6 Days of Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Safari

Tour Plan

This 6-day private safari from Arusha explores Tanzania’s most iconic northern circuit destinations in one seamless journey.

Begin with 2 nights in Tarangire, known for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds, before continuing to the vast plains of the Serengeti for exceptional predator sightings and dramatic landscapes.

Conclude with a crater tour in Ngorongoro, one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife havens, followed by a scenic drive via Lake Manyara.

Traveling in a private 4x4 Land Cruiser with experienced guides and staying in quality tented camps or lodges, this year-round itinerary offers immersive game viewing, photography, and nature experiences at a comfortable pace.

 

Safari Summary

• Start/End: Arusha
• Status: Private Tour, departs on any day, open all year round
• Vehicle used: : 4/4 Land Cruiser
• Accommodations: Tented Camp/Lodge
• Tarangire – 2 Nights, Serengeti – 2 Nights & Ngorongoro – 1 Night
• Activities: Game viewing, photography, nature walk, sightseeing & birding

 

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha - Transfer to Tarangire, Approx. 2 hours

Pick up from your Arusha hotel at 7a.m. and depart for Tarangire. You will arrive mid-morning where you will have an introductory game drive before you check in at the camp/lodge for lunch. Have lunch, relax and later enjoy another game drive at 4 o’clock.

Overnight: Oliver’s Camp/Tarangire Treetops/Maramboi Tented Lodge

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 2: Tarangire – Full-day

Have morning and afternoon game drives on this day.

Overnight: Oliver’s Camp/Tarangire Treetops/Maramboi Tented Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 3: Tarangire - Transfer to Serengeti, Approx. 5 hours

Have early breakfast then depart for Serengeti passing through Ngorongoro. You will carry packed lunch on this day to allow a game drive as soon as you arrive and later check in at the lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Lemala Kuria Hills Tented Lodge/Serengeti Pioneer Camp/Melia Serengeti Lodge/Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 4: Serengeti – Full day

You will have a pre-breakfast and afternoon game drives or a full-day game drives with picnic lunch.

Optional Activities: Balloon ride, sun downers, bush breakfasts & guided walks

Overnight: Lemala Kuria Hills Tented Lodge/Serengeti Pioneer Camp/Melia Serengeti Lodge/Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge/Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 5: Serengeti – Transfer to Ngorongoro, Approx. 3- 4 hours

Have early breakfast and head for Ngorongoro. Arrive by mid-morning and head for a crater tour. You will have picnic lunch at the foot of the crater. Later head to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena/&Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge/Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

 

Day 6: Ngorongoro – Transfer to Arusha

Have breakfast then head to Arusha and be dropped off at your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch