6-DAY TANZANIA’S ICONIC SAFARI
- Best Time: June to November
- High Season: July to September
Welcome to Tanzania!
Get ready for an unforgettable journey with GreyJoy Safari Adventures as you explore the most iconic destinations in Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. This tour takes you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large elephant herds, Lake Manyara National Park with its lush forests and diverse birdlife, the legendary Serengeti National Park, where you’ll spend two incredible nights in the heart of the wildlife action, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with wildlife.
It’s the perfect way to experience the best of Tanzania’s safari magic!
Tour Features
Luxury tour
This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.
Private tour
This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others.
Can start any day
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
Can be customized
You can request changes to this tour.
Not for solo travelers
Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
Minimum age of 3 years
The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.
Day 1: Welcome to Tarangire National Park
Your adventure with GreyJoy Safari Adventures begins at 8:00 AM with a pickup from your hotel. We’ll head straight to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most beautiful and diverse parks.
Tarangire is known for its dramatic landscape and its nine different vegetation zones. One of the park’s most iconic features is its ancient baobab trees, towering giants that dwarf the wildlife around them. The park is also famous for its large elephant population—the biggest in all of Tanzania—offering incredible opportunities to observe elephant families in their natural habitat.
As we drive along the Tarangire River, which serves as a lifeline during the dry season, you’ll see an abundance of wildlife including lions, leopards, zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and a dazzling variety of bird species.
We’ll pause for a picnic lunch at a scenic lookout, where you might even catch a glimpse of a hunt while enjoying views over the river. After lunch, we’ll continue our game drive before heading to your luxury accommodation for the night.
Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Mpingo Ridge Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (excluding spirits/liquor)
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park – A Hidden Gem
After breakfast, we take a short and beautiful drive across the Great Rift Valley to reach Lake Manyara National Park. Although relatively compact at 330 square kilometers (205 sq mi), this park offers stunning scenery and a wide variety of wildlife.
Explore lush forests of acacia, mahogany, and fig trees that are home to playful baboons and blue monkeys. The open plains and lake area offer fantastic sightings of giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, and a large number of hippos cooling off in the water.
The lake’s edge is often dotted with thousands of flamingos, creating a photographer’s dream scene with animals in the foreground and shimmering waters behind.
If you’re up for a little extra adventure, optional bike rides or boat excursions can be arranged. In the late afternoon, we’ll head to your lodge for a relaxing evening.
Main Destination: Lake Manyara National Park
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (excluding spirits/liquor)
Day 3: Into the Heart of the Serengeti
After an early breakfast, we set off for the crown jewel of Tanzania’s national parks—Serengeti National Park. Along the way, we’ll stop at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater for breathtaking panoramic views. It’s a moment you won’t forget.
As we enter the Serengeti, its endless plains stretch as far as the eye can see. The name “Serengeti” comes from the Maasai word meaning “endless plains,” and it’s easy to see why. The park spans over 14,000 square kilometers (5,700 sq mi) and is home to the Great Migration, where over 2 million wildebeests, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and antelopes move in search of greener pastures.
This is also a top destination for spotting big cats—lions, cheetahs, leopards—and hyenas, with many famous wildlife documentaries filmed right here.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (excluding spirits/liquor)
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti Safari Experience
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring the wonders of the Serengeti. With GreyJoy Safari Adventures, we tailor the day to your preferences. You may choose to start with a sunrise game drive, return for lunch and relaxation, and head out again in the afternoon. Or, opt for a full-day game drive with a delicious picnic lunch packed for you.
Every corner of the Serengeti holds surprises—from hunting scenes to newborn antelopes and powerful predators in action.
Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (excluding spirits/liquor)
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Journey to the 8th Wonder
Start the day with an early morning game drive—the perfect time to catch wildlife in action and experience one of the most beautiful sunrises on earth. Afterward, we’ll return to camp for a hearty brunch before continuing to the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.
Often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the Natural World, the crater is a massive volcanic caldera covering over 260 square kilometers (102 sq mi) with 600-meter-high (2,000 ft) walls. It shelters nearly every species of East African wildlife, including the rare and endangered black rhino.
The ecosystem includes rivers, swamps, forests, open plains, and a soda lake teeming with flamingos. The elephants here are known for their enormous tusks, making for memorable sightings.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: The Highlands Camp
Meals & Drinks: All meals included; All drinks (excluding spirits/liquor)
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Exploration & Return to Arusha
We start early again for a final game drive inside the Ngorongoro Crater, giving you a chance to spot more wildlife in this truly magical setting. After a morning of adventure, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch by the scenic Hippo Lake, then begin our journey back to Arusha.
We expect to arrive around 5:00 PM, though timing is flexible depending on your travel plans. Whether you’re heading to the airport or staying an extra night, we’ve got you covered.
Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast included (Lunch and dinner not included)
Note
• Additional accommodation can be arranged upon request.
• Airport transfers can be provided at an extra cost.
END OF THE TOUR
Included
- 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)
Excluded
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed an increase in taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- This tour starts and ends in Arusha/Moshi/Zanzibar
- Book your own international flights when using this operator
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 2 years and older. Children under 12 receive a discount and children under 3 are free.
Rates Per Person
Start dates | Solo 1room | 2 people 1 room | 3+ people |
Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025 | n/a* | $2,562 | Request a Quote |
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026 | n/a* | $2,562 | Request a Quote |
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers or groups larger than 2 people.
