Best 6 Days Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Safari in Tanzania
This 6 Days Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari covers 1 night near/within Tarangire National Park, 1 night near Lake Natron, 2 nights within Serengeti National Park, and 1 night 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 northern safari circuit while combining classic wildlife game drives with the unique landscapes of Lake Natron, flamingos, volcanic scenery, and unforgettable safari experiences. Accompanied by our professional, certified, experienced and passionate safari guides, this journey offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, cultural experiences, 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 a unique northern Tanzania safari route. The itinerary is carefully planned to maximize wildlife viewing opportunities while allowing visitors to explore Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. This journey combines large elephant herds, baobab landscapes, flamingo breeding areas, Rift Valley scenery, endless Serengeti plains, predator action, 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 Tarangire National Park. The drive passes through local villages, farmlands, scenic countryside, and beautiful northern Tanzania landscapes before reaching one of the best parks for elephant sightings.
Upon arrival in Tarangire National Park, you will begin your first game drive while searching for wildlife across river areas, open savannah, woodland zones, and baobab landscapes. You may encounter large elephant herds, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and many bird species.
After an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will proceed to your accommodation near/within Tarangire or Lake Manyara area for dinner and overnight stay.
On the second day of Safari, after breakfast, you will begin your journey towards Lake Natron. The drive takes you through dramatic Rift Valley landscapes, remote Maasai villages, dry plains, volcanic scenery, and beautiful views of northern Tanzania’s wilderness.
Upon arrival near Lake Natron, you will explore the unique landscapes around the lake depending on time and weather conditions. Lake Natron is famous for its striking scenery, flamingos, mineral-rich waters, views of Oldoinyo Lengai volcano, and peaceful remote atmosphere.
Later in the day, you may enjoy a guided walk near the lake shore, visit local Maasai areas, or explore nearby natural attractions depending on your arrangement. After the experience, you will proceed to your accommodation near Lake Natron for dinner and overnight stay.
On the third day of Safari, after breakfast, you will begin your journey from Lake Natron towards Serengeti National Park. This route offers beautiful remote scenery, volcanic landscapes, Maasai cultural views, open plains, and a sense of true wilderness before reaching the famous Serengeti ecosystem.
Upon arrival in Serengeti National Park, you will begin your first Serengeti game drive while searching for wildlife across the endless plains. Depending on the season, you may encounter 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 fourth 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 fifth day of Safari, you will enjoy an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park before beginning your journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Morning hours often provide excellent opportunities to observe active animals, predator movement, hunting behavior, and beautiful golden light for photography.
As the day progresses, you will continue wildlife viewing along the route while heading towards the Ngorongoro Highlands. Later, you will arrive in the highlands or Karatu area for dinner and overnight accommodation.
On the sixth 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 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 Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari is ideal for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, nature lovers, couples, families, solo travelers, and anyone seeking a unique Tanzania safari experience with wildlife, flamingos, volcanic landscapes, Rift Valley scenery, and iconic northern safari destinations.
6 Days Tanzania Safari at a Glance
- Safari Name: 6 Days Tarangire, Lake Natron, 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/within Tarangire National Park or Lake Manyara area
- Night 2: Lodge / Tented Camp near Lake Natron
- Night 3: Lodge / Tented Camp within Serengeti National Park
- Night 4: Lodge / Tented Camp within Serengeti National Park
- Night 5: Lodge / Tented Camp near/within Ngorongoro Highlands or Karatu area
- Main Attractions: Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Oldoinyo Lengai views, Ngorongoro Highlands
- Wildlife: Elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, rhinos if lucky, flamingos, gazelles, antelopes, and many bird species
- Best For: Wildlife lovers, photographers, nature lovers, couples, families, solo travelers, adventure travelers, and safari explorers
Important Travel Information
| Location | Distance & Travel Time |
|---|---|
| Arusha to Tarangire National Park | Approximately 120 km | About 2 to 3 hours drive depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions |
| Tarangire Game Drive | Half-day to full-day wildlife exploration across river areas, baobab landscapes, woodland zones, and open savannah |
| Tarangire Area to Lake Natron | Approximately 220 km to 260 km | About 5 to 7 hours drive depending on route, stops, and road conditions |
| Lake Natron Experience | Guided exploration around lake shore areas, flamingo viewpoints, Rift Valley landscapes, Maasai areas, and volcanic scenery |
| Lake Natron to Serengeti National Park | Approximately 250 km to 300 km | About 6 to 8 hours drive depending on route, 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 Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park, and many other safari destinations.
Most travelers spend a night in Arusha before the safari begins, allowing time to rest, meet the guide, and prepare before entering the wilderness.
Tarangire National Park – Elephants and Baobab Trees
Tarangire National Park is one of northern Tanzania’s most rewarding safari destinations and is famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, seasonal wildlife movement, and beautiful river landscapes.
The park is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, waterbucks, warthogs, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, and many bird species. During the dry season, animals gather near the Tarangire River, creating excellent game viewing opportunities.
Visiting Tarangire at the beginning of this safari gives travelers a memorable introduction to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit before continuing towards Lake Natron and Serengeti.
