6-Day Great Migration Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire

Overview

This 6-day safari combines the best of Tanzania's northern circuit with visits to Arusha National Park, Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. It's a well-balanced journey, mixing dramatic wildlife encounters with scenic beauty, and offers comfortable accommodations throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at JRO – Gold Crest Hotel

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you'll be met by your driver-guide and transferred to Gold Crest Hotel in Arusha. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax and prepare for your safari.

Dinner and overnight at Gold Crest Hotel.

  • Gold Crest Hotel

  • Arusha

Day 2: Arusha National Park – Gold Crest Hotel

After breakfast, head to Arusha National Park, a hidden gem offering varied landscapes, from Mount Meru's slopes to Momella Lakes and Ngurdoto Crater. Expect to see giraffes, zebras, buffalo, monkeys, and a rich variety of birdlife. Canoeing and walking safaris are also possible here.

In the evening, return to Gold Crest Hotel for dinner and overnight.

  • Gold Crest Hotel

  • Arusha

Day 3: Tarangire National Park – Karatu Villa Lodge

Today's adventure takes you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its elephant herds and towering baobab trees. Game drives reveal lions, giraffes, wildebeest, and perhaps elusive leopards.

By late afternoon, continue to Karatu Villa Lodge, set in the lush highlands. Relax over dinner and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

  • Karatu Villa Lodge

  • Karatu

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Marera Valley Lodge

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the "Eighth Wonder of the World." The crater floor is home to an extraordinary concentration of wildlife, including the black rhino, elephants, lions, and hippos.

In the evening, drive to Marera Valley Lodge, nestled in the rolling hills near Karatu, for dinner and overnight.

  • Marera Valley Lodge

  • Karatu

Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Gold Crest Hotel

This morning, visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and lush groundwater forest. With its mix of lake, woodland, and savannah, it's a birdwatcher's paradise and home to elephants, baboons, and giraffes.

Return to Gold Crest Hotel in Arusha for your final overnight stay.

  • Gold Crest Hotel

  • Arusha

Day 6: Arusha – Transfer to JRO

After breakfast, enjoy some leisure time in Arusha before your driver transfers you to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your onward flight.

This marks the end of your incredible Tanzania safari adventure.

Include

  • Full board accommodation as specified on safari.

  • 4wd Land cruiser vehicle with pop-up roof.

  • Well-trained driver-guide.

  • Full board meals whilst on safari

  • All the national park fees as per itinerary.

  • All meals whilst on safari.

  • Mineral water.

Exclude

  • Airfares airport taxes and fees

  • Laundry.

  • Entry visas and vaccinations.

  • Personal items.

  • Tips and gratuities.

  • Travel Insurance.

  • Optional tour.

  • Guide tips and any items of personal nature.

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