6-Day In North Serengeti and Ngorongoro

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Kilimanjaro – Transfer to Arusha for Overnight

Arrival: Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be greeted by your safari guide. After a brief introduction and orientation, you will be transferred to Arusha, approximately 1.5 hours away.
Drive to Arusha: You’ll arrive in Arusha, where you can check-in to your lodge or hotel.
Relax & Explore Depending on your arrival time, you may take a short break to relax or explore Arusha town, a bustling city surrounded by stunning landscapes. You can visit local markets or cultural centers if desired.

Dinner: Enjoy a delicious dinner at your lodge or hotel, with time to unwind after your journey.
Overnight: Arusha (Pazuri Inn)
Meals: Dinner.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park – Game Drive

After breakfast at your lodge around 7:00 AM. Depart for Tarangire, After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park at around 8:00 AM. The drive takes approximately 2 hours to reach the park, with scenic views along the way. You’ll arrive at Tarangire National Park by 10:30 AM. Embark on a game drive immediately. This park is famous for its large elephant herds and unique baobab trees, as well as lions, zebras, giraffes, and numerous bird species. You’ll spend around 3–4 hours on the drive, with stops for photography and wildlife observation. After lunch, continue your game drive until about 3:30 PM, covering different areas of the park to maximize wildlife sightings. By 4:00 PM, depart from Tarangire and head to your lodge or camp for the evening.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park around 1:00 PM
Dinner & Relaxation: Enjoy dinner and relax for the evening, preparing for the next day's adventure.
Overnight: Tarangire (Lodge/Tented Camp)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

North Serengeti – Mara River Crossing

After an early breakfast at 6:00 AM, check out of your lodge and begin the drive to North Serengeti. The drive will take about 4.5–5 hours (depending on road conditions and traffic). You’ll arrive in Northern Serengeti by around 11:00 AM and start your game drive immediately. This region is known for its incredible wildlife, particularly during the Great Migration season when thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River (July–October). Depending on the season, you may witness the Mara River crossing. Break for a packed lunch around 1:00 PM in a scenic location within the park. After lunch, continue your game drive until 4:30 PM, looking for predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, that are often seen in this area. Depart for your lodge or tented camp, arriving by 5:30 PM.

Dinner: Dinner and evening at leisure, relaxing after an exciting day of wildlife encounters.
Overnight: North Serengeti (Tanzania Bush Camp)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Northern Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps Mara River

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Northern Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti – Full-Day Game Drive

Enjoy breakfast at 6:00 AM, then check out and begin your journey to Central Serengeti. The drive will take about 2–3 hours.
Arrive at Central Serengeti by 9:30 AM, and head out for a full-day game drive. This area is known for its high concentration of predators, including lions, leopards, and cheetahs, as well as large herds of herbivores such as wildebeest, zebras, and buffalo. Around 1:00 PM, enjoy a picnic lunch in the park while observing the wildlife around you. Continue the game drive after lunch, exploring more of the Seronera Valley and its surrounding areas. This is the best region for spotting animals year-round. By 4:30 PM, you will start heading back to your lodge or camp for the night, arriving around 5:30 PM.

Dinner: Dinner and relaxation at your lodge or tented camp.
Overnight: Central Serengeti (Lodge/Tented Camp)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tanzania Bush Camps Central Serengeti

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive

Enjoy an early breakfast at 6:00 AM. After breakfast, depart for the Ngorongoro Crater. The journey takes approximately 2.5 hours. You will arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater by 9:30 AM. Descend into the crater floor for a half-day game drive in this wildlife-rich ecosystem. The crater floor is home to large herds of buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, elephants, and lions, and it is one of the best places in the world to spot a black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at the crater floor around 1:00 PM while watching animals in their natural habitat. Continue exploring the crater until 3:30 PM, then ascend to the crater rim. After ascending, return to your lodge or camp, arriving by 5:30 PM.

Dinner: Dinner at your lodge and a restful evening.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Area (Lodge/Tented Camp)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

Show more

ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Farm of Dreams Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure – Kilimanjaro Airport

Enjoy a final breakfast at 7:00 AM. After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport a 3-hour drive for your departure. As you reflect on your unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s most iconic national parks, you’ll carry with you memories of Africa’s wild heart—its animals, landscapes, and the adventure of a lifetime.
You will arrive at the airport around 11:30 AM for check-in and your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast.

Main Destination:

Moshi (Town)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.