6-day Tanzania safari

Lake Manyara – Ngorongoro – Serengeti & Endoro

Africa’s untamed soul journey

Overview:

This 6-day Tanzania safari is a love letter to Africa’s untamed soul—a journey blending the Serengeti’s endless plains, Ngorongoro’s volcanic Eden, Lake Manyara’s quirky tree-climbing lions, and the secret waterfalls of Endoro. Designed for travelers who crave the full Northern Circuit experience—without rushing—this itinerary balances iconic wildlife encounters with hidden gems, all while sleeping under canvas and stars.

Day To Day Itinerary

Day 1: Lake Manyara—Where Lions Climb Trees

Your adventure begins at sunrise in Arusha, where your guide greets you with a steaming cup of kahawa (coffee) and a 4×4 packed with anticipation. The drive to Lake Manyara National Park winds through misty coffee plantations, arriving just as golden light spills over the alkaline lake. By mid-morning, you’re craning your neck to spot lions—yes, lions—lounging in acacia trees like overgrown housecats. Elephants trumpet through groundwater forests, and blue monkeys leap overhead as you picnic under a mahogany canopy. As dusk falls, retreat to Karatu village, where your lodge’s fireplace crackles and the scent of ugali (maize porridge) wafts from the kitchen.

Day 2: Ngorongoro Crater: A Day in Africa’s Lost World

At dawn, you descend 2,000 feet into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where 25,000 animals roam a 12-mile-wide volcanic caldera. Mist clings to the grasslands as hyenas skulk near Lerai Forest, black rhinos (fewer than 40 remain here) graze in solitude, and flamingos wade through soda lakes. Your guide navigates to the hippo pool, where you lunch mere feet from yawning giants. By afternoon, you’re scanning golden plains for lion prides. As the sun dips, ascend to the crater rim and drive back to your hotel, where your lodge’s infinity pool mirrors the star-strewn sky.

Days 3-4: Serengeti – Chasing the Great Migration

The next two days belong to the Serengeti, a Maasai word meaning “endless plains.” Dawn breaks with a game drive through the Seronera Valley, where cheetahs sprint after Thomson’s gazelles and leopards drape themselves over sausage trees. Depending on the season, you’ll witness the Great Migration.

June – July: River crossing inwestern western Cordillera (Grumet river ), Aug – oct, Mara river crossing in northern Serengeti, while Dec – March means Calving season in southern Serengeti and Ndutu area.

Nights are spent in a luxury tent camp, where lanterns flicker and Maasai warriors share fireside tales of simba (lions) and ancient migrations.

Day 5: Serengeti Sunrise & Farewell to the Wild

After a final Serengeti sunrise—capturing elephants silhouetted against dawn’s glow—you journey back to Karatu. The drive via the Ngorongoro Highlands is a safari in itself: giraffes nibbling acacia tops, hyenas trotting along dirt roads, and Maasai children herding goats. Arrive at your lodge by dusk, where a hot shower and delicious dinner feast await. Fall asleep to the hum of cicadas, knowing tomorrow’s finale holds secrets.

Day 6: Endoro Waterfalls & Elephant Caves—Walk with Giants

Your grand finale? A walking safari to Endoro Waterfalls and the mystical Elephant Caves. Armed rangers lead you through emerald forests where colobus monkeys chatter and ancient elephants carved caves into volcanic rock. Stand under Endoro’s cascades, feeling spray kiss your face, then trace elephant trails to the caves—their walls etched with centuries of tusks. Return to Arusha by sunset, dusty and exhilarated, with a camera full of lion roars, rhino sightings, and waterfall mist.

Safari Included

Park entry fees for national reserves (Serengeti, Ngorongoro, etc.).
Guided game drives with experienced drivers/guides.
Accommodation (lodges, tented camps, or safari tents).
Meals (often full-board: breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Transportation (4x4 safari vehicle between parks).

Safari Excluded

International flights and visas.
Travel insurance (medical/evacuation coverage).
Tips for guides, drivers, or camp staff.
Optional activities (hot-air balloon rides, cultural village visits).
Personal expenses (souvenirs, alcohol, laundry).

What Makes This Safari Uniquely “You”

Each guests receive a complimentary checklist of common birds and mammals in northern Tanzania
Handpicked accommodation carefully selected depending on session
For eco-travelers: carbon-offset itineraries and plastic-free picnic packs included.