6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour
The 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour is an extended northern Tanzania wildlife itinerary focusing on two internationally recognised safari destinations: Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Unlike itineraries that divide time between several parks, this six day route gives Serengeti a larger share of the safari, allowing travellers more time to explore different habitats, search for predators and observe plains wildlife before continuing toward Ngorongoro.
Day one travels toward Serengeti and includes an afternoon wildlife game drive, days two, three and four provide extended Serengeti wildlife exploration, day five includes another Serengeti game drive before transferring toward Ngorongoro, and day six explores Ngorongoro Crater before the final road journey.
Serengeti supports wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, spotted hyenas, jackals, gazelles and many bird species.
Leopards occur within Serengeti but are secretive and particularly difficult to locate.
Ngorongoro Crater adds a contrasting wildlife environment where travellers may see wildebeest, zebras, lions, buffalo, hippos, elephants, spotted hyenas and possible black rhino.
The 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour can be arranged privately or as a compatible group joining safari, with camping, budget lodge, midrange lodge, tented camp or premium accommodation according to the selected package.
Wildlife remains free roaming, so no responsible safari can guarantee particular species, predator hunts, Great Migration events, river crossings, calving events or complete Big Five sightings.
6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour at a Glance
- Duration: 6 safari days and 5 overnights.
- Main destinations: Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
- Day 1: Transfer to Serengeti and afternoon wildlife game drive.
- Day 2: Full day Serengeti wildlife safari.
- Day 3: Full day Serengeti wildlife safari.
- Day 4: Extended Serengeti wildlife exploration.
- Day 5: Serengeti game drive and transfer toward Ngorongoro.
- Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari and final transfer.
- Vehicle: 4×4 safari vehicle with pop up roof.
- Guide: Professional safari guide.
Why Choose the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour?
The main advantage of this route is the amount of time dedicated to Serengeti.
Shorter Serengeti and Ngorongoro itineraries can involve substantial road travel relative to wildlife viewing time, while six days allow several complete Serengeti game drive periods before continuing to Ngorongoro.
This can be especially suitable for travellers interested in predators, wildlife photography, seasonal migration movements or simply experiencing more of the Serengeti landscape.
Main Safari Highlights
- Extended Serengeti National Park wildlife viewing
- Multiple full Serengeti game drive days
- Wildebeest and zebra viewing opportunities
- Possible lion sightings
- Possible cheetah sightings
- Possible leopard sightings
- Elephant and giraffe viewing opportunities
- Great Migration opportunities when seasonally relevant
- Ngorongoro Crater wildlife safari
- Possible black rhino sightings
- Professional safari guide
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
Detailed 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour Itinerary
DAY
01
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Transfer to Serengeti and Afternoon Wildlife Game Drive
Your 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour begins with pickup from the agreed hotel or starting location before travelling toward Serengeti National Park.
The journey introduces changing northern Tanzania landscapes before reaching the Serengeti ecosystem.
After completing the applicable park procedures, enter Serengeti and begin your first wildlife game drive across open plains and surrounding habitats.
First Serengeti Wildlife Experience
- Look for lions.
- Search for cheetahs in open habitat.
- Observe wildebeest and zebras.
- Look for elephants and giraffes.
- Search for African buffalo.
- Watch for spotted hyenas and jackals.
- Search suitable trees for possible leopards.
- Enjoy open plains photography.
The exact game drive area depends on arrival time, road conditions, accommodation location and current wildlife movement.
Later in the day, continue toward the confirmed Serengeti campsite, tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Camping, tented camp, lodge or another confirmed Serengeti accommodation.
Meals
Lunch and dinner according to the confirmed package.
Safari
Afternoon Serengeti wildlife game drive.
DAY
02
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Full Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
After breakfast, begin a full day of wildlife exploration inside Serengeti National Park.
The professional guide selects suitable game drive areas according to wildlife activity, recent observations, road conditions and seasonal movement.
Day 2 Wildlife Opportunities
- Search for lions and pride activity.
- Look for cheetahs across open plains.
- Search trees and woodland for possible leopards.
- Observe wildebeest and zebras.
- Look for elephants and giraffes.
- Search for buffalo.
- Watch for gazelles and antelopes.
- Look for spotted hyenas and jackals.
- Enjoy birdwatching and wildlife photography.
Stop for a picnic lunch at an appropriate location before continuing the afternoon wildlife game drive.
Predator hunts and kills are natural events and cannot be scheduled or guaranteed.
