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6 Days Classic African Safari
This 6-day safari takes you through four of northern Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations, offering an exciting blend of landscapes, culture, and game viewing. Begin with Tarangire National Park, known for its impressive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Continue to Lake Manyara, a compact gem famous for its tree-climbing lions and rich birdlife along the lake shore.
Then head deep into the endless plains of the Serengeti for unforgettable wildlife encounters and the chance to witness the Great Migration depending on the season. Conclude your adventure at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural caldera that hosts an extraordinary concentration of wildlife within its lush, enclosed walls. It’s a journey filled with remarkable sightings, scenic variety, and unforgettable moments in the heart of Tanzania’s wild north.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

Depart Arusha after breakfast and drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Enjoy a game drive through the park’s diverse landscapes, spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and a variety of birds. In the late afternoon, head to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu
Bed and Breakfast meal included
Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara National Park for a full day of game viewing. The park is known for its lush groundwater forest, the Rift Valley escarpment, and a lake teeming with flamingos. Keep an eye out for monkeys, elephants, hippos, and the rare tree-climbing lions. Overnight at a lodge in the nearby town of Karatu.
Overnight at Marera Valley Lodge in Karatu
Bed and Breakfast meal included
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Today, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the Serengeti. Enjoy a game drive as you enter the endless plains, home to the famous wildebeest migration, big cats, and more. Arrive at your tented camp or lodge in time for sunset and dinner.
Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp
All meals included
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park. Your guide will take you on morning and afternoon game drives to follow wildlife movements. Look for lions, cheetahs, elephants, hyenas, and massive herds of antelope and wildebeest. Return to your camp in the evening.
Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Camp
All meals included
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, begin your journey to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you may stop at a Maasai village or the Olduvai Gorge museum (optional). Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim for dinner and overnight, with views into the caldera below.
Overnight at Pamoja Farm Villas
All meals included
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive in one of the best wildlife-viewing areas in Africa. Spot black rhinos, hippos, lions, buffalo, and more in this lush and enclosed ecosystem. After a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha where your safari ends.