Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe the annual wildebeest migration in the Serengeti's vast open grasslands
  • 02 Look for the Big Five inside the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest uninterrupted caldera
  • 03 See Tarangire's elephant families gathering along the Tarangire River
  • 04 Watch for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions and thousands of wading birds
  • 05 Enjoy 2 nights in the Serengeti for extended game drives in one of Africa's most iconic parks

Embark on this 6-day safari to experience some of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations, including 2 nights in the Serengeti. Explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara as you look for predators, elephants, abundant birdlife, and a huge variety of animals inside a collapsed volcano. With countless wow moments along the way, you may even spot the Big Five. This journey combines classic game drives with dramatic landscapes, from vast grasslands to the Great Rift Escarpment.

This journey combines classic game drives with dramatic landscapes, from vast grasslands to the Great Rift Escarpment.

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 Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Relaxation in Arusha

  • After picking you up from the airport, a representative from Jairos Adventure will bring you to your lodging in Arusha.
  • Depending on your arrival time, you should have enough time to unwind and prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
  • Most tourists visit bustling Arusha at some point, and it is a vital component of safari life in northern Tanzania.

Accommodation: Outpost Lodge Arusha

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park Game Drive

  • Your safari guide will collect you from your accommodation after breakfast.
  • This morning, you will drive to Tarangire National Park. The transit drive is approximately two and a half hours on good tarmac roads. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it.
  • This 'river of warthogs' is the only water source for wildlife in the region during the dry season.
  • The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river.
  • You may also see giraffes, bushbuck, and hartebeest. These animals are closely followed by a range of predators, including lions and leopards.
  • There are more breeding species of birds found in Tarangire than anywhere else on the planet. The huge and ancient baobab trees can also be seen here, and some of them are said to have lived for more than a thousand years.
  • Lunch will be at a picnic site inside the park. After your game drive, you will transfer to your accommodation.

Accommodation: Sumawe Suite Karatu

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Highlands to Serengeti

  • After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. There will be a chance to stop and see the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
  • You will then transit through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the Serengeti, entering at the south of the park.
  • The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands, which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife.
  • While it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing.
  • The migration can be found during any given month; you just need to know where to look. Depending on what time of year you come, you may get a chance to witness one of the 'Seven Wonders of the Natural World'.
  • You will have a picnic lunch and overnight at your accommodation.

Accommodation: Anatya Serengeti Camp

4
Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari

  • This entire day is set aside for game drives in the Serengeti.
  • The Serengeti boasts an abundance of wildlife such as impala, buffalo, crocodile, and hippo.
  • In addition to the iconic landscapes, you have a good chance of encountering predators, and you may see lions, cheetahs, and leopards. It is a truly life-changing experience.

Accommodation: Anatya Serengeti

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

  • After breakfast, you will depart for Ngorongoro for a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater while carrying lunch boxes.
  • Once the game drive is over, we will transfer you to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.
  • This park constitutes the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and one of the natural wonders of Africa, with about 30,000 large mammals resident all year round, such as buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, as well as many varieties of birds, including flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be ready to see many animals here.

Accommodation: Sumawe Suite Karatu

6
Day 06

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

  • This morning, you will drive to Lake Manyara National Park, your final destination on this epic safari. Manyara is a small but diverse park 120 km west of Arusha. Everything you see here is on a different scale.
  • It is both compact - this is one of the narrowest parks in Africa - and epic, as the Great Rift Escarpment towers over Lake Manyara's western boundary. The park's namesake is a shallow salt lake.
  • It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of wading birds, including flamingos, as well as over 500 other bird species.
  • You may see baboons and elephants in the park's thick evergreen forest, and watch for the tree-climbing lions that have become famous throughout Africa.
  • You will enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park.
  • After your game drive, you will be dropped off at a place of your choosing, such as Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport.
Serengeti's vast open grasslands, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Tarangire River with ancient baobabs, Lake Manyara's shallow salt lake

Where this trip takes you

Serengeti's vast open grasslands, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Tarangire River with ancient baobabs, Lake Manyara's shallow salt lake

The route

Where you'll travel

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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives/all activities (unless labeled as optional)
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program (unless listed as an upgrade)
  • Unlimited drinking water (as specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up-top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobiles and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline for safari guides: $10-20 per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set-menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Long-sleeved shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter for UK-style electrical sockets

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help you select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer to and from the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

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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Single Room €1,908.00 — €4,122.00
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