Tanzania Uncovered: Wildlife of the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

From

CAD 3,099

Duration

6 days

Countries

Tanzania

Activity

moderate

The adventure

Starting and ending in Arusha, this 6-day adventure dives deep into Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and wildlife — with the added comfort of cozy lodges, not tents. Led by a certified safari guide, you’ll roam the vast Serengeti, searching for stampeding wildebeest and prowling lions across the open savannah. Explore the lush, wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and marvel at the incredible elephant herds of Tarangire National Park, one of the best spots in Africa to see them up close. Along the way, you’ll connect with the region’s vibrant cultures and stunning scenery. It’s a journey that’s too good to pass up — trust us, any excuse won’t stand a chance.

At a glance

Duration

6 days

Route

Arusha → Arusha

Countries

Tanzania

Activity level

moderate

Style

Culture & History, Food & Drink, National Parks & Wilderness, Wildlife & Safari

Group size

Ask

Flights

Not included

Solo travellers

Welcome

Where you'll go

Day by day

Your journey through

Tanzania

Day 1Arrival dayArrivalArrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening where you will get to know our fellow group members and meet your CEO.

Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening where you will get to know our fellow group members and meet your CEO.

Day 2After breakfast the group will travel to Tarangire…

After breakfast the group will travel to Tarangire National Park. This park is special due to its large elephant population, presence of ancient baobab trees, and a unique dry season migration. The elephants gather around the Tarangire River that flows through the park. Enjoy a safari drive upon arrival to see the diverse wildlife here for yourself. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing onwards to Karatu where you will spend the evening.

Day 3Spend a free morning in Karatu

Spend a free morning in Karatu. Choose to have a leisurely wake up and relax at the hotel or pre-book the optional Lake Manyara Morning Safari Drive. Later, in the afternoon engage with local farmers on a coffee tour where you will learn about the harvesting of the beans and participate in hands-on sorting and roasting. Dinner will be had at the hotel in the evening.

Day 4Today will be an early start as…Serengeti

Serengeti

Today will be an early start as the group travels to the Ngorongoro Crater. Once here, you will go on a scenic wildlife safari drive. This geographical wonder is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. The uniqueness of this environment has allowed for a self-contained ecosystem that offers visitors a high concentration of wildlife like, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Enjoy lunch in the park amid this serene setting before departing for Serengeti National Park. Enter through the Naabi Hill Gate and experience a safari drive en route to your tented camp for the evening where you can relax under the stars.

Day 5Choose to set an early morning wake-up call…Serengeti

A herd of wildebeest and zebras grazing in the Maasai Mara, Kenya.

Serengeti

Choose to set an early morning wake-up call and pre-book the Serengeti Balloon Safari for epic views from the sky. Then, after breakfast set out on a full day safari drive through the Serengeti. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park, scan the landscape for wildlife, and listen to bird calls all around. Return to your tented camp and relax for the evening amid your outdoor surroundings.

Day 6Gather for a breakfast at camp amid…Serengeti

A serene scene of zebras grazing in a vast African savannah, showcasing wildlife harmony.

Serengeti

Gather for a breakfast at camp amid the morning life of the Serengeti before beginning the journey back to Arusha. Stop along the way for lunch at Mto wa Mbu, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Arrive to Arusha in the late afternoon where your tour will end. Please do not book onward travel prior to 9PM.