6-Day Wild Heart of Tanzania - Serengeti, Ngorongoro

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

Arrival – Arusha

Arrival
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll be met by your private safari guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha, a lush town known as the gateway to Tanzania northern safari circuit. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the lodge, swim, or take a short walk in the garden. Your guide will brief you on your upcoming adventure and help you settle in. Enjoy a warm welcome dinner and a peaceful night to rest before your journey begins.
Meals: Dinner.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Mtoni River Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Tarangire National Park – Baobabs & Giants

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic wildlife areas, famous for its large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive upon arrival, exploring riverbeds and open savannahs rich in wildlife. In the late afternoon, continue to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Overnight: Tarangire Safari Lodge (mid-range)
Accommodation upgrade to a luxury lodge is optional for an extra cost.

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:

Tarangire Safari Lodge

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

Today, you head toward the legendary Serengeti. After breakfast, drive through the scenic highlands of Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a picnic lunch on the way. Enter Serengeti via the Naabi Hill Gate and begin your first game drive across the endless plains, where you may spot wildebeest, lions, cheetahs, and more. Arrive at your tented camp in time for dinner and an evening around the campfire.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Kati Kati tented Camp (mid-range)
*Accommodation upgrade to Kubu Kubu Tented Lodge is optional for an extra cost.

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:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park, one of the most celebrated wildlife areas in the world. Your guide will help you track the movements of the Big Five, the Great Migration (seasonal), or perhaps find a leopard resting in an acacia tree. You may opt for a sunrise hot air balloon safari (optional for an extra cost). Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush and continue your drive before returning to camp for dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Same as previous night
*Hot air balloon safari is optional for an extra cost.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you slowly make your way out of Serengeti. Watch for hyenas, vultures, or a pride of lions preparing to hunt. Exit the park through Naabi Hill Gate and continue your journey toward Ngorongoro. Arrive in the highlands by afternoon and settle into your lodge on the crater rim or nearby.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge (mid-range)
*Accommodation upgrade to Ngorongoro Serena Lodge is optional for an extra cost.

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:

Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Departure

Rise early and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive in one of the most breathtaking wildlife arenas in Africa. The crater floor is home to lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, and—if you're lucky—a rare black rhino. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha in the late afternoon or proceed directly to the airport for your international flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
End of Safari.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

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