6-Day Tanzania Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara Wildlife Adventure

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where your Pita Safaris driver-guide will greet you with a warm karibu sana—Swahili for “you’re very welcome.” Enjoy a scenic transfer to Arusha, Northern Tanzania’s vibrant gateway, surrounded by Mount Meru, coffee farms, and banana plantations.

Check in at Kibo Palace Hotel, a serene midrange property with lush gardens, a sparkling pool, and spacious ensuite rooms—perfect for relaxing after your journey. Explore Arusha’s craft markets, local cafés, or unwind before your welcome dinner and safari briefing.

Travel Tip: Ask your guide about optional day tours, such as Arusha Coffee Tours or the Cultural Heritage Centre.

- Ready to start your Tanzania safari adventure? Rest well—the wildlife awaits tomorrow.

Distance: ~55 km | Drive Time: ~1 hour

After breakfast, depart Arusha for Lake Manyara National Park, famed for tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, baboon troops, and lush forest landscapes. Enjoy a guided game drive through acacia woodlands, lakeside marshes, and fig tree groves, pausing for a shaded picnic lunch.

Check in at Kirurumu Manyara Lodge, a midrange lodge with panoramic views of the Great Rift Valley. Relax on your deck, soak in the sunset over the plains, and enjoy a freshly prepared dinner.

Photography Tip: Lake Manyara is home to over 400 bird species—keep your lens ready for kingfishers, bee-eaters, and more.

- Perfect for travelers seeking the best Tanzania safari tours, Lake Manyara offers wildlife, scenery, and tranquility.

Distance: ~130 km | Drive Time: ~2.5 hours

Travel to Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destination. The scenic drive (~5–6 hours with stops) passes Ngorongoro Highlands, Maasai villages, and volcanic landscapes. Enter the Serengeti via Nabi Gate and enjoy a game drive en route to camp—spot giraffes, elephants, lions, and cheetahs.

Check in at Serengeti Heritage Camp, a midrange tented lodge offering authentic safari atmosphere with comfort. Unwind after a thrilling day and savor dinner under the African night sky.

Safari Moment: Watch the sun dip behind acacia trees as zebras and wildebeest silhouette the horizon.

- Craving a front-row seat to Africa’s most iconic wildlife? The Serengeti awaits with Pita Safaris.

Distance: ~220 km | Drive Time: ~5–6 hours (with game drive stops)

Rise early for a sunrise game drive, the best time to see lions hunting, hyenas patrolling, and leopards stalking. Explore Seronera Valley, home to giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and elusive leopards.

Optional: Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti, followed by a champagne bush breakfast—a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Photography Tip: Capture the Serengeti’s golden morning and late-afternoon light for breathtaking wildlife and landscape photos.

- Want close encounters with predators and unforgettable landscapes? Serengeti is calling.

After a final morning game drive, depart for the Ngorongoro Highlands (~3–4 hours). Stop at scenic viewpoints and watch wildlife along the way.

Check in at Ang’ata Ngorongoro Camp, a cozy tented retreat near the crater rim with panoramic views. Relax with tea, explore nearby trails, or enjoy the mountain scenery. Dinner at camp prepares you for tomorrow’s epic crater experience.

Did You Know? The Ngorongoro Crater is the world’s largest intact caldera, home to nearly 25,000 animals.

- Sleep near one of Africa’s most wildlife-rich areas and wake up to spectacular views.

Distance: ~150 km | Drive Time: ~3–4 hours

Descend into Ngorongoro Crater at sunrise for a wildlife adventure. Spot black rhinos, elephants, lions, hyenas, flamingos, and other species on the crater floor. Enjoy a picnic lunch beside a hippo pool.

After exploring, ascend the crater and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (~5 hours), arriving for evening departures. Optional: Extend your stay in Arusha with a hotel transfer arranged by Pita Safaris.

Safari Reflection: From flamingos at Lake Manyara to predators in the Serengeti and rhinos in Ngorongoro, this midrange Tanzania safari delivers wildlife, culture, and memories that last a lifetime.

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Distance: ~260 km | Drive Time: ~5 hours