6-Day Best of Tanzania Wildlife Safari

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the lodge, enjoy the surroundings, or take an optional short city tour.

In the evening, your guide will provide a detailed safari briefing, including what to expect during game drives, safety guidelines, and answers to any questions you may have.

After an early breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive of approximately 2 - 3 hours. Tarangire is renowned for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and seasonal swamps that attract diverse wildlife.

Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River, the park’s lifeline, where animals gather to drink. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and possibly predators such as lions and leopards.

A picnic lunch will be served inside the park at a designated site. In the late afternoon, exit the park and drive to Karatu, a lush highland town near Ngorongoro.

After breakfast, begin your journey toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, enjoy breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater and vast highland landscapes.

Upon entering Serengeti via Naabi Hill Gate, begin your first game drive. The Serengeti is famous for its vast open plains and incredible concentration of wildlife. You may encounter lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeests and zebras.

Arrive at your camp in the late afternoon, where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful wilderness atmosphere.

Today is dedicated to exploring the incredible ecosystems of Serengeti National Park. You will embark on a full-day game drive with picnic lunch, covering different areas of the park based on wildlife movements.

Your guide will track wildlife and take you to prime viewing spots where you may witness predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs in action. The Serengeti is also home to thousands of herbivores, creating a rich and dynamic ecosystem.

Depending on the season, you may have the chance to witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife events on Earth.

Return to camp in the evening for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.

After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning game drive in Serengeti, offering one last opportunity to spot wildlife before leaving the park.

Later, begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. This scenic drive takes you through rolling hills, Maasai villages, and beautiful landscapes, providing a different perspective of Tanzania’s natural beauty.

Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon, where you can unwind and enjoy panoramic views over the highlands.

After an early breakfast, descend approximately 600 meters into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. Often referred to as Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” the crater is home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife on the continent.

You will have excellent chances to spot the Big Five, including the rare black rhino. Other wildlife includes lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, flamingos, hippos, and a variety of bird species.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool before ascending the crater walls and beginning your return journey to Arusha. Depending on your schedule, you will be transferred to your hotel or directly to the airport for departure.