Safari Overview
This 6-day camping safari in Tanzania is an ideal choice for those looking to explore the top northern circuit parks of Tanzania while staying within a budget. The itinerary features trips to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park, offering a comprehensive experience of these renowned wildlife destinations.
DURATION: 6 DAYS
PLACES TO VISIT: TARANGIRE, NGORONGORO, SERENGETI, LAKE MANYARA
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel in Arusha, followed by a drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for its large herds of elephants and impressive baobab trees, Tarangire offers a wealth of wildlife and scenic beauty. You will spend the day on game drives, exploring the park’s diverse landscapes and observing its abundant wildlife. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a designated spot within the park. As the sun sets, you will set up camp for the night and enjoy dinner at the campsite, immersed in the sights and sounds of the African bush.
Meals: B,L,D
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will depart Tarangire and travel towards Serengeti National Park, renowned for its expansive plains and incredible animal migrations. The drive to Serengeti provides picturesque views as you move through varied landscapes. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on an afternoon game drive to begin exploring the park’s rich wildlife. A picnic lunch will be served during your exploration. In the evening, you will set up camp in the Serengeti, where you’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night under the vast African sky.
Meals: B,L,D
Day 3: Serengeti National Park
Your third day is dedicated to further exploration of the Serengeti. Following breakfast, you will head out for a full day of game drives, immersing yourself in the Serengeti’s unique environment and searching for its diverse wildlife. The park is known for its dramatic wildlife spectacles, including the Great Migration. A picnic lunch will be provided during your game drives. In the evening, return to your Serengeti campsite for dinner and another night of camping in the heart of the wilderness.
Meals: B,L,D
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
On the fourth day, you will have an early breakfast before continuing your journey from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the world’s largest unbroken caldera. Upon arrival, you’ll descend into the crater for a day of game viewing within this unique and stunning natural formation. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed on the crater floor. After a day of exploring the crater’s diverse wildlife and landscapes, you will ascend and head to your campsite near Ngorongoro for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: B,L,D
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Lake Manyara
After breakfast, you will depart from Ngorongoro Crater and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its beautiful scenery and rich birdlife. Enjoy a full day of game drives in the park, which offers diverse habitats and a chance to see unique wildlife. A picnic lunch will be provided during your exploration. In the late afternoon, you will set up camp at Lake Manyara and have dinner at the campsite, spending the night in this picturesque setting.
Meals: B,L,D
Day 6: Lake Manyara to Arusha
On the final day of your safari, you will have an early breakfast before departing Lake Manyara and returning to Arusha. The drive back offers a chance to reflect on your safari experience and enjoy the changing landscapes. You will arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your comprehensive and memorable Tanzanian safari adventure.
Meals: B,L,D
Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost
INCLUSIONS
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
- Services not mentioned in the program
- Travel insurance and medical repatriation
- Items of a personal nature