Best 6 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari in Tanzania
This 6 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari covers 1 night near Lake Manyara National Park, 2 nights within Serengeti National Park, and 2 nights near/within the Ngorongoro Highlands, with an optional overnight stay in Arusha City before the safari begins. The safari starts and ends in Arusha and is designed specifically for travelers who want to explore Tanzania’s most iconic northern safari destinations while enjoying excellent wildlife viewing, beautiful landscapes, and unforgettable safari experiences. Accompanied by our professional, certified, experienced and passionate safari guides, this journey offers unforgettable wildlife encounters and memories that will last a lifetime.
Starting from Arusha City, this safari is one of the best options for travelers who want to experience Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater in one well-planned itinerary. The journey combines the scenic beauty of the Great Rift Valley, the endless plains of Serengeti, and the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, giving visitors the chance to enjoy diverse landscapes, predator action, birdlife, crater wildlife, and incredible wildlife diversity that make Tanzania one of Africa’s leading safari destinations.
Your safari journey begins in Arusha. You may spend the first night in Arusha City before entering the parks depending on your arrival schedule. This overnight stay allows you to recover from your flight, organize your safari equipment, meet your guide, and prepare for the adventure ahead.
On the first day of Safari, your guide will pick you up after breakfast and begin the journey towards Lake Manyara National Park. The drive passes through local villages, beautiful farmlands, scenic landscapes, and the Great Rift Valley escarpment before reaching one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and compact wildlife destinations.
Upon arrival in Lake Manyara National Park, you will begin your first game drive while searching for wildlife across forests, grasslands, wetlands, and lakeshore areas. You may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, baboons, monkeys, warthogs, antelopes, flamingos, pelicans, and many other bird species.
On the second day of Safari, after breakfast, you will begin your journey from Lake Manyara area towards Serengeti National Park. The drive passes through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering spectacular views of the highlands, Maasai villages, open plains, and beautiful landscapes before reaching the famous Serengeti ecosystem.
Upon arrival in Serengeti National Park, you will begin your game drive while searching for wildlife across the endless plains. Depending on the season, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, jackals, and many other animals.
After an exciting game drive, you will proceed to your accommodation for dinner and your first overnight stay inside Serengeti National Park.
On the third day of Safari, you will spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park. This world-famous park is known for its endless plains, big cats, large herbivore populations, beautiful sunrise and sunset views, and the Great Wildebeest Migration.
During your game drive, you may see lions resting on kopjes, cheetahs hunting on the plains, leopards hiding in trees, elephants moving through woodland areas, giraffes browsing acacia trees, buffaloes grazing, zebras and wildebeest moving across the plains, hippos in pools, crocodiles near rivers, and many bird species.
After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and your second overnight stay inside Serengeti National Park.
On the fourth day of Safari, you will continue with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, focusing on wildlife-rich areas and predator activity. Morning hours often provide excellent opportunities to observe active animals, hunting behavior, and beautiful golden light for photography.
As the day progresses, you will begin your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area while continuing wildlife viewing along the route. Later, you will arrive near/within the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight accommodation.
On the fifth day of Safari, you will descend into the famous Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations and supports a large concentration of animals throughout the year.
During your game drive, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, wildebeest, zebras, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, warthogs, jackals, flamingos, and if fortunate, the endangered black rhino. The crater floor features grasslands, forests, swamps, and a soda lake that provide habitat for a wide variety of wildlife.
After the crater game drive, you will return to your accommodation near/within the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight stay. This gives you time to relax and enjoy the cool highland atmosphere after an exciting day inside the crater.
On the sixth day of Safari, after breakfast, you will enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Ngorongoro Highlands as you begin your journey back to Arusha. Along the route, you may stop at scenic viewpoints, local craft markets, or other interesting places depending on time and your travel arrangements.
Depending on your travel arrangements, you can be dropped at your hotel, Arusha Airport, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or another designated location.
Throughout this safari, you will travel in a comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof. This provides excellent visibility for wildlife viewing, photography, and enjoying the spectacular landscapes of northern Tanzania.
This 6 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, couples, families, solo travelers, and anyone seeking a classic Tanzania safari experience through three of the most iconic destinations in the northern safari circuit.
