Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Witness the annual Great Migration in the Serengeti, where vast herds of wildebeest, zebra, and antelope move in search of fresh grazing
02 Explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse vegetation from savannah to evergreen forest
03 Discover the pristine wilderness of Ngorongoro Crater, with sweeping savannah, acacia woodland, lakes, and swamps hidden within steep volcanic walls
04 See Tarangire National Park's famous elephant families gathering along the Tarangire River during the dry season

Embark on a 6-day camping expedition through Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit, exploring Lake Manyara, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park. Discover diverse landscapes and remarkable wildlife, from tree-climbing lions and flamingos at Lake Manyara to vast Serengeti plains shaped by the Great Migration. Experience the pristine wilderness of Ngorongoro Crater and the elephant-rich habitats of Tarangire, creating unforgettable memories in some of Tanzania's most celebrated safari destinations.

The lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of flamingos during the rains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

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

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Arusha

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), which caters for domestic flights, you will be met by our representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. You will stay overnight at your accommodation and await the start of your safari the following day.
Dinner and overnight at Merves Hotel / Mt. Meru Hotel.

Day 02

Lake Manyara National Park Safari

Early in the morning after breakfast, we depart for Lake Manyara National Park, an unspoilt paradise best known for its abundance of birds and tree-climbing lions. The dramatic western escarpment of the Rift Valley forms the park's western border, while to the east lies the shallow, alkaline Lake Manyara.
The lake covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons, and is home to thousands of flamingos during the rains.
The name Manyara comes from the Maasai word 'emanyara', a popular plant used to build the protective enclosure around a family homestead (boma). The park's vegetation is diverse, ranging from savannah to evergreen forest. During your exploration of the park, you may see giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant, and, if you are lucky, lions lounging in trees.
After lunch and an extensive game drive, we head to our campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Balloon Safari and Transfer to Serengeti

Early in the morning, we will do a Balloon Safari. After that, we will have breakfast, and then depart for Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is truly spectacular.
It is famous for its vast open grasslands, which offer excellent wildlife sightings. The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest national park and also one of the oldest ecosystems on earth. Its climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years.
Whilst the Serengeti boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra and antelope, move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The precise timing of the migration is entirely dependent upon the rainfall patterns each year.
We will spend 2 nights inside this incredible park.
After lunch and an extensive game drive, we head to our campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Serengeti Game Drive to Ngorongoro

Early in the morning after breakfast, we continue with our en-route drive inside Serengeti National Park before departing for Ngorongoro Crater. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world.
Concealed by steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness that includes sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps.
Arriving at our accommodation in the late evening, we will have dinner and an overnight stay at one of our campsites.

Day 05

Tarangire National Park and Return to Arusha

Early in the morning after breakfast, we depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is named after the Tarangire River, which runs through it. This 'river of warthogs' is the only source of water for wildlife in the region during the dry season.
In places, the vegetation is quite dense, including elephant grass, acacia woodlands, and lush groundwater forest. The park is well known for its elephant families, which can often be seen congregating by the river.
You may also see giraffe, 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 National Park than anywhere else on the planet. After lunch and an extensive game drive, we head back to Arusha.