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6-Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari

Ngorongoro and Serengeti

6-Days Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari

Ngorongoro and Serengeti

Price

$2,300.00

Duration

6 days

Max People

21

Min Age

5+

Tour Type

Overview

Experience the ultimate 6-day Tanzania safari to Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater with Nihapa Tours, a trusted Arusha-based tour operator. This unforgettable journey begins in Arusha and takes you deep into Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations.

Start with a thrilling Serengeti safari, where endless plains come alive with wildlife, including the Big Five and the world-famous Great Migration (best seen from June to July or December to March). Explore the Seronera region, known for frequent sightings of lions, leopards, elephants, and herds of wildebeest.

Continue with a breathtaking Ngorongoro safari, descending into the ancient volcanic caldera of the Ngorongoro Crater, home to endangered black rhinos, flamingos, and dramatic landscapes unlike anywhere else on Earth.

Guided by expert safari leaders like Suma and featuring luxurious eco-lodges in Serengeti and Ngorongoro, this Serengeti and Ngorongoro tour delivers a seamless blend of adventure, wildlife, and comfort.

Tour Highlights

  • Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Parks Visited: Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Safari Style: Private guided Safari
  • Group Size: Flexible (2–6 recommended)
  • Departure and Return Place: We can start/end this tour from any hotel in Arusha or Arusha Airport
  • Departure Time: Please be ready by 6:45 AM for a prompt departure at 7:15 AM.
  • Return Time: Approximately 4:30 PM.
  • Dress Code: Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, a hat, and spare clothing.
  • Customizations: Can be amended/customized upon request, to suit your requirements
  • Extensions: Trip Extensions are available on request
  • Season: The Dry season (from late June to October) offers the best wildlife viewing in general, with the wildebeest migration as its absolute highlight. The migration’s timing varies yearly (the best chance of seeing it is during June and July), while the wildebeest calving is from late January to February.
  • Your own private guide and driver for in-depth wildlife touring based on your interests
  • Firsthand, sophisticated destination knowledge and recommendations from our locally born travel specialists
  • Around-the-clock support from your travel designer and concierge before, during, and after your trip

Sample Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Central Serengeti

  • 8:00 AM pickup from your Arusha hotel
  • 240 km (~6–7 hours) drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Picnic lunch on the route
  • Afternoon game drive in Seronera Valley
  • Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp or Into Wild Africa Camp

Day 2: Central Serengeti Game Viewing

  • Option 1: Full-day game drive (9:00 AM–6:00 PM) with packed lunch
  • Option 2: Early morning game drive (6:00 AM), return for breakfast, afternoon game drive after lunch
  • Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp or Into Wild Africa Camp

Day 3: More Exploration in Central Serengeti

  • Track lions, leopards, and elephants across the plains and near the Seronera River
  • Choose a full-day or split-schedule game drive
  • Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp or Into Wild Africa Camp

Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Early morning game drive as you exit the Serengeti
  • Picnic lunch on the way
  • Drive (~3–4 hrs) toward Ngorongoro
  • Overnight at Tloma Lodge

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Safari

  • 6:30 AM descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour game drive
  • Spot rhinos, lions, hippos, and flamingos
  • Picnic lunch by the Hippo Pool
  • Overnight in Arusha (at Ilboru Safari Lodge, Tulia Boutique Hotel, or similar)

Day 6: Departure / Optional Add-on Activities

  • Relaxed breakfast at your lodge
  • Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for departure
  • Optional: Visit Cultural Heritage Centre, local market, or coffee tour in Arusha (time permitting)
  • End of safari services by Nihapa Tours

Why Choose This Safari

    • See the Big Five and possibly the Great Migration (seasonal)
    • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for optimal viewing
    • Expert local English-speaking guides
    • Perfect for wildlife photographers, families & first-timers
    • Flexible, fully customizable itineraries
    • Stay in top-rated mid-range or luxury lodges
    • Visit three iconic parks in just five days

Why Choose Nihapa Tours for Your  Tanzania Safaris?

