6 Days Safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater Jan 2026
From $6,050 USD* / Big Six Encounters / 6 days
6 Days Safari Tarangire Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Experience an unforgettable 6 Days Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, exploring some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This carefully crafted journey takes you from the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to abundant wildlife and the famous Great Migration.
When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
What language is spoken in Tanzania?
Is Tanzania safe for tourists?
What currency is used in Tanzania?
Will I have the opportunity to see the Big Five?
Tanzania is renowned for its abundant wildlife, providing excellent opportunities to observe the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant, and African buffalo. While sightings cannot be guaranteed, visiting during the dry season significantly enhances your chances.
What can I expect from a typical day?
A typical day begins with an early morning game drive, taking advantage of the time when animals are most active. This is followed by a midday break at the lodge and an afternoon game drive, which concludes with a sundowner and dinner.
Will I be able to charge my devices?
Yes, most lodges and camps are equipped with electricity (230V, Type G UK-style plugs). It is advisable to bring a universal adapter, and a power bank is recommended for additional backup.
What's Included:
- Transportation in a safari specific vehicle
- A professional English speaking driver/guide
- Park entry fees
- Drinking water will be provided every day per person
- Meals as per the itinerary
- VAT
- Crater service
- Private safari
- Flying Doctor/ Air Ambulance
- Day hiking to Kilimanjaro
What's Excluded:
- International flights and visa fees
- Flying Doctor/ Air Ambulance
- Personal Travel/Baggage Insurance
- Tips for the driver guide and any porters at the lodges
- Bank Fee/charges in sending your money to Tanzania and getting USD cash out in Tanzania
Tour Pricing
Low season (April 1st - May 19th)
*We utilize a color-coded system for our pricing: yellow for budget tours, red for midrange options, and blue for luxury experiences.
Type of accommodation
2 persons
4 persons
6 persons
Yellow
$2,710.47
$2,125.78 USD*
$2,125.78 USD*
Red
$2,710.47
$2,125.78 USD*
$2,125.78 USD*
Blue
$2,710.47
$2,125.78 USD*
$2,125.78 USD*
Mid season (the rest of the year)
*We utilize a color-coded system for our pricing: yellow for budget tours, red for midrange options, and blue for luxury experiences.
Type of accommodation
2 persons
4 persons
6 persons
Yellow
$2,710.47
$2,125.78 USD*
$2,125.78 USD*
Red
$2,710.47
$2,125.78 USD*
$2,125.78 USD*
Blue
$2,710.47
$2,125.78 USD*
$2,125.78 USD*
High season (July + August + September + 20 Dec - 10 Jan)
*We utilize a color-coded system for our pricing: yellow for budget tours, red for midrange options, and blue for luxury experiences.
Type of accommodation
2 persons
4 persons
6 persons
Yellow
$2,710.47
$2,125.78 USD*
$2,125.78 USD*
Red
$2,710.47
$2,125.78 USD*
$2,125.78 USD*
Blue
$2,710.47
$2,125.78 USD*
$2,125.78 USD*
* Estimated costs per individual, excluding international airfare.
Which accommodation option fits you best?
*We utilize a color-coded system for our pricing: yellow for budget tours, red for midrange options, and blue for luxury experiences.
YELLOW accommodations
RED accommodations
A perfect balance of comfort and value. Enjoy upgraded rooms, better facilities, and added conveniences for a more relaxed and pleasant stay. Great for travelers who want a step above basic without stretching their budget.
BLUE accommodations
Premium accommodation offering superior comfort, top-quality amenities, and exceptional service. Expect spacious rooms, enhanced features, and an elevated overall experience for those who prefer luxury and style.
Itinerary
Experience an unforgettable 6 Days Safari to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in January 2026, exploring Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. This journey takes you from the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire to the vast plains of the Serengeti, famous for big cats and the Great Migration, and concludes at the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to an incredible concentration of wildlife. Enjoy scenic game drives, expert-guided safaris, and comfortable accommodations for a truly immersive African safari adventure.
- Day 1: Jan 2026 Arrival – Arusha
- Day 2: Jan 2026 Arusha – Tarangire
- Day 3: Jan 2026 Tarangire – Serengeti
- Day 4 - 5: Jan 2026 Full Serengeti
- Day 5: Jan 2026 Serengeti – Ngorongoro
- Day 6: Jan 2026 Ngorongoro Crater - Departure
Day 1
Kilimanjaro Hiking Experience (Arrival Day)
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional driver
guide from Tanzania Roadside Expeditions. After a short introduction and briefing, you will embark on a
scenic drive to the Lemosho Gate, one of the most beautiful starting points for Mount Kilimanjaro.
Here, you’ll enjoy a day hike on the lower slopes of the mountain — a perfect opportunity to experience the
diverse landscapes of Kilimanjaro, from lush montane forests filled with birdlife and colobus monkeys to open
moorlands offering panoramic views. Your guide will share insights about the mountain’s ecology, history, and
the cultures of the local Chagga people who live on its foothills.
After your hike and a well-deserved rest, you’ll descend and be transferred to Gran Meliá Arusha, where
you will check in for an overnight stay on a bed and breakfast basis. This elegant hotel offers the perfect
setting to relax and rejuvenate after your
adventure, with stunning views of Mount Meru and
excellent amenities.
You’ll spend the night here as you prepare for the
start of your safari adventure the following day.
