6-Day Northern Tanzania Safari Adventure

Tarangire • Serengeti • Ngorongoro Crater

This 6-day Northern Tanzania safari offers a well-balanced journey through three of Tanzania’s most renowned wildlife destinations. The itinerary combines diverse landscapes, classic game viewing, and comfortable travel distances, making it suitable for travelers seeking a complete safari experience within a moderate timeframe.

The safari includes Tarangire National Park, the Central Serengeti, and a full-day game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater, providing excellent opportunities to see a wide range of wildlife, including the Big Five.

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Safari Highlights

Tour Card Summary

  • Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights

  • Safari Circuit: Northern Tanzania

  • Safari Type: Private Safari

  • Start / End: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)

  • Accommodation: Lodges & Tented Camps

  • Best Time: Year-round

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1:
Arrival – Kilimanjaro Airport

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be met by your private driver-guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha.

The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after your journey. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a short safari briefing.

Accommodation: Forest Hill Lodge / Arusha Villa Lodge or similar

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2:
Arusha → Tarangire National Park → Karatu

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Upon entering the park, begin your game drive.

Tarangire is well known for its large elephant herds, baobab trees, and open savannah landscapes. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and buffalo.

In the late afternoon, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge or similar

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:
Karatu → Central Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, travel toward Central Serengeti, passing through scenic highlands and open plains.

Enjoy an en-route game drive as you enter the Serengeti ecosystem, known for its high concentration of predators and plains game.

Accommodation: Serengeti Queens Lodge / Simba Camp / Tembo Camp (Tanzania Bush Camps) or similar

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4:
Full Day Safari – Central Serengeti

Spend the entire day on game drives in Central Serengeti. Morning and afternoon safaris provide opportunities to observe wildlife activity at different times of day.

Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Accommodation: Serengeti Queens Lodge / Simba Camp / Tembo Camp (Tanzania Bush Camps) or similar

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5:
Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater → Karatu

After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive on the crater floor. Wildlife commonly seen includes lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, flamingos, and the endangered black rhino.

After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater rim and continue to Karatu.

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge or similar

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6:
Karatu → Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast, depart Karatu and drive back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.

Meal Plan: Breakfast

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Frequently Asked Questions

This safari is operated as a private safari, meaning the vehicle and guide are exclusively for your group.

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