Overview
Accompanied by a professional safari guide, you’ll journey through Tanzania’s renowned Northern Circuit while staying in comfortable lodges throughout your adventure. Explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, celebrated for its spectacular scenery and exceptional wildlife viewing, and visit Tarangire National Park, known for its impressive elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and rich diversity of wildlife. Designed to offer a relaxed pace, this safari provides ample time for game drives, wildlife photography, and moments to unwind, making it an excellent choice for travelers who are passionate about experiencing Tanzania’s incredible animals and natural beauty.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Suitable for all ages: This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Itinerary
We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to Tulia spa & Boutique. A city sightseeing tour comes as part of the excursion for day 1. The city excursion will involve visiting the local markets, Maasai market, cultural heritage and Arusha city museum.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Farm House
Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals at own expense
Drinks not included
After breakfast, we will pick you up from a hotel in Arusha town, drive straight to Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with game drive en-route. This is about an 8 hours drive. Here you will be spending the rest of the day game driving around the Seronera Area of the Serengeti.
The Serengeti is divided into three main areas: the Seronera is the most central and accessible region and this is where the park HQ is based, as well as most of the larger lodges and busier campsites. This is the part of the Serengeti that you have seen in wildlife documentaries, characterized by the open plains of grassland, packed with animals.
The Seronera River is the lifeblood of the Serengeti and this area is renowned for great game viewing all year round. It is also particularly good for lion and cheetah sightings, as well as the most elusive of all big cats, the leopard. After a tiresome long drive and some game viewing, you will then be transferred to a lodge for dinner and your overnight.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
All meals included
Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Today, the game drive will start during sunrises. After a simple breakfast (a cup of coffee and snacks), the morning game drive will start at around 6:00 am whereby at this time Serengeti plains is more active and great time to spot a lot of animals and birds.
At this time, animals and birds are awakenings, predators on hunt for prey, and are herbivorous feeding on grass. This becomes a great time to spot many animals and observe the real adventure such as animal hunting and to take best pictures for good memories.
After the morning game drive, you will drive back to the lodge(or picnic site) for a full breakfast then proceed with an afternoon game drive (including the lunch) till evening. In the evening, you will be transferred to Ngorongoro Conservation Area for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
You'll wake up early in the morning, have an early morning game drive, with an optional balloon safari (at extra costs), then drive back to the lodge for a breakfast and check out, with our picnic lunch. You'll then have an early afternoon game drive en-route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
You will reach Ngorongoro Crater late in the evening for dinner and your overnight stay at the lodge located in the slopes of the crater rim.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
All meals included
Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
Have an early breakfast, then you we will pick up our lunch boxes before departure for a game drive in the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater. For many, this wildlife spectacle is the pinnacle of their safari experience.
The Ngorongoro Crater is home to all of the ‘Big Five’, including a small population of endangered black rhino.
After a picnic lunch, we will proceed out of the crater rim with a game drive and then towards Arusha for drop off.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Arusha Farm House
Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water & beer and wine (Other drinks not included)
This is your final day with us, we will drop you off at the airport at your preferred time.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Meals at own expense
Drinks not included
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
FAQs
The 6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari includes lodge accommodation, full-board meals during the safari, private or shared 4×4 game drives, park entrance fees, bottled drinking water, airport or hotel transfers, and the services of a professional English-speaking safari guide.
The 6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari takes you through Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit, including Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Park, where you’ll enjoy diverse landscapes and exceptional wildlife viewing.
During the 6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari, you may encounter the Big Five, along with elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, rhinos, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, crocodiles, and a wide variety of bird species.
Yes. The 6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, solo travelers, and wildlife enthusiasts who want a comfortable safari experience with plenty of time for game drives and relaxation.
The 6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari is available year-round. The dry season from June to October is excellent for wildlife viewing, while the green season from November to May offers lush scenery, fewer crowds, and outstanding birdwatching opportunities.
For the 6-Day Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari, pack lightweight neutral-colored clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a warm jacket for cool mornings and evenings, sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, binoculars, a camera, and any personal medications.
