6 Days Exploring Africa’s Iconic Wildlife

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From Price

$ 2,580 / person

Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Wildlife Safari

Trip Overview

Get ready for 6 days of incredible wildlife adventures through northern Tanzania. Your journey starts in Tarangire National Park, where giant elephant herds wander under ancient baobab trees. On morning and afternoon game drives, you’ll spot lions, giraffes, zebras, and colorful birds while enjoying the peaceful wilderness. At night, relax in a hillside lodge in Karatu with stunning valley views.

Next, you’ll explore Lake Manyara National Park, famous for pink flamingos, hippos, and even tree-climbing lions. Then it’s off to the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains stretch to the horizon. Here, full-day game drives let you watch lions, leopards, cheetahs, and massive herds of wildebeest and zebras in action. Your safari finishes with a half-day in the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder packed with wildlife, before heading back to Arusha with memories that will last a lifetime.

Highlights

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater to witness Africa’s Big Five in one incredible spot.

Full-day Serengeti drives with lions, leopards, cheetahs, and grazing herds.

Visit Lake Manyara to spot flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions.

See huge elephant herds and iconic baobab trees in Tarangire.

Itinerary In Details

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your Tanzania safari begins with a hotel pick-up in Arusha in the morning. From here, your guide will drive you to Tarangire National Park, a peaceful haven known for its big elephant herds and tall baobab trees. As you enter the park, the adventure begins — you’ll head out on a game drive across its open plains and woodland, watching for giraffes, zebras, lions, and many colorful birds. In the late afternoon, your journey continues to the highlands of Karatu, where you’ll relax for the night in a hillside lodge with views of the green valley below.

Day 2: Full Exploration of Tarangire

Spend the day exploring Tarangire’s diverse landscapes. Morning and afternoon game drives offer encounters with large elephant herds, lions, buffalo, and an array of bird species. Relax at your lodge in the evening and enjoy the peaceful sounds of the African wilderness.

Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park

Travel south to Lake Manyara, where the landscape shifts to verdant forests and a sparkling lakeshore. Observe flamingos, hippos, and tree-climbing lions during a game drive that highlights the park’s unique ecosystems. Overnight at a lodge near Lake Manyara.

Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, pausing at scenic viewpoints over the Crater Highlands. Continue into the Serengeti, where the vast plains teem with wildlife. Begin your Serengeti adventure with an afternoon game drive among wildebeest, zebras, and predators. Overnight at a lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.

Day 5: Full-Day Safari in Serengeti

Spend an entire day in the Serengeti, witnessing the park’s incredible biodiversity. Morning and afternoon game drives allow close encounters with lions, cheetahs, leopards, and grazing herds. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the plains and capture stunning photographs of Africa’s iconic landscapes.

Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

Drive from the Serengeti to the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari in this UNESCO World Heritage site. Descend into the crater to encounter rhinos, elephants, lions, and a variety of birds in one of Africa’s most extraordinary settings. Return to Arusha for departure or onward travel.

Includes

  • All national park and conservation area entry fees
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All scheduled game drives and crater descent
  • 5 nights’ accommodation in specified camps/lodges
  • All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Bottled drinking water and soft drinks during game drives
  • Transfers to/from Arusha (or airport if arranged)

Excludes

  • International and domestic flights
  • Visa fees and travel insurance
  • Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
  • Alcoholic beverages unless specified
  • Personal expenses (e.g., laundry, souvenirs)

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