Small Group Safari
6 days—Explore the best of Northern Tanzania on a small group safari, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara 2026-2027
$1200-1320 USD
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Safari summary
This 6-day small group safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s northern highlights in a social yet comfortable setting. Starting from Arusha, you’ll first explore Tarangire National Park, famous for its massive elephant herds and unique baobab trees. Next, visit Lake Manyara to see hippos, flamingos, and tree-climbing lions along the lake. Then, head to the Serengeti National Park for two days of thrilling game drives across endless savannahs filled with lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest, and zebras. Finally, explore the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where the world-famous crater offers one of Africa’s richest wildlife habitats, including rhinos, lions, and buffalo. Traveling in a small group allows for shared experiences while still enjoying personalized attention from your experienced guide. Comfortable lodges and tented camps, full meals, and breathtaking landscapes make this a complete northern Tanzania safari experience.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Game drives | |
Activity level | Easy activity | |
Best months | All months | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Bird watching—with professional guide
- Photography safari—with professional guide
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Tarangire
After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through local villages and farmland before entering the park. Spend the afternoon on your first game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, and diverse birdlife. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp inside or near the park.
Lodge/Tented Camp in Tarangire
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara
Wake up for breakfast and drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Embark on a game drive along the lake shore, where you may see hippos in the water, flamingos, elephants, and the famous tree-climbing lions. After your safari, check into your lodge or camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Lodge/Tented Camp near Lake Manyara
Lake Manyara to Serengeti
Serengeti
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, driving through scenic landscapes and small villages. Arrive in the Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive. Spot lions, zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes as you begin exploring this iconic park. Return to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti
Full Day in Serengeti
Serengeti
Enjoy an early breakfast, then go on morning and afternoon game drives across the Serengeti plains. Spot predators like lions and cheetahs hunting, large herds of wildebeest and zebras migrating, and elephants roaming freely. Stop for a picnic lunch in the park, enjoy the scenic landscape, and capture unforgettable photographs. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or camp.
Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop along the way to enjoy the views of the crater rim and surrounding highlands. Depending on arrival time, take a short game drive or relax at your lodge, enjoying the stunning scenery. Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge near the crater.
Lodge in Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Wake up early for breakfast and prepare for a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Spot lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and maybe rhinos in this unique ecosystem. After a picnic lunch inside the crater, drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or airport.
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