6 Day Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater Great Migration Safari in Tanzania
-Experience the Thrill of the Great Migration
Join an unforgettable 6-day safari through Tanzania’s most spectacular parks! Witness massive elephant herds in Tarangire, explore the lush beauty of Lake Manyara, and chase the Great Migration across the vast Serengeti. Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five. Experience breathtaking landscapes and thrilling wildlife encounters
Key information
- Maximum group size: 6 persons per pop up roof 4x4 vehicle
- Children policy: Children from the age of 3 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting and ending point: Arusha
- English, French, Spanish speaking guide
- All park fees are included.
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Highlights
- 8 game viewing drives
- Services of a professional driver / guide
- See the big five, zebras, hippos, wildebeests, hyenas, and more
- Explore Tarangire, Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater
- Transportation in a pop up roof 4x4 vehicle
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily delicious meals
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (US$ 300 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Bar
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Child care
- Conference room
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Medical assistance
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Marera Valley Lodge
Marera Valley Lodge, located near the lush landscapes of Karatu and en route to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offers a tranquil retreat with a touch of modern luxury. Surrounded by rolling hills, coffee farms, and rich vegetation, this lodge provides the ideal base for exploring the stunning highlands of Tanzania. With exceptional hospitality, spacious accommodations, and breathtaking views, Marera Valley Lodge creates an unforgettable experience for all its guests.
Each chalet-style room is elegantly designed with en-suite bathrooms, private verandas, and cozy fireplaces, offering the perfect blend of comfort and style. Wake up to the sounds of chirping birds and enjoy your morning coffee with panoramic views of the valley.
- Accommodation Level: Mid-luxury
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Wi-Fi connectivity
- Daily housekeeping services
- Breakfast buffet
- Restaurant serving local and international cuisine
- Bar and lounge
- Coffee farm tours
- Guided nature walks
- Cultural visits to nearby villages
Ngorongoro Ang'ata Tented Camp
Ang'ata Camp, offers a luxurious yet authentic safari experience. With its intimate and serene setting, this is the perfect retreat for nature enthusiasts who want to explore Tanzania's pristine wilderness without sacrificing comfort. Featuring premium tented accommodations and exceptional service, Ang'ata Safari Camp ensures every guest enjoys a truly unforgettable adventure.
The spacious tents are elegantly furnished with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and comfortable beds to ensure restful nights after thrilling safari days. Waking up to the enchanting sounds of nature and the breathtaking beauty of your surroundings sets the tone for an incredible day of exploration.
- Accommodation Level: Mid-luxury
Facilities
- Airstrip transfers
- Daily housekeeping services
- Breakfast buffet
- Walking safari
- Extra bed options
- On-site restaurant
- Coffee lounge
- Bush dinners
- Bush breakfasts
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp, situated in the heart of the Serengeti National Park, offers an authentic safari experience with a touch of elegance. Surrounded by the vast plains and abundant wildlife of this iconic park, the camp serves as an ideal base for exploring the wonders of the Serengeti, including the world-famous Great Migration. Combining traditional charm with modern comfort, Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp promises an unforgettable stay.
The camp features spacious canvas tents equipped with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and private verandas where guests can soak in the beauty of the Serengeti. After a day of thrilling game drives, unwind in the comfort of your luxurious tent, listening to the sounds of the African bush.
- Accommodation Level: Mid-Luxury
Facilities
- Airstrip transfers
- Daily housekeeping services
- Breakfast buffet
- On-site restaurant
- Bar and lounge
- Bush dinners
- Walking safaris
- Hot air balloon safaris
- Bush breakfasts
- Cultural visits to Maasai villages
Program
Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, you will start the safari from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Tarangire National Park is famous for its dense wildlife population, which is most spectacular between June and September, the dry season.
During this time, thousands of animals - wildebeest, buffaloes, and Oryxes - migrate from the dry Maasai plains to the Tarangire River, looking for water. Lions, leopards, and other predators follow the herds. Tarangire is home to over 500 varieties of birds. Have lunch and take a late afternoon game viewing and drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Marera Valley Lodge.
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park.
