6-Day Serengeti, Tarangire and Crater Migration Safari

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

Transfer from airport

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax after your journey, enjoy the lodge facilities, or take in the beautiful surroundings of the city. Arusha serves as the gateway to Tanzania’s famous northern safari circuit and offers a peaceful start to your adventure.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Njiro Legacy Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire Guided Game Drive

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's most scenic wildlife destinations. The park is renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a full-day game drive as you explore the park's varied landscapes, where you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, antelopes, and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River, the park's lifeline, attracts a high concentration of animals, providing excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities throughout the day. After the game drive, proceed to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:

Karatu Villas Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 2-3hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Central Serengeti Guided Game Drive

After breakfast, depart from Karatu and drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands en route to the famous Central Serengeti National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided afternoon game drive across the endless plains, where wildlife is abundant throughout the year. Central Serengeti is well known for its large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and vast herds of herbivores including wildebeests and zebras. Your professional safari guide will help you track wildlife and share insights about the ecosystem and animal behavior. As the sun sets over the Serengeti, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay in the heart of the wilderness.

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

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mara River Crossing Migration Game Drive

After an early breakfast, depart for a full-day game drive in the Northern Serengeti, focusing on the world-famous Mara River area during the Great Migration season. This is one of the most dramatic wildlife experiences in Africa, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras gather at the riverbanks, often attempting dangerous crossings while crocodiles and other predators lie in wait. Your guide will position you at strategic viewpoints to maximize your chances of witnessing a river crossing, depending on wildlife movement and weather conditions. Apart from the migration, you may also encounter lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of buffalo. In the evening, return to your camp for dinner and overnight stay under the Serengeti skies.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Heritage Mara Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro transfer game drive

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning game drive in Northern Serengeti as you slowly make your way out of the park, continuing to observe wildlife along the route. This area is rich with resident animals, so you may still spot elephants, lions, giraffes, and large herds of antelopes before leaving the Serengeti plains. You will then proceed with en-route game viewing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying the changing landscapes from open savannah to highland scenery. Arrive in the Ngorongoro area in the late afternoon, where you will check in at your lodge, relax, and prepare for the next day’s crater exploration.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

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

Crater game drive and transfer back to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s most unique wildlife areas, offering high chances of spotting the Big Five including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and the rare black rhino. The crater floor is also home to zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and a variety of birdlife, all within a stunning natural amphitheater. After an extensive game drive and picnic lunch, ascend the crater rim and begin your drive back to Arusha. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or airport, marking the end of your safari experience.

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:

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.