Northern Tanzania Safari

6 days—Wild‑and‑Free Nature Immersion

$3600-4000 USD

Get quote

Safari summary

“Witness vast elephant herds, tree‑climbing lions, and the Great Migration.”

Picture yourself standing on the dusty riverbank of Tarangire, where during the dry season massive elephant herds—sometimes numbering over 300—gather around the life-giving Tarangire River. These gentle giants sculpt the landscape, digging for water and carving trails through the savannah. What you see isn’t just wildlife—it’s an ecosystem in motion, where matriarchs lead by sending low‑frequency rumbles that echo across the plains, creating a tapestry of sounds and movements that only Africa can produce

Then imagine heading to Lake Manyara, where the unexpected comes to life in the form of tree‑climbing lions. These regal predators defy expectation—perched nonchalantly in acacia branches, beating the midday heat and surveying their kingdom from the sky. Each sighting feels like witnessing a rare miracle of nature: big cats relaxing six meters off the ground, above a landscape teeming with flamingos, baboons, and richly diverse birdlife

And at the heart of it all lies the Great Migration—arguably the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth. Twice a year, around 1.5 to 2 million wildebeest, alongside hundreds of thousands of zebras and gazelles, embark on an 800‑kilometer circular journey through the Serengeti‑Mara ecosystem;
. You'll be there as mass convoys cross crocodile‑infested rivers like the Grumeti and Mara—where the ground literally trembles under the thunder of hooves, and the air is thick with the tension of predator‑prey drama unfolding in real time

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	January, February, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Tanzania
	Parks	Arusha Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater Serengeti Tarangire

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Hot air balloons
Sightseeing | shopping | markets

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
All drinks
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

Gateway to Wilderness

Arusha

compact wonderland of montane forest, the Ngurdoto Crater, and alkaline Momella Lakes—home to giraffe, buffalo, colobus monkeys, zebra, hippo and over 400 bird species

Hatari Lodge

“Elephant Paradise: Majestic Herds

Tarangire

Riverine landscapes dominated by giant baobabs and seasonal elephant herds, alongside lions, leopards, wildebeest, buffalo, and 550+ bird species

Tarangire Safari Lodge

Crater of Life

Ngorongoro Crater

A vast, 260 km² volcanic caldera teeming with life—home to around 25,000 large animals. In a single game drive you can encounter all Big Five: lions, elephants (including ancient tuskers), buffalo, elusive black rhinos, and leopards amid grasslands, woodlands, swamps, and soda lakes with flamingos. It’s one of the densest wildlife areas on earth, set within dramatic crater walls and rich ecosystems

Serena

Land of Lions Endless Migration

Serengeti

Serengeti National Park spans some 14 ,700 km² of rolling savannah and grassy plains, hosting Africa's greatest wildlife show. Over 1.5 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebra, and gazelles journey across the plains in the epic Great Migration, accompanied by abundant predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and crocodiles.

Serena Serengeti

Serengeti

The park supports the Big Five, hundreds of thousands of buffalo, and more than 500 bird species—including ostriches and secretaries—across kopjes, riverine forests, and open plains, offering year-round game viewing and breathtaking landscapes

Serena Serengeti

Serengeti

Half day game drive then transfer to the airport or hotel

Here are the latest tours by Tanzania Moja Adventure and Safaris.