6 Days Best Northern Tanzania Safari: A Journey Through Tanzania’s Iconic Parks

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6 Days / 5 Nights
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Tanzania Safari

6 Days Best Northern Tanzania Safari: A Journey Through Tanzania’s Iconic Parks

Embark on an extraordinary 8-day adventure through the top wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania. This safari takes you to Tarangire, home to a high concentration of wildlife, followed by the Ngorongoro Crater, where a year-round population of mammals thrives. Then, venture into the Serengeti, a big game haven that hosts over 3 million large mammals. Finally, explore Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its rich birdlife and famous tree-climbing lions. This tour promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Tanzania’s wild beauty.

6 Days Best Northern Tanzania Safari: A Journey Through Tanzania’s Iconic Parks

Safari Itinerary

Your day-by-day adventure through Tanzania's spectacular wilderness

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Day 1 - Arrival In Arusha: Welcome To Tanzania

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel, Kibo Palace Hotel, for your first night in Tanzania. Enjoy a relaxing dinner and settle in for an overnight stay, preparing for your exciting safari adventure ahead.

Semi Luxury
Semi Luxury

Gran Melia Arusha

Arusha

About Gran Melia Arusha

 

Located within 3.1 km of Uhuru monument, Gran Melia Arusha in Arusha features a number of amenities including a garden, a fitness centre and a bar. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. The property is n...

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Day 2 - Tarangire National Park: Wildlife In Abundance

After a hearty breakfast, we set off for Tarangire National Park, arriving in time for a delicious lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting game drive through the park, renowned for its iconic giant baobab trees, sprawling savannah, and acacia parklands. Famous for its dense wildlife population, Tarangire offers the perfect opportunity to witness the spectacular migration of wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, and other animals from the Masai Steppe to the Tarangire River in search of water. Predators such as lions and leopards follow closely, adding to the thrilling safari experience.

Semi Luxury
Semi Luxury

Kirurumu Tarangire

Tarangire

About Kirurumu Tarangire

Kirurumu Serengeti Camp is a luxury mobile camp, moved seasonally to take best advantage of the vast Serengeti. The camp is used as a base, a spring board for an early morning game drive, a break for a sumptuous lunch, a respite from the heat of the day and the finale to a days adventure where st...

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Day 3 - Ngorongoro Conservation Area: A Natural Wonder

 After breakfast, we depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area, perched at the rim of the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater. In the afternoon, enjoy an exciting game drive as we descend 600 meters to the crater floor, entering a stunning natural amphitheater. Spanning 260 sq. km, Ngorongoro Crater is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site but also home to a diverse, year-round resident population of wildlife. Expect to spot the "Big Five" — lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes — and a variety of plains animals in this breathtaking landscape. It’s an experience you won't forget!

Luxury
Luxury

Melia Ngorongoro Lodge

Ngorongoro

About Melia Ngorongoro Lodge

 

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is considered the eighth wonder of the world and is home to an ecosystem that is unlike any other in Tanzania. Designed with the utmost respect for the environment, this lodge allows you to sleep accompanied by the sounds of nature, wake up admiring...

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Day 4 - Serengeti National Park: The Heart Of The Migration

After breakfast, we begin our journey to Serengeti National Park, passing by the historic Olduvai Gorge — an archaeological treasure where Dr. Louis Leakey uncovered the remains of Homo habilis, marking a pivotal point in human evolution. Upon arrival in Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the vast savannah. The park is home to over 35 species of plains animals, including zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, and more.

Serengeti is also the stage for one of nature’s most incredible spectacles — the annual migration of over 1 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. Starting in June, these animals head toward Kenya's Maasai Mara in search of greener pastures, closely followed by predators such as lions, cheetahs, wild dogs, hyenas, and vultures. With over 500 bird species, Serengeti offers a truly awe-inspiring wildlife experience.

Semi Luxury
Semi Luxury

Serengeti Tortilis Camp

Serengeti

About Serengeti Tortilis Camp

 

Staying in a tent may not immediately suggest comfort, but Serengeti Tortilis Camp will surprise you. Each tent is designed with your relaxation in mind, equipped with comfortable king-size or twin beds and featuring en suite facilities such as shower, hand-basin and flush toilet....

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Day 5 - Serengeti National Park To Karatu

After breakfast, you’ll set off for a morning game drive in the Serengeti, where you’ll encounter vast plains teeming with wildlife such as wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, and predators like lions and cheetahs. The Serengeti is also home to over 500 species of birds, adding to the rich biodiversity. Following the drive, you’ll return to your lodge for lunch before continuing the journey to Karatu, passing through picturesque landscapes of rolling hills and rural villages.

Upon arrival in Karatu, you will check into your lodge, where you can relax before dinner. The evening offers a peaceful atmosphere to unwind and reflect on the adventure, preparing for the next day of exploration in Tanzania’s beautiful landscapes.

Semi Luxury
Semi Luxury

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

Manyara

About Kirurumu Manyara Lodge

 

Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, enjoying a marvellous, uplifting and panoramic view eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mt. Losimingori. Behind Kirurumu, the Ngorongoro Highlands rise in green and fertile splendour and form the ga...

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Day 6 - Lake Manyara National Park To Arusha


Start your day with a morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park, a stunning park that spans 330 sq. km, with 70% of it covered by the lake. The diverse ecosystem, featuring groundwater forests, acacia woodlands, and open grasslands, supports a rich variety of wildlife, including the big five – lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos, and buffalo. The park is also renowned for its unique tree-climbing lions that inhabit the woodlands between the lake and the rift valley.

After a fulfilling safari, you will return to your lodge for lunch before heading back to Arusha, concluding your memorable adventure through some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations.

What's Included

  • All Accommodation And Meals As Specified On The Itinerary

  • 4x4 Specialized Pop-Up Roof Land Cruiser

  • Water, Coffee And Tea On Safari

  • Professional English Speaking Guide

  • All Park Fees And Activities As Per Itinerary

  • Game Drive Inside The Ngorongoro Crater

  • Airport Transfer

  • Itinerary Is Quoted In USD Per Person Sharing

What's Not Included

  • Flight From Kogatende Airstrip To Arusha Airport (ARK)

  • All Entry Visa

  • Travel Insurance

  • Tips And Gratitudes

  • Any Sight-seeing Not On The Itinerary

  • Optional Activities

  • Any Item Of Personal Nature

  • Anything Not Specified In The Itinerary

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