6 Days Tanzania Ultimate Safari

Day by day

1. Tarangire1 night
2. Central Serengeti1 night
3. Serengeti National Park1 night
4. North Serengeti1 night
5. Ngorongoro Crater2 nights

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   Day 1 · Tarangire

   Arusha To Tarangire National Park

   After breakfast, you will begin the 140-kilometer drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. This park is well known for its large elephant herds and diverse wildlife, especially during the dry season when thousands of animals migrate to the Tarangire River in search of water. Species such as wildebeest, buffalo, and oryx are common, while predators like lions and leopards follow the herds. Bird lovers will appreciate the more than 500 species found here. After lunch, you will continue with an afternoon game drive before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

   
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   Day 2 · Central Serengeti

   Central Serengeti National Park

   After breakfast in Karatu, you will drive to the central Serengeti, a region famous for its rich wildlife and open plains. Morning game drives reveal lions, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of wildebeest. Lunch will be enjoyed at a designated spot inside the park, allowing you to stay close to the wildlife. In the afternoon, you will continue exploring different areas of the Serengeti, where predators and grazing animals are often seen. By evening, you will arrive at Safari Camp, where you will relax, have dinner, and spend the night.

   
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   Day 3 · Serengeti National Park

   Central to Northern Serengeti

   fter breakfast at Safari Haven Serengeti Camp, you will set out for a game drive across the central Serengeti before heading north. This area is known for the Great Migration, where wildebeest and zebras move in large numbers across the plains. Along the way, you may see lions, elephants, giraffes, and other species. Lunch will be served picnic-style in a scenic location, keeping you close to the action. The afternoon is spent exploring northern Serengeti, which offers different habitats and wildlife concentrations. By evening, you will arrive at Safari Camp for dinner and overnight.

   
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   Day 4 · North Serengeti

   Mara River Cross Point

   After breakfast, you will drive toward the Mara River, one of the most important wildlife areas in northern Serengeti. Morning game drives reveal zebras, giraffes, elephants, and predators across the plains. At the river, you will witness the dramatic crossings of wildebeest and zebras, often challenged by crocodiles waiting in the water. Hippos are also commonly seen here. Lunch will be enjoyed near the river, giving you time to observe the activity around this natural landmark. The afternoon is spent exploring nearby areas before returning to your camp for dinner and overnight stay.

   
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   Day 5 · Ngorongoro Crater

   Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

   After breakfast, you will leave northern Serengeti and drive toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The day includes a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife habitats. Here, you will see elephants, lions, zebras, buffalo, and possibly the rare black rhino. Lunch will be served inside the crater, allowing you to enjoy the surroundings while staying close to the wildlife. The afternoon is spent exploring different parts of the crater floor, which includes grasslands, forests, and a central lake often lined with flamingos.

   
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   Day 6 · Ngorongoro Crater

   Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport

   After breakfast at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, you will descend once more into the crater for a final game drive. This morning offers another chance to see elephants, lions, hippos, and large herds of grazing animals. Birdlife is also abundant, with flamingos and raptors often visible. Lunch will be enjoyed inside the crater before beginning the drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro in the afternoon. The return marks the end of your safari, with drop-off arranged at your hotel or airport depending on your onward plans. This final day balances wildlife viewing with practical travel arrangements.