6-day itinerary
6 Days Tanzania Wildlife Safari
6 Day Tanzania safari visiting Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro
From / To Arusha
The safari is starts and ends in Arusha visiting the best of Tanzania national parks.
Safari proceeds to Lake Manyara, the expansive Serengeti Reserve and the amazing Ngorongoro Crater.
Tour transport is in a customized pop up top safari minivan (a pop up top 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost).
Tour accommodation is in optional economy, standard or luxury safari lodges & tented camps.
We request you to select your choice from provided options depending on your safari budget / adventure style.
Good to know
- Safari can be extended to include more days if you prefer
- Driving times on safari are estimate and may vary depending on state of the road and traffic.
- Safari can include local flights to cut on driving time if required (extra price)
Tour highlights
- Lake Manyara national park.
- Tree climbing lions and flamingos of Lake Manyara.
- Serengeti national park - unlimited plains with hundreds of wildlife species.
- Ngorongoro crater - close range of game viewing of one of the world’s largest calderas.
- Cross-section of the local people and living styles.
- The "Olduvai Gorge" and the remains of pre-historic man.
Day by day
The Itinerary
- Day1
Arusha – Lake Manyara
0730hrs: Pick up from the Arusha airport/Arusha hotel or residence.
Depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park.
The scenic drive is via Maasai country, distinct climatic zones and social regions.
Drive to Manyara with picnics for lunch.
Afternoon game viewing drive in Lake Manyara National Park in search of the famous tree climbing lions and large flocks of flamingos.The Lake Manyara national park is small and scenic.
Early evening drive out of the park and up the escarpment.
Dinner and overnight at a Lodge in Manyara.
- Day2
Lake Manyara – Serengeti
Breakfast at the lodge.
Soon after, drive to the Serengeti with picnics en route.
Afternoon game drive in the seemingly endless plains.Meals and overnight at a lodge in Serengeti.
- Day3
Serengeti
An entire day to explore this famous National Park with game drives both in the morning and in the
afternoon.All meals and overnight at your lodge.
- Day4
Serengeti – Ngorongoro
Breakfast.
Drive to the Oldupai Gorge for a short but a very informative visit on our ancestors.
Thereafter, continue to Ngorongoro arriving in good time for lunch.
Afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the scenic views of the surroundings/ optional visit to an authentic
Maasai Boma could be organized and paid for directly by the clients.Dinner and overnight at your lodge in Ngorongoro.
- Day5
Ngorongoro
After breakfast, descend into the floor of the crater for a memorable tour.
Picnic lunches at midday followed by a final tour.Thereafter, ascend out of the crater and return to your Lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Day6
Ngorongoro- Arusha
Breakfast at your Lodge then drive back to Arusha.
Lunch at a restaurant.Drop off to your airport or residence.
What you could see on a 6 Day Lake Manyara / Ngorongoro Safari...
- Zebra
- Rhino
- Elephant herds
- Giraffe
- Cheetah
- Buffalo
- Lion
- Plain Game
- Dik-dik
- Grant's Gazelle
- Leopard
- Mongoose
Where you stay
Accommodation
Safari accommodation options for each location
Lake Manyara
- Economy
- Twiga Camp, Nsya Lodge / Camp
Serengeti
Tour price includes
- Transport in a customized pop up top safari minivan (a 4 x 4 Land Cruiser jeep is available as an upgrade at extra cost).
- Meals and accommodation on safari as indicated on the program
- All applicable park entry & Crater service fees
- Picnic Lunch or hot Lunch in Arusha depending on the onward program
- Government levies & taxes
- Applicable Concession Fees
- All meals on safari.
Not included in the tour price
- All bottled drinks, items and services of a personal nature and tips & gratuities.
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