6 Day Safari to Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara
This itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
Pre-safari briefing: Your safari guide will come to your hotel for your pre-safari briefing at approximately 1800, during which he will introduce himself, brief you on everything that will be happening during the safari, and answer any questions you may have.
Safari
Day 1: Your safari driver will collect you at around 0730 from your hotel in Arusha for transfer by vehicle to Tarangire National Park for game drives. Late afternoon transfer to Mawe Tarangire Baobab Tented Camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning game drives within Tarangire National Park. Afternoon transfer to Lake Eyasi for your overnight at Ziwani Lodge.
Day 3: Very early morning transfer from your lodge to a location recently reconnoitred by your local Eyasi guide, where we will find some Hadzabe Bushmen hunters to join on their morning hunt, learning aspects of hunting and survival training along the way. Afterwards, we move to a larger settlement where we meet the Hadzabe ladies and learn some of their foraging skills.
Late afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro Crater Rim for your overnight at EAC Pakulala.
Day 4: Early morning descend into the Crater with a hot packed breakfast and a game drive in hopes of witnessing the Big 5. In Africa, the Big Five is made up of the lion, rhinoceros, leopards, elephant and Cape buffalo. All of these animals are viewable within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, including the crater and are protected thanks to the wildlife conservation efforts of Tanzania.
Afternoon transfer to the Lake Ndutu region of Ngorongoro Conservation Area with visit to the Maasai boma, Olduvai Gorge and Shifting sands.
Late afternoon transfer to TNS Lake Ndutu Luxury Tented Lodge for your overnight stay.
Day 5: Experience full-day game drives in the heart of the Great Migration during the birthing season, with the hope of witnessing the birth of a newborn calf.
Late afternoon transfer to Lake Manyara for your overnight at Tortilis Camp Lake Manyara with game drives en route.
Day 6: Morning game drives in Lake Manyara. Late afternoon transfer to Arusha for your overnight stay at Outpost Lodge.
Safari Route Map
This map is not a comprehensive description of movements and shows only a selection of approximate landmarks along the safari's intended route.
Safari Prices Per Person in US Dollars
Prices are on the basis of 2026 accommodation rates.
| No. in group π | Solo | 2 π§ | 3 π§ | 4 π§ | 5 π§ | 6 π§ | 7+ π§ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safari | $5,615 | $4,450 | $3,865 | $3,800 | $3,735 | $3,665 | $3,600 |
Mobiles: scroll right for larger groups π
Departure
Youβll need to check out of your hotel by late morning. However, if you wish to wander into town for the day, you may leave your bags with reception and may continue to use the hotelβs facilities. Please let us know if you need a guide to accompany you or if you wish to organise any special activities today.
Please be ready to be collected for your airport transfer at least 3 hours before, to ensure sufficient time to check-in for your flight departing JRO / ARK.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended throughout the year.
This safari itinerary is recommended for the discerning traveller visiting from July to October - as this is when the migration is expected to be in the Mara Region - and who wants to minimise wasted transiting time in the vehicle.