6 DAYS SAFARI (TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO & SERENGETI)
Overview
Experience the best of Tanzania's northern circuit in 6 days. This comprehensive safari takes you through Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and the vast Serengeti plains with optional hot air balloon safari.
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival Day
Direct arrival at Kilimanjaro airport then transferred for you to reach your base lodge in time for a pre-safari briefing (time to be confirmed) with your Safari guide and overnight. Driving time: 1 hour to Arusha. Game drive: None. Activities included: Airport transfer. Activities excluded: None. Commonly seen animals: None. Occasionally seen animals: None. Rarely seen animals: None.
Meru view lodge
Budget
Ngorongoro kuhama
Classic semi-permanent safari camp in Ngorongoro Conservation Area providing walk-in safari tents, ensuite facilities, and swift crater floor access.
Mid-Range
Embalakai
Intimate tented camp on the crater highlands with cozy warm duvets, hot ensuite showers, campfire stargazing, and sweeping woodland vistas.
Tarangire National Park
Proceed to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Later drive to Karatu for an overnight. Driving time: 2-3 hours to Tarangire / 1-2 hours to Karatu. Game drive: Late morning (time permitting), afternoon. Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Cultural walks, walking safari, traditional lunch, night game drive, treetop walkway, canoeing safari. Commonly seen animals: Elephants, Giraffes, Hippos, Buffaloes, Zebras, Wildebeests, Vultures, Warthogs, Impalas, Flamingos, Marabou Storks, Hyenas, Waterbucks, Dik-diks, Blue Monkeys, Olive Baboons. Occasionally seen animals: Lions, Servals, Mongooses. Rarely seen animals: Cheetahs, Leopards.
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Budget
Sangaiwe Tented camp
Elevated canvas safari tents on wooden decks overlooking Lake Burunge and Tarangire wilderness, with en-suite bathrooms and resident wildlife.
Mid-Range
Tarangire safari lodge/African view tarangire
Historic safari lodge on a high bluff overlooking the Tarangire River with front-row elephant viewing from verandas, pool, and dining.
Proceed to Serengeti National Park
Proceed to Serengeti National Park for a game drive via Ngorongoro conservation area. Driving time: 3-4 hours to Serengeti. Game drive: En route, afternoon. Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Olduvai Gorge Museum Visit, Maasai Cultural Boma visit. Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik. Occasionally seen animals: Crocodile, caracal, serval, klipspringer. Rarely seen animals: Black rhino, wild dog.
Embalakai Tented Camp
Budget
Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime central Serengeti game corridors with ensuite bucket showers and evening campfire gatherings.
Mid-Range
Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush king beds, running hot showers, fine safari dining, and prime predator viewing.
Central Serengeti National Park + Hot Air Balloon
Today you start extra early (04:30am to 05:30am pick up from your lodge by Balloon operator) for a 1 hour Hot air balloon safari. You will have an Out of Africa style "Champagne breakfast" before rejoining your safari guide and continuing with the remainder of your game drive today inside Serengeti National Park. Driving time: 0 hours to Central Serengeti. Game drive: Morning, afternoon. Activities included: Hot air balloon. Activities excluded: None. Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik. Occasionally seen animals: Crocodile, caracal, serval, klipspringer. Rarely seen animals: Black rhino, wild dog.
Embalakai Tented Camp
Budget
Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime central Serengeti game corridors with ensuite bucket showers and evening campfire gatherings.
Mid-Range
Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush king beds, running hot showers, fine safari dining, and prime predator viewing.
Full day Serengeti National Park
Another full day inside Serengeti National Park for a game drive. Driving time: 0 hours to Central Serengeti. Game drive: Morning, afternoon. Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Hot air balloon. Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik. Occasionally seen animals: Crocodile, caracal, serval, klipspringer. Rarely seen animals: Black rhino, wild dog.
Embalakai Tented Camp
Budget
Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime central Serengeti game corridors with ensuite bucket showers and evening campfire gatherings.
Mid-Range
Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush king beds, running hot showers, fine safari dining, and prime predator viewing.
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Proceed with game drive inside Serengeti National Park. Later drive to Ngorongoro conservation area for overnight stay. Driving time: 0 hours to Serengeti / 2-3 hours to Ngorongoro. Game drive: Morning, En-route. Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Hot air balloon safari. Commonly seen animals: Elephant, giraffe, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, cheetah, hyena, warthog, kudu, leopard, ostrich, mongoose, hyrax, dik-dik. Occasionally seen animals: Crocodile, caracal, serval, klipspringer. Rarely seen animals: Black rhino, wild dog.
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp
Budget
Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime central Serengeti game corridors with ensuite bucket showers and evening campfire gatherings.
Mid-Range
Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush king beds, running hot showers, fine safari dining, and prime predator viewing.
