Tour Overview
Enjoy a 6-day safari adventure through Northern Tanzania’s stunning parks. You’ll visit Tarangire National Park, home to elephants and baobab trees, explore the iconic Serengeti for amazing wildlife, experience the Ngorongoro Crater’s breathtaking scenery, and discover the beauty of Lake Manyara with its tree-climbing lions. This safari offers an unforgettable experience of Tanzania’s natural wonders.
Itinerary
You’ll be picked up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full-day game drive. Tanzania’s third-largest national park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park, which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here, you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, oryx, eland, giraffe, and zebra. After the game drive, you will head back to your lodge, where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Activities
- Tarangire full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch
- Transfer to Karatu lodge
Embarking on a journey to Serengeti National Park is a venture into an ecosystem teeming with diverse wildlife. The drive through Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area offers a glimpse into the highland farms before descending into the vast plains of the Serengeti. The Seronera area, nourished by the Seronera River, is a microcosm of the park’s biodiversity, attracting a variety of species. After a picnic lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to camp.
Activities
- Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Picnic lunch
- Afternoon Serengeti game drive
Explore the Serengeti’s famous Sogore River Circuit and Kopjes Circuit. The Sogore River Circuit offers chances to spot lions, gazelles, and cheetahs. The Visitor Centre nearby provides insights into the Serengeti ecosystem. The Kopjes Circuit features impressive rock formations that serve as habitats and vantage points for predators such as lions.
Activities
- Sogore River Circuit
- Visitor Centre stop
- Kopjes Circuit exploration
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the Central Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, admire the expansive landscapes and keep watch for wildlife. Upon arrival, relax at your lodge and enjoy dinner overlooking the highlands.
Activities
- Morning Serengeti game drive
- Scenic drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive. The crater hosts a dense population of wildlife, including the Big Five and the last remaining black rhinos in the region. After your crater adventure, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Activities
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Picnic lunch inside the crater
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Arusha. Optional stops include a Maasai village for cultural insight and souvenir shops along the way. Drop-off in Arusha or at the airport depending on your travel plans.
Activities
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Drive back to Arusha
