Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

Witness the majestic African elephant at Ngorongoro Crater

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the stunning landscapes of Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
02 Witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti, a natural wonder
03 Experience diverse wildlife, including elephants, lions, and rare black rhinos
04 Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Ngorongoro Crater

Embark on a 6-day adventure through Tanzania's breathtaking Northern Circuit, exploring Tarangire's iconic baobab trees, Serengeti's endless savannahs, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater. Witness the majestic wildebeest migration, encounter rare black rhinos, and enjoy comfortable lodge stays amid stunning landscapes.

Embark on a 6-day adventure through Tanzania's breathtaking Northern Circuit, exploring Tarangire's iconic baobab trees, Serengeti's endless savannahs, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Tanzania and Transfer to Arusha

Arrive in Tanzania via Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or any other airport, where our staff will pick you up and transfer you to Arusha town. You will spend your first night at the African Tulip in Arusha.

Day 02

Tarangire National Park Safari

Your safari starts today with the drive to Tarangire National Park, Tanzania's third-largest national park and a sanctuary for large elephants.
The park's majestic baobab trees are exciting and unique, and the dwarf and small animals that feed beneath them offer awesome views.
At times, animals concentrate along the Tarangire River, which provides the only permanent water supply in the area.
This wild area has a great diversity of wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, and buffalo.
Enjoy an expected half-day game drive in the park, with lunch and an overnight stay at Bougainvillea Safari Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03

Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin your safari towards Serengeti National Park.
On your way to the Serengeti, you will stop at a picnic site for lunch.
After enjoying your picnic lunch on a kopje (rock outcropping) in the Serengeti, you will continue further into the park for a game drive and an overnight stay at Serengeti Tortils.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

You will have breakfast at the lodge before embarking on an early morning game drive in the park.
The migration consists of around 2 million animals and is on the move all year round.
Depending on the season, you may witness this impressive phenomenon. Naturally, it attracts a mass of predators, and you may be able to see bands of lionesses gathering for a hunt.
You will return to your lodge for a sumptuous lunch before heading out again for an afternoon game drive, followed by an overnight stay at Serena Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05

Serengeti to Ngorongoro with En Route Game Drive

Today, you will wake up early in the morning for a game drive to see nocturnal predators returning from hunting and animals waking up in the early morning light.
After breakfast, continue your game drive on the way to Naabi Hill Gate and towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Continue with a game drive and overnight at Rhino Lodge.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Departure

After breakfast, you will drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater gate and descend into the crater for a wonderful game drive with a picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is a World Heritage Site and one of the natural wonders of the world, holding a permanent population of more than 30,000 animals.
It is very unique in that only very few of these animals migrate in and out of the crater. With its 2,000-ft.-high walls, you can expect to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, hippos, flamingos, jackals, rhinos, antelopes, many birds, and other species.
The crater is also home to the rare black rhino, which is almost extinct in Tanzania, and with a bit of luck, plus our best guidance and experience, you may see the

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park's baobab trees, Serengeti National Park kopjes and endless savannahs, Ngorongoro Crater 2,000-ft.-high walls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Arusha 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Entrance park fees
Ngorongoro transit fee
Crater service fee
All activities (unless labelled as optional)
All accommodations as stated in the itinerary
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (unless labelled as optional)
Round-trip airport transfer
All meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinking water on all days
Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees

What's Not Included

International flights (from/to home)
Tips
Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Services not mentioned in the program
Items of a personal nature

Know before you go

With the mighty Serengeti and Ngorongoro, Tarangire National Park is first on our list, the world-renowned Serengeti sandwiched in between, and the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Conservation Area with its incomparable crater as our finale. This five-day safari around Tanzania's beautiful Northern Circuit will provide a fabulous insight into the incredible landscapes and wildlife of our country. The tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the amazing natural wonders of Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
The Northern Circuit Parks provide an unforgettable experience in some of Northern Tanzania's most diverse natural habitats, from pristine streams to dense woodlands and towering mountains. Lake Manyara is known worldwide for its herds of giraffe and great African elephants. The awe-inspiring wildebeest migration and endless savannah plains of the Serengeti are so majestic that the park has been listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa.

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