Nihapa Tours designs personalized  Tanzania Safaris to suit your preferences, blending adventure, comfort, and expert guidance. Our  Tanzania Safaris stand out with:

  • Extended Exploration: More time to visit key parks like Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Expert Guides: Local experts enhance your Tanzania Safari with rich insights.
  • Flexible Options: Choose budget camping, mid-range lodges, or luxury tented camps.
  • Private Tours: Enjoy exclusive 4×4 vehicles for an intimate safari experience.
  • Conservation Focus: We support sustainable tourism during your  Tanzania Safari.

With Nihapa Tours, your Tanzania Safari will be a seamless and memorable journey.

Best Month to Visit Serengeti & Ngorongoro

The Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater offer amazing wildlife viewing opportunities year-round, but the best time to experience it depends on your preferences.

  • From June to October, the dry season prevails—perfect for spotting animals around water sources and witnessing the Great Migration in the northern Serengeti.
  • December to March is calving season in the southern Serengeti, attracting predators and offering dramatic wildlife action.
  • April to May sees fewer crowds and lush green landscapes—ideal for photographers and budget travelers.

Travel Tips

  • Pack: Lightweight clothing, binoculars, camera.
  • Visa: Apply for a Tanzanian e-Visa.
  • Tourist Visa Checking Tool
  • Vaccinations: Consult for yellow fever and malaria.

Book Your 6 days Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Nihapa Tours brings you the ultimate Tanzania Safari with expert guides, private vehicles, and personalized itineraries. Ready to explore Tanzania’s wilderness? Contact Nihapa Tours to plan your  Tanzania Safaris and enjoy exclusive 2025 offers!

Call us: +255 123 456 789
Email: [email protected]

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Costs Includeds/Excludes

  • All Mentioned Safari Activities
  • Air Ambulance Service by AMREF Flying Doctors
  • Airport Pick-up and Drop-off Transfers
  • Hotel Accommodations According to the Itinerary
  • Transportation in 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for easy game viewing and photography
  • All Park Fees
  • Experienced English-speaking safari guide
  • All Meals according to the Itinerary
  • Bottled water and soft drinks throughout the tour
  • Binocular (1 per Vehicle)
  • Medical kit
  • All Taxes on Tour Fees & Services
  • Crew salaries
  • Air tickets
  • Visa fees
  • Lunch and dinner in hotel (only before and after safari)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips to your safari guide ($25-45 per day per car)
  • Other optional activities
  • Personal expenses

Day 1 Arusha to Central Serengeti

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pick-up from your hotel in Arusha at 7:00 AM. From here, you’ll begin the scenic drive across the Great Rift Valley and through the Ngorongoro Highlands, heading toward the heart of the Serengeti, a journey of approximately seven hours by road. Alternatively, for those seeking a quicker and more relaxed start, a domestic flight to Seronera Airstrip is available upon request.

Upon arrival in Central Serengeti, you’ll enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive through the wildlife-rich Seronera region. Known for its permanent water sources and abundant big cat population, this area is one of the best in Africa for spotting lions, leopards, and cheetahs.

After your game drive and a picnic lunch in the bush, you’ll head to your accommodation. A warm welcome, dinner, and a comfortable overnight stay await you at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp in Central Serengeti.

Day 2 Central Serengeti to North Serengeti (Kogatende)

After an early breakfast, you’ll set off on a morning game drive in Central Serengeti. This is a great time to catch predators in action before the heat of the day. As the sun climbs higher, your journey continues northwards toward the remote Kogatende region, near the famous Mara River. The drive takes about five to six hours, but the route itself is a mobile safari, rich with wildlife and shifting landscapes.

En route, keep your eyes peeled for elephants, giraffes, and possibly even a pride of lions resting in the shade. As you approach the Northern Serengeti, the landscape becomes hillier and the wildlife more concentrated around the Mara River, a lifeline during the dry season.

In the afternoon, you’ll explore this area in search of wildebeest herds and, depending on the season, witness the thrilling spectacle of river crossings. Tonight, you’ll settle into your canvas tent at Heritage Mara Camp, nestled deep in the wilderness, where dinner and the sounds of the wild mark the end of a remarkable day.

Day 3 Full-Day Game Drive in North Serengeti

Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the Northern Serengeti, one of the most dramatic wildlife theaters on earth. After breakfast, you’ll embark on a full-day game drive along the Mara River corridor, famed for its jaw-dropping wildebeest crossings during the Great Migration season (typically June through October).

