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Overview
- Duration:6 days 5 nights
- Travelers:2 - 15 guests
- Language:English
This six-day safari is conducted in a custom-built 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, accompanied by a professional guide-driver. The journey explores Tanzania’s renowned Northern Circuit, including the vast Serengeti—famous for its annual migration of over a million wildebeest and hundreds of thousands of zebras. Continue to the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, where the dramatic landscapes and enclosed crater floor offer exceptional wildlife viewing. The adventure concludes at Lake Manyara National Park, celebrated for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife.
Itinerary
Expand allDay 1: Airport Pick-Up and Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. If time permits, enjoy an optional short sightseeing drive through the city, offering a gentle introduction to local life and surroundings. Later in the day, take a relaxed walk around downtown Arusha, exploring nearby shops and cafés at your own pace.
In the evening, you will receive a detailed briefing about your safari, allowing time to ask questions and prepare for the adventure beginning the following day. Rest and overnight at your hotel in Arusha.
Day 2 Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast at 8:30 am, you will go to the Lake Manyara National Park famous for the large number of flamingoes in the lake and its tree-climbing lions (though they are rarely seen). We will do a game drive viewing plenty of birds. If you're lucky enough, you can spot these famous tree-climbing lions. Visit the hippo pool for a close look at hippos and the hot spring, all this while doing a game drive and viewing plenty of animals (buffaloes, wildebeests, warthogs, vultures, eagles, monkeys etc.).
Day 3 Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive from Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti which takes 6 hours (including all stops) as it transits through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Stop at: Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Duration: 20 minutes
Visit the Maasai village. It's optional to visit and explore the culture of the great Maasai tribe known for chasing lions of their kill and hunting lions to be considered a warrior. Drinking raw animal blood though these traditions are a thing of the past, with exception of drinking blood, you can surely learn something
Duration: 20-45 minutes
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti is famous for the wildebeest and zebra migration (over a 1.5million wildebeests & 250000 zebras). This animal being on a strategic partnership for their survival, our focus will be the Seronera (Centre of Serengeti).
Arrive in the late afternoon and after taking our lunch, we'll go do a game drive in Seronera (Centre of Serengeti) to late evening and experience the sunset in Serengeti.
Day 4: Seronera – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for a morning game drive through the wildlife-rich Seronera area, renowned for its year-round concentration of animals. Spend the morning exploring the plains and riverbanks, offering excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and a wide variety of plains game.
In the early afternoon, return to camp for lunch and time to pack, before continuing with a leisurely game drive as you exit the Serengeti. Enjoy your final wildlife sightings while traveling through the scenic landscapes en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at Ngorongoro Rhino Lodge, located on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater, after approximately a two-hour drive, where you can relax and take in breathtaking views of the surrounding highlands
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
After an early breakfast, set off around 6:15 am to descend into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden.” Explore the crater floor in search of the elusive black rhino, one of the rarest and most challenging animals to spot. Along the way, enjoy sightings of the crater’s abundant wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, and a variety of antelopes, all set against the dramatic backdrop of this volcanic caldera.
After a morning of wildlife exploration, return to your lodge for lunch, followed by a final game drive within the crater. Later, begin the ascent back to the rim, where you can take in panoramic views of the crater floor and surrounding highlands. Conclude your safari by packing and preparing for the transfer back to your hotel in Arusha, bringing an unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s natural wonders to a close.
Day 6: Departure – Transfer to Airport
Today marks the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari. After breakfast and a leisurely morning, our team will transfer you to the airport at your preferred time. As you depart, take with you the memories of breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary wildlife encounters, and the unique experiences shared on this journey. We hope your time with East Safaris leaves a lasting impression and inspires your next adventure in Africa.
Includes/Excludes
- Park fees
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips - (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items - (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Ready to Explore the Wild? Have questions about the Tanzania safari? Speak with a Safari Specialist today to finalize your itinerary