6 Days Tanzania Safari at a Glance
- Safari Name: 6 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari
- Starting Point: Arusha City
- Ending Point: Arusha City
- Accommodation Before Safari: Optional overnight stay in Arusha
- Night 1: Lodge / Tented Camp near Lake Manyara National Park
- Night 2: Lodge / Tented Camp within Serengeti National Park
- Night 3: Lodge / Tented Camp within Serengeti National Park
- Night 4: Lodge / Tented Camp near/within Ngorongoro Highlands
- Night 5: Lodge / Tented Camp near/within Ngorongoro Highlands
- Main Attractions: Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Great Rift Valley, Ngorongoro Highlands
- Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, rhinos if lucky, flamingos, baboons, antelopes, and many bird species
- Best For: Wildlife lovers, photographers, couples, families, solo travelers, nature lovers, first-time safari travelers, and safari adventurers
Important Travel Information
| Location | Distance & Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park | Approximately 125 km | About 2 to 3 hours drive depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions |
| Lake Manyara Game Drive | Half-day to full-day wildlife exploration around forests, lakeshore areas, wetlands, grasslands, and viewpoints |
| Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park | Approximately 205 km | About 5 to 6 hours drive including scenic stops and park entry procedures |
| Serengeti Game Drives | Full-day wildlife exploration across endless plains, kopjes, river areas, woodland zones, and seasonal migration routes |
| Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands | Approximately 145 km | About 3 to 4 hours drive with wildlife viewing along the route |
| Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive | Half-day wildlife exploration inside the crater floor |
| Ngorongoro Highlands to Arusha | Approximately 190 km | About 4 to 5 hours drive |
| Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha | Approximately 50 km | About 1 hour drive |
| Arusha Airport to Arusha City | Approximately 8 km | About 15 minutes drive |
Places You Will Visit on This 6 Days Tanzania Safari
Arusha City – Gateway to Northern Tanzania Safari
Arusha City is the main starting point for northern Tanzania safaris and serves as the tourism capital of Tanzania. It offers easy access to Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and many other safari destinations.
Most travelers spend a night in Arusha before the safari begins, allowing time to rest and prepare before entering the wilderness.
Lake Manyara National Park – Scenic Beauty and Birdlife
Lake Manyara National Park is a beautiful safari destination located along the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park is known for its diverse habitats, including groundwater forest, open grassland, acacia woodland, wetlands, and the alkaline lake.
The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, baboons, monkeys, warthogs, antelopes, flamingos, pelicans, and many other bird species. Its compact size and scenic landscapes make it a perfect introduction to northern Tanzania safari.
Spending one night near Lake Manyara allows travelers to enjoy relaxed wildlife viewing and experience the beauty of the Great Rift Valley region.
Serengeti National Park – Endless Plains and Big Cats
Serengeti National Park is one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations and one of the best places in Tanzania for big cats, open savannah landscapes, and unforgettable game drives. The park is also home to the world-famous Great Wildebeest Migration.
The park supports large populations of lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, hippos, crocodiles, and many bird species. Its endless plains create one of the most spectacular safari landscapes on Earth.
Spending two nights inside Serengeti allows travelers to explore different wildlife regions and maximize opportunities for predator sightings, photography, and migration activity depending on the season.
Ngorongoro Highlands – Scenic Views and Cultural Landscapes
The Ngorongoro Highlands are known for their cool temperatures, green hills, forests, farms, Maasai communities, and dramatic views. The region offers some of the most beautiful scenery in northern Tanzania.
The highlands provide an excellent base for visiting Ngorongoro Crater and offer a relaxing contrast to the open plains of Serengeti.
Ngorongoro Crater – Africa’s Wildlife Eden
Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera and one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife destinations. The crater floor supports a remarkable concentration of wildlife throughout the year.
Visitors may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, gazelles, and the endangered black rhino within a relatively small area.
Its unique ecosystem and spectacular scenery make Ngorongoro Crater one of the highlights of any Tanzania safari.
Why Choose This 6 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari?
- Explore three iconic destinations in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
- Visit Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
- Spend two nights inside Serengeti National Park.
- Visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
- Search for lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, rhinos if lucky, and many other wildlife species.
- Experience Lake Manyara’s scenic landscapes and birdlife.
- Enjoy the beautiful Ngorongoro Highlands and Great Rift Valley scenery.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- Outstanding photography opportunities.
- Suitable for couples, families, solo travelers, and groups.
- Explore Tanzania’s most iconic northern safari destinations.
Best Time for This 6 Days Tanzania Safari
This 6 Days Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari can be enjoyed throughout the year, although the dry season from June to October is especially popular for wildlife viewing. During this period, animals often gather around rivers, waterholes, and open plains, making sightings easier and photography more rewarding.