Even outside peak migration, the north offers exceptional wildlife experiences, with large populations of crocodiles, hippos, elephants, and a high density of big cats such as lions and leopards. Your guide will position you at key viewing spots, maximizing your chances to witness dramatic river crossings or predator-prey interactions. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed under the shade of an acacia tree or beside the riverbank.

As the sun begins to dip, you’ll return to camp for sundowners and perhaps a storytelling session around the campfire. Dinner and a restful night at Heritage Mara Camp wrap up this unforgettable day.

Day 4 North Serengeti to Central Serengeti

This morning, you'll rise early for one last game drive in the Northern Serengeti, taking advantage of the quiet hours when wildlife is most active. After a hearty breakfast back at camp, you’ll begin the drive southward, retracing your path through the Serengeti’s shifting ecosystems.

The transition from the rugged northern hills to the sweeping savannahs of the central plains offers a scenic and wildlife-rich journey. You'll stop for a picnic lunch along the way and continue your search for wildlife, including giraffes, hyenas, hartebeests, and vultures circling above. In the late afternoon, you’ll arrive back in the Seronera area.

Dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp, allowing you to enjoy the comforts of your lodge and the sounds of the Serengeti under the stars.

Day 5 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Following breakfast, enjoy one last game drive in Central Serengeti as you make your way toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Exiting through Naabi Hill Gate, the journey continues through the highlands with a noticeable change in scenery, from open grasslands to lush montane forests and volcanic slopes.

Along the way, you may choose to stop at a traditional Maasai village to learn about the customs and daily life of one of Tanzania’s most iconic tribes. In the late afternoon, you’ll reach the Ngorongoro Crater rim. At nearly 2,300 meters above sea level, this elevated viewpoint offers your first glimpse into the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.

You’ll spend the night at Rhino Lodge, perched on the crater’s edge, where the cool mountain air and a hearty dinner prepare you for tomorrow’s descent into the wildlife paradise below.

Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater Safari to Arusha

Your final safari day begins with an early breakfast and a 6:30 AM descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most biodiverse game-viewing locations in Africa.

Over the next five hours, you’ll explore the crater floor, home to approximately 30,000 animals, including the endangered black rhino, large herds of buffalo and zebras, wallowing hippos, and prowling lions. Keep your camera ready as every turn of the road reveals new encounters.

You'll pause for a picnic lunch beside the scenic Hippo Pool before starting your ascent back up the crater walls. After leaving the conservation area, the drive to Arusha takes about four hours.

You’ll arrive in the late afternoon, with drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport, bringing your unforgettable safari to a close, filled with stories, sightings, and timeless memories.

Tour Pricing

Number of People Cost Per Person in US($) Budget Camping Cost Per Person in US($) Standard
1 Person On Request On Request
2  People On Request $2,695
4 People On Request $2,495
6 People On Request $2,300
7 + People On Request On Request

Tour Accommodations

 

Tour Day Budget Camping Package Standard Package
Day 1 On request Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Day 2 On request Heritage Mara Camp
Day 3 On request Heritage Mara Camp
Day 4 On request Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Day 5 On request Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Will there be wildlife roaming at the camps and lodges?

Yes. Bear in mind they are wild and unpredictable. The thought restrains you from getting too adventurous on hands-on when you cross paths with a wild animal. Attacks are rare but discretion is a better part of valor. Exercise caution. Remember it’s their territory and you are the intruder.

What do you mean by game drives?

The opportunity to explore the thriving wildlife of Tanzania in a safari vehicle by going deep into the secluded zones for an up-close and personal experience of Tanzania’s biggest and meanest

What happens if I get sick or injured on safari?

Any health or medical emergency will be attended to. If the condition requires hospitalization, you will be evacuated to the nearest hospital immediately. Make sure you have travel and health insurance coverage. It’s highly recommended

What if I have special dietary requirements?

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, celiac, lactose-free, or if you have any allergies, just give us a heads up and you will be catered to.

What is the maximum group size per vehicle?

The maximum group size is Six (6) guests per vehicle.

What travel documents do I need?

You will need a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your dates of travel with an entry or re-entry visa, duly endorsed.

Who are your operators in Tanzania?

