6 Days Best of Northern Tanzania Safari

Name: 6 Days Best of Northern Tanzania Safari
Brand: Fidelity Safaris
SKU: 1320
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

This 6 days Best of Northern Tanzania Safari is designed for travellers who want to experience the most rewarding highlights of the Northern Circuit in a clear and comfortable itinerary. The journey combines Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, giving guests a strong introduction to Tanzania’s wildlife, landscapes, and safari culture. This Northern Tanzania safari is ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, and small groups because it balances excellent game viewing with practical travel distances. Tarangire is known for elephants, baobab trees, and seasonal wildlife concentration; Lake Manyara offers Rift Valley scenery, forest, lake views, and diverse birdlife; the Serengeti provides open plains, big cats, and classic safari photography; and the Ngorongoro Crater delivers one of East Africa’s most concentrated wildlife experiences. Fidelity Safaris operates this private safari with an experienced guide, a dedicated 4x4 vehicle, and flexible accommodation options depending on budget and comfort level.

Highlights

6 days Best of Northern Tanzania safari designed for travellers who want a complete short-to-mid length Tanzania wildlife experience
Visit Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater in one well-planned route
Excellent Northern Tanzania safari for first-time visitors who want strong wildlife viewing without rushing the main highlights
Game drives across elephant country, Rift Valley scenery, Serengeti plains, and the Ngorongoro Crater floor
Look for elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and many bird species

Enjoy the changing landscapes of baobab woodland, groundwater forest, open savannah, crater highlands, and volcanic caldera scenery
Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof and an experienced English-speaking safari guide
Comfortable lodge or tented camp accommodation during the safari
Flexible planning for arrival through Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha
Operated by Fidelity Safaris with local destination knowledge and personalised service

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive in Tanzania and meet the Fidelity Safaris team for your transfer to Arusha. After check-in, relax at your lodge and prepare for the safari. Depending on arrival time, your guide will provide a briefing about the route, daily timings, wildlife areas, packing advice, and what to expect during this 6 days Northern Tanzania safari.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: Arusha lodge

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for your first full game drive. Tarangire is a beautiful introduction to Northern Tanzania, with baobab trees, open savannah, riverine habitats, and large elephant herds. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park and continue exploring before heading to your lodge or camp in the Tarangire, Manyara, or Karatu area for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Lake Manyara National Park and Karatu

After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for a game drive along the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment. The park offers forest, open areas, lake views, birdlife, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and seasonal flamingos. After the game drive, continue to Karatu or the Ngorongoro highlands for dinner and overnight, positioning you well for the Serengeti drive the next day.

Day 4

Karatu to Serengeti National Park

Travel through the Ngorongoro highlands and continue toward Serengeti National Park. The drive offers scenic views and changing landscapes before reaching one of Africau2019s most famous safari destinations. On arrival in the Serengeti, enjoy an afternoon game drive across the plains, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, gazelles, and other wildlife.

Day 5

Serengeti Game Drive and Transfer to Ngorongoro Area

Begin the day with a Serengeti game drive when wildlife is often active and the light is excellent for photography. Continue exploring the plains with your guide, focusing on big cats, grazing herds, raptors, and classic Serengeti scenery. Later, drive toward the Ngorongoro area or Karatu for dinner and overnight, ready for the crater safari the following morning.

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

After breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a final game drive on the crater floor. The crater is one of the best places in Tanzania for concentrated wildlife viewing, with chances to see lions, buffalo, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, elephants, and many bird species. After lunch, drive back to Arusha for your onward travel arrangements. This completes your 6 days Best of Northern Tanzania Safari with Fidelity Safaris.

Inclusions

Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Game drives and wildlife viewing as stated in the itinerary
Park fees for Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation during the safari
Meals as stated in the itinerary
Drinking water during game drives
Airport pickup and drop-off as arranged
Government taxes and levies related to the safari

Exclusions

International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guides and lodge staff
Alcoholic drinks and soft drinks unless stated
Personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, and phone calls
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Pre-safari or post-safari accommodation unless added

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Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Game drives and wildlife viewing as stated in the itinerary
Park fees for Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Accommodation during the safari
Meals as stated in the itinerary
Drinking water during game drives
Airport pickup and drop-off as arranged
Government taxes and levies related to the safari

FAQs

Is this 6 days Northern Tanzania safari good for first-time visitors?

Yes. This itinerary is one of the best options for first-time visitors because it includes Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a balanced route with excellent wildlife variety.

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