Lake Natron – Flamingos, Rift Valley Scenery and Volcanic Landscapes
Lake Natron is one of Tanzania’s most unique and dramatic natural destinations. Located in the Great Rift Valley near the active volcanic mountain Oldoinyo Lengai, the area is famous for its remote atmosphere, mineral-rich waters, flamingos, volcanic views, and striking landscapes.
The lake is an important area for flamingos and offers a completely different experience from traditional game drive parks. Visitors can enjoy lake shore walks, scenic viewpoints, Maasai cultural surroundings, waterfalls depending on route arrangement, and beautiful sunset views.
Spending one night near Lake Natron allows travelers to experience a wild, peaceful, and adventurous side of northern Tanzania before entering Serengeti National Park.
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 Tarangire, Lake Natron, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Tanzania Safari?
- Explore a unique northern Tanzania safari route with wildlife and dramatic landscapes.
- Visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Natron, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater.
- Enjoy Tarangire’s elephant herds, baobab trees, and river landscapes.
- Experience Lake Natron’s flamingos, Rift Valley scenery, and volcanic landscapes.
- 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.
- Enjoy a combination of game drives, scenery, culture, photography, and adventure.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- Comfortable 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.
- Outstanding photography opportunities.
- Suitable for couples, families, solo travelers, groups, nature lovers, and adventure travelers.
- Explore Tanzania’s most iconic and scenic northern safari destinations.
Best Time for This 6 Days Tanzania Safari
This 6 Days Tarangire, Lake Natron, 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, excellent birdwatching opportunities, and beautiful scenery around Lake Natron and the Serengeti plains. This period is also ideal for travelers who enjoy peaceful landscapes, photography, seasonal wildlife activity, and unique northern Tanzania safari routes.
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 -Arusha to Tarangire. Game drives at Tarangire
- Day 2 -Transfer to Lake Natron (Bird Watching/ Flamingo Walk)
- Day 3 - Optional short hike to Ngare sero waterfalls and proceed to Central Serengeti with short enroute game drives in Serengeti
- 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: $1,688 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Migombani Campsite, Mto Wa Mbu, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron Campsite, Lake Natron
- 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 : $2,061 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Nsya Lodge & Camp - Standard Bungalow, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Maasai Giraffe Eco Lodge, Lake Natron
- Stay at Tukaone Camps, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Omega View Hotel, Karatu
Option E2 : $2,290 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Migombani Cottage, Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron - Safari Comfort, Lake Natron
- Stay at Tanzania Bush Camps, Seronera, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Rhino Lodge, NCA
Option E3 : $2,602 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Tarangire Tortilis Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Africa Safari Lake Natron - Luxury Glamping, Lake Natron
- Stay at Serenity Nyota Camp, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge, NCA
Option E4 : $3,365 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Topguide Bush Camp Lolkisale, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Lake Natron Camp, Lake Natron
- Stay at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Sanctuary Ngorongoro Crater Camp, NCA
Option E5 : $5,152 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Lemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Lake Natron Camp, Lake Natron
- Stay at Lemala Nanyukie, Central Serengeti
- Stay at Melia Ngorongoro Lodge, NCA - Premier Room with Forest Views, NCA
Option E6 : $7,850 per adult for safari with Land Cruiser
- Stay at Sanctuary Swala Camp, Tarangire (Within the Park)
- Stay at Lake Natron Camp, Lake Natron
- 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 Tarangire
Pick up at 7:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centerpiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you
Day
2
Lake Natron
Your day will begin after breakfast by about 8:00 AM. We depart with packed lunch boxes towards Lake Natron. Located about 3.5 hours drive away from Mto Wa Mbu/Manyara, Lake Natron is a surreal destination and unique natural spectacle. Its waters are highly alkaline and are unusually shallow, averaging just one meter in depth. After checking into your lodge and a short break, put your walking shoes on as a Maasai tribesman takes you on a walk around the shores of Lake Natron on the lookout for birds, especially the lesser flamingos. Lake Natron is the most important and regular breeding site for lesser flamingos in East Africa hosting up to 2 million of them during the breeding season. The majority of egg-laying and hatching takes place from September to January. After the hike, you will head back to your camp/lodge for a well deserved dinner and rest.
Day
3
Lake Natron to Central Serengeti
Your day starts early. Around 6:00 AM, accompanied by a Maasai guide, enjoy some light hiking to the nearby Ngare Sero waterfalls and relax in the cool spray of water cascading down the rocks of this scenic ravine. Make sure to bring your shoes! We return to accommodation by 8:30 AM and finishing up a good breakfast, will head out towards the Serengeti National Park. This road trip takes through variety of sites: towns and villages, savannah and forest, and you’ll be able to spot animals like antelope, wildebeest and zebra. We enter Serengeti in the afternoon. The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with 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 - Tarangire (Within the Park) or Tarangire (Outside the Park) or Lake Manyara (Outside the Park)
- Day 2 - Lake Natron
- 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 Tarangire takes about 2.5 to 3 hours (106 km)
- Day 2 - Tarangire to Lake Natron takes about 3.5 to 4 hours (162 km)
- Day 3 - Lake Natron to Central Serengeti takes about 5.5 to 6 hours
- 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.
What’s Included in Your Safari
What’s Not Included
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