Later in the day, return to the confirmed Serengeti accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Confirmed Serengeti campsite, tented camp or lodge.
Meals
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner according to the confirmed package.
Safari
Full day Serengeti National Park wildlife game drive.
DAY
03
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Second Full Day Serengeti Wildlife Safari
Day three provides another complete day inside Serengeti National Park.
Having more than one full Serengeti day allows the guide to explore different habitats rather than relying on a single wildlife viewing period.
Day 3 Serengeti Experience
- Explore another suitable Serengeti wildlife area.
- Continue searching for lions and cheetahs.
- Search for possible leopard sightings.
- Observe grazing animals and plains wildlife.
- Look for elephants and giraffes.
- Search for buffalo and hyenas.
- Observe smaller mammals and birdlife.
- Enjoy additional photography time.
Wildlife locations can change overnight, meaning a new day may provide very different observations from the previous game drive.
If migration herds are seasonally present within practical reach of the itinerary, your guide can consider suitable game drive areas, but exact herd locations cannot be guaranteed.
Return to your confirmed Serengeti accommodation later in the day for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Confirmed Serengeti campsite, tented camp or lodge.
Meals
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner according to the confirmed package.
Safari
Second full day Serengeti wildlife game drive.
DAY
04
SERENGETI NATIONAL PARK
Extended Serengeti Wildlife Exploration
Day four continues the extended Serengeti experience of the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour.
The guide can select another practical game drive area according to current wildlife activity and seasonal conditions.
Extended Wildlife Viewing
- Search for predator activity.
- Observe wildebeest and zebra movements.
- Look for elephants and giraffes.
- Watch for buffalo and antelope species.
- Search for spotted hyenas.
- Look for possible leopards.
- Observe birds and smaller wildlife.
- Enjoy extended landscape photography.
The additional Serengeti day does not guarantee rare wildlife, but it creates more opportunities to encounter different animals and behaviours.
Stop for lunch according to the day’s game drive plan and continue exploring before returning to the confirmed accommodation.
Accommodation
Confirmed Serengeti campsite, tented camp or lodge.
Meals
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner according to the confirmed package.
Safari
Extended Serengeti wildlife exploration.
DAY
05
SERENGETI – NGORONGORO
Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer Toward Ngorongoro
After breakfast, begin another Serengeti wildlife game drive before gradually travelling toward Ngorongoro.
This final Serengeti game drive gives travellers another opportunity to search for animals not observed during previous days.
Final Serengeti Wildlife Experience
- Continue searching for lions.
- Look for cheetahs.
- Search for possible leopards.
- Observe wildebeest and zebras.
- Look for elephants and giraffes.
- Watch for buffalo and gazelles.
- Search for spotted hyenas.
- Enjoy final Serengeti photography opportunities.
The exact route depends on wildlife movement, road conditions and the travel time required toward Ngorongoro.
After the game drive and picnic lunch, continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
The scenery gradually changes from Serengeti plains to higher elevation landscapes around Ngorongoro.
Arrive at the confirmed accommodation later in the day for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation
Camping, lodge or another confirmed accommodation in the Ngorongoro area or suitable surrounding location.
Meals
Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner according to the confirmed package.
Transfer
Serengeti wildlife game drive followed by transfer toward Ngorongoro.
DAY
06
NGORONGORO CRATER
Ngorongoro Crater Wildlife Safari and Final Transfer
After an early breakfast, continue toward the Ngorongoro Crater descent point for the final wildlife experience of the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour.
After completing the applicable conservation and crater procedures, descend into Ngorongoro Crater in the 4×4 safari vehicle.
The crater floor supports wildlife across grasslands, wetlands, water areas and woodland patches.
Ngorongoro Wildlife Experience
- Look for wildebeest and zebras.
- Search for African buffalo.
- Watch for lions and spotted hyenas.
- Observe hippos around suitable water areas.
- Look for elephants.
- Search for possible black rhino sightings.
- Observe gazelles and warthogs.
- Enjoy crater landscapes and birdwatching.
Black rhino may occasionally be observed inside Ngorongoro, but sightings cannot be guaranteed and may be distant.
Stop for a picnic lunch at an appropriate designated location before completing the crater game drive.
Later in the afternoon, ascend from Ngorongoro Crater and begin the final road transfer toward Moshi, Arusha or another agreed destination.
Final Destination
Moshi, Arusha or another agreed final drop off location.
Meals
Breakfast and picnic lunch according to the confirmed package.
