6 Days Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

A well-balanced adventure through Tanzania’s most iconic parks. This 6-day safari takes you from the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti and finally into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater—one of the world’s most spectacular wildlife sanctuaries.

Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
Tour Type: Private or Group Safari (Customisable)
Starting Point: Arusha

Safari Highlights

  • Experience three world-class national parks in one itinerary

  • Massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs in Tarangire

  • Serengeti’s abundant wildlife including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and giraffes

  • Optional visit to Migration hotspots if your travel dates match

  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater—home to the Big Five

  • Beautiful landscapes, excellent photography opportunities

  • Professional safari guide and comfortable accommodations

A perfect northern circuit experience for wildlife lovers and first-time visitors to Tanzania.

🗓️ Itinerary Overview

Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha. After a short briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park—famous for large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and diverse wildlife.
Enjoy a full afternoon game drive, spotting lions, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, and various antelope species.
Dinner and overnight near or inside Tarangire.

After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti. Drive through the beautiful highlands of Ngorongoro before entering the vast Serengeti plains.
Enjoy your first game drive on the way to your camp or lodge, spotting wildlife as you head deeper into the park.
Dinner and overnight in Serengeti.

Spend the entire day exploring the Serengeti. Depending on the season, your guide will take you to areas with the highest wildlife activity.
Expect to see lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalos, zebras, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, and an incredible variety of birds.
Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti accommodation.

Start with an optional sunrise game drive, perfect for catching predators while they are still active.
Continue exploring the central or northern plains (depending on wildlife movement).
Later in the afternoon, enjoy a sunset game drive with beautiful views as the plains glow gold.
Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge or camp.

Enjoy a final morning game drive as you exit the Serengeti.
After lunch, head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at viewpoints along the way for stunning crater scenery.
Dinner and overnight at a lodge near the crater rim.

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive inside one of the most wildlife-rich areas in Africa.
This natural wonder is home to black rhinos, lions, buffalos, elephants, hippos, zebras, flamingos, and countless other species.
After an unforgettable day, return to Arusha where your safari ends with a drop-off at your hotel or airport.

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BOOKING SAFARI

Safari Booking

  • Park entrance and conservation fees

  • Accommodation for 5 nights

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide

  • Transport in a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle

  • All scheduled game drives

  • Bottled drinking water during the safari

  • Government taxes and fees

  • International and domestic flights

  • Travel insurance

  • Accommodation in Arusha before/after the safari

  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, tips, drinks)

  • Optional activities not included in the itinerary