6 Days Exploring the Adventure parks of Tanzania

Discover the wild beauty and natural wonders of Tanzania on this 6 Days Exploring the Adventure Parks of Tanzania safari. This exciting journey takes you through some of the country’s most spectacular national parks, including Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Experience thrilling game drives across diverse landscapes, from ancient baobab forests and scenic lakeshores to the endless plains of the Serengeti. Encounter Tanzania’s incredible wildlife, including elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, and many other species. This safari combines adventure, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable wildlife experiences across Tanzania’s famous Northern Circuit.

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you will be welcomed by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.

Arusha is the main starting point for northern Tanzania safaris and offers beautiful views of Mount Meru. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at your hotel, explore the town, or prepare for your upcoming adventure.

Your guide will provide a safari briefing and explain the journey ahead.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Arusha Planet Lodge

Mid-range: Four Points by Sheraton Arusha

Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park for your first wildlife adventure.

Tarangire is known for its spectacular landscapes, ancient baobab trees, and one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania. The park becomes especially rewarding during the dry season when wildlife gathers around the Tarangire River.

Enjoy a game drive through the park while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, warthogs, antelopes, and numerous bird species.

After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the park before transferring to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Fanaka Safari Camp

Mid-range: Marera Valley Lodge

Luxury: Tarangire Treetops

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park and Transfer to Serengeti

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park.

Enjoy a game drive through this beautiful park located along the Great Rift Valley. Lake Manyara is famous for its diverse habitats, including groundwater forests, open grasslands, and the alkaline lake that attracts thousands of birds.

Look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, monkeys, flamingos, and the famous tree-climbing lions that are sometimes seen resting in acacia trees.

After lunch, continue your journey towards Serengeti National Park through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Arrive in Serengeti and enjoy an afternoon game drive while searching for wildlife before reaching your lodge.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Seronera Public Campsite

Mid-range: Serengeti Heritage Camp

Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Safari in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring the world-famous Serengeti National Park.

The Serengeti is one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations and offers excellent opportunities to observe predators, large animal herds, and breathtaking landscapes.

Explore the Seronera Valley, one of the richest wildlife areas in the park, where you can spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas, hippos, and many other species.

Depending on the season, you may witness the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeests and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wilderness before continuing your afternoon game drive.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Seronera Public Campsite

Mid-range: Serengeti Heritage Camp

Luxury: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Travel through beautiful landscapes while watching wildlife along the way. You may stop at viewpoints overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will enjoy spectacular views of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera.

The crater supports a high concentration of wildlife and is home to elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and the endangered black rhino.

Arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation Options

Budget: Simba Public Campsite

Mid-range: Rhino Lodge

Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Explore the crater floor during a game drive while searching for the Big Five and other wildlife species. The crater’s enclosed ecosystem provides excellent opportunities for sightings throughout the year.

Enjoy a picnic lunch near the hippo pool before ascending the crater and beginning your journey back to Arusha.

Arrive in Arusha in the late afternoon where your safari ends, or transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

• Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti.
• Champagne bush breakfast after a balloon flight.
• Maasai village cultural experience.
• Olduvai Gorge archaeological visit.
• Guided wildlife photography safari.
• Bird watching experience.
• Sundowner experience in the Serengeti.
• Bush dinner under the African sky.
• Coffee plantation tour in Arusha.
• Mto wa Mbu cultural village visit.
• Walking safari in selected conservation areas.
• Scenic flight over the Serengeti.

Best Time to Visit

This safari can be enjoyed throughout the year, with each season offering a unique experience. The dry season from June to October is excellent for wildlife viewing because animals gather around permanent water sources. January to March is a great period for witnessing the wildebeest calving season in the southern Serengeti, while July to October offers opportunities to see parts of the Great Migration. Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro all provide rewarding wildlife experiences in every season.