Transfer
Ngorongoro Crater wildlife game drive followed by final road transportation.
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti is the main focus of the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour.
The extended itinerary provides significantly more time for Serengeti wildlife viewing than compact safari routes.
The ecosystem contains open grasslands, woodland, rocky formations, seasonal water sources and river influenced habitats supporting a wide range of wildlife.
Why Spend Several Days in Serengeti?
Serengeti covers a vast area, and wildlife does not remain concentrated in one permanent location.
Several game drive days allow the guide to respond to current conditions and explore different habitats.
Benefits of Extended Serengeti Time
- More wildlife viewing time
- More opportunities to explore different habitats
- Additional predator viewing opportunities
- More photography time
- Greater flexibility to respond to seasonal wildlife movement
- Less dependence on one short Serengeti game drive
More time creates additional opportunities but still cannot guarantee any particular wildlife encounter.
Lions in Serengeti
Lions occur throughout suitable Serengeti habitats.
Travellers may encounter lions resting in grass, moving across open plains or interacting with pride members.
They may also remain hidden, inactive or far from accessible roads, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Cheetahs in Serengeti
Cheetahs may be observed across suitable open habitats.
Their location depends on territory, prey availability and natural movement.
Several Serengeti days provide additional opportunities to search open areas, but no sighting can be promised.
Leopards in Serengeti
Leopards occur within Serengeti but are among the more difficult predators to locate.
They may remain hidden in trees, woodland and dense vegetation.
Even during an extended six day safari, leopard sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Wildebeest and Zebra Herds
Wildebeest and zebras are among the most recognisable animals of the Serengeti ecosystem.
The size and location of herds change according to rainfall, water availability and fresh grazing.
Travellers may encounter scattered groups or larger concentrations depending on season and safari region.
Great Migration on the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour
The 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour can provide opportunities to encounter Great Migration herds when travel dates and herd locations align.
However, the migration is a natural movement rather than a fixed attraction operating on a guaranteed timetable.
Important Great Migration Information
- Migration locations change naturally throughout the year.
- Rainfall influences herd movement.
- Fresh grazing influences herd distribution.
- Water availability affects migration movement.
- River crossings cannot be scheduled or guaranteed.
- Calving events cannot be guaranteed.
- Predator hunts and kills cannot be guaranteed.
- Additional safari days improve opportunities but cannot guarantee migration action.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro provides a contrasting final wildlife environment after several days in Serengeti.
The crater floor contains grasslands, wetlands, pools and woodland patches supporting a diverse wildlife community.
Travellers may see wildebeest, zebras, buffalo, lions, spotted hyenas, hippos, elephants, gazelles and possible black rhino.
Black Rhino in Ngorongoro
Ngorongoro is one of the main northern Tanzania destinations where travellers may have an opportunity to observe black rhino.
Rhino remain limited in number and may stay far from accessible safari roads.
Binoculars can be useful when an animal is visible at distance.
A black rhino sighting cannot be guaranteed during the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour.
Wildlife You May See
Possible Wildlife Sightings
- Wildebeest
- Zebras
- Lions
- Cheetahs
- African elephants
- Giraffes
- African buffalo
- Spotted hyenas
- Jackals
- Gazelles
- Warthogs
- Hippos
- Possible leopards
- Possible black rhino in Ngorongoro
- Numerous bird species
Wildlife remains free roaming, so the presence of a species within the ecosystem does not guarantee that it will be observed during a particular game drive.
Big Five Expectations
The itinerary provides opportunities to search for several animals traditionally associated with the Big Five.
Serengeti supports lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, while Ngorongoro adds the main opportunity on this route for possible black rhino sightings.
Leopard and black rhino are particularly important examples of why seeing all five cannot be guaranteed.
Realistic Big Five Expectations
- Lion: Occurs in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- Leopard: Present in Serengeti but secretive and difficult to locate.
- Elephant: May be observed in both major safari areas.
- Buffalo: May be encountered in Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- Black rhino: Possible in Ngorongoro but sightings may be distant.
Professional Safari Guide
A professional safari guide accompanies travellers throughout the six day itinerary.
The guide manages road navigation, park procedures, wildlife interpretation, game drive planning and daily logistics.
Safari Guide Responsibilities
- Road navigation
- Park and conservation procedures
- Serengeti game drive planning
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive planning
- Wildlife interpretation
- Bird identification where possible
- Responsible wildlife viewing
- Accommodation coordination
- Meal and timing coordination
- Final road transportation
4×4 Safari Vehicle
The safari normally uses a 4×4 vehicle suited to northern Tanzania road conditions and wildlife game drives.
