6-Day Northern Tanzania Wildlife Safari Adventure

After breakfast, your safari adventure begins as you drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its majestic baobab trees and the largest elephant herds in Tanzania. With nine distinct vegetation zones and the life-giving Tarangire River, this park is a haven for a wide variety of wildlife including lions, zebras, giraffes, leopards, and over 500 bird species.

Enjoy a full-day game drive and a scenic picnic lunch near the riverbank, an excellent spot to witness wildlife gathering for a drink (or a dramatic predator hunt). By evening, settle into your comfortable lodge near Lake Manyara for dinner and overnight.

Today, set off on an off-the-beaten-path adventure to the remote wilderness of Lake Natron, nestled beneath the active Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano—sacred to the Maasai. The journey winds through remote Maasai lands and rugged terrain (approx. 8 hrs drive), revealing stark beauty along the way.

Upon arrival, take in the surreal landscape and relax at your lodge. Early the next morning, you’ll have the chance to hike or climb near Ol Doinyo Lengai (optional) and soak in the mystical atmosphere of this volcanic region.

After an early breakfast, your journey continues through the Ngorongoro Highlands into the iconic Serengeti National Park. You’ll stop for sweeping views of the Ngorongoro Crater before descending into the “endless plains” that are home to over 2 million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes, as well as lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and leopards.

Enjoy an afternoon game drive on your way to camp, keeping your camera ready for Africa’s most dramatic wildlife encounters. As the sun sets, unwind in your tented lodge surrounded by the sounds of the wild.

Wake up before dawn for an early morning game drive, the best time to catch predators in action and witness a glorious Serengeti sunrise, a truly magical experience.

After brunch at camp, you’ll begin your scenic transfer to the Ngorongoro Highlands, passing Maasai villages and lush landscapes along the way. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim for a relaxing evening and dinner under the stars.

Today’s highlight is a game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, a collapsed volcano that shelters one of the most densely populated wildlife areas on Earth. Look out for black rhinos, massive lion prides, elephants, flamingos, jackals, and more—all within the crater’s walls.

You’ll enjoy a picnic lunch at the hippo pool, soaking in the sounds and sights of one of Africa’s most stunning ecosystems. Afterward, transfer to your cozy lodge in Karatu for a peaceful night.

After breakfast, your final safari stop is Lake Manyara National Park, a small but vibrant park nestled at the base of the Great Rift Valley. Known for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and five distinct habitats, the park offers a gentle, scenic end to your safari journey.

Enjoy a half-day game drive, then return to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.