After breakfast, your safari guide will collect you from your accommodation and drive you to Lake Manyara National Park. Manyara is a relatively small but diverse park, 120 kilometers west of Arusha. The park's namesake is a shallow, salt lake. It covers a large area of the park, flooding and drying with the seasons and is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 other bird species.
On your exploration of the park, you will see monkeys, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and with some luck, lions lounging in the trees. The park is known for its diverse landscapes; not only open grassy plains but also primate-filled woodlands and baobab dotted cliffs. After a full day in the park, you will drive to sun bright lodge a campsite where you will be able to relax and enjoy dinner and have an overnight. Dinner and overnight will be at Marera Valley Lodge.
Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park - Serengeti National Park
You will have an early morning breakfast in Manyara, then drive to the great Serengeti National Park with lunch and game drives en-route. You will have an afternoon game drive in the park, then dinner and overnight will be at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp.
Day 4: Full day in Serengeti National Park
Serengeti means "endless plain" and this 6900 square miles (18000 square kilometers) park is inhabited by more than two million wildebeest. From January to April is the season when wildebeest give birth to their calves and also hundreds of thousands of plains zebras and Thomson's gazelles. Large predators including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are drawn to the area by this abundance of prey which migrates throughout the park. Many smaller animals like rock hyrax, bat-eared foxes, mongoose, honey badger, jackals, monkeys, baboons, and African hares also inhabit the area along with nearly 500 species of birds.. After a sumptuous dinner, relax by the camp fire, under a canopy of stars, at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp.
Day 5: Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, depart from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater rim. Wake up for early morning game drives in the Serengeti, then head back to the campsite for breakfast. You will then check out and drive with lunch and game viewing en-route to Ngorongoro Crater rim for dinner and overnight at Ngorongoro Ang'ata Tented Camp.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Wake up early in the morning for breakfast and then descend onto the crater floor for game drives. All the big five (rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, and elephant) live in this wonderful caldera. Other animals that live here are zebras, hippos, wildebeest, hyenas, and more.
Birds include flamingos on the Soda Lake, geese, storks, vultures, and more. Your lunch will be served at the picnic site in the crater, at Ngoitoktok Swamp, a hippo pool. After lunch, drive back to Arusha.
Safari Vehicle Features
- Pop-Up Roof: Enjoy unobstructed views for wildlife spotting and photography
- Guaranteed Window Seat: Every guest is ensured a window seat for a clear and comfortable view
- Onboard Charging Ports: Keep your devices powered throughout your safari adventure
- Built-In Refrigerator: Stay refreshed with cold drinks during your game drives
- Radio Communication: Reliable radio system for seamless coordination during the trip
- Expert English-Speaking Guide: Travel with a professional guide fluent in English, ensuring an engaging and informative experience
- Durable 4x4 Drive: A robust vehicle equipped to handle all terrain for a smooth and safe journey
The expense of a group safari
- Limited Flexibility: Itineraries are fixed, leaving little room for personal preferences or changes
- Pace Restrictions: The group must move at the same pace, which might not suit everyone
- Diverse Interests: Different travelers may have varying interests
- Shared Wildlife Viewing: Time at sightings may be limited to accommodate everyone
- Less Privacy: Traveling with a group means reduced personal space and quiet moments
- Waiting Times: Delays can occur as the group waits for others to get ready or finish activities
Why Book with Kili slope Tours and Safaris
- Exceptional service: Experience unmatched hospitality and personalized attention to detail
- Expert local knowledge: Benefit from our deep understanding of Tanzania’s wildlife, culture, and landscapes
- Tailored adventures: Enjoy customizable itineraries designed to suit your interests and travel needs
- Reliable and safe: Travel with confidence in our well-maintained vehicles and with professional guides
- Affordable packages: Get the best value for your money with competitive rates and comprehensive packages
- Sustainable travel: Support responsible tourism that respects nature and uplifts local communities
- Maximum of 6 people in a group
Choose Kili slopeTours and Safaris for an unforgettable journey through the heart of Tanzania!
