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Tanzania · Safari
The journey
Embark on a 6-day Tanzanian safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire, exploring some of East Africa's most iconic national parks. Enjoy full-day and afternoon game drives in search of the Big Five, diverse wildlife species, and breathtaking landscapes. Discover the region's cultural heritage with an optional visit to historic Olduvai Gorge, and enhance your journey with an optional hot air balloon safari over the vast Serengeti plains for spectacular aerial views of wildlife and scenery.
Embark on a 6-day Tanzanian safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire, exploring some of East Africa's most iconic national parks.
From the itinerary
At a glance
Day by day
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive.
Explore the forest, the lake, and the escarpment areas.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at a lodge in Karatu.
Stop for a game drive en route and have a picnic lunch.
Continue with an afternoon game drive in central Serengeti.
Have dinner and an overnight stay at a camp or lodge in Serengeti.
Track predators, plains game, and possibly the great migration if it is the season.
An optional hot air balloon safari is available at extra cost.
Overnight at a Serengeti lodge or camp.
Make an optional stop at Olduvai Gorge for a cultural and historical visit.
Arrive at Ngorongoro for dinner and an overnight stay at a lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu.
Spot wildlife such as rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, and many others.
Have a picnic lunch by the crater lake.
Drive to Tarangire National Park or return to Karatu for an overnight stay.
Enjoy wildlife sightings near the Tarangire River.
Return to Arusha in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
Where this trip takes you
Lake Manyara woodland, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera
The route
The fine print
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
All park entry and conservation fees
Accommodation (mid-range lodges/camps, full board)
Bottled water during safari
All meals during safari
Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
Crater service fee
International flights and visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Optional excursions (e.g. balloon safari, Olduvai Gorge)
Drinks and personal expenses
Accommodation in Arusha (before/after safari)
Neutral-colored safari clothing
Warm layers for mornings and evenings
Comfortable closed shoes
Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
Insect repellent
Camera, extra batteries, and memory cards
Travel documents and medications
Early mornings and long drives are part of the safari experience.
Wildlife sightings are based on nature and are not guaranteed.
Roads may be rough and dusty - soft bags are preferred.
Malaria prevention is advised - consult your doctor.
Guides appreciate tips if you're satisfied (suggested $15-25/day/group).
Wi-Fi may be limited in lodges.
Logistics
Your 6 days finish where they began, in Arusha.
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