6-DAY SAFARI IN TANZANIA: TARANGIRE NATIONAL PARK, LAKE MANYARA, NGORONGORO CRATER
Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Serengeti
Morning: Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport. Meet your safari guide and depart for the Serengeti National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive or opt for a short domestic flight to reach the park faster.
Afternoon: Arrive at your lodge or camp in the Serengeti and settle in.
Evening: Head out on your first game drive. Keep an eye out for giraffes, elephants, and impalas.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge or camp in Central Serengeti.
Day 2: Central Serengeti Game Drives
Morning: Start early with a sunrise game drive in the Central Serengeti, home to a dense population of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. This is the best time to catch predators in action.
Afternoon: Enjoy a bush lunch or head back to the lodge for a rest.
Evening: Go on an evening game drive and watch the animals’ evening routines as the sun sets.
Overnight: Lodge or camp in Central Serengeti.
Day 3: Northern Serengeti – Wildebeest Migration (Seasonal)
Morning: Transfer to the Northern Serengeti to witness the Great Migration if you’re visiting during the right season (July to October). This area is known for the dramatic Mara River crossings.
Afternoon: Have lunch at your lodge in Northern Serengeti, then relax before your next game drive.
Evening: Evening game drive to watch wildebeests and zebras navigating the river and facing challenges from predators.
Overnight: Lodge or camp in Northern Serengeti.
Day 4: Full Day in Northern Serengeti
Morning: Embark on a full-day safari adventure. This is a great opportunity to see crocodiles in the Mara River and predators like lions, leopards, and hyenas stalking the herds.
Afternoon: Bush picnic lunch with incredible views of the Serengeti landscape.
Evening: Return to your lodge or camp and relax for the evening.
Overnight: Lodge or camp in Northern Serengeti.
Day 5: Seronera Valley – Game Drives & Nature Walks
Morning: Head back to Central Serengeti, exploring the Seronera Valley, which is teeming with wildlife all year round. Look for elephants, hippos, and big cats.
Afternoon: Participate in a guided nature walk (if available) for a unique perspective on the park’s flora and fauna.
Evening: Relax at your lodge or camp, with an option for a final evening game drive.
Overnight: Lodge or camp in Central Serengeti.
Day 6: Sunrise Game Drive & Departure
Morning: Enjoy a final sunrise game drive in Central Serengeti for any last wildlife sightings.
Mid-morning: Head back to the lodge for breakfast, then prepare for departure.
Afternoon: Transfer back to Arusha or catch a flight from Serengeti to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.
