon game drive.
Witness the park's renowned big cats, wildebeests, and antelopes.
In the evening, settle into your lodge or campsite within the park and enjoy a delicious dinner under the starlit sky.

Day 03

Seronera River Valley Game Drives

Start your day with an early morning game drive to catch the sunrise and the predators as they hunt.
Return to your lodge for breakfast, then continue exploring different areas of the park.
Visit the Seronera River Valley, known for its year-round water source that attracts a variety of wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and an afternoon game drive.
Return to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Western Corridor and Grumeti River Exploration

Spend another day exploring the wonders of the Serengeti.
Begin with a sunrise balloon safari (optional) for a unique aerial perspective of the park.
After breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive, visiting the Grumeti River and the Western Corridor, where you might spot hippos and crocodiles.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild, and as evening approaches, head back to your lodge for dinner and a restful night.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Safari

Depart Serengeti early and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive. The crater floor is teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five: lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards, and rhinos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater's picnic site, overlooking a hippo pool.
Continue exploring the crater in the afternoon before ascending.
Head to your lodge on the rim for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 06

Return to Arusha and Departure

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha and take in the scenic landscapes.
Arrive in Arusha in time for lunch.
Depending on your flight schedule, you can explore the town or visit local markets for souvenirs.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.