Tanzania: 6 Day Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari

This 6-day tour takes you to two of Tanzania's most famous national parks: Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You will enjoy game drives through these iconic parks.
This 6-day tour takes you to two of Tanzania's most famous national parks: Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You will enjoy game drives through these iconic parks.


Day 1 Airport pick up and transfer to Hotel

Upon your arrival in Tanzania, your Mahanda Africa Safaris guide will pick you up and drive you to your lodge for the night in Arusha. You will have time to relax and acclimatize to the new environment. In the evening, you will have a briefing with your guide, who will provide more information about the tour and answer any questions you may have. You will also have dinner at the lodge.

Key Facts
Overnight: African Safari Arusha (Africa Safari Arusha is an intimate lodge set in the village of Sakina, just outside Arusha’s city center)
Meal Plan: Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

Day 2: Drive to Serengeti national park

Today, you will have breakfast at your lodge ahead of your drive to the Serengeti National Park. It will be a long drive to the savannah plains and upon entry to the Serengeti, your guide will begin to point out several wildlife species such as elephants, buffalos, kudu, impalas, elands, waterbucks, lions, leopards, rhinos, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests among animals in Serengeti National Park.
Later, you will check in to your lodge and look forward to a restful and relaxing evening in the amazing savannah expanse that is the Serengeti. You can wind down the day with a sumptuous dinner in preparation for an eventful day tomorrow.

Key Facts
Overnight: Osero Serengeti Tented Camp (Midrange accommodation located in the middle of Serengeti National Park)
Meal Plan: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Full day Serengeti national park

Today, after an early breakfast at your lodge, you and your guide will head out for a full day game drive. Your game drive around Serengeti National Park will take you around the endless Serengeti plains in search of its amazing wildlife species including the Big 5. Elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos and rhinos as well as wildebeests, zebras, hippos, cheetahs, antelopes, giraffes, impalas, waterbucks are just some of the creatures that call the Serengeti home. You will also enjoy a bush lunch today out in wild!
After your full day of wildlife viewing in Serengeti National Park, you will return to your lodge to relax and enjoy a sumptuous dinner and overnight stay.

Key Facts
Overnight: Osero Serengeti Tented Camp (Midrange accommodation located in the middle of Serengeti National Park)
Meal Plan: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Drive from Serengeti National park to Ngorongoro Crater

Today, after an early morning breakfast, you will start the day with an early morning game drive between 8:00 am - 2:30 pm. Your game drive will lead to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will reside for the night. Today, you will carry packed lunch as the day will be spent on the move.

Key Facts
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge ( Midrange accommodation, Nestled high on the jagged rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and shrouded in mist, its a stunning example of ecological and architectural harmony)

Meal Plan: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 5 Full day drive in Ngorongoro crater

Today, after an early breakfast, you will set off for a full day exploration of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the 8 Wonders of the World. The crater is an essential shelter for different wildlife species including elephants, wildebeest, the endangered black rhinos, African Cape buffaloes, zebras, Thomson and Grant gazelles, hippos, black-backed jackals, prides of lions, hyenas, several cats, and close to 400 bird species. Today, you will carry packed lunch as the day will be spent on the move.

Key Facts
Overnight: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge ( Midrange accommodation, Nestled high on the jagged rim of the Ngorongoro Crater and shrouded in mist, its a stunning example of ecological and architectural harmony)

Meal Plan: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 Drive from Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha Town

Today, after an early breakfast, you will drop over 600 meters into the crater for a morning game drive. and you'll have your lunch at the base of the crater.
After the tour, you will drive back to Arusha City where you will be dropped off at a location of your preference.

Key Facts
Overnight: Not applicable
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.