Adventure Safari Mid-Range Lodge Tented Camp Safari Midrange

6-Day Northern Tanzania Safari Parks

Arusha · Lake Manyara National Park · Ngorongoro Crater · Serengeti National Park · Tarangire National Park

Duration
6 days
From
$2,740 pp
Group size
Up to 21
Minimum age
5+ years

Tour Overview

This 6-day Tanzania safari gives you time in the parks rather than on the road. Pick-up is at 8:30 am from your Arusha hotel for a full day in Tarangire, with the night at Farm of Dreams Lodge in Karatu. Day two takes you through the Ngorongoro Highlands to the Serengeti. Day three is a full day of game drives in the central Serengeti, and you stay at Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp.

On day four you return to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and sleep at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge. Day five is a full descent into the crater, and on day six you drive back to Arusha or the airport.

Planning tips

To add Lake Manyara, see the 5-day four-park safari. Before you choose dates, read our Serengeti month-by-month guide.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Day 1 Arusha → Tarangire National Park
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.
- Tarangire full-day game drive
- Picnic lunch
- Transfer to Karatu lodge
B, L, D Farm of Dreams Lodge
2
Day 2 Tarangire → Serengeti National Park
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.
- Drive through Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Picnic lunch
- Afternoon Serengeti game drive
B, L, D Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
3
Day 3 Central Serengeti Game Drives
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.
- Sogore River Circuit
- Visitor Centre stop
- Kopjes Circuit exploration
B, L, D Serengeti Heritage Luxury Tented Camp
4
Day 4 Serengeti → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
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.
- Morning Serengeti game drive
- Scenic drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
B, L, D Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
5
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater Descent
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.
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Picnic lunch inside the crater
B, L, D Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge
6
Day 6 Ngorongoro → Arusha / Airport (End of Tour)
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.
- Optional Maasai village visit
- Drive back to Arusha
B, L None (End of tour)