6-Day Striking Tanzania Safari with Kilimanjaro Trekking

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After a brief morning briefing, you will head to Tarangire National Park, a stunning landscape of sprawling savannahs, towering baobab trees, and seasonal marshes. The park is famous for hosting the largest elephant herds in northern Tanzania, and you are also likely to spot giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, gnus, and a variety of antelopes and gazelles.

Upon arrival, your guide will open the roof of the vehicle for unobstructed wildlife viewing. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot, then continue exploring the park in the afternoon, taking in the incredible scenery and abundant wildlife that make Tarangire a true gem of Tanzania.

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:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will depart toward the Rift Valley, passing through the cooler highlands of Karatu. Enter the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at a viewing point to admire the spectacular crater from above. Continue your journey around the rim, then descend the other side, enjoying the bumpy road as a free “African massage,” passing through traditional Maasai villages along the way.

At the Naabi Hill entrance gate, take a short walk to a viewpoint overlooking the endless plains of the Serengeti, offering breathtaking panoramic views. Continue toward the Seronera area in the central Serengeti, home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five-lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and leopards.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Kenzan Central Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro highland

Start your day with a breathtaking sunrise viewing, witnessing the golden rays illuminate the vast savannah and its wildlife coming to life. After breakfast, embark on an exciting morning game drive, exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and spotting a variety of animals including elephants, lions, giraffes, and more. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site or lodge.

In the afternoon, continue your journey with a leisurely drive towards the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most stunning natural wonders. Admire the rolling highlands and panoramic views along the way. Upon arrival, check in at Eileen’s Trees Inn, where you will enjoy a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay surrounded by lush gardens and the sounds of nature.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Ngorongoro Crater

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive across the short-grass plains and along Lake Magadi. This vast extinct volcano spans 100 square miles and is teeming with wildlife, including lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, and hippos. With some luck, you may even spot the rare black rhino. After a day filled with incredible wildlife encounters and breathtaking scenery, ascend back to the crater rim and return to your camp for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the unforgettable beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater.

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:

The Castle at Ngorongoro

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Lake Manyara to Arusha

Today, we will go to Lake Manyara National Park. This park is known for its breathtaking panoramic views, waterfalls, babbling brooks with clear water, and hot springs. We do a game drive in Manyara all day, and if you like to walk, you can also book a two-hour walking safari. On foot, you can enjoy giraffes, buffalo, and other animals from a reasonable distance. In the afternoon, we drive back to Arusha to the hotel we have already booked for you, where we arrive in time for dinner.

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

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

Jevas Hotel Encore

• Budget hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Kilimanjaro Hiking

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in a single day is impossible, but this day trip gives you the chance to experience the first leg of the famous Marangu Route. After an early hotel pickup in Arusha around 5:00 a.m., enjoy a scenic drive to Marangu Gate for registration before beginning your hike.

Trek through the lush rainforest, spotting Colobus monkeys and a variety of birds, taking in the beauty of the lower slopes. Pause for a picnic lunch en route to Mandara Hut, where you’ll rest for 30–45 minutes before starting a slow descent back to the gate. Your driver will be waiting to return you to the airport, playing relaxing music to ease your fatigue. The hike runs from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., offering a memorable taste of Kilimanjaro’s majesty even in a single day.

Main Destination:

Mount Kilimanjaro

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.