6-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Safari | Tanzania

Explore Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro on a 6-day Tanzania safari from Arusha with elephants, predators, Big Five opportunities and full-day game drives.

 

6-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Big Five Safari

Tarangire Elephants, Serengeti Predators & Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife

Experience Tanzania’s Northern Circuit on a 6-day Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire safari combining three iconic wildlife destinations in one carefully paced itinerary.

Starting and ending in Arusha, this Tanzania safari takes you from the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the open plains of the Serengeti, before finishing with a crater safari in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The six-day itinerary allows more time for game drives than a short Northern Circuit safari, with a full day in Tarangire, a full day in the Serengeti and an early crater safari before returning to Arusha.

You may encounter elephants, lions, cheetahs, leopards, buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and numerous bird species. Wildlife sightings vary by season, location and daily conditions, so your safari guide will adjust game-drive routes according to recent sightings, water sources and wildlife activity.

Safari Highlights

  • Tarangire’s elephant herds and baobab landscapes

  • Full-day Tarangire game drive

  • Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands

  • Serengeti game drives and open savannah landscapes

  • Lions, cheetahs and other predators

  • Seasonal wildebeest migration viewing

  • Full-day Serengeti wildlife experience

  • Ngorongoro Crater safari

  • Possible black rhino sightings

  • Wildlife photography opportunities

  • Diverse birdlife

  • Great Rift Valley and highland scenery

Detailed 6-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha in the morning and drive towards Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's well-known elephant and baobab landscapes.After entering the park, begin your first game drive. Tarangire's scenery changes from open grasslands to wooded areas and baobab-dotted landscapes, creating a varied setting for wildlife viewing.Depending on the season and recent wildlife activity, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelopes and lions.Your guide will select suitable game-viewing areas based on the conditions of the day.Dinner and overnight: Tarangire or Karatu area.Possible WildlifeElephantsGiraffesZebrasWildebeestBuffaloAntelopesLionsNumerous bird species

Day 2: Full-Day Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, spend a full day exploring Tarangire.The Tarangire River and other seasonal water sources influence wildlife distribution, particularly during drier periods. Your guide will help you explore different areas of the park while looking for both resident wildlife and species that move through the ecosystem seasonally.The day can focus on wildlife photography, elephant viewing, birdwatching and predator sightings.Experiences May IncludeWatching elephant families moving through the parkSearching for lions and other predatorsPhotographing Tarangire's baobab sceneryExploring different wildlife habitatsBirdwatchingLearning about the park's seasonal wildlife patternsA picnic lunch can be enjoyed during the day's game drive, depending on the safari arrangement.Dinner and overnight: Karatu or nearby lodge/camp.

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, leave Tarangire and travel towards the Serengeti through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania.The journey passes through the Ngorongoro Highlands before continuing towards the Serengeti.As you approach the park, the landscape gradually changes into the open grasslands for which the Serengeti is famous.Depending on your arrival time and the selected accommodation location, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti.Wildlife You May EncounterLionsCheetahsElephantsWildebeestZebrasGiraffesGazellesHyenasOther plains gameDinner and overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp.

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive

Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti National Park.After breakfast, head out with your safari guide for a full-day game drive. The route will depend on wildlife activity, season, water availability and the location of the herds.The Serengeti supports a wide variety of predators and herbivores, making it possible to encounter lions, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest during the day.If travelling during the Great Wildebeest Migration, your guide can adjust the route according to the seasonal movement of the herds. Migration locations change throughout the year and are influenced by rainfall, grazing conditions and water availability.A picnic lunch can be taken in an appropriate designated area during the game drive.Dinner and overnight: Serengeti.

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning the journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.An early start provides another opportunity for wildlife viewing when many animals are active.Continue towards the Ngorongoro Highlands, with wildlife viewing possible along suitable routes.Arrive at your accommodation near the crater rim later in the day. Depending on the weather and location, you may have time to enjoy views across the Ngorongoro Crater.Dinner and overnight: Ngorongoro/Crater rim area.

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Rise early for your Ngorongoro Crater safari.Descend into the crater for a morning game drive across the crater floor, where grasslands, woodland, wetlands and other habitats support a variety of wildlife.Possible sightings include lions, buffalo, elephants, hyenas, hippos and, with luck, the endangered black rhinoceros.The crater is also an important habitat for many bird species, particularly around wetland areas.After the crater safari, ascend from the crater and continue to Arusha, arriving later in the day.Safari ends in Arusha.

What’s Included

  • Park entry and conservation fees as specified in the itinerary

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide

  • 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof

  • 5 nights accommodation

  • Meals during the safari as specified

  • Bottled drinking water

  • Government taxes and applicable service charges

  • Arusha pick-up and drop-off

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What’s Not Included

  • International flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Optional activities
  • Items not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Safari Accommodation

Accommodation can be selected according to your preferred safari style and budget.

Budget / Value Safari

Comfortable camps and lodges offering practical accommodation and convenient access to the parks.

Mid-Range Safari

Well-appointed lodges and tented camps combining comfort, location and safari atmosphere.

Luxury Safari

Premium lodges and luxury tented camps with enhanced accommodation, dining and guest services.

Accommodation location can also be adjusted according to the season and the areas you want to explore.

Safari Vehicle and Guide

Your safari is conducted in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, providing elevated views and opportunities for photography and wildlife observation.

The safari can be arranged as a private safari or, where available, a shared/group safari.

Your professional safari guide will manage the daily game-drive schedule and help identify wildlife, tracks, birds and other features of the ecosystem.

Vehicle features may include:

  • Pop-up roof for wildlife viewing

  • Window-side seating

  • Charging facilities

  • Drinking water

  • Experienced safari guide

  • Safari photography opportunities

  • Wi-Fi where network coverage is available

Multilingual guides can be requested when available.

Plan Your 6-Day Tanzania Safari

Whether your priority is elephants in Tarangire, predators in the Serengeti, the seasonal wildebeest migration or the wildlife-rich floor of Ngorongoro Crater, the itinerary can be adjusted around your travel dates, accommodation preferences and safari style.

A six-day safari gives you enough time to experience Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro without reducing the trip to a series of rushed game drives.

Your journey, your way.

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