6 Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

Duration

6 days

Tour Type

Classic Wildlife Safaris, Cultural & Community Tours

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Overview

This 6-day journey offers an immersive safari experience across three of Tanzania’s most iconic parks. From the baobab-dotted landscapes and elephants of Tarangire, to the vast plains of the Serengeti teeming with wildlife and the dramatic Ngorongoro Crater rich in biodiversity, this safari is designed to maximize wildlife encounters while allowing time to slow down and enjoy the surroundings.

You’ll explore different sections of Serengeti to follow seasonal wildlife movements and stay in comfortable lodges or tented camps along the way.

Included/Exclude

Park and crater entry fees
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
English-speaking guide
5 nights’ accommodation (mix of lodges and tented camps)
All meals as per itinerary
Bottled drinking water during safari
Transfers to/from Arusha
Government taxes

International/domestic flights
Crater service fee (if not quoted)
Tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
Optional cultural visits
Personal expenses

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

08:00 AM – Depart from Arusha
After breakfast, your guide picks you up for the drive to Tarangire.

10:30 AM – Full-Day Game Drive in Tarangire
Begin exploring this beautiful park known for elephant herds, baobab trees, and birdlife. Game viewing continues throughout the day.

01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch Inside the Park
Enjoy lunch at a scenic spot overlooking the river.

04:00 PM – Drive to Lodge in Karatu
Exit the park and head to your overnight stay near Lake Manyara or Karatu.

Overnight: Lodge in Karatu
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Karatu → Central Serengeti (via Ngorongoro Highlands)

07:30 AM – Depart for Serengeti
Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping briefly at the viewpoint above the crater.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch at Naabi Hill Gate
Enter the Serengeti and enjoy lunch with expansive views.

02:00 PM – Game Drive en Route to Camp
Explore the Seronera Valley — known for predators, especially lions and cheetahs.

06:00 PM – Arrive at Camp
Settle into your camp inside the park for dinner and relaxation.

Overnight: Tented Camp in Central Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drives

06:30 AM – Early Morning Game Drive (Optional)
Catch the sunrise and early wildlife activity.

08:00 AM – Return for Breakfast & Midday Break
Relax before heading out again.

10:30 AM – Mid-Morning and Afternoon Game Drives
Explore different areas of Serengeti depending on wildlife movement, including river valleys, kopjes, and open plains. Seasonal chances to see the Great Migration.

Overnight: Same Camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti (Optional Sunrise Drive) → Ngorongoro Highlands

06:30 AM – Optional Sunrise Game Drive
A final chance to catch early predators before departing.

08:30 AM – Breakfast & Depart Serengeti
Drive toward Ngorongoro, with game viewing along the way.

01:00 PM – Picnic Lunch En Route
Stop for lunch before reaching your lodge in the highlands.

04:30 PM – Check-in & Rest
Enjoy cooler temperatures and mountain views.

Overnight: Lodge in Karatu or near Crater Rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Tour

06:30 AM – Early Breakfast & Crater Descent
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater — one of the most wildlife-rich safari locations in Africa.

07:30 AM – Game Drive on the Crater Floor
Look for black rhinos, lions, buffalos, elephants, and a huge variety of other animals. The scenery is spectacular.

12:30 PM – Picnic Lunch by the Hippo Pool
Eat lunch in a safe, designated area near a scenic water source.

02:00 PM – Optional Cultural Stop on the Way Back
Visit a Maasai village or local market (if time allows).

Overnight: Same Lodge in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Return to Arusha

08:00 AM – Breakfast & Drive Back to Arusha
After a relaxed breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha.

12:30–01:00 PM – Drop-Off
Drop-off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your onward travel plans.

Meals: Breakfast