A pop up roof provides improved wildlife viewing and photography opportunities while the vehicle is safely stopped.
- 4×4 capability
- Pop up wildlife viewing roof
- Safari passenger seating
- Wildlife viewing windows
- Space for reasonable safari luggage
- Drinking water storage
Private 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour
The 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour can be arranged privately with the 4×4 safari vehicle and professional guide reserved exclusively for your travelling party.
Private touring provides greater privacy and more personal attention from the guide.
It can be suitable for couples, solo travellers, families, friends and wildlife photographers.
Private touring does not guarantee additional wildlife sightings.
Group Joining Safari Option
A group joining version may be possible when compatible travellers have matching dates, itinerary and accommodation arrangements.
Sharing a 4×4 safari vehicle can reduce the individual share of selected vehicle and guide costs.
Group availability should be confirmed before booking because suitable departures may not operate every day.
Camping Safari Option
The itinerary can be arranged using public or other confirmed safari campsites.
Camping provides a simpler overnight style and may reduce accommodation costs compared with many lodge packages.
The final package should clearly state tent, mattress, campsite and sleeping bag arrangements.
Lodge Safari Option
Travellers can select budget, midrange or premium lodges and tented camps.
Accommodation location can influence road timing and the amount of practical game drive time available.
Higher accommodation standards provide additional comfort but cannot guarantee more wildlife.
Meals During the Safari
- Day 1 lunch and dinner
- Day 2 breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
- Day 3 breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
- Day 4 breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
- Day 5 breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner
- Day 6 breakfast and picnic lunch
- Drinking water according to the confirmed package
Dietary requirements should be communicated before departure so suitable arrangements can be requested where possible.
Best Time for the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour
Serengeti and Ngorongoro can be visited during different seasons of the year.
The most suitable period depends on wildlife interests, preferred landscapes, accommodation availability and travel plans.
Seasonal Considerations
- Drier periods: Some wildlife may concentrate around dependable water.
- Greener periods: Landscapes can become lush and attractive for photography.
- Rainfall: Influences road conditions, vegetation and wildlife distribution.
- Serengeti: Migration herd locations change naturally throughout the year.
- Ngorongoro: Resident wildlife may be observed during different seasons.
No season guarantees a specific animal or migration event.
What to Bring
- Comfortable safari clothing
- Warm fleece or jacket for Ngorongoro
- Sun hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera or phone
- Binoculars if available
- Personal medication
- Passport or identification where required
- Compact safari luggage
- Personal toiletries
- Power bank
Typical 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour Inclusions
- Road transportation according to the confirmed itinerary
- 4×4 safari vehicle with pop up roof
- Professional safari guide
- Applicable Serengeti park arrangements stated in the package
- Applicable Ngorongoro conservation arrangements stated in the package
- Applicable crater service arrangements stated in the package
- Multiple Serengeti wildlife game drives
- Ngorongoro Crater wildlife game drive
- Five overnight accommodations according to the confirmed category
- Meals according to the confirmed itinerary
- Drinking water
- Final road transportation
Typical 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour Exclusions
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Hotels before or after the safari unless included
- Airport transfers unless specifically included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not stated in the itinerary
- Tips for the safari guide and crew
What Affects the Safari Price?
The total price depends on group size, accommodation style, private or group arrangements and the exact services included.
Main Cost Factors
- Number of travellers
- Private or group joining safari
- Camping or lodge accommodation
- Accommodation category
- Accommodation location
- 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional safari guide
- Serengeti park arrangements
- Ngorongoro conservation and crater services
- Meals and drinking water
- Starting and final destination
A higher package price may provide upgraded accommodation or private touring but cannot guarantee more wildlife.
Safari for Solo Travellers
Solo travellers can arrange the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour privately or request a compatible group joining departure.
A private solo safari normally has a higher per person cost because vehicle and guide expenses are not shared with other travellers.
Safari for Couples
Couples can reserve a private vehicle and guide exclusively for their booking.
The extended Serengeti schedule provides meaningful wildlife viewing time and can be especially suitable for couples wanting a wildlife focused itinerary.
Safari for Families
A private version can be convenient for families because only family members use the safari vehicle.
Parents should consider road distances and long game drive days when travelling with younger children.
Child ages should be supplied when requesting accommodation and pricing.
Safari for Photographers
The extended Serengeti time makes this route especially suitable for travellers interested in wildlife photography.