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Early start and proceed to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Later drive to Karatu for overnight. Driving time: 0.5-1 hour to Crater / 1 hour to Karatu. Game drive: Morning, afternoon (time permitting). Activities included: None. Activities excluded: Maasai village cultural visit, Olduvai gorge. Commonly seen animals: Elephant, hippo, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, lion, hyena, jackal, vulture, warthog, impala, flamingo, ostrich, waterbuck. Occasionally seen animals: Black rhino, cheetah, dik-dik. Rarely seen animals: Leopard, caracal, serval.
Farm of Dreams Lodge
Budget
Ngorongoro kuhama
Classic semi-permanent safari camp in Ngorongoro Conservation Area providing walk-in safari tents, ensuite facilities, and swift crater floor access.
Mid-Range
Embalakai
Intimate tented camp on the crater highlands with cozy warm duvets, hot ensuite showers, campfire stargazing, and sweeping woodland vistas.
Departure Day
After lazy breakfast and check out, you will have a casual drive to Kilimanjaro airport for your flight (LX8076 @2015hrs, latest check in @1800hrs) back home. Check out – 1000hrs. Driving time: 3-4 hours to Kilimanjaro airport. Game drive: None. Activities included: None. Activities excluded: None. Commonly seen animals: None. Occasionally seen animals: None. Rarely seen animals: None.
None
Budget
Ngorongoro kuhama
Classic semi-permanent safari camp in Ngorongoro Conservation Area providing walk-in safari tents, ensuite facilities, and swift crater floor access.
Mid-Range
Embalakai
Intimate tented camp on the crater highlands with cozy warm duvets, hot ensuite showers, campfire stargazing, and sweeping woodland vistas.
Arrival Day
Direct arrival at Kilimanjaro airport then transferred for you to reach your bas...
Tarangire National Park
Proceed to Tarangire National Park for a game drive. Later drive to Karatu for a...
Proceed to Serengeti National Park
Proceed to Serengeti National Park for a game drive via Ngorongoro conservation...
Central Serengeti National Park + Hot Air Balloon
Today you start extra early (04:30am to 05:30am pick up from your lodge by Ballo...
Full day Serengeti National Park
Another full day inside Serengeti National Park for a game drive. Driving time:...
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Proceed with game drive inside Serengeti National Park. Later drive to Ngorongor...
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive
Early start and proceed to Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. Later drive to Ka...
Departure Day
After lazy breakfast and check out, you will have a casual drive to Kilimanjaro...
Accommodation Options
Choose from Budget, Mid-Range, or 5-Star Luxury stays tailored for this tour
Budget Category
Ngorongoro kuhama
Classic semi-permanent safari camp in Ngorongoro Conservation Area providing walk-in safari tents, ensuite facilities, and swift crater floor access.
Mid-Range Category
Embalakai
Intimate tented camp on the crater highlands with cozy warm duvets, hot ensuite showers, campfire stargazing, and sweeping woodland vistas.
Accommodation Choices by Location
Official verified lodging choices across all core safari and trekking destinations.
| Location | Budget | Mid Range | Luxury |
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Arusha
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Ahadi lodge/ Meru View
Tranquil eco-lodge nestled in lush tropical gardens with swi...
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The African Tulip/Kahawa house
Charming 4-star boutique safari hotel featuring rich African...
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Gran melia/Arusha coffee lodge
5-star premier luxury sanctuary set amidst coffee plantation...
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Moshi
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Bristol cottage
Classic, peaceful cottage accommodation at the base of Kilim...
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The Maridad hotel
Stylish Moshi retreat featuring swimming pool, manicured gar...
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Tulivu retreat
Exclusive boutique sanctuary tucked in the foothills of Kili...
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Tarangire
On Route
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Sangaiwe Tented camp
Elevated canvas safari tents on wooden decks overlooking Lak...
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Tarangire safari lodge/African view tarangire
Historic safari lodge on a high bluff overlooking the Tarang...
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Tarangire elephant spring
5-star luxury lodge along active elephant corridors with pri...
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Karatu
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Crater reim view
Cozy, authentic highland inn in Karatu positioned along the...
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Farm of dreams/ Bougainvillea
Renowned coffee estate safari lodge featuring expansive cott...
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Ngorongoro farm house
Colonial-style 5-star organic farm lodge set in a 500-acre c...
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Serengeti
On Route
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Robins camp/ Narudi camps
Authentic wilderness mobile canvas camp located in prime cen...
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Embalakai camps/Heritage camps
Spacious walk-in luxury tents in Seronera valley with plush...
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Serengeti Melia/Serengeti pioneer
Ultra-luxury architectural sanctuary overlooking the savanna...
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Ngorongoro
On Route
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Ngorongoro kuhama
Classic semi-permanent safari camp in Ngorongoro Conservatio...
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Embalakai
Intimate tented camp on the crater highlands with cozy warm...
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Craters edge
Architectural dome suites perched on the crater rim with woo...
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