6 Day Serengeti Herds and Crater Safari
Tarangire, the central Serengeti and the northern Serengeti where the migration crosses, then the Ngorongoro Crater.
Go beyond the expected.
Six days built around the Great Migration: Tarangire's elephants, the central Serengeti and the northern Serengeti, then a morning in the Ngorongoro Crater on the way back to Arusha. The northern Serengeti is a long drive from the crater, so a flight is recommended on day five.
- Tarangire National Park
- Central Serengeti
- Two days in the northern Serengeti on the migration route
- Ngorongoro Crater
What's included
Included
- Airport transfers
- Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle with driver-guide
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Park and reserve entrance fees for the activities listed
Not included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic beverages
Confirm current park fees, permit availability, accommodation and pricing before booking, since these can change with season and demand. Access to remote areas should be confirmed before travel.
Day by day
Day 1 Arrival in Arusha
Arusha
Airport pickup and transfer to a mid-range hotel in Arusha.
Day 2 Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
A game drive among the large elephant herds, then to a mid-range lodge in Karatu.
Day 3 To the central Serengeti
Serengeti National Park
Drive to the central Serengeti with game drives on the way.
Day 4 To the northern Serengeti
Northern Serengeti
Travel north, the focus of the Great Migration, with game drives.
Day 5 Northern Serengeti and onward
Northern Serengeti and Ngorongoro
A morning game drive in the northern Serengeti, then travel toward the Ngorongoro area (a flight is recommended).
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater and return
Ngorongoro Crater and Arusha
A game drive in the Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five, then return to Arusha.
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Questions about 6 Day Serengeti Herds and Crater Safari
Can I combine a Tanzania safari with Zanzibar?
Yes, this is one of the most popular East African combinations; a Serengeti or Ngorongoro safari followed by several days on Zanzibar’s beaches, connected by a short flight.
Do I need a visa to visit Tanzania?
Most nationalities need a visa for Tanzania, commonly available as an e-visa applied for online before travel. Requirements vary by nationality, so confirm current guidance for your passport ahead of your safari.
How many national parks does Tanzania have?
Tanzania protects its landscapes across more than twenty national parks, alongside conservation areas and game reserves that together cover roughly a third of the country’s total area; one of the highest proportions of protected land of any country in the world.
Is climbing Kilimanjaro part of a normal safari?
Kilimanjaro is usually planned as its own multi-day trek (typically 6–9 days depending on route) either before or after a separate safari itinerary, rather than combined into the same days, since it requires its own acclimatisation schedule.
Is Tanzania or Kenya better for a first safari?
Both offer excellent safaris across largely the same ecosystem, and the choice often comes down to which side of the Serengeti-Mara border better fits your dates and interests: we’re happy to talk through the trade-offs for your specific safari.
What is the best time to visit the Serengeti?
The Serengeti has strong wildlife viewing year-round, but timing depends on what you want to see: the calving season is roughly January–March in the southern plains, and the dramatic river crossings typically happen around June–September in the north as the migration moves toward Kenya.