6-Day Northern Tanzania Safari with a Balloon Flight
Explore Northern Tanzania on a 6-day private safari through Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying breathtaking landscapes, incredible wildlife, and unforgettable game drives.
- Duration
- 6 Days · 5 Nights
- Starting Point
- Arusha
- Best Time
- June - October
The Experience
This 6-day Tanzania safari offers an exciting journey through four of the country's most celebrated wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park and the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Each destination brings its own distinctive landscapes, wildlife encounters and safari experiences, creating a diverse exploration of Tanzania's northern circuit. The journey begins in Arusha before continuing to Tarangire, renowned for its impressive elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. From there, the adventure unfolds across the vast plains of the Serengeti, with a full day dedicated to discovering its remarkable wildlife and predator-rich landscapes. The route then continues through the remaining scheduled destinations, including Lake Manyara and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Designed as a private safari, the experience offers greater flexibility in managing daily schedules, game drives and stops along the way, while following the agreed itinerary. Travel dates, daily arrangements and accommodation availability will be reviewed before final confirmation. Overnight accommodation is arranged according to the selected lodge or tented camp category, with specific properties outlined in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services are considered when preparing the final safari quotation.
- Duration
- 6 Days · 5 Nights
- Starting Point
- Arusha
- Best Time
- June - October
Your Journey, Day by Day
Upon arrival in Arusha from Dar es Salaam, meet your safari guide and continue towards Tarangire National Park, a remarkable wilderness known for its ancient baobab trees, sweeping savannah and impressive elephant herds. The journey takes you into the heart of northern Tanzania's wildlife country, where the landscape gradually opens into beautiful acacia woodlands and river valleys. Enjoy an afternoon game drive along the Tarangire River, where elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and, with luck, lions can be spotted gathering around this vital water source. Your evening is spent at Tarangire Elephant Spring Camp, nestled within the wilderness of Tarangire. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the African bush, the camp offers an intimate setting to unwind after your first day of exploration. As the sun sets over the landscape, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the wilderness before dinner and a restful night beneath the African sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Driving
- 2 Hours
- Distance
- 120 Km
- Activities
- Game Drives
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The drive offers a fascinating transition from the baobab-studded woodlands and rolling hills to the vast golden plains that make the Serengeti so iconic. En route, enjoy the changing scenery and occasional wildlife sightings before entering the park for an afternoon game drive. Explore the open savannah in search of lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs and vast herds of wildebeest and zebras, depending on the season and their movements. Your stay at Four Season Safari Lodge places you in the heart of the Serengeti wilderness, surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African plains. The Lodge offers an intimate safari atmosphere, providing a peaceful retreat after a day of exploration. As evening falls, enjoy dinner beneath the African sky, with the distant calls of wildlife reminding you that you are spending the night in one of Africa's most extraordinary wilderness areas.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Dinner
- Driving
- 5 -6 Hours
- Distance
- 270 Km
- Activities
- Transfer Game Drive
Spend the day exploring the remarkable landscapes of Serengeti National Park, where endless grasslands, scattered kopjes and winding rivers create one of Africa's richest wildlife habitats. With a full day dedicated to game viewing, venture into different areas of the park in search of its famous predators, including lions, leopards and cheetahs, alongside elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and countless plains game. Depending on the season, you may encounter the Great Migration, as thousands of wildebeest and zebras move across the open plains in search of fresh grazing. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your afternoon exploration, taking in the ever-changing beauty of this extraordinary wilderness. Return to Four Season Safari Lodge for another evening in the heart of the Serengeti. Surrounded by the natural rhythms of the African bush, the lodge offers a welcoming retreat where you can relax and reflect on the day's wildlife encounters. As the sun disappears beyond the horizon and the sounds of the wilderness grow more pronounced, enjoy dinner before settling in for another peaceful night beneath the African sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Dinner
- Driving
- Distance
- Activities
- Serengeti National Park Game Drives
Rise before dawn for one of Tanzania's most memorable experiences: a hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti. As the first light spreads across the plains, gently drift above the wilderness, watching herds of wildebeest, zebras, and other wildlife move across the landscape below. Upon landing, celebrate the morning with a special bush breakfast before returning to your lodge. Spend the remainder of the day exploring the Serengeti on a private game drive. Follow your guide in search of lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and other remarkable wildlife. Depending on the season, you may also encounter the Great Migration. Return to your luxury lodge for a relaxed evening and dinner surrounded by the sounds of the wilderness.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Driving
- Distance
- Activities
- Baloon Safari, Luxury bush breakfast, Game drives
Enjoy breakfast before departing the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The journey offers further opportunities for wildlife viewing as the open plains gradually give way to rolling hills and the lush highlands. Arrive at the Ngorongoro Crater rim and take in the breathtaking views across the vast volcanic caldera, one of Africa's most extraordinary natural landscapes. Spend the evening at Ngorongoro Melia Lodge or a similar luxury property. Its elevated setting and beautiful highland surroundings create a memorable retreat before your final wildlife adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Hot Lunch & Dinner
- Driving
- 2 - 3 Hours
- Distance
- 120 Km
- Activities
- Transfer Game Drive
After an early breakfast, descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Explore its grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, and soda lake, searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, and the endangered black rhino. The crater's remarkable concentration of wildlife offers an exceptional opportunity to encounter several of Africa's iconic species within a single landscape. After a hot lunch and your final wildlife viewing, ascend the crater walls and drive back to Arusha. You will be dropped off at your hotel or transferred to the airport for your onward journey, bringing your luxury Tanzania safari to a memorable close.
- Meals
- Breakfast & Lunch
- Driving
- Distance
- Activities
- Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive, Transfer to Arusha
The Details
What’s Included
& What’s Not
What’s Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide.
- All national park and conservation area fees.
- Luxury accommodation during the safari.
- Serengeti Balloon Safari
- Round rip Airport Transfer
- Bottled drinking water & Snacks throughout the safari.
What’s Not Included
- Travel and medical insurance.
- International Flights
- Tips and gratuities for the safari guide and lodge staff.
- Drinks at the Lodges
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