Overview
Witness the incredible Big Five in their natural habitats while exploring Tanzania’s most renowned national parks. Discover the country’s diverse wildlife, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable landscapes, from the impressive elephant herds of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy comfortable lodge stays that offer the perfect balance of value and authentic safari adventure. Join this memorable shared safari experience for an affordable journey filled with amazing wildlife encounters and lasting memories.
Trip Highlights
- Budget tour: This budget tour uses lodges and tented camps.
- Shared tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 7 people per vehicle.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Cannot be customized: The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.
- Not for single travelers: Single travelers cannot join this group tour and it requires a minimum of 7 people to run.
- Suitable for all ages: This tour is suitable for children of all ages.
Itinerary
We pick you up at your lodge/hotel in Moshi and depart to encounter Africa’s wilderness with other peoples at Tarangire National Park, with picnic lunches for a 4-hour drive from Moshi through Arusha. Tarangire is the park that can boast of being home to Tanzania's largest population of African elephants. You will spend enough hours on game drives throughout the day, ensuring your satisfaction. Traverse stunning landscapes and encounter magnificent elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Amidst the wilderness, a delightful picnic lunch awaits. Accompanied by an expert guide, immerse yourself in the captivating sights and sounds of the African wilderness. While elephants take centre stage, Tarangire is home to a variety of other wildlife, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and various antelope species such as impalas and gazelles. After lunch, depart for a transfer game drive as you head to the lodge for dinner and your overnight.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge
Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel. On the way to Serengeti, you will pass by the Ngorongoro Crater and enjoy the crater view before heading to your destination. The name Serengeti originates from the Maasai word Siringitu which means endless plains. You will see why the Maasai gave this region this name as the grassland savannah stretches to the horizon in the South and is only interrupted by the so-called kopjes. These kopjes are bizarre rock formations formed by the weathering of granite outcrops. The plains are the perfect hunting grounds for leopards and other big cats. You will have an excellent chance to view these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat through the open roof of the vehicle. In the afternoon, you will have a standard home meal and then, later on, arrive at your destination for the day.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Sero Tented Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Serengeti NP
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
All good things end! You'll enjoy your last meal at the lodge before checking out, ready for your journey to Arusha. After meeting your driver-guide at the reception, you will head off on an easy two-hour drive back to where it all started; heart and camera filled with memories of your African safari adventure.
While on the way back to Arusha, you will visit a Maasai village for a cultural tour. As soon as you are in sight, they will start performing their traditional Adumu dance. Bouncing on the spot, they sang a deep guttural base. Men take it, in turn, to jump high into the sky like straight-legged bean polls in unison with the chanting until they break the low-toned chant with a high-pitched shriek. Drop off in the Arusha area.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ngorongoro Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
Wake up to the bird calls meaning another day in the wild side of Africa and begin the day with a morning game drive in the legendary Ngorongoro Crater, tracing the Big Five wild animals until lunch break. The crater's unique ecosystem offers excellent opportunities to spot various wildlife, including rare and endangered rhinos and leopards. Be prepared for unforgettable encounters with various animals roaming freely in this natural wonder. If you are interested in the Maasai culture, you can visit the Maasai village. As the day draws to a close, transfer game drive as you exit the crater and drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Fig Tree Lodge
Budget hotel located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, we'll depart the lodge and depart for a safari tour at Lake Manyara National Park. We'll have a full-day game drive and lunch in the park, Nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley, this park boasts a spectacular backdrop of the alkaline Lake Manyara. Encounter tree-climbing lions, vast elephant herds, and an array of bird species, including flamingos and pelicans. The park's diverse habitats, from dense forests to open plains, provide a unique safari experience, making every game drive a captivating adventure. After lunch, you will have a transfer game drive as you head back to Arusha. This will be the end of our tour. We are flexible, our tours can always be customed upon request. After safari finished you will be dropped off at Moshi/Arusha to have al last night after finish the safari.
Main Destination:
Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation:
Summit Safari Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
All meals included
Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, depart to Arusha National Park for a full-day game drive while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you back to Arusha where our service ends.
The park, though small, is incredibly diverse, featuring lush forests at the foot of Mount Meru, open savannahs, and the scenic Momella Lakes. It is home to giraffes, buffalo, zebras, hippos, and the rare black-and-white colobus monkeys. Bird enthusiasts will enjoy spotting flamingos and a wide variety of species around the lakes. With its rich landscapes and wildlife, Arusha National Park offers a perfect introduction to Tanzania’s natural beauty.
Main Destination:
Arusha National Park
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Non-alcoholic drinks
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$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 6-Day Tarangire Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Moshi safari offers an unforgettable exploration of Northern Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations. Enjoy incredible game drives, stunning landscapes, and amazing opportunities to see diverse wildlife in some of Africa’s most famous parks.
The 6-Day Tarangire Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Moshi itinerary includes visits to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, each offering unique scenery and wildlife experiences.
During the 6-Day Tarangire Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Moshi, you may encounter elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, flamingos, and many other species, with a chance to spot the Big Five.
The 6-Day Tarangire Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Moshi combines Tanzania’s most iconic safari highlights, from Tarangire’s famous elephant herds and baobab trees to the Serengeti’s vast plains and the Ngorongoro Crater’s incredible wildlife concentration.
The 6-Day Tarangire Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Moshi includes comfortable safari accommodations, allowing you to relax and recharge after exciting days of exploring Tanzania’s wilderness.
Yes, the 6-Day Tarangire Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara Moshi is ideal for families, couples, and solo travelers looking for a complete Northern Tanzania safari experience filled with wildlife, adventure, and unforgettable memories.