6-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire Big Five Safari

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

Transfer from Kilimanjaro/Arusha to Karatu via Tarangire NP

We will depart early in the morning from Kilimanjaro or Arusha and proceed to Tarangire National Park for an exciting game drive. Known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, Tarangire offers excellent wildlife viewing opportunities in a serene setting. After exploring the park and enjoying a picnic or en-route lunch, we will continue our journey to Karatu, a charming town located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive from Arusha to Tarangire takes approximately two hours, followed by another two-hour scenic drive to Karatu. We will arrive in the evening, check in at our lodge, enjoy a well-prepared dinner, and unwind after a rewarding day of travel and wildlife exploration, preparing for the adventures ahead in Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

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:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Long safari in Ngorongoro, Masai village and picnic lunch

After an early breakfast, you will descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive in one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Often referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” the crater offers a unique ecosystem teeming with wildlife, including the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard, as well as zebras, wildebeest, and a wide variety of birdlife. Your guide will find a perfect time fr you to meet and experience the Masai culture inside Ngorongoro.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife. In the afternoon, continue exploring this natural sanctuary before ascending back to the rim. You will then return to your lodge in Karatu for relaxation, followed by a delightful dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Bougainvillea Safari Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer to Serengeti National park while game viewing

After an early breakfast, you will depart for Serengeti National Park, enjoying an en-route game drive as you journey through the diverse landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area into the vast plains of the Serengeti. Along the way, you will have opportunities to spot a variety of wildlife, including antelopes, giraffes, elephants, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. You will stop at a scenic location to enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your drive deeper into the park, with more game viewing en route. This is a full and rewarding day of travel and exploration, offering a true sense of the Serengeti’s scale and beauty. You will arrive at Kumbukumbu Luxury Tented Camp (Central Serengeti) in the late afternoon, where you can relax, freshen up, and enjoy dinner before settling in for an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Central 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:

Kumbukumbu Luxury Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Long safari in Central Serengeti national park

After an early breakfast, you will set out for a full-day game drive in the iconic Serengeti National Park, focusing on the wildlife-rich central Serengeti, also known as Seronera. This region is renowned for its year-round abundance of wildlife and is one of the best places to spot big cats, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of zebras, wildebeest, and various antelope species. You may also encounter elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and a diverse array of birdlife. With its open plains and scattered kopjes, the central Serengeti offers excellent game viewing and photography opportunities. You will enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the wild, before continuing your exploration into the afternoon. Later, return to Kumbukumbu Luxury Tented Camp (Central Serengeti) to relax, followed by dinner and an overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Kumbukumbu Luxury Tented Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer from Central Serengeti to northern Serengeti national park

After breakfast, you will check out of your camp in the central Serengeti and begin your journey toward the northern Serengeti, enjoying a rewarding en-route game drive. This scenic transition takes you across vast plains and changing landscapes, offering excellent opportunities to spot wildlife along the way, including elephants, giraffes, large herds of wildebeest and zebras, and predators such as lions and cheetahs. A picnic lunch will be served in a designated area within the park, allowing you to relax while immersed in the wilderness.

As you approach the northern Serengeti, the terrain becomes more riverine and remote, especially around the Mara River, famous for dramatic wildlife encounters and, seasonally, the Great Migration crossings. Upon arrival, you will continue with afternoon and evening game drives, maximizing your chances of spotting diverse wildlife in this less-crowded region. Later, proceed to Mara Kati Kati Tented Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Mara Kati Kati Tented Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer and drop-off at Seronera airstrip in central Serengeti, optional transfer back to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you will check out of your camp and begin your transfer to Seronera Airstrip, enjoying a final en-route game drive through the central Serengeti. This last drive offers a wonderful opportunity to spot wildlife you may have missed, including big cats, elephants, giraffes, and a variety of plains game, while taking in the iconic scenery of the Serengeti one last time.

Upon arrival at Seronera Airstrip, you will be assisted with your check-in and boarding procedures for your transfer to Zanzibar (flight not included).
Optional and not included: Transfer back to Arusha, $200pp
This marks the end of your unforgettable Serengeti safari, leaving you with lasting memories of Tanzania’s incredible wildlife and landscapes.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

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.