Olduvai Gorge Visit
An Olduvai Gorge visit may be requested during the journey toward the Serengeti when timing, access and the final operating programme allow.
6-Day Northern Tanzania Safari
6 Days Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Travel through four major northern Tanzania safari landscapes in six days, beginning at Tarangire before continuing to Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
Safari Overview
This six-day programme adds Tarangire National Park to the Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro circuit.
The journey begins from Arusha and travels to Tarangire for wildlife viewing among the park's dry-season landscapes, river corridor and distinctive vegetation.
The second stage continues to Lake Manyara National Park before the safari travels into the Serengeti.
Two nights in the Serengeti allow an arrival wildlife-viewing drive and a full game-drive day.
The safari then continues toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before the final crater excursion and return to Arusha.
Wildlife sightings remain natural and no species, predator, migration event or particular behaviour can be guaranteed.
Safari Highlights
- Begin the safari in Tarangire National Park.
- Experience Tarangire's northern Tanzania landscape.
- Continue to Lake Manyara National Park.
- Travel onward into Serengeti National Park.
- Spend two nights in the Serengeti area.
- Enjoy a full Serengeti wildlife-viewing day.
- Continue to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Descend into Ngorongoro Crater on the final day.
- Combine four major northern Tanzania wildlife areas.
- Return to Arusha on Day 6.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
- Day 1
Arusha → Tarangire National Park
Arusha to Tarangire
Leave Arusha and travel toward Tarangire National Park.
Continue with wildlife viewing during the day with a picnic lunch according to the confirmed programme.
Wildlife sightings depend entirely on natural movements and current conditions.
Later, proceed to your confirmed accommodation.
- Meals
- Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Panorama Campsite or similar
Tarangire opens the six-day route with a dry northern Tanzania landscape before the journey continues to Lake Manyara. - Day 2
Tarangire → Lake Manyara National Park
Tarangire to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, continue toward Lake Manyara National Park.
Spend time wildlife viewing across the park's varied habitats beneath the Rift Valley escarpment.
Flamingo numbers, predator sightings and other wildlife encounters are not guaranteed.
Return to your confirmed accommodation later in the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Panorama Campsite or similar
The Tarangire stage introduces woodland and dry savannah scenery before the safari moves deeper into the northern circuit. - Day 3
Lake Manyara → Serengeti National Park
Lake Manyara to Serengeti
After breakfast, begin the journey toward Serengeti National Park.
An Olduvai Gorge stop may be requested if timing and the final operating programme allow.
Continue into the Serengeti for wildlife viewing before proceeding to your campsite.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Seronera Campsite or similar
The Serengeti stage follows Lake Manyara and provides two nights for wildlife viewing before the route continues toward Ngorongoro. - Day 4
Serengeti National Park
Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Viewing
Spend the day exploring Serengeti National Park with your driver-guide.
The exact game-drive route depends on wildlife movements, road conditions and current information.
No Big Five checklist, predator encounter or migration event can be guaranteed.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Seronera Campsite or similar
- Day 5
Serengeti National Park → Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Begin the morning with additional Serengeti wildlife viewing.
Later, continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Arrive in the crater-rim area for your confirmed overnight accommodation.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Overnight
- Simba Campsite or similar
- Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater → Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
After breakfast, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for the planned wildlife-viewing programme.
Explore the crater according to current access arrangements and your driver's route.
Later, ascend from the crater and return by road to Arusha.
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Overnight
- None
Ngorongoro Crater provides the final wildlife-viewing stage before the return to Arusha.
Accommodation
The legacy camping programme identifies Panorama Campsite, Seronera Campsite and Simba Campsite or similar accommodation along the route.
All accommodation remains subject to availability and final confirmation.
A Lodge / Mid-range version may be quoted separately.
Pricing
Both accommodation classes are currently priced on request. Your final quotation will reflect dates, traveller numbers, accommodation and operating arrangements.
- Camp / Budget
- On Request
- Lodge / Mid-range
- On Request
No numeric package rate or charging basis is published in the approved catalogue.
What's Included
- Park and conservation-area entrance fees for the confirmed itinerary.
- Wildlife-viewing drives described in the itinerary.
- 4×4 safari transport with pop-up roof.
- Accommodation specified in the final programme.
- Airport transfer arrangements where confirmed.
- Meals shown in the itinerary.
- Professional safari driver-guide services.
What's Not Included
- Visa costs where applicable.
- Personal travel or medical insurance.
- Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks unless specifically included.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Olduvai Gorge unless specifically quoted.
- Personal purchases.
- Anything not specifically listed as included.
Optional Experiences
Important Notes
- Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
- Tarangire elephant sightings are not guaranteed.
- No leopard or predator sighting is guaranteed.
- Lake Manyara flamingo numbers vary naturally.
- Lake Manyara tree-climbing lion behaviour is not guaranteed.
- Serengeti Big Five sightings are not guaranteed.
- Great Migration activity cannot be guaranteed.
- Olduvai Gorge is optional unless included in the quotation.
- Ngorongoro Crater is within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
- Do not call Ngorongoro a national park.
- Both rates are On Request.
- Operating format must be confirmed before booking.
Who This Safari Is Best For
This route suits travellers who want a broader northern Tanzania circuit than the four- and five-day programmes.
Tarangire adds another distinct ecosystem before Lake Manyara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Why Choose This 6-Day Northern Tanzania Safari?
The additional Tarangire stage expands the range of landscapes covered by the journey.
The itinerary then moves through Lake Manyara, gives two nights to the Serengeti and finishes at Ngorongoro Crater.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which destinations are included?
Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater are included.
How many nights are included?
Five nights are planned across the route.
Will we definitely see elephants in Tarangire?
No. Tarangire is strongly associated with elephant populations, but no individual sighting is guaranteed.
Will we see tree-climbing lions at Lake Manyara?
Not necessarily. Wildlife behaviour cannot be guaranteed.
Is the Great Migration guaranteed?
No. Serengeti migration movements vary naturally with season and conditions.
Is Olduvai Gorge included?
Not automatically. It must be specifically included in the final quotation.
Is Ngorongoro a national park?
No. Ngorongoro Crater lies within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Is lodge accommodation available?
A Lodge / Mid-range quotation may be requested.
Is this safari private or group joining?
The approved catalogue does not establish a fixed operating format.
How much does the safari cost?
Both Camp / Budget and Lodge / Mid-range rates are On Request.
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