The green season from November to May offers lush landscapes, fewer crowds, fresh vegetation, newborn animals, and excellent birdwatching opportunities. This period is also ideal for travelers who enjoy beautiful scenery, peaceful safari experiences, and seasonal wildlife activity.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 -Arusha to Lake Manyara. Game drives at Lake Manyara park
- Day 2 -Transfer to Central Serengeti and Afternoon game drives in Central Serengeti
- Day 3 - Central Serengeti full day game drives
- Day 4 - Central Serengeti full day game drives
- Day 5 - Morning game drives in Central Serengeti and transfer to Ngorongoro/Karatu
- Day 6 -Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) and transfer to Arusha
Basic Camping Packages
Option C1: $1,811 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Migombani Campsite, Mto Wa Mbu, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Seronera Campsite, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Ngorongoro Campsite, NCA
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your private tour, starting on Nov 13, 2023, in a group of two adults. Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks. You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Option E1 : $2,234 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu
- Stay at Tukaone Camps, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu
Option E2 : $2,493 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Migombani Cottage, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Tanzania Bush Camps, Seronera, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Rhino Lodge, NCA
Option E3 : $2,715 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Manyara Best View Lodge - Silver Room, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Serenity Nyota Camp, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, NCA
Option E4 : $3,195 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Manyara Best View Lodge - Platinum Room, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, NCA
Option E5 : $5,397 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Lake Manyara KIlimamoja Lodge, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Lemala Nanyukie, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, NCA - Premier Room with Forest Views, NCA
Option E6 : $9,190 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Lake Manyara Tree Lodge - Suite, Lake Manyara (Within the Park)
- Stay at Four Seasons Safari Lodge - Terrace Suite Water Hole View, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, NCA - Suite, NCA
TRIP ITINERARY
Day
1
Arusha to Lake Manyara
Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Lake Manyara National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. As you enter the national park, lush forests of Acacia and Mahogany trees begin to set the mood for what is waiting ahead. The game drive will go on till evening with a small break for picnic lunch. During the game drive watch out for buffaloes, giraffes, impalas, baboons and the blue monkeys. Another spectacle of Lake Manyara National park is the tree climbing lions, however spotting them is a game of luck. In the right season, you can see the shoreline turning pink with millions of flamingos flocking there. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
Day
2
Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti
After breakfast we head towards the Serengeti National Park, via the beautiful high lying farmland of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Leaving the highlands behind, we descend into the heart of wild Africa - the Serengeti National Park - with its endless plains, rolling into the distance as far as the eye can see. We head to the central park area, known as the Seronera area, one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park, featuring the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti's species. We arrive in time for lunch and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
Day
3
Central Serengeti
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti - known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full day game drive, the day will come to a close by around 5PM. The long day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day
4
Central Serengeti
You can either have a relaxed breakfast and depart for full day game drives around 9:00 AM with packed lunch and return back to lodge late afternoon around 6:00 PM. Or you can depart at 6:00 AM on an early morning game drive. Later return to accommodation for breakfast and relax for a bit and depart on an afternoon game drive with packed lunch. You will explore the central portion of the Serengeti National Park today. The legendary Serengeti National Park is the most renowned safari destination for its incredible population of lions and leopards. The central portion of the Serengeti - known as Seronera area is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the park. It features the Seronera River, which provides a valuable water source to this area and therefore attracts wildlife well representative of most of the Serengeti’s species. During the off season of the migration, one must really look out for the many lion pride that thrive in this region. The interactions and survival of these lion pride provide an excellent game viewing experience all year round. Along with a picnic lunch during the full day game drive, the day will come to a close by around 5PM. The long day comes to an end with a good dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day
5
Central Serengeti to Ngorongoro
After breakfast around 6:30 AM, you will depart with a packed lunch from the camp and have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park till lunch time. There are several game drive circuits in Central Serengeti and depending on what you have already seen on your safari and your interests, your guide will take you to game drives at one or more of these circuits. You are very likely to see a good number of big cats, especially lions, along with a diverse array of other wildlife. In the afternoon depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Depending on your choice of accommodation, you will be either staying inside Ngorongoro conservation area or exiting from Ngorongoro and staying at a lodge in Karatu. The day comes to an end with a good dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Day
6
Ngorongoro Crater Tour (5 hours) to Arusha
On the last day of your safari, you will have an early start. Finishing up with a quick breakfast you will make an early descent at around 6:30 AM into the crater floor. The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest inactive, intact and unfilled volcanic caldera. It has a massive floor of about 260 sq kms with a depth of over 2000 feet. The 5-hour game drive on the crater floor will show you a lot of animal action. Keeping the camera ready is definitely recommended. The African elephant, buffalo, Black rhino, Hippos, Hyenas, Cheetahs and Lions are found in plenty. Post the picnic lunch at the beautiful Hippo pool, you will begin a steep ascend to the top exit of the crater. This is the last leg of your safari, with a 4hr drive left to Arusha. You will be dropped off to your preferred location in Arusha by 6:00 PM in the evening. With an incredible experience and loads of memories to cherish, this is the time you bid goodbye to your team
Stay Locations
- Day 1 - Karatu or Lake Manyara (Outside the Park) or Lake Manyara (Within the Park)
- Day 2 - Central Serengeti
- Day 3 - Central Serenget
- Day 4 - Central Serengeti
- Day 5 -Karatu or NCA
Pre & Post Tour Hotels
Arusha is the base for safari tours in North Tanzania. If you need accommodation in Arusha before/after your safari tour you can check some popular hotel prices on bed and breakfast basis below.
