Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Top Wildlife Experience - Serengeti Wildlife Safaris

6-Day Tanzania Joining Group Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Arusha National Park

6 Days 5 Nights

Overview

Experience the best of northern Tanzania on this unforgettable 6-day group safari. From the elephant-rich plains of Tarangire to the iconic Serengeti and the wildlife-dense Ngorongoro Crater, ending with the lush beauty of Arusha National Park, this shared adventure offers unbeatable value and wildlife viewing.

Itinerary

After breakfast in Arusha, meet your safari group and driver-guide. Depart for Tarangire National Park, known for its massive baobab trees and large elephant herds. Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch inside the park. Spot lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, and possibly leopards along the Tarangire River.

Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge or campsite near Mto wa Mbu or Karatu.

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive toward the world-renowned Serengeti National Park. Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with optional stops at Maasai villages or viewpoints. Upon entering Serengeti, enjoy a game drive en route to the central plains (Seronera), where predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs roam freely.

  • Activities: En-route game drive, afternoon safari in Central Serengeti
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Spend the entire day exploring the vast wilderness of Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and the spectacular Great Migration (seasonal). Depending on the time of year, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras on the move. Game drives focus on tracking predators and visiting wildlife-rich areas along the Seronera River.

  • Activities: Full-day game drive in Serengeti
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Overnight: At your lodge or campsite in Central Serengeti

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before beginning your journey toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers more wildlife sightings and the opportunity to absorb the dramatic change in landscape. Reach the crater rim by evening for breathtaking views.

  • Activities: Morning game drive in Serengeti, transfer to Ngorongoro
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Overnight: At your lodge or campsite near the Ngorongoro Crater rim

Today features a safari highlight: a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most wildlife-dense areas in Africa. Explore the crater floor during a half-day game drive, where you may spot black rhinos, hippos, lions, hyenas, and large herds of wildebeest. After the game drive, return to Arusha for the evening.

  • Activities: Ngorongoro Crater game drive
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  • Overnight: At your lodge or campsite in Arusha

On your final day, take a short drive to Arusha National Park, one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks, known for its lush forest, Mt. Meru views, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a game drive and optional canoeing on Momella Lakes or a guided walking safari with an armed ranger for a unique bush experience. Return to Arusha in the afternoon.

  • Activities: Game drive, optional walking or canoeing safari in Arusha National Park
  • Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  • End of safari

Included & Excluded

  • All park entry fees and conservation charges
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
  • English-speaking professional safari guide/driver
  • Full-board accommodation (lodges and tented camps)
  • Daily game drives as per itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • Airport transfers (pickup and drop-off)
  • International airfare and visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities for your guide and staff
  • Optional activities and excursions not mentioned
  • Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Beverages (unless specified)

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Frequent Asked Question

What is included in the safari package?

Park entry fees, professional guide, 4x4 safari vehicle, accommodation, meals, bottled water, and all scheduled game drives.

What’s not included in the package?

International flights, travel insurance, visa fees, tips, personal expenses, and optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon rides).

When is the best time to go on this safari?

The safari operates year-round, but the best wildlife viewing is during the dry season (June to October), especially to see the Great Migration in the Serengeti

What kind of accommodation is provided?

You can choose between mid-range lodges, luxury tented camps, or budget options. All are clean, secure, and located near or inside the parks

From $ 1150
/ Adult
From $ 900
/ Child
6-Day Tanzania Joining Group Safari Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Arusha National Park