6 Days Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara Mid-range Lodge Tour

Pick up from your hotel in Arusha at 8:00 am, then enjoy a scenic 3-hour drive to Tarangire National Park (115 km from Arusha), which covers an area of 2,800 km². Upon arrival, you'll embark on a full-day game drive in this unique park, renowned for its large elephant herds, towering baobab trees, and the opportunity to spot climbing pythons. You’ll also see predators like lions and leopards, along with a variety of other wildlife. The park’s name comes from the Tarangire River, where animals gather to drink. After the game drive, you will be transferred to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

After waking up and enjoying a full breakfast, you’ll pack your luggage into the safari jeep and embark on an en-route game drive to Serengeti National Park. You’ll enjoy lunch on the go inside the jeep as you drive.

Along the way, you’ll be treated to breathtaking views of the Rift Valley and a glimpse of the stunning Ngorongoro Crater. By around 3:00 pm, you’ll arrive in Serengeti.

In the evening, you’ll embark on a game drive through central Serengeti, where you can enjoy the sunset while spotting wildlife.

A major attraction in Serengeti is its endless plains and the great Serengeti wildebeest migration, which involves 1.5 million herbivores and their followers. Predators move from one area to another across almost all parts of Serengeti due to drought. Our driver guide will ensure you witness part of the wildebeest migration. The movement of vast numbers of wildebeest, accompanied by large numbers of zebra and smaller numbers of Grant's gazelle, Thomson's gazelle, eland, and impala, can be observed throughout the Serengeti.

Wake up at 5:45 am for an early breakfast and enjoy the stunning sunrise inside Serengeti. After breakfast, embark on an exciting early morning game drive, which will continue until around 11:30 am. You’ll then return for a hot lunch and pack your belongings into the jeep.

Following lunch, continue your game drive through Serengeti while heading toward Ngorongoro Crater. Upon arrival, settle in for a delicious dinner and a peaceful overnight stay.

Wake up around 5:30 am for breakfast, then descend into the Ngorongoro Crater. Here, you’ll have the chance to see all of the Big Five, along with a variety of bird species, including the rare black rhino. Enjoy a picnic lunch within the crater while taking in the stunning landscapes and observing large concentrations of flamingos.

After 6 to 7 hours of exploring the crater floor, begin your ascent and stop to pack your luggage into the jeep, ready for your drive back.

Later in the day, experience a walking tour through the Mto wa Mbu village, where you’ll interact with locals, explore banana plantations, and even sample some traditional food. This cultural experience gives you a glimpse into the local way of life.

After an early breakfast, enjoy a final game drive in Lake Manyara National Park (if time allows) before departing around 10:00 AM for Arusha and Departure making the end of the tour