Discover the core wildlife sanctuaries of Northern Tanzania on a classic 6-day safari itinerary. Starting and ending in Arusha, this tour focuses on three world-renowned destinations: the lush groundwater forests and pink flamingo-lined shores of Lake Manyara National Park, the expansive predator-rich savannahs of Central Serengeti, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Ngorongoro Crater.
This itinerary pairs scenic drives with mid-range boutique lodges and crater-rim tented camps — including The African Tulip, Farm of Dreams Lodge, Embalakai Serengeti Camp, and Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp. Positioned directly on the crater rim, your night at Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp allows for an early morning descent onto the crater floor ahead of daily park traffic.
Detailed itinerary for your 6-day manyara, serengeti & ngorongoro safari experience
Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), a representative will meet you and transfer you to your boutique hotel in Arusha. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing by the pool or exploring Arusha at your own pace.
After a morning breakfast, depart Arusha with your driver-guide for Lake Manyara National Park. Explore the park's diverse ecosystems, ranging from lush groundwater forests to open alkaline lake shores. Track hippos at the pool, view large baboon troops, watch waterbirds and flamingos, and search for Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before transferring to Karatu for dinner and rest.
Depart Karatu after breakfast and drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying sweeping views from the crater rim viewpoint. Enter Central Serengeti National Park (Seronera) and begin your first afternoon game drive across the iconic savannah. Track lions, leopards, cheetahs, and plains game before retiring to your luxury tented camp.
Embark on an early morning game drive in the Central Serengeti to witness wildlife during peak activity hours. After a mid-day picnic lunch in the park, embark on a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive on the rim of the caldera in the late afternoon and check into Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp for dinner and an evening around the campfire.
Depart camp early at 6:15am to descend 600 metres down into the Ngorongoro Crater floor. Capitalize on early light to spot rare black rhinos, lion prides, hyenas, and hippos. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch on the caldera floor next to the hippo pool before ascending the crater walls in the afternoon for your return drive to Arusha.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend your morning relaxing or exploring local markets in Arusha depending on your flight schedule. At the appointed time, your driver will transfer you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your flight home or onward connection.
Comfortable lodges and camps for your stay
A boutique hotel used on your arrival night and again after the crater descent, offering relaxed garden surroundings in Arusha.
A charming hillside lodge used after your Lake Manyara game drive, near the Ngorongoro Highlands.
A luxury tented camp inside the park, your base for tracking lions, leopards, and cheetahs across the Seronera plains.
A tented camp on the eastern crater rim, positioned for an early-morning descent onto the caldera floor ahead of the daily crowds.
All-inclusive rates for your 6-day manyara, serengeti & ngorongoro safari
| 1 Person (Solo) | 2 People | 3 People | 4 People | 5 People | 6+ People |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,240 | $1,960 | $1,790 | $1,710 | $1,670 | $1,648 |
What makes this experience exceptional
Focus your safari on Lake Manyara, Central Serengeti (Seronera), and Ngorongoro Crater without rushing.
Stay at Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp on the eastern rim of the caldera for immediate early-morning crater access.
Track lions, leopards, cheetahs, and seasonal wildebeest migration herds across the open plains of Central Serengeti.
Spot rare tree-climbing lions, baboon troops, hippos, and flamingo flocks under the Great Rift Valley Escarpment.
Descend 600 metres into a volcanic caldera to search for endangered black rhinos and dense mammal populations.
Enjoy dinner and an evening around the campfire at Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp before your early crater descent.
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