We are. We are not agents for anybody, but run the treks ourselves through our own Tanzanian company. So you can rest assured that whoever you speak to in our company has climbed Kilimanjaro – and probably many times.

Will I see wildlife?

Prior to the climb, you’ll enjoy an acclimatization day with wildlife viewing and nature walks. Trekking through the rain forest, you’re likely to spot black-and-white Colobus monkeys, tropical birds and more.

Will the safari be dusty?

Definitely! What’s the point of a safari if you don’t kick up the dust. And there will be plenty to kick in the dry months. Some of the trails on the safari route are bumpy and dusty, especially between Ngorongoro and Serengeti. So roll up the window and turn the AC on. Use sunglasses and a hat, and protect your electronic equipment from the dust storms

What can I expect on a typical safari day?

Depends on which park you have chosen in your itinerary. Every park has a distinct character, topography, and animals with attitude. If it’s Serengeti then enjoy the endless savannahs and Big 5. Tarangire’s offerings are a semi-arid landscape with majestic baobabs with no shortage of wildlife. Including the Big 5 in a day

What about tipping the safari driver guides?

Tipping for services is not obligatory, but very common in Tanzania. Your tip is highly appreciated and can make a big difference to your guide and lodge staff. Tipping is a good courtesy. Tip generously. And always keep their counsel for that optimum and safe safari experience. On safari, this is US$15-20 per person per day, handed directly to the guide at the end of your stay. Of course, you should only give a tip if you are satisfied with the quality of the service.

Do you arrange Airport pick-up and Drop off?

All our tours to mount Kilimanjaro climbs include airport transfers. We pick you up at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or any other airport near Arusha and Kilimanjaro as per your itinerary plan and take you to your pre-climb hotel in Moshi or Arusha, then back again at the end of your itinerary. In short, we take care of your air transfers and accommodation, before and after your Mount Kilimanjaro climb.

How far in advance do I need to book a Safari?

Book your trip early. Ideally, 6 months in advance and 10-12 months in advance if you want to witness the Wildebeest migration in Serengeti.

How much does a safari cost?

Safaris are costly. Tanzania Wildlife Safaris prices depend on the number of people on the trip, how many days of safari, and the level of comfort or luxury.

What about bathrooms in the bush?

The safari trips have public bathroom facilities. In case you have to go and there isn’t one in sight. Relieving behind the vehicle is a good option. of course with the concurrence of your guide. They are sympathetic to nature calls

What about snakes and insects?

They are pretty common. Though sighting one is not a pretty thought. But on safaris atop a vehicle, they are not an issue. While on a walking safari, wear boots when venturing into bushes or woodlands. Use full trousers and long sleeve shirts to protect yourself from mosquitoes and other fly bites. In the bushes, they are a pestilence. Use insect repellent to keep them at bay

What about solar protection?

Tanzania is very near to the equator. So the sun is always at its acme for most of the day. The sun can be fierce and cause sunburns and sunstroke. Wear a hat, shades, and use SPF sunblock lotion

What about the roads on safari?

Bumpy on the safari circuits and on the game drives. If you have a back condition then take precautions with back braces, pillows, or whatever works for you.

Am I allowed to walk around the national parks?

Stay in the vehicle unless you have clearance from the guide to walk or stretch your legs. If you are keen on hiking, there are guided walks that are available in Tarangire, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro.

Are drinks provided in the safari vehicle?

Big yes! You can also carry your drinking water bottle in your backpack. The safari vehicles are equipped with a small refrigerator to keep the drinks of your choice chilled for you to enjoy during your safari. Beverages, beer, and soft drinks are also available
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Nihapa Tours is a sustainable, family-owned Boutique Tour Operator based in Arusha, Tanzania.

Proudly Tanzanian-owned and deeply rooted in local expertise, our multicultural team combines the passion of our primarily Tanzanian staff with fresh global perspectives from our expatriate collaborators who share an unwavering dedication to showcasing the wild beauty of our homeland.

We’re dedicated to delivering personalized, world-class safari experiences infused with genuine African hospitality & Sustainability. We offer Luxury safari and Beach vacation trips to Tanzania and Zanzibar, Camping safari, and Adventure trips to Serengeti, Kilimanjaro, and the whole of East Africa.

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