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6-Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6-Days Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro

Price

$3,104.00

Duration

6 days

Max People

21

Min Age

5+

Tour Type

Overview

Experience an unforgettable 6-day Tanzania safari to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater with Nihapa Tours, a trusted Arusha-based operator. This private, guided journey starts and ends in Arusha, immersing you in Tanzania’s iconic wildlife destinations.

Begin in Tarangire, famous for its elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Continue to the Serengeti, where vast plains teem with the Big Five and the Great Migration (best seen June-July or December-March). Conclude with a breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater safari, descending into a volcanic caldera to spot black rhinos, lions, and flamingos.

Guided by expert safari Guides, 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: Tarangire, Serengeti, 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 Tarangire National Park

  • 8:30 AM pickup from your Arusha hotel
  • Drive ~150 km (~2.5 hours) to Tarangire National Park
  • Full-day game drive with picnic lunch by Tarangire River
  • Spot elephants, lions, leopards, zebras, and 550+ bird species
  • Overnight at Lake Burunge tented lodge

Day 2: Tarangire to Central Serengeti

  • Morning drive ~3 hours to Serengeti via Ngorongoro Highlands
  • Picnic lunch on the route
  • Afternoon game drive in Seronera Valley, rich with lions, leopards, and wildebeests
  • Overnight at Serengeti Seronera Wildlife Camp

Day 3: Full Day in Central Serengeti

  • Option 1: Full-day game drive (8:00 AM–5:00 PM) with packed lunch
  • Option 2: Early morning game drive (6:00 AM), return for breakfast, afternoon drive after lunch
  • Track lions, cheetahs, and elephants near the Seronera River
  • Optional: Hot air balloon ride ($480/person)
  • Overnight at Serengeti Seronera Wildlife Camp

Day 4: More Exploration in Central Serengeti

  • Full-day or split-schedule game drives exploring kopjes and plains
  • Spot predators and migration herds (season-dependent)
  • Overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

  • Early morning game drive exiting the Serengeti
  • Drive ~2 hours to Ngorongoro; optional Olduvai Gorge Museum ($35/person) or Maasai village visit ($25/person)
  • Picnic lunch on the route
  • Overnight at Tloma Lodge

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

  • 7:00 AM descent into Ngorongoro Crater for a 5-hour game drive
  • Spot black rhinos, lions, hippos, and flamingos at Lake Magadi
  • Picnic lunch on the crater floor
  • Optional: Crater rim hike ($35/person)
  • Drive ~3 hours back to Arusha; drop-off at hotel or Kilimanjaro Airport
  • Optional: Visit Cultural Heritage Centre or coffee tour (time permitting)

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 Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro

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

  • June-October: Dry season, ideal for spotting animals at water sources; Great Migration in northern Serengeti
  • December-March: Calving season in the southern Serengeti, with predator action
  • April-May: Fewer crowds, lush landscapes, budget-friendly

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!

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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 Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins at 8:30 AM with a warm pick-up from your Arusha hotel by your professional safari guide. Set off on a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s hidden gems.

Known for its iconic baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, this park offers spectacular wildlife viewing, particularly during the dry season when animals gather at the riverbanks. It is home to Africa’s largest elephant population, and you may also encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, elands, oryx, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and even the elusive lesser kudu.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in a designated scenic area, followed by a full-day game drive. In the late afternoon, you’ll drive to your camp or lodge for a relaxing evening, a hearty dinner, and a restful overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 2Tarangire to Central Serengeti

After a wholesome breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the lush highlands of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

As you journey into the heart of the Serengeti plains, the landscape transforms into the iconic savannahs teeming with Wildlife. The afternoon offers your first game drive in Central Serengeti, where you might witness vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles, or spot lions lounging under acacia trees.

Enjoy a picnic lunch on the way and soak in the sweeping vistas before reaching your accommodation in the central Serengeti by evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3&4 Full Days in Central Serengeti

Spend two incredible days exploring the Seronera region, the beating heart of the Serengeti, renowned for its abundant big cat population, particularly lions and leopards.

You have two options for your daily game drive schedule:

  • Option 1: Depart at 6:00 AM for an early morning game drive, return for breakfast and relaxation, then head out again for an afternoon game drive with a packed lunch.
  • Option 2: Have a relaxed breakfast and depart at 9:00 AM for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch in the bush.

This region, fed by the Seronera River, attracts a wide range of wildlife throughout the year, making it a prime game-viewing area. During the off-season of the Great Migration, you’ll still encounter resident wildlife, including large prides of lions, hyenas, elephants, hippos, and more.

Return each evening to your lodge for dinner and stories under the stars.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (both days)

Day 5 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Start the day with a morning game drive in the Serengeti, capitalizing on the best light for photography and prime animal activity. After breakfast or a packed brunch, begin your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, carrying a picnic lunch along the way.

You’ll travel through the endless plains and rise into the cooler highlands, arriving near the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater by late afternoon. Marvel at the views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, a collapsed volcanic caldera sheltering a thriving ecosystem below.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha

On your final safari day, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater by 6:30 AM for a 5-hour game drive on the crater floor. Often referred to as Africa’s Garden of Eden, the crater is home to over 30,000 animals, including the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard.

You may also see hippos, hyenas, jackals, ostriches, and much more. A picnic lunch is served at the Hippo Pool, a tranquil spot to unwind and reflect on your journey.

After lunch, ascend the steep crater walls and begin your drive back to Arusha (approx. 4 hours). You’ll arrive by 6:00 PM, and we’ll drop you off at your hotel or preferred location.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

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 Lake Burunge tented lodge
Day 2 On request Serengeti Seronera Wildlife Camp
Day 3 On request Serengeti Seronera Wildlife Camp
Day 4 On request Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
Day 5 On request Tloma 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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