Kindly share your arrival time in advance to ensure
your driver is ready to meet and transfer you
smoothly upon arrival.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- MEALS PLAN: BB - Breakfast
Gran Melia Arusha
Yellow
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Blue
Day 2
Arusha-Tarangire
Today in the morning you will be picked up from Gran Melia Arusha by your safari guide and driven to
Tarangire National Park, passing through Maasai plans with scattered acacia trees, as you zipping along
you will pass through many Maasai dressing in their colourful dress grazing their Cattles, riding bicycle while
others riding the donkey Carts, arriving in Tarangire national park for game drive
Tarangire National Park is almost 3000 sq km in size and is probably best known for its huge numbers of
elephants and baobab trees. The name of the park comes from the Tarangire River which crosses through the
park. Tarangire is especially spectacular during the dry season (June – November) as wildlife concentrations
rival that of the Serengeti (since enormous populations of elephants and other animals are drawn to the
Tarangire River as their only source of water). With its varied habitats and permanent water in the Tarangire
River the park is home to over 2000 elephants and 500 bird species.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- MEALS PLAN : FB Full Board
Accommodation
Later on the evening you will drive for overnight at Tarangire Elephant Lodge by
karibu Camps
Breakfast, Lunch, dinner and Drinking water will be provided every day per person during the safari
Tarangire Elephant Lodge
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Day 3
Tarangire –Serengeti
Today after breakfast you will drive to Serengeti national park via Ndutu for Calvin
Season Migration game drive then later on the day you will proceed to Central Serengeti, arrival in
Serengeti and start the afternoon game drive till the sunset. The Serengeti
National Park is the world’s last great wildlife refuge as it contains an
estimated three million large animals, most of which take part in a seasonal
migration that is one of nature’s wonders. The area covers 14,763 sq kms
and the name Serengeti comes from the Maasai ‘Siringet’, meaning endless
plains.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- MEALS PLAN: FB Full Board
ACCOMMODATION
Later on the day you will to Serengeti Four Season Lodge for Overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided. Drinking water will be provided
every day per person
Serengeti Four Season Lodge
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Blue
Day 4
Full Serengeti
Today you will be picked up by your safari guide for your full day of your luxury game drive in Serengeti
The Central Serengeti offers superb game viewing all year round due to its abundance of resident animals.
Specifically, the Seronera River Valley in the Central Serengeti is a ‘must see’ on every safari regardless of
the specific month of travel. Game viewing in Central Serengeti is at its best during the dry season (June –
November) as resident animals are more concentrated in the immediate area due to the lack of water on the
plains. Resident herbivores include impala, buffalo, hippo, warthog, topi, hartebeest and giraffe. Resident
carnivores include lion and leopard.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- MEALS PLAN: FB - Full Board
ACCOMMODATION
Later on the day you will to Serengeti Four Season Lodge for Overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided. Drinking water will be provided every day per person
Serengeti Four Season Lodge
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Blue
Day 5
Serengeti –Ngorongoro
Half day game drive in Serengeti and then later you will drive to the rim of
Ngorongoro Crater.
There are several documented resident lion prides just within a one-hour
game drive radius from Seronera. During the dry season, the resident prides
begin to shift west and north in their territories and concentrate in the central
region of the park. The dry season is a particularly good time for lion
viewing in the Central Serengeti? The Central Serengeti is also one of the
best areas in Africa to spot the elusive leopard. You may be lucky enough to
encounter this majestic cat in the branches of the sausage trees that dot the
banks of the Seronera River.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- MEALS PLAN: FB Full Board
Accommodation
Later on the day you will to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Overnight at Ngorongoro Melia Lodge.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided. Drinking water will be provided every day per person.
Ngorongoro Melia Lodge
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Day 6
Ngorongoro Crater-Arusha
Today after the breakfast you descend into the crater for a crater game tour. Often called the eighth natural
wonder of the world, the Ngorongoro Crater is the largest intact crater in the world. About 2 million years
ago the Ngorongoro volcano erupted, and its walls collapsed. The volcano floor sank to create a natural
enclosure with its 600m tall walls. Now, at over 19 kilometres wide,
Ngorongoro Crater is filled with great areas of acacia forest, hippo filled
swamps and open grasslands. These different habitats contain over 30,000
animals – including elephants, warthogs, flamingoes, magnificent birdlife, the
rare black rhinoceros and all the predatory cats. The Maasai can also be
seen grazing their cattle alongside the buffalo and wildebeest.
Later on the evening you will drive back to Arusha and proceed to
Kilimanjaro International airport for your flight back home. Breakfast, lunch
and Drinking water will be provided every day per person during the safari.
During your visit, you can accompany the Hadzabe on a
hunting expedition or a gathering trip in the bush, where they will teach you about their techniques and the various plants and animals that they use for food and medicine. You can also participate in their traditional dance and music performances, which are a highlight of their culture.
In addition to the Hadzabe, you can also interact with other
ethnic groups in the area, such as the Datoga, who are
skilled blacksmiths and known for their intricate beadwork,
and the Iraqw, who are agriculturalists and renowned for their terraced farms.
Afternoon proceed to Arusha.
DAY ACTIVITIES
- MEALS PLAN - HB Half Board
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Tour Activities
Tarangire Game Drive
Tarangire Game Drive offers an unforgettable safari experience through one of Tanzania’s most scenic parks. Explore vast landscapes filled with large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and abundant wildlife. Enjoy breathtaking views and rich animal encounters throughout your journey.
Game Drive In Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti Central Game Drive
Enjoy an immersive game drive in Serengeti Central, the heart of Tanzania’s iconic wildlife haven. Witness vast plains filled with lions, elephants, and migrating herds throughout the year. This region offers incredible predator sightings and classic Serengeti scenery at its best.
Lake Eyasi - Hadzabe Tour And Cultural Activities
Experience the unique culture of the Hadzabe tribe with an authentic tour around Lake Eyasi. Join traditional hunting sessions, learn ancient survival skills, and witness their deep connection to nature. This cultural experience offers a rare glimpse into one of the last remaining hunter-gatherer communities in Tanzania.
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