Duration
6 days
Tour type
Private tour
Group size
1-6 people
Physical level
Easy
Customizable
Yes, request changes
Minimum age
2 years
Airport transfer
Included in the price
Extra accommodation
Can be arranged for an extra cost
This 6-day / 5-night safari explores Tanzania's famous Northern National Parks while you stay in comfortable mid-range lodge and tented camp accommodation. During this unforgettable safari, you will visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. Each park offers a unique ecosystem and excellent opportunities to see a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, lions, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, and many bird species. Airport pick-up and drop-off transfers are included in the package. Accommodation in Arusha before and after the safari can be arranged at an extra cost
$2,830Per person
Trip type
Vehicle-based game drives, no walking or hiking required
Fitness level
Suitable for all fitness levels, most of the day is spent seated in the vehicle
Age
Family-friendly from age 3
Health notes
No altitude or physical exertion concerns. Standard travel health precautions for East Africa apply.
After breakfast at 08:30 hrs, depart from Arusha with packed lunch boxes and drive to Tarangire National Park, located about 118 km from Arusha. Tarangire is Tanzania’s third-largest national park and is famous for its large herds of elephants and giant baobab trees. The park is also home to more than 550 bird species, making it an excellent destination for bird lovers. The Tarangire River, which flows throughout the year, attracts many animals such as lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, and antelopes. Lunch will be served at a designated picnic site inside the park.
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located along the floor of the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a game drive in this beautiful park, which is famous for its lush groundwater forest, tree-climbing lions, and large numbers of flamingos during the wet season. Lake Manyara National Park covers approximately 330 sq km, with nearly two-thirds of the park covered by the alkaline soda lake when water levels are high. The park is also an excellent place for bird watching and wildlife viewing. You will also visit the Maasai Boma at Kwa Paulo for a cultural experience and interaction with the Maasai community.
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy several stopovers, including the Ngorongoro Crater viewpoint and Olduvai Gorge, one of the world’s most important archaeological sites. After crossing Naabi Hill Gate, lunch will be served at the picnic site, followed by a game drive en route to Central Serengeti. Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations, known for its endless plains and incredible wildlife populations, including the Great Migration.
Enjoy an early sunrise game drive in Serengeti National Park, one of the best times to see predators in action. Return to the camp for brunch and some relaxation. Later, continue with a full-day game drive across the vast plains of Serengeti in search of lions, cheetahs, elephants, leopards, giraffes, wildebeest, zebras, and many other animals.
After breakfast, enjoy another morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Return to the lodge for a hot lunch before departing for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game viewing along the way. Ngorongoro is well known for its beautiful landscapes and abundant wildlife. Arrive at Ngorongoro at the camp in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay on a full board basis
After breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day crater tour with a picnic lunch. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Africa and is home to a large concentration of animals, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, ostriches, and many bird species. With luck, you may also spot the rare black rhino. After the tour, drive back to Arusha.
Starts in Arusha, ends in Arusha.
Tanzania
Other stops
What's arranged for you to sleep and eat each night of the trip.
No accommodation
What this operator recommends bringing on the trip.
By an inbound flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)/ Arusha Airport (ARK), or by road from the Namanga border
Per person, based on group size. Request a quote for an exact price for your dates.
| Season | 1 to 6 people | 2 to 6 people | 3 to 6 people | 4 to 6 people | 5 to 6 people | 6 to 6 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group size | 1 to 6 | 2 to 6 | 3 to 6 | 4 to 6 | 5 to 6 | 6 to 6 |
| Per person (adult) | $5,110 | $3,640 | $3,560 | $3,030 | $2,970 | $2,830 |
