Safari Overview
This 6-day Tanzania safari from Nairobi takes you through Tarangire, the UNESCO‑listed Ngorongoro Crater, and the legendary Serengeti—three of East Africa’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Enjoy scenic flights, thrilling game drives, and cultural stops like Olduvai Gorge, the cradle of mankind. From elephant herds beneath ancient baobabs to rhinos on the crater floor and the Big Five roaming the Serengeti’s golden plains, each day offers unforgettable encounters and breathtaking landscapes.
Tour Highlights
- Tarangire: Home to one of Tanzania's largest elephant populations.
- Excellent game viewing with lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and antelopes.
- The Tarangire River attracts abundant wildlife, especially during the dry season
- Explore the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
- Stunning panoramic views from the crater rim overlooking the wildlife-rich floor below.
- Serengeti: World-famous for the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing.
- Vast endless savannahs that inspired the name "Serengeti," meaning "endless plains."
- Exceptional opportunities to spot the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros.
- One of Africa's best destinations for predator sightings, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and wild dogs.
- Unforgettable photographic opportunities in one of Africa's most iconic safari destinations.
Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi to Arusha then Tarangire
Your 6-day Ngorongoro Crater adventure begins with an early morning hotel pick-up in Nairobi and a transfer to Wilson Airport for your flight to Arusha.
Upon arrival in Arusha, you’ll be driven to Tarangire Serena Safari Lodge for check-in.
In the evening, embark on a thrilling game drive in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, as your safari journey begins amidst breathtaking wilderness.
Destinations: Nairobi , Arusha , Tarangire National Park
Accommodations: Tarangire Serena Safari Lodge
Day 2: Tarangire to Ngorongoro
Begin your day with an early morning game drive in Tarangire National Park, catching wildlife at its most active.
After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater National Park.
Arrive in the early evening and check in at the luxurious Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, perched on the crater rim with panoramic views of one of Africa’s most iconic landscapes.
Destinations: Tarangire National Park , Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodations: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
Day 3: At Ngorongoro Crater
Spend the day exploring the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s largest intact volcanic calderas.
Descend 2,000 feet to the crater floor for a full-day game drive, where you’ll encounter diverse wildlife including rhinos, lions, and flamingos.
Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch amid this natural wonder before returning to your lodge in the late afternoon.
Destinations: Ngorongoro Crater
Day 4: Ngorongoro to Serengeti
After an early breakfast, depart Ngorongoro and journey toward Serengeti National Park, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife reserves.
En route, make a captivating stop at Olduvai Gorge—famously known as the “Cradle of Mankind”—to explore its rich anthropological history.
Continue your scenic drive across the vast savannah plains and check in at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, where the adventure continues.
Destinations: Ngorongoro Crater , Serengeti National Park , Olduvai Gorge
Accommodations: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
Day 5: At Serengeti
Spend the entire day immersed in the raw beauty of Serengeti National Park, venturing across its golden plains in search of the Big Five and other iconic wildlife.
From the vast savannahs to hidden watering holes, explore the most renowned areas of the park during an unforgettable full-day game drive, returning to your lodge by evening.
Destinations: Serengeti National Park
Day 6: Serengeti to Arusha then Nairobi
After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the endless plains of Serengeti as you drive to Arusha.
From there, board your return flight to Nairobi, bringing your unforgettable 6-day Ngorongoro–Serengeti safari adventure to a graceful close.
Destinations: Serengeti National Park , Arusha , Nairobi
Price Includes
- WiFi in the safari vehicle
- 4x4 Toyota minibus with a pop-up roof or safari Jeep
- Experienced driver-guide
- All park fees
- Full-board accommodation in lodges and camps
- Fresh bottled water or a water dispenser fitted in the vehicle during game drives
Price Excludes
- International flights
- Drinks during meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips for your driver/guide
- Hot air balloon safaris
- Visits to local Maasai or Samburu villages