6-day Arusha Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro 4WD

Six days crossing three parks: elephants and migration, then the crater's 26,000 mammals

A 6-day private safari tour from Arusha through Tanzania's northern parks by 4WD, with an accredited guide, all meals, and hotel stays included. Day one is briefing and transfer; days two through five move through Tarangire National Park, the Serengeti during migration season, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area; day six returns you to the airport. The route reaches the Ngorongoro Crater, home to lions, rhinos, leopards, elephants and buffalo, plus over 500 bird species.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Arusha

• Meet guide at airport
• Transfer to hotel
• Brief about Arusha and program

Day 2: Explore Tarangire National Park

• Visit Tarangire National Park
• See elephants and wildlife
• Observe baobab trees and pythons

Day 3: Serengeti National Park migration

• Travel to Serengeti National Park
• Observe wildebeest migration
• See zebras and gazelles

Day 4: Bird watching in Serengeti

• Bird watching in Serengeti
• Spot diverse bird species

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari

• Visit Ngorongoro Crater
• Game drive to see big five
• Explore crater wildlife and birds

Day 6: Departure from Arusha

• Transfer to Arusha airport
• End of tour

The experience

The route starts at Arusha airport, where your guide meets you and drives to the hotel for a briefing on what the next five days hold. From there, the 4WD heads into Tarangire National Park, where the Tarangire River draws concentrations of elephants, baobab trees, and tree-climbing African pythons. The park ranks sixth among Tanzania's national parks by size and sits at the heart of the northern safari circuit.

Days three and four take you into the Serengeti during the great migration: the world's second longest overland migration, covering around 800 kilometers. Between January and March, roughly half a million wildebeest are born in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to the south. By March, as the dry season begins, around 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras start moving north toward Kenya's Maasai Mara, joined by eland, plains zebras, and Thomson's gazelles. The herds cross the Grumet and Mara Rivers, where around 3,000 crocodiles wait. More than 500 bird species inhabit the Serengeti: Masai ostriches, secretary birds, kori bustards, crowned cranes, African fish eagles, and numerous vulture species among them. You stay at Thorn Tree Tented Camp, a 3-star glamping site.

Day five moves into the Ngorongoro Crater and Conservation Area, where over 26,000 big mammals live within the crater itself. This is one of the best places to see all five of Africa's famous mammals (lions, rhinos, leopards, elephants and buffalo) plus hippos, jackals, zebras, cheetahs, crocodiles and more. The crater floor holds Lake Magadi and the Lerai Fever Tree Forest. You return to Eileen's Trees Inn, a 3-star hotel, for your final night. On day six, the guide drives you back to Arusha airport for your onward flight.

What’s included

• Transportation by 4WD safari vehicle with hotel pickup.
• accommodation at three-star hotels and a glamping camp.
• breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, wine and soft drinks.
• on-board WiFi.
• an accredited guide in your choice of language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 25

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Brown Parrot Safaris

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French or a fifth language, so you pick the one you're most comfortable with when you book. The 6-day length lets you move through three parks and see the migration and the crater without rushing. If you have only four days, you'd skip the Serengeti. If you have eight, you'd add a second park or more time in one.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

What wildlife will I actually see on a Serengeti safari in this season?

The Serengeti holds more than 500 bird species and large herds of wildebeest, zebras, eland and gazelles during migration months. Lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas and African wild dogs hunt across the plains. The exact animals you see depend on the month and the migration's position along its 800-kilometer route.

Can I see the big five in the Ngorongoro Crater?

Yes. The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places to spot all five of Africa's famous mammals: lions, rhinos, leopards, elephants and buffalo. Over 26,000 big mammals live within the crater, along with hippos, jackals, zebras, cheetahs and crocodiles.

Are meals included, or do I need to arrange food separately?

All meals are included: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, wine and soft drinks throughout the six days.

How do I get from Arusha airport to the tour's starting point?

Your guide meets you at Arusha airport and drives you to the hotel on day one as part of the tour, so there's no separate transfer to arrange.