Single Room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 47
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 64
- - Karama lodge - USD 113
- - The African Tulip - USD 149
- - Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 205
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 375
Double Sharing room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 49
- - Karama lodge - USD 76
- - The African Tulip - USD 112
- - Four Points by Sheraton, Arusha - Traditional queen room - USD 120
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 240
Triple Sharing Room
- - Crest Safari Lodge - USD 29
- - Kutoka Lodge - USD 40
- - Karama lodge - USD 73
- - The African Tulip - USD 93
- - Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge - Plantation room - USD 180
Add-on tours in Serengeti
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Rhino Tracking: USD 110 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Add-on tours in Ndutu
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
Add-on tours near/within Ngorongoro
- Masai Village Tour: USD 25 per person
- Olduvai Gorge museum visit: USD 35 per person
- Ngorongoro Crater Rim Hike: USD 35 per person
Add-on tours in Tarangire
- Hot Air Balloon Ride: USD 540 per person
- Short Walking Tour (upto 4 hours): USD 45 per person
- Long Walking Tour (upto 6 hours): USD 60 per person
- Night Game Drives (for clients staying inside): USD 100-200 per person depending on lodge
Add-on tours in Karatu
- Coffee Plantation Tour: USD 20 per person
- Iraq Village Tour: USD 25 per person
- Endoro Falls & Elephant Caves visit: USD 35 per person
Transfers
This tour starts from Arusha. Kilimanjaro airport is the nearest international airport and Arusha airport is the nearest domestic airport.
Airport Pickup/Drop
Pickup or drop off at Arusha airport on the day of safari: No extra charge Pickup or drop off at Kilimanjaro airport on the day of safari: USD 30 per vehicle
Airport to Hotel transfers
Transfer from Arusha airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 25 per vehicle Transfer from Kilimanjaro airport to Arusha hotel or vice versa: USD 50 per vehicle
InterCity transfers
Transfer from Moshi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 100 per vehicle Transfer from Nairobi to Arusha or vice versa: USD 275 per vehicle
Flights
We do not book International Flights.
We can book local flights based on availability. Below are indicative additional costs for local flights.
Intercity Flights
- From Zanzibar to Arusha: From USD 100 per person (Morning flight)
- From Dar es salaam to Arusha: From USD 90 per person (Morning flight)
- From Arusha to Zanzibar: From USD 170 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
- From Arusha to Dar es salaam: From USD 110 per person (Late Afternoon flight)
This tour starts & ends at Arusha with road transfers between all locations. Central Serengeti is the farthest location you will be visiting in this tour and it is 7 hours from Arusha, each way. You can check about driving and flying to Serengeti here. To save drive time, you can directly fly into Central Serengeti where your safari vehicle with guide will be waiting to directly start the safari and cover other parks over the next few days making your way to Arusha by road on the last day. We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-in Safari
We can also reroute the itinerary such that you start with driving from Arusha on day 1 and cover other parks before you drive to Serengeti. We end the safari tour at Central Serengeti on the last day from where you can fly out to Ausha (or other cities). We will reroute the itinerary such that you cover all the parks included in the original itinerary with the same choice of accommodations & same number of nights as included in the original itinerary. This is called a Fly-out Safari.
Fly into Serengeti
- From Arusha to Central Serengeti: From USD 310 per person
- From Zanzibar to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
- From Dar es Salaam to Central Serengeti: From USD 370 per person
Fly out of Serengeti
- From Central Serengeti to Arusha: From USD 200 per person
- From Central Serengeti to Zanzibar: From USD 420 per person
- From Central Serengeti to Dar es salaam: From USD 420 per person
Note 1: Rates mentioned above are indicative and subject to change based on airlines and party(group) size
Note 2: In the Fly into Serengeti rates mentioned above, in addition to airfare, above rates also include cost to send the safari landcruiser with guide a day in advance to Serengeti, in time for your arrival & additional park fees that results due to rerouting of itinerary.
Note 3: Flights into Serengeti land at around 10:30 AM and game drives can start soon after landing while flights out of Serengeti depart around 11:00 AM and game drives can be done till about 45 min before flight departure.
Meals
- Day 1 - Lunch & Dinner
- Day 2 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 3 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 4 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 5 - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Day 6 - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
- Day 1 - Arusha to Lake Manyara takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (114 km)
- Day 2 - Lake Manyara to Central Serengeti takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (192 km)
- Day 5 - Central Serengeti to NCA takes about 3 to 3.5 hours (151 km)
- Day 6 - NCA to Arusha takes about 4 to 4.5 hours (154 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Safari Tour Inclusions & Exclusions
Below is a clear breakdown of what is included and excluded in your Tanzania safari package. This helps you understand exactly what to expect before your journey to Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and other parks.

