6-Day wildlife & crater expedition safari

Upon arrival at Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your professional guide and transferred to your lodge. After settling in, enjoy an optional Arusha city tour, exploring local markets, craft shops, and cultural highlights. Take in scenic views of Mount Meru and surrounding highlands, providing a gentle introduction to the region’s landscapes. The city’s vibrant atmosphere, colorful streets, and local Maasai culture make for a unique first taste of Tanzania’s heritage. Activities include guided walks, photography, shopping for souvenirs, and sampling local flavors, giving you a relaxed yet engaging start to your safari adventure.

Mount meru view in Arusha City

Accomodation: Under the shade. Meals: Fullboard ( breakfast, lunch & Dinner)

Link: https://undertheshadesafarilodge.co.tz

Lake Manyara National Park, a gem nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley, renowned for its flamingo-filled alkaline shores, lush acacia forests, and dramatic escarpments. The park’s unique combination of lake, forest, and savannah ecosystems supports a remarkable variety of wildlife. On a guided game drive, spot elephants grazing along the lakeshore, buffalos, giraffes, baboons. Birdwatchers will delight in the colorful array of pelicans, and hornbills that inhabit the lake and surrounding forests. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives, wildlife photography, guided nature walks, and birdwatching, providing a fully immersive safari experience. The park’s diverse landscapes and rare wildlife behaviors make Lake Manyara a truly unforgettable destination before continuing your adventure to the Serengeti.

Lake manyara national park wildlife

Accomodation: Eileen's Trees Inn. Meals: Full board( breakfast, lunch & Dinner)

Link: https://eileenstrees.com

Northern Serengeti, a region celebrated for its remote, untouched plains, rocky kopjes, and rich wildlife diversity. This area is less visited, offering a more exclusive and serene safari experience. Embark on a full-day game drive, spotting lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests in their natural habitat. The landscape’s rolling plains, seasonal rivers, and scattered kopjes create perfect opportunities for photography and wildlife observation. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst the wilderness, surrounded by the sounds of the savannah. Activities include morning and afternoon game drives, optional bush walks, wildlife photography, and cultural interactions with nearby Maasai communities. The Northern Serengeti’s seclusion, scenic beauty, and abundant wildlife make it an unforgettable destination, providing guests with intimate encounters and breathtaking vistas of one of Africa’s most iconic ecosystems.

View of Nothern serengeti national park

Accomodation: Heritage mara camp. Meals: Fullboard( Breakfast, lunch & Dinner)

Link: https://heritagecampsandlodges.com

After breakfast, depart from Northern Serengeti and drive approximately 80–100 km (2–3 hours) to the Central Serengeti, the park’s iconic wildlife heartland. This region is famous for its endless golden plains, scattered kopjes, and diverse ecosystems, supporting abundant wildlife, including the Big Five lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided morning game drive, spotting cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests while photographing the spectacular scenery. For a truly unique experience, option for a hot air balloon safari at sunrise, gliding over the plains for panoramic aerial views and a bush champagne breakfast. Afternoon activities include guided game drives, wildlife photography, and optional bush walks, immersing guests in the Serengeti’s remarkable biodiversity. The Central Serengeti’s scenic landscapes, abundant wildlife, and iconic kopjes create an unforgettable safari experience that highlights Africa’s natural wonders.

Central serengeti national park

Accomodation: Kontiki serengeti camp. Meals: Fullboard ( breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Link: https://kontiki.africa

Depart from the Central Serengeti and drive approximately 180–200 km (4–5 hours) to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views of rolling highlands and traditional Maasai villages along the way. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most spectacular natural wildlife arenas in the world. Embark on a full-day game drive to spot lions, elephants, black rhinos, buffaloes, zebras, and wildebeests in this rare ecosystem of grasslands, forests, and swamps. The crater’s dramatic walls, seasonal rivers, and abundant wildlife make it uniquely photogenic and ideal for intimate safari encounters. Enjoy a picnic lunch amidst breathtaking scenery, taking in the natural sounds and sights. Activities include guided crater game drives, wildlife photography, and scenic viewing at the crater rim, offering a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience before transferring to your nearby lodge for overnight rest.

Ngorongoro crater rim

Accomodation: Eileen's Trees Inn. Meals: Full board( breakfast, lunch & Dinner)

Link:https://eileenstrees.com/http://eileens trees inn

Tarangire National Park, renowned for its ancient baobab trees, rolling savannahs, and large elephant herds. Upon arrival, embark on a guided morning game drive, exploring the park’s unique landscapes and spotting wildlife such as lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and countless bird species along the Tarangire River, which attracts animals year-round. The park’s distinct ecosystem, seasonal watercourses, and iconic baobab-studded scenery make it a truly unique safari destination. Enjoy a picnic lunch amid the wilderness before beginning the scenic drive back to Arusha, reflecting on the incredible wildlife encounters, dramatic landscapes, and cultural experiences of the past six days. Activities include morning game drives, wildlife photography, optional bush walks, and birdwatching, concluding your safari with unforgettable memories of Africa’s natural beauty.

Tarangire national park