Included excursions
A professional driver/guide who speaks fluently English
All activities
All meals (3 meals a day)
All Park Entry fees or Admissions to the Park
All transportation Roundtrip airport transfers
All Government imposed taxes/VAT
Unlimited drinking water during your tour
Free day tour on request
Guides
David Maro
Mr. David Maro is the CEO and founder of Kili Slope Tours And Safaris Ltd. Mr. David Maro is a very experienced driver-guide and has been in the business for more than 15 years. He worked with various tour companies before opening Kili Slope Tours and Safaris and has guided through nearly all of the National Park Circuits in Tanzania. Fluent in Swahili and English, David is highly knowledgeable about birds, and general flora and fauna and offers a wealth of knowledge from his years of experience.
Location
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park offers a wilderness experience in diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides. Apart from a spectacular setting, the park is famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds it was established to protect.
The shores of the lake, encrusted with pink flamingo, attract more than 400 species of birds, many of them waterfowl or migrants. Large herds of buffalo, cheetah, Masai giraffe and impala roam the lake shores and the forested valley slopes.
- Accommodation: Marera Valley Lodge.
Ngorongoro Crater
The Ngorongoro Crater was once a gigantic volcano. It is the largest intact caldera in the world. The Ngorongoro crater is a deep, volcanic caldera a breathtaking natural wonder. Before it erupted, it would have been higher than Mt Kilimanjaro.
Today, long since having collapsed and eroded, it is an extensive highland area with 600 meters deep Ngorongoro Crater. Nearly three million years old, the ancient caldera shelters one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth.
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Ang'ata Tented Camp
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti is the most ancient and immensely famous park. Serengeti is hugely known for its annual migration. You can witness around six million hooves keep on hitting the open plains. There are also sights such as 300,000 Thomson’s gazelle, 200,000 zebra coming together along with the wildebeests' trek to feed on grassland.
It is really hard to confine the attractions of Serengeti to migration alone. Enjoy sparkling game-viewing experience in Africa, Serengeti national park tours is the place to go. There are numerous Grants gazelle, impala, kongoni, topi, elands, giraffes, small groups of elephants, large herds of buffalo and many more.
- Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camps.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is the sixth-largest national park in Tanzania. The national park is at Manyara Region. The name originates from Tarangire river that crosses in the park. The only source of water for wild animals during dry seasons.
Dry season animals migrate to Tarangire National Park from Manyara National Park. The landscape and vegetation are incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else in the northern parks. The hilly landscape has vast numbers of Baobab trees, dense bush and high grasses.
Food
During this safari, breakfast lunch, and dinner are served daily. Water will be provided throughout the safari.
Upon booking with Kili Slope Tours and Safaris you must indicate any dietary preference or restriction or any specific request you might have such as vegan and vegetarian diets.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Soda
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
- Mount Meru waterfall and hiking
- Chemka hot springs
- Visit Maasai market
- Cultural heritage center
- Walking safari in Arusha national park
- Visit Materuni waterfalls, Kilimanjaro's biggest waterfalls
- Coffee plantations tour
- Other services provided on request of the customer
Spa treatments
Kili Slope Tours invites you to ask about Spa and Salon
%Enjoy spa treatments while on safari; a city spa breakaway; or a wellness weekend in the country you will find spa and beauty treatments that suit your needs
You can enjoy different treatment as
- Waxing
- Microblading
- Pedicure / Manicure
- Diamond peel
- Foot spa
- Body scrub
- Diamond microdermabrasion
- Hair care & style
Your therapeutic massage is tailored to help you address your specific wellness needs for a highly targeted, personalized massage every time
- Swedish massage
- Hotstone massage
- Aromatherapy massage
- Deep tissue
- Sport massage
- Head and shoulder massage
- combination massage
- Reflexology
- Couples massage
- Shiatsu massage
- Prenatal massage
- Ventosa massage
- Back massage
What's included
- All activities unless labeled as optional
- 1 night free accommodation in Arusha on arrival day
- Free day tour on request
- All park entry fees or admissions to the park
- 4x4 land cruiser with pop up roof
- A professional driver / guide
- All transportation unless labeled as optional
- Round-trip airport transfers
- All government imposed taxes/VAT
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Unlimited drinking water during your tour
- 5 nights accommodation
What's not included
- *International flights
- *Personal items (souvenirs)
- *Tips
- *Travel insurance
- *Visa fees
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kilimanjaro International Airport
139 km
Transfer included
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
260 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). Transfers from and to this airport are included. Kili Slope Tours and Safaris will pick you up from the airport.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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