6-Day Ngorongoro Serengeti Manyara Tanzania African Safari
Overview
Overview
This 6-Day Ngorongoro Serengeti Manyara Tanzania African Safari takes you from the baobab-studded landscapes of Tarangire to the endless plains of Serengeti, showcasing Africa’s most incredible wildlife concentrations. Your Tanzania African Safari begins in Arusha, the safari capital, and winds through four magnificent national parks each offering unique ecosystems and unforgettable wildlife encounters. This carefully crafted itinerary ensures maximum game viewing opportunities while experiencing the authentic beauty of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
Your Tanzania African Safari adventure encompasses the legendary Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and abundant predator populations throughout the year. The journey includes the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” where you’ll witness incredible wildlife density within this natural amphitheater. This Tanzania African Safari experience also features Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its tree-climbing lions and diverse birdlife including thousands of flamingos. Each destination offers distinct landscapes, from acacia woodlands to alkaline lakes, ensuring your Tanzania African Safari provides comprehensive exposure to East Africa’s ecological diversity.
This Tanzania African Safari guarantees exceptional Big Five viewing opportunities across multiple ecosystems, with expert guides ensuring optimal wildlife spotting throughout your journey. The carefully planned route maximizes your time in each park while minimizing travel distances, allowing more game viewing time during your Tanzania African Safari expedition. Professional English-speaking guides share their extensive knowledge of animal behavior, conservation efforts, and local cultures throughout your adventure. This Tanzania African Safari concludes with lifelong memories of incredible wildlife encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and the unparalleled beauty of Tanzania’s pristine wilderness areas.
Tour Highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Day 2: Transfer to Tarangire National Park for elephant viewing and baobab photography
Day 3: Proceed to Serengeti National Park for Big Five game drives
Day 4: Continue with a full day of Serengeti game viewing and migration spotting
Day 5: Proceed to Ngorongoro Crater for intensive crater floor game drives
Day 6: Continue with Lake Manyara National Park and return to Arusha for departure
Price Includes
Price Includes
Park fees for Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara National Parks
All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
Driver allowances and guide fees
All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
Game viewing drives in all national parks
Ngorongoro Crater service fees
Price excludes
Price Excludes
Tanzania Visa fees
International and internal flights
Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
Visa processing costs
Air ticket expenses
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Laundry fees
Tips for drivers and guides
Life insurance coverage
Other drinks apart from water
Travel insurance (highly recommended)
Souvenirs and personal shopping
Itineraries
Day 1Arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, transfer to Arusha
Your Tanzania African Safari begins with arrival and pick up from Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our professional guide welcomes you to this incredible East African adventure. The transfer to Arusha town takes approximately 1 hour covering 55 kilometers through Tanzania's beautiful Northern Highlands, providing your first glimpse of the landscapes that make Tanzania African Safari experiences so remarkable. Upon arrival in Arusha, situated at 1,400 meters above sea level, you'll check into comfortable accommodations while receiving a comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Tanzania African Safari itinerary. This evening offers time to rest, explore local markets, and prepare for the wildlife adventures that define every exceptional Tanzania African Safari journey through Tanzania's premier national parks.
Day 2Transfer to Tarangire National Park for elephant viewing and baobab photography
Transfer to Tarangire National Park marks the beginning of your wildlife viewing portion of this magnificent Tanzania African Safari adventure, departing Arusha at 8:00 AM for this elephant paradise. The 120-kilometer journey takes approximately 2 hours through the Great Rift Valley escarpment, offering stunning panoramic views that showcase why Tanzania African Safari experiences are considered among the world's finest. Tarangire National Park spans 2,850 square kilometers and is famous for its massive baobab trees and the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania, making it an essential stop on any Tanzania African Safari circuit. Your afternoon game drive reveals why this park is central to the Tanzania African Safari experience, with hundreds of elephants gathering along the Tarangire River alongside zebras, wildebeest, and various antelope species.
Day 3Proceed to Serengeti National Park for Big Five game drives
Proceed to Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of Tanzania African Safari destinations, departing Tarangire after breakfast for this world-renowned wildlife sanctuary. The spectacular 150-kilometer journey takes 3-4 hours through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering dramatic landscape changes that exemplify the diversity inherent in every Tanzania African Safari experience. Serengeti National Park covers 14,750 square kilometers of endless plains where the Great Migration unfolds, making it the ultimate destination for any Tanzania African Safari adventure. Upon arrival, your afternoon game drive immediately demonstrates why Serengeti is synonymous with Tanzania African Safari excellence, featuring abundant lion prides, leopards, cheetahs, and massive herds of plains game across the iconic savannah landscape.
Day 4Continue with a full day of Serengeti game viewing and migration spotting
Continue with a full day of intensive game viewing in Serengeti National Park, maximizing your wildlife encounters during this Tanzania African Safari experience. Morning and afternoon game drives focus on different areas of the park, from the Seronera Valley's year-round wildlife concentrations to the Western Corridor's river crossings, showcasing the incredible diversity that makes Tanzania African Safari adventures so compelling. The Serengeti ecosystem supports over 3 million large mammals, making every moment of your Tanzania African Safari filled with potential for extraordinary wildlife sightings. Today's extensive exploration includes tracking the Great Migration herds (seasonal), observing predator-prey interactions, and experiencing the vast landscapes that define the essence of Tanzania African Safari expeditions.
Day 5Proceed to Ngorongoro Crater for intensive crater floor game drives
Proceed to Ngorongoro Crater, the highlight destination of your Tanzania African Safari journey, descending 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage Site geological wonder. The 45-kilometer morning transfer from Serengeti takes 1.5 hours, leading to the crater rim at 2,400 meters altitude where breathtaking views await every Tanzania African Safari visitor. Ngorongoro Crater spans 260 square kilometers and contains the world's largest intact volcanic caldera, supporting over 25,000 large mammals in an area that epitomizes Tanzania African Safari excellence. Your full day crater floor game drive reveals why this location is considered the jewel of Tanzania African Safari experiences, with guaranteed Big Five sightings including the rare black rhinoceros, massive bull elephants, lions, leopards, and buffalo herds.
Day 6Continue with Lake Manyara National Park and return to Arusha for departure
Continue with your final game drive at Lake Manyara National Park, concluding your Tanzania African Safari adventure with this diverse and compact wildlife sanctuary. The 60-kilometer morning transfer from Ngorongoro takes 1.5 hours, bringing you to this 330-square-kilometer park famous for its tree-climbing lions and incredible birdlife diversity. Lake Manyara's alkaline lake attracts thousands of flamingos during certain seasons, while the park's varied habitats from groundwater forest to acacia woodlands provide perfect finale experiences for your Tanzania African Safari journey. After afternoon game drives featuring elephants, hippos, baboons, and over 400 bird species, the return transfer to Arusha takes 2 hours covering 120 kilometers, completing your unforgettable Tanzania African Safari adventure with departure preparations or optional overnight accommodation
