6-Day Manyara- Ngorongoro- Serengeti & Tarangire Safari

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Meet your guide in Arusha after breakfast and begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive of about two hours. Famous for its massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers diverse wildlife including giraffes, lions, zebras, and over 500 bird species. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, head to your campsite for dinner and overnight, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of the African bush.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, nestled along the Great Rift Valley escarpment. This lush park is home to rich ecosystems—from groundwater forests to open savannas. Spot hippos, flamingos, elephants, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions resting in acacia branches. A picnic lunch is served within the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. In the evening, drive to your camp for dinner and relaxation.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

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LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Just outside Lake Manyara NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

En Route to Serengeti National Park

Enjoy breakfast, then set out toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at scenic viewpoints for photos and marvel at the vast plains ahead. Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive, where you’ll witness golden landscapes dotted with wildlife perhaps elephants, zebras, and big cats. As the sun sets, settle into your campsite inside or near the park for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Full-Drive Game Drives in the Serengeti

Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti, one of the most iconic wildlife destinations on Earth. After an early breakfast, head out for a full day of game drives across the plains, searching for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and depending on the season the breathtaking Great Wildebeest Migration. Your guide will take you through different habitats to maximize sightings. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and in the evening drive the to camp for a warm meal and storytelling by the campfire.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ngorongoro Crater Exploration

After breakfast, depart the Serengeti with game viewing along the way toward the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend 600 meters into this vast caldera, home to an incredible density of wildlife — including rhinos, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and hippos. Enjoy a picnic lunch by a hippo pool and continue your game drive across the crater floor. Later, ascend to the rim and transfer to your lodge or camp in Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Outside Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Arusha

After a leisurely breakfast, depart from Karatu and enjoy a relaxed drive back to Arusha. Along the way, you may stop at local markets or craft shops for souvenirs. Arrive in the early afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.