6 Days Tanzania Classic Drive Safari Ngorongoro & Serengeti

The 6 Days Tanzania Classic Drive Safari Ngorongoro & Serengeti will take you to Explore the beautiful terrain and wildlife of Lake Manyara N.P. Adventure in the Ndutu site in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, the Serengeti and, of course, the Ngorongoro Crater from the open roof of your safari vehicle. Experience the best of the open road on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the Tanzanian wilderness. The journey in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof can be customised as the possibilities are endless. Start and finish in Arusha.

Safari Highlights

• Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park
• Day 2: Road trip to Ndutu / South Serengeti
• Day 3: Full-day game drive in Ndutu Area
• Day 4: Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park
• Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Magic
• Day 6: Transfer to the Arusha area
• Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• All activities (Unless labelled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Roundtrip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
• Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks

Detailed 6 Days Tanzania Classic Drive Safari

Day 1: Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

You will be met by your driver-guide in Arusha or at Arusha airport and together you will begin the transfer to Lake Manyara National Park to start your private safari game drive. Lake Manyara National Park, an underrated gem among safari parks, offers an impressive number of birds that thrive on the water. From the park’s main entrance, the road winds through an area of groundwater forests. On the grassy banks of the lake, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra and buffalo can be seen grazing throughout the day. The mahogany and acacia trees are inhabited by the famous tree-climbing lions; with a bit of luck, you may see them lazing on a tree branch.

You will enjoy a packed lunch at midday and the end of the afternoon’s game drive, you will make your way to Africa Safari Karatu. On arrival, you will have time to refresh before finishing the day with dinner under the stars and a good night’s sleep in one of our comfy bungalow accommodations.

Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

Day 2 of 6 Days Tanzania Classic Drive Safari: Road trip to Ndutu / South Serengeti

Today you have a rewarding drive ahead of you, as you make your way from Lake Manyara region, through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and to Ndutu / South Serengeti. The road will take you through the Maasai homeland, the only tribespeople permitted to live in the Conservation Area. Traditionally nomadic, the Maasai people are rich in culture and can often be seen herding their cattle in brightly coloured traditional Maasai robes.

They live in complete harmony with the earth, using their long-ingrained family knowledge of plant life as a means of survival. Along the drive, you will be able to spot giraffes, zebras and other animals. Prepare to be amazed when you catch your first glimpse of the endless plains of the Serengeti. When you arrive in our Africa Safari South Serengeti, you will have already had your first taste of game driving in this unique area.

Main Destination: Ndutu – Southern Serengeti

Accommodation: Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

Day 3: Full-day game drive in Ndutu Area

Wake up to all the sounds of nature and, with a bit of luck, you may even see a group of elephants pass by your tent. After a delicious breakfast, today is all about an impressive game drive where you thoroughly explore the Ndutu area. In the first months of the year, the calving season of the Great Migration takes place here. More than 1.5 million wildebeest migrate in a huge loop every year.

A true spectacle! In the other months, anyway, you are likely to encounter giraffes, elands, elephants and hopefully some species of the 6 big cat species that reside here. At the end of the day, you will return to Africa Safari South Serengeti for a delicious dinner and a good night’s sleep.

Main Destination: Ndutu – Southern Serengeti

Accommodation: Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

Day 4 of 6 Days Tanzania Classic Drive Safari: Full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park

There is nothing like waking up from a restful sleep to the sounds of the Serengeti. Once you have enjoyed your breakfast, the acacia-covered savannah of Serengeti N.P. welcomes you to explore the wildlife. You will drive towards central Serengeti, Seronera area. Seronera Valley with the Seronera River supports a far greater diversity of resident wildlife than anywhere else in the Serengeti, including elephants, buffalo, hippos and antelopes such as impala, reedbuck, waterbuck, and topi.

This is also the site for the Seronera airport, the visitor information centre, with a small museum, coffee shop, picnic area and staff village. En route, you will encounter rock outcrops, also known as ‘Kopjes’, which are characteristic of the Serengeti landscape and popular with predators as vantage points. By the end of this day, you will probably understand the meaning of the name ‘Serengeti’ as ‘Endless Plains’. In the late afternoon, you will return to Africa Safari South Serengeti.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

Accommodation: Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater Magic

Be sure to wake up early today, so there is no delay on your descent into the famous Ngorongoro Crater. The Ngorongoro Conservation Area will amaze you with its beauty. Even more so when you arrive at the edge of the crater and take in the amazing view over one of the natural wonders of this world. The crater of this inactive volcano is approximately 3 million years old, 20 square km in size, and the largest unbroken volcanic caldera in the world.

Due to its natural borders, the wildlife in the crater is amazing. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers a good chance to spot the rare black rhino. Throw hyena, zebra, buffalo and elephants into the mix, and you have the perfect canvas for a pretty awesome safari experience. At the end of the afternoon, you go to the lodge, Africa Safari Karatu, for a well-deserved night’s sleep.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Africa Safari Karatu

Day 6 of 6 Days Tanzania Classic Drive Safari: Transfer to the Arusha area

All good things come to an end! Enjoy your last meal at Africa Safari Karatu before checking out, ready for your journey to Arusha. After meeting your driver-guide at the reception, head back to where it all began on an easy drive over the tarmac in about 3 hours; heart and camera filled with memories of your African safari adventure.

Main Destination: Arusha – City

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

End of 6 Days Tanzania Classic Drive Safari