Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Safari through Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tarangire National Park, home to massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
02 Experience the Serengeti with game drives and a sunrise hot air balloon safari
03 Discover Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO site rich in wildlife, including black rhinos
04 Track the Big Five across Northern Tanzania's most iconic safari landscapes

Embark on a 6-day luxury safari adventure across Northern Tanzania, exploring the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park, the iconic Serengeti plains, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy exclusive game drives, witness the Great Migration seasonally, soar above the Serengeti in a hot air balloon, and experience the Big Five amid stunning landscapes and authentic African wilderness.

Float silently over the Serengeti as the sun rises.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

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

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival and Tarangire Game Drive

Meet your private safari guide and vehicle for a warm welcome.
Receive a short safari briefing in Arusha before departure.
Drive approximately 2 to 3 hours to Tarangire National Park.
Enter the park and begin your first afternoon game drive.
Observe large elephant herds, baobab trees, and wildlife along the Tarangire River.
Check in at your luxury lodge and enjoy dinner and relaxation.

Day 02

Scenic Transfer to Serengeti National Park

Eat breakfast at the lodge and prepare for a scenic drive.
Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with panoramic views.
Enjoy wildlife sightings en route before reaching the Serengeti.
Arrive in the Seronera region, rich with year-round wildlife.
Embark on an afternoon game drive in central Serengeti.
Spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, and other big cats near the Seronera River.
Settle into your luxury tented camp or lodge in the Serengeti.

Day 03

Balloon Safari and Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives

Wake before dawn for a spectacular hot air balloon safari over the plains.
Float silently over the Serengeti as the sun rises.
Land and enjoy a traditional champagne breakfast in the bush.
Continue with full-day game drives in the Serengeti ecosystem.
Track the Big Five and follow the Great Migration, seasonally dependent.
Return to your lodge for dinner and storytelling under the stars.
Highlight: View the Serengeti from above and celebrate with champagne in the wild.
Note: Estimated balloon safari cost is USD 550 per person.

Day 04

Extended Serengeti Exploration

Begin the day with an early breakfast.
Spend a full day on extended game drives across various Serengeti regions.
Tailor your day with your guide based on recent wildlife activity.
Visit different habitats for diverse photographic and animal behavior opportunities.
Enjoy meals and rest at your luxury lodge or camp.

Day 05

Ngorongoro Crater Safari Experience

Eat breakfast and check out from your Serengeti lodge.
Drive approximately 3 to 4 hours to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive.
Explore the crater floor, home to the Big Five and many other species.
Search for black rhinos, lions, buffaloes, and elephants in this natural sanctuary.
Ascend to the crater rim and settle into a luxury lodge with stunning views.

Day 06

Departure from Ngorongoro to Arusha

Wake up to a final breakfast overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater.
Choose to relax or take an optional short walk or cultural visit, time permitting.
Depart for Arusha with a 3 to 4-hour scenic drive.
Arrive in Arusha for lunch or refreshments, if time allows.
Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your outbound flight.