Iconic Parks of Tanzania
6 days—Visit Tanzania’s top wildlife parks on a 6-day private safari adventure through Tarangire, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
$2700-3000 USD
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Safari summary
Your 6 - day private safari begins when you arrive at Kilimanjaro Airport, where your guide will take you to a lodge in Arusha to rest and prepare for the trip. The next day, you will visit Tarangire National Park to see large elephant herds, baobab trees, and many other animals. On day three, you will drive to Serengeti National Park, passing through Maasai villages and the Ngorongoro area, arriving at your camp in time for dinner. You will spend the fourth day exploring the Serengeti, with chances to see lions, cheetahs, and possibly the Great Migration if the timing is right. On day five, you will travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stay near the crater, enjoying the beautiful highland views. Your last day includes a morning game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater to see the Big Five animals, before returning to Arusha where the safari ends with unforgettable memories.
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Easy activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
| Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Internal flights
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arrival in Arusha
Your safari begins as you land at Kilimanjaro Airport, where your private guide greets you and assists with luggage. Enjoy a scenic drive to Arusha, passing towns, farms, and views of Mount Meru. At your lodge, relax in serene surroundings many offer gardens, pools, or verandas. If arriving early, you may explore Arusha, visit a local market, or a cultural center. This day is for rest and preparation before your exciting adventure begins.
Lodge in Arusha
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
After breakfast at your lodge, drive to Tarangire National Park, about two hours away. Begin your game drive upon arrival in this peaceful park known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife, especially during dry months. Spot lions, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and over 300 bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and continue your afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge near the park or in Karatu.
Lodge in Karatu
Tarangire to Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, drive toward Serengeti National Park, a journey of five to six hours filled with scenic beauty and cultural encounters. Pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, spotting Maasai villages along the way. Optional stop at Olduvai Gorge, a key archaeological site. Enter the vast Serengeti plains by early afternoon and enjoy a game drive en route to your tented camp. Arrive in time for dinner and relax under the stars in the heart of the African wilderness.
Tented Camps
Full day in Serengeti
Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti, guided by wildlife movements and your interests. Begin with an early game drive for a chance to spot active predators like lions and cheetahs. Throughout the day, encounter elephants, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, jackals, and diverse birdlife. If timed with the Great Migration, witness dramatic scenes of herds crossing the plains. Return to camp for lunch, then head out again before ending the day with dinner by the fire.
Return to your Camp
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After an optional sunrise game drive in the Serengeti, enjoy breakfast before starting your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The landscape shifts from open plains to lush highlands as you travel. Spot Maasai herders or visit a village along the way. By late afternoon, arrive at your lodge near the crater rim. Take in stunning views, cool highland air, and a peaceful atmosphere. Relax with dinner and watch the sun set over one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife havens.
Lodge in Crater Rim
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
On your final day, rise early for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO site renowned for Big Five sightings. This natural amphitheater, formed by a collapsed volcano, hosts grasslands, swamps, forests, and a lake home to lions, elephants, buffalo, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a half-day game drive and a scenic picnic by the Hippo Pool. After lunch, ascend the crater and return to Arusha, where your guide drops you at your hotel or airport to end your safari.
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