Several game drive days provide more opportunities to photograph different habitats, predators and grazing animals.
A zoom lens, spare batteries and binoculars can be particularly useful.
Wildlife must never be disturbed for photography and safari vehicles must remain on authorised routes.
6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour After Kilimanjaro
The 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour can be arranged after a Kilimanjaro climb.
The route is suitable for travellers who want to dedicate most of their post trek safari time to Serengeti before completing the wildlife journey with Ngorongoro Crater.
Appropriate recovery time after Kilimanjaro should be considered before beginning the road journey.
Safari Before Kilimanjaro
The safari can also be completed before climbing Kilimanjaro.
The final transfer should allow enough time for the mountain briefing, equipment check and rest before trekking begins.
6 Day Tour Versus 5 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Safari
A five day Serengeti and Ngorongoro route can still provide several Serengeti game drives, but the six day itinerary adds another full period of wildlife exploration.
The additional day can be particularly useful for photography, predator searching and adapting game drives to current wildlife movement.
It also adds another overnight, meals and vehicle operating day.
6 Day Tour Versus 7 Day Safari
A seven day itinerary can provide another full Serengeti day or add Tarangire or Lake Manyara while preserving the extended Serengeti experience.
The six day route remains suitable for travellers whose primary priorities are Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Additional days increase wildlife viewing opportunities but cannot guarantee particular animals or migration events.
Can Tarangire Be Added?
Tarangire can be added by extending the safari or reducing some Serengeti time.
Travellers who want the full extended Serengeti experience plus Tarangire may prefer a seven day itinerary.
Tarangire can add elephant and baobab landscapes that differ from Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Can Lake Manyara Be Added?
Lake Manyara can also be included as an extension.
A longer safari is generally more practical if travellers want Lake Manyara without reducing the multiple Serengeti wildlife days.
Combining the Safari with Zanzibar
The safari can be followed by Zanzibar for travellers combining wildlife viewing with beaches, Stone Town and marine activities.
Domestic flights, Zanzibar accommodation, transfers and island excursions can be arranged separately or included within a wider Tanzania itinerary.
Responsible Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife should always be observed without interfering with natural behaviour.
Travellers should remain inside the safari vehicle except at authorised locations and follow their guide’s instructions.
Animals should never be fed, chased, called or deliberately disturbed for photographs.
Responsible wildlife viewing protects the animals and preserves the quality of the safari experience.
Why Wildlife Sightings Cannot Be Guaranteed
The 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour operates entirely within natural ecosystems.
Animals move according to rainfall, water availability, food, territory, temperature, breeding behaviour and predator activity.
A professional guide uses experience and current observations to improve wildlife viewing opportunities but cannot control where animals move.
This applies to lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, black rhino, wildebeest and every other species.
Important Information About the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour
The 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour focuses primarily on Serengeti National Park before finishing with Ngorongoro Crater.
The standard route normally includes six safari days and five overnight stays.
Day one travels to Serengeti and includes wildlife viewing.
Days two and three provide full Serengeti wildlife game drives.
Day four continues extended Serengeti wildlife exploration.
Day five includes another Serengeti game drive before travelling toward Ngorongoro.
Day six explores Ngorongoro Crater before the final road transfer.
The itinerary intentionally prioritises Serengeti and Ngorongoro rather than inserting Tarangire or Lake Manyara into the standard six day route.
Tarangire or Lake Manyara can be added through a longer customised itinerary.
The safari includes substantial road travel, particularly when travelling between Serengeti and the main northern Tanzania towns.
Camping, budget lodge, midrange lodge, tented camp and premium accommodation have different price structures.
Wildlife remains free roaming. Lions, cheetahs, wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hyenas and other species may be observed, but no particular sighting can be guaranteed.
Leopards are particularly difficult to locate.
Black rhino may occasionally be observed in Ngorongoro but can remain distant.
Seeing all five members of the Big Five cannot be guaranteed.
Great Migration herd locations change naturally according to rainfall, water and fresh grazing.
River crossings cannot be scheduled or guaranteed.
Calving events, predator hunts and kills cannot be guaranteed.
The exact game drive routes may change according to wildlife movement, weather, road conditions and practical timing.
Before booking, confirm travel dates, number of travellers, starting location, accommodation preference, private or group preference and final destination.
Why Book This 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour?
The 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour is designed for travellers who want to spend a larger part of their northern Tanzania safari inside Serengeti rather than dividing limited time among many parks.
