How many days is the 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari?

The 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari is 6 days and 5 nights, operating year-round from Tanzania.

How much does the 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari cost?

The 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari is priced on request depending on your group size, dates, and accommodation preferences. Contact Orika Africa Tours for a free tailor-made quote: hi@orikaafrica.com or +256 707 916 185.

What is included in the 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari?

The 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari in Tanzania includes all accommodation, meals, park fees, private safari vehicle with an experienced guide-driver, and 24/7 support from Orika Africa Tours. Uganda's UTB-licensed Tour Operator & DMC. We welcome solo travellers, couples, families, and larger groups.

Is the 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari suitable for first-time safari visitors?

Yes. Orika Africa Tours designs every itinerary from scratch around your group's fitness, interests, and budget. The 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari is available as a private safari, no shared vehicles, no fixed groups, ever.

What is the best time to go on the 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari in Tanzania?

The 6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari in Tanzania runs year-round. The dry seasons (June to August and December to February) offer the best conditions for game drives and trekking. Contact Orika Africa Tours for month-by-month advice.

6 Days Tarangire & Ngorongoro Safari

6 days through northern Tanzania's most captivating landscapes, blending exceptional wildlife with authentic culture and refined comfort. From the baobab-studded plains of Tarangire to the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater, you travel in style with expert guiding, exclusive lodges and a cultural visit to the village of Mto wa Mbu.

It is a superb first taste of the northern circuit, easily paired with the Serengeti or a Zanzibar beach finale. Read more in the Tanzania destination guide, or browse all our Tanzania safaris.

Trip Highlights

Tarangire's famed elephant herds and ancient baobabs
A full day of game drives in Tarangire
Cultural visit to the village of Mto wa Mbu
Big Five on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater
Gourmet BBQ lunch within the crater
Scenic flight back to Kilimanjaro

Day-by-Day Itinerary

On arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you are warmly welcomed by your professional driver-guide and transferred to your luxury lodge. The rest of the day is yours to relax after the journey, enjoy a fine dining experience and settle in ahead of the adventure to come.

After a leisurely breakfast you depart for Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem known for its vast elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. A scenic drive through the Tanzanian countryside is followed by a game drive en route to your lodge, and after time to relax you set out on an afternoon game drive as the wildlife begins to unfold across this unspoiled wilderness, returning for a gourmet dinner and a tranquil evening.

A full day exploring Tarangire on morning and afternoon game drives offers remarkable wildlife viewing, from elephant and lion to zebra and an impressive variety of birdlife, with your expert guide ensuring a personalised and unhurried experience. You enjoy a picnic in the bush or lunch at the lodge before continued exploration, and as the sun sets you retreat to your elegant camp for dinner under the stars.

After breakfast you journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a fascinating stop at the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu, immersing yourself in local life through a guided village walk, a tuk-tuk ride and a traditional home-hosted lunch. You then continue to your lodge perched along the Ngorongoro highlands, where breathtaking views, cool mountain air and exceptional hospitality await for an evening at leisure.

You descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most extraordinary wildlife havens, for a game drive on the crater floor where you may encounter the Big Five within a uniquely concentrated ecosystem. At midday you savour a hot gourmet BBQ lunch in a scenic setting within the crater, before continuing your exploration and ascending to your lodge for a relaxing evening.

After an early breakfast you transfer to Manyara Airstrip for your scheduled scenic flight back to Kilimanjaro, enjoying aerial views of Tanzania's stunning landscapes as your safari concludes, leaving you with unforgettable memories of your luxury African adventure.