6-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari – Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Lake Manyara

Days

6 Days

Price

From $4389 Pp

Destinations

Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 6-day private Tanzania safari through the heart of the Northern Safari Circuit. Discover the incredible wildlife of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, with two nights in the Serengeti for extended game-viewing opportunities.

From Tarangire’s famous elephants and giant baobabs to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the spectacular wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, this safari offers an exceptional opportunity to experience Tanzania’s diverse landscapes and search for the Big Five in their natural habitat.

Designed for couples, families, solo travelers and small groups of up to 6 people, the safari includes a private 4×4 Land Cruiser, professional safari guide, comfortable mid-range accommodation and all major park and conservation fees.

Whether this is your first African safari or you’re returning to Tanzania for another adventure, this carefully designed itinerary combines wildlife, scenery, comfort and authentic safari experiences in one unforgettable journey.

Itinerary

ARUSHA / ARUSHA AIRPORT – TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK

Your Tanzania safari begins with a morning pickup from your hotel in Arusha or Arusha Airport. After a short safari briefing, drive to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife.

Upon arrival, enjoy a full-day game drive through the park. Keep your eyes open for elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and a wide variety of bird species. Your experienced safari guide will select the best areas for wildlife viewing based on the season and current wildlife activity.

In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to your mid-range lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Destination: Tarangire National Park / Karatu area

Meals

Lunch and Dinner

TARANGIRE – CENTRAL SERENGETI

After breakfast, depart for the Serengeti. The journey takes you through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering the endless plains of the Serengeti.

The Serengeti is Tanzania’s most famous national park and is home to huge populations of lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, cheetahs, leopards and other wildlife.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive as you begin exploring the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Destination: Central Serengeti

Meals

All meals included

Full Day Serengeti National Park

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Serengeti.

After breakfast, head out with your experienced safari guide for a full-day game drive. The Serengeti offers excellent opportunities to see predators and large herds of wildlife.

Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may encounter wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, giraffes, lions, cheetahs, hyenas and, with luck, leopards.

Your guide will choose the best areas to explore based on current wildlife activity.

Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Destination: Central Serengeti

Meals

All meals included

SERENGETI – NGORONGORO CRATER

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

After lunch, continue towards your accommodation on the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy the spectacular scenery surrounding one of Africa’s most famous natural landmarks.

Dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands

Meals

All meals included

NGORONGORO CRATER – LAKE MANYARA

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive.

The crater is one of the best places in Tanzania to see a wide variety of wildlife in a relatively concentrated area. Look out for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos and many other species.

After the crater tour, continue towards Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Mid-range lodge/tented camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Destination: Lake Manyara / Mto wa Mbu

Meals

All meals included

LAKE MANYARA NATIONAL PARK – ARUSHA or KILIMANJARO AIRPORT

After breakfast, enter Lake Manyara National Park for your final game drive.

The park is known for its beautiful scenery, large elephant population, birdlife, baboons, monkeys, giraffes, buffaloes and, with luck, its famous tree-climbing lions.

After the game drive, depart for Arusha. You will arrive in Arusha in the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzania safari.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Destination: Arusha

Meals

Breakfast and Lunch

Inclusions

Exclusions

Pricing

Pax
Solo
2 Pax
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6 Pax
Price
$4389
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$2356
$2102

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