Duration
6-Day
Tarangire National Park, Tanzania
Tanzania offers stunning wildlife, beautiful beaches, friendly people, fascinating cultures, and famous places like the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire all in one amazing country! Our affordable Big Five safari lets you see incredible animals, including Africa's Big Five, while staying in comfortable lodges right in the heart of nature. Plus, you'll learn a lot about Tanzania from our expert guide.
Plan snapshot
Duration
6-Day
Route
Arusha to Arusha
Via Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater
Country & park
Tanzania / Tarangire National Park
Style
Safari
Group size
1-12 travelers
Starts
Any day if available
Minimum age
2 years
Activities
game drives
Accommodation
Gran Meliá Arusha - Luxury hotel in Arusha (City) – Dinner Included
Meals
Dinner Included; All Meals Included
Pickup
Airport transfer included
Booking
Request quote
Currency
USD
Rates
USD
Before booking
Quote flow
This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
The minimum age for this tour is 2 years.
Day 1
Luxury hotel in Arusha (City) – Dinner Included
Dinner Included
Day 2
Luxury lodge 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 3-4
Luxury lodge inside Central Serengeti NP – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 5
Luxury lodge on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater – All Meals Included
All Meals Included
Day 6
(No accommodation)
Breakfast & Lunch Included
Tour step
You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
Day 1
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed and transferred by road (approximately 1 hour) to Gran Meliá Arusha. This luxurious hotel blends modern elegance with exceptional comfort in a prime location, offering an ideal setting to relax and prepare for your safari adventure. Settle into beautifully appointed rooms, take advantage of the world-class facilities, or simply unwind and enjoy the serene surroundings as you ease into the start of your unforgettable journey. Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included
Day 2
After an early breakfast at 08:00 AM, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, enjoying a scenic drive of approximately two hours. Upon arrival, embark on a full-day game drive in one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. Known as the "Land of Giants," Tarangire is famous for its ancient baobab trees and large herds of elephants. The park’s diverse habitats support an abundance of wildlife, including lions, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species. With a bit of luck, you may also spot elusive predators such as leopards and cheetahs. Tarangire is equally renowned for its rich birdlife, making it a paradise for nature enthusiasts. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed at a scenic location within the park. In the late afternoon, after an exciting day of wildlife viewing, you will continue to your lodge for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay. Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 3
At 7:00 AM, after breakfast, you will depart by road for Serengeti National Park. The Serengeti is renowned as one of Africa’s premier safari destinations, offering extraordinary wildlife encounters across its vast, open plains. The park is home to immense herds of buffalo, wildebeest, elephants, giraffes, eland, impalas, and Grant’s gazelles, while predators such as lions and leopards are frequently spotted in their natural habitat. You will enjoy a full-day game drive with a scenic picnic lunch in the bush, allowing you to remain fully immersed in the wilderness. In the evening, you will continue to your tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay under the African sky. Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 4
After an early breakfast, you will depart at around 6:30 AM for an unforgettable game drive, spending approximately 6 to 7 hours exploring the breathtaking landscapes of the Serengeti. This iconic national park is teeming with wildlife, including impala, buffalo, hippos, and crocodiles. However, it is world famous for the spectacular Great Migration, one of nature’s most extraordinary events, where over 1.5 million wildebeest, 250,000 zebras, and 500,000 antelopes move across the endless plains in a timeless search for fresh grazing, following the seasonal rains. Beyond the migrating herds, the Serengeti also offers thrilling encounters with apex predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, creating an awe inspiring safari experience that stays with you long after your journey ends. Luxury lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 5
Today marks your final safari in the Serengeti National Park. You have the option to enhance your experience with an early-morning hot-air balloon safari (available at an additional cost), offering one of the most breathtaking ways to witness the Serengeti sunrise and enjoy spectacular aerial views of the wildlife and landscapes. Alternatively, you may continue with a morning game drive in the Serengeti. After a bush lunch, you will proceed with a scenic drive toward the Ngorongoro, where you will arrive at your accommodation on the crater rim for dinner and relaxation. Luxury lodge located on the crater rim of Ngorongoro Crater All meals included All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Day 6
Start your day with an early breakfast before departing at around 07:00 AM for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a short drive of approximately 25 minutes from your lodge. Upon arrival, descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day game drive, accompanied by a picnic lunch enjoyed within the crater. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ngorongoro is one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife destinations. The crater is home to an incredible concentration of animals, offering excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and the endangered black rhino. You may also encounter zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and a variety of bird species, including flamingos around the crater lakes. In the late afternoon, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, arriving in the evening. This marks the end of your unforgettable safari with Akondo Adventures. Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor)
Tour step
Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport.
Park fees (For non-residents)
All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
A professional driver/guide
All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
All Taxes/VAT
Roundtrip airport transfer
Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
International flights (From/to home)
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Offered by
Welcome to Akondo Adventure, Registered local tour operator in Tanzania! Our passion is providing unique and unforgettable safari experiences, mountain climbing adventures, beach holidays, and cultural experiences while also promoting nature conservation.
Office In
Tanzania
Size
10-20 employees (Founded in 2023)
Member Of
TATO & TTB
Tour Types
Custom mid-range & luxury tours that can start every day
Destinations
Tanzania
Traveler feedback
Overall
5.0/5Communication
5.0/5Accuracy
5.0/5Value
5.0/5Safety clarity
5.0/5Cultural value
5.0/5Our experience was simply unforgettable! We went on safari through Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, and we were lucky enough to spot all of the Big Five – a dream come true! 🦁🐘🐆🦏🐃 A very special thanks to Innocent our driver and guide: an extraordinarily kind, attentive, and knowledgeable person. Always available, precise, and truly passionate, he made us feel safe and well taken care of at every moment, turning this safari into something even more unique. Heartfelt thanks also to Boris, who followed us throughout the entire organization with great professionalism and availability, making everything perfect from the very beginning. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to enjoy a true African safari: breathtaking nature, perfect organization, and memories that will last a lifetime. ❤️
Martina & Lorenzo · Italy
The safari was amazing! The accommodations were all excellent. Laurian, our guide, was great at finding the animals for us to see and so accommodating with our schedule. By the end of our 4 days together he felt like family. We are grateful for having this experience.
Cynthia Siples · United States
We had such an amazing experience on safari in Serengeti and Ngorogoro Crater. We saw all the animals we were eager to see and so much more! We were so lucky to have such friendly tour guides as Dao and Zuberi who were so kind and knowledgeable. Truly an unforgettable and incredible trip!
Georgia · Australia
A group of 9 of us had the best 4 days exploring Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro. Our guides Dao and Tyga were incredibly professional, knowledgeable and fun. Definitely would recommend Akondo
Craig · Australia
Practical answers
Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
This tour is offered in US dollars (USD).
This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 3 are free.
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
You can request changes to this tour.
Gran Meliá Arusha - Luxury hotel in Arusha (City) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included
This tour starts and ends in Arusha
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Operator policy
This tour is offered by Akondo Adventures, not SafariBookings.
This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
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