Several Serengeti wildlife days provide opportunities to explore changing habitats, search for predators, observe grazing animals and respond to seasonal wildlife movements.
Ngorongoro Crater then provides a contrasting final wildlife environment with lions, buffalo, hippos, hyenas and possible black rhino sightings.
With professional guiding, 4×4 transportation, accommodation, meals, drinking water and applicable park arrangements organised according to the confirmed package, the route provides an extended Serengeti focused safari with Ngorongoro as the final major destination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 6 Day Serengeti Ngorongoro Tour?
It is a six day northern Tanzania wildlife safari focused on extended Serengeti game drives followed by Ngorongoro Crater.
Which destinations are included?
The standard route focuses on Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater.
Is Tarangire included?
Not in the standard route. Tarangire can be added by extending or customising the safari.
Is Lake Manyara included?
Not in the standard itinerary. Lake Manyara can be added through a longer customised safari.
How many nights are included?
The standard six day itinerary normally includes five overnight accommodations.
How much time is spent in Serengeti?
The route dedicates parts of five safari days to Serengeti, including several full wildlife viewing days before travelling toward Ngorongoro.
Can the safari be private?
Yes. A private 4×4 safari vehicle and professional guide can be reserved exclusively for your travelling party.
Can I join a group?
Group joining may be possible when compatible travellers have matching dates, itinerary and accommodation arrangements.
Can we choose camping?
Yes. The route can be arranged using public or other confirmed campsites.
Can we choose lodge accommodation?
Yes. Budget, midrange and premium lodge or tented camp accommodation may be selected according to preference and availability.
What wildlife may we see?
Travellers may see wildebeest, zebras, lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hyenas, hippos, gazelles and numerous bird species, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Can we see lions?
Lions occur in both Serengeti and Ngorongoro and may be encountered, but sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Can we see cheetahs?
Cheetahs may be observed in suitable Serengeti habitats, but their location changes naturally.
Can we see leopards?
Leopards occur within Serengeti but are secretive and particularly difficult to locate.
Can we see black rhino?
Black rhino may occasionally be observed in Ngorongoro, but sightings cannot be guaranteed and may be distant.
Can we see the Big Five?
The safari provides opportunities to search for all five species associated with the Big Five, but seeing all five cannot be guaranteed.
Can we see the Great Migration?
Migration herds may be encountered when travel dates and natural herd locations align, but the exact location changes according to rainfall, water and fresh grazing.
Are river crossings guaranteed?
No. River crossings are natural events and cannot be scheduled or guaranteed.
Are predator hunts guaranteed?
No. Predator hunts and kills are natural events and cannot be scheduled or promised.
Does extra time in Serengeti guarantee more animals?
No. Extra time creates more viewing opportunities and allows different habitats to be explored, but wildlife remains free roaming and cannot be guaranteed.
What safari vehicle is used?
The safari normally uses a 4×4 vehicle with a pop up roof for wildlife viewing and photography.
Is a professional safari guide included?
Yes. A professional safari guide normally accompanies the complete six day itinerary.
Are meals included?
Meals are normally included according to the confirmed itinerary and accommodation arrangement.
Is drinking water included?
Drinking water is normally provided during the safari according to the confirmed package.
Are park and crater arrangements included?
Applicable Serengeti, Ngorongoro and crater arrangements are normally included in a complete package, but the final quotation should clearly confirm all inclusions.
Is there substantial road travel?
Yes. Serengeti is a considerable distance from the main northern Tanzania safari towns, so longer transfer sections form part of the route.
Can the safari start from Moshi?
Yes. Pickup can be arranged from an agreed hotel or location in Moshi.
Can the safari start from Arusha?
Yes. The itinerary can also begin from an agreed location in Arusha.
Can the safari finish in Moshi or Arusha?
Yes. The final road transfer can finish in Moshi, Arusha or another agreed destination.
Is this safari suitable after Kilimanjaro?
Yes. The six day safari can be arranged as an extended wildlife experience after a Kilimanjaro climb.
Can Tarangire be added?
Yes. Tarangire can be added by extending the safari or reducing some Serengeti time. A seven day itinerary is generally more comfortable when extended Serengeti time is still a priority.
Can Lake Manyara be added?
Yes. Lake Manyara can be added through a longer customised itinerary without reducing the main Serengeti wildlife days.
Can Zanzibar be added afterward?
Yes. Zanzibar can be combined with the safari using suitable domestic flights, accommodation, transfers and island activities.
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