6-Day Tanzania Lodge Safari with Lake Natron and Serengeti

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds and iconic baobab trees
• 02 Experience a half-day game drive in the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five
• 03 Enjoy game drives through Serengeti's central plains and Lobo region
• 04 Trek to a waterfall near Lake Natron with a Maasai guide
• 05 Photograph flamingos and dramatic sunrise and sunset scenes at Lake Natron

Start your journey at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's safari circuit. Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its iconic baobab trees and elephant herds, then visit the UNESCO-listed Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five. Continue to Serengeti National Park for thrilling game drives in its central and Lobo regions, with the chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration. Conclude your adventure at Lake Natron with a waterfall trek, flamingos, and striking sunrise and sunset landscapes before returning to Arusha or continuing to Zanzibar.

Take an afternoon trek to the waterfall with a Maasai guide.

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, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

• Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
• Transfer to Arusha for an overnight stay.

2

Day 02

Tarangire Game Drive and Transfer to Karatu

• Drive to Tarangire National Park (2 hours) for a game drive.
• Enjoy a packed lunch at a picnic site and continue the game drive.
• Drive to Karatu for an overnight stay.

3

Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Transfer to Serengeti

• Depart from Karatu to Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
• Stop for lunch at a picnic site, ascend, and continue to Serengeti for an evening game drive and overnight stay.

4

Day 04

Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive to Lobo

• Enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park.
• Return for breakfast, then continue the game drive with a packed lunch.
• Drive to Serengeti Lobo for an overnight stay.

5

Day 05

Lake Natron Journey, Waterfall Trek, and Sunset

• Enjoy a game drive on the way to Lake Natron.
• Take an afternoon trek to the waterfall with a Maasai guide.
• Visit Lake Natron for flamingos and sunset photography.
• Overnight at Lake Natron.

6

Day 06

Sunrise at Lake Natron and Return to Arusha

• Enjoy an early morning visit to Lake Natron for sunrise photography.
• Return to the lodge for breakfast, then drive back to Arusha.
• Proceed to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight to Zanzibar or home.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Airport transfers to and from the airport
• Transport during the safari with a professional driver-guide
• Crater service fees
• Concession fees
• Accommodation on a full-board basis
• Drinking water: 2 litres per person per day
• Complimentary Wi-Fi during the safari
• Natron activities
• Natron gate fees
• Natron W.M.A. fees

What's Not Included

• Items of a personal nature
• Tips for the driver-guide
• Entry visa
• International flight tickets
• Flight to Zanzibar ($220 if requested)

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Parks Adventure Limited, Goliondoi Road, Arusha, Tanzania

Tour start

Arusha, Tanzania

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.