6-Day Crown Safari  -  Discover the Essence of Northern Tanzania

6-Day Crown Safari - Discover the Essence of Northern Tanzania

Offered by: USD Safari Tours
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Journey Snapshot
🗺 Tanzania ⏱ 6 days 🚙 4x4 Pop-up Roof
Arusha (City)
Embark on an unforgettable 6-day adventure with Kitano Tour & Safaris and discover the essence of Northern Tanzania. This remarkable safari takes you through three of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations, each offering a unique and unforgettable experience. Your journey begins in the legendary Serengeti National Park, the heart of wild Africa and a vast wilderness stretching across approximately 14,763 square kilometres. Here, endless golden plains provide the perfect setting for extraordinary wildlife encounters and spectacular African sunsets. Continue to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most remarkable natural wonders. Descend into this ancient volcanic caldera and experience an incredible concentration of wildlife within its self-contained ecosystem. Keep your eyes open for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, flamingos, and, with a little luck, the elusive black rhino. Your safari concludes at Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's most dramatically situated wildlife areas. Set beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment, the park offers beautiful scenery, diverse habitats, abundant birdlife, and the chance to encounter its famous tree-climbing lions. With Kitano Tour & Safaris, experience the perfect combination of spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and authentic Tanzanian adventure on this unforgettable 6-day safari.

Route

Start Arusha (City) (Day 1)
Day 2 Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Day 3 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
Day 4 Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Day 5 Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
Day 6 Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hot Springs
End Arusha (City)

Tour Features

Day 1 :Game Drive in Tarangire National Park Day 2 :Game Drive in Serengeti National Park Day 3 :Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Day 4 :Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater Day 5 :Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha Day 6 :Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hot Springs

Activities & Transportation

  • Route: Arusha (City)
  • Duration: 6 day
  • Getting around: 4x4 safari vehicle (pop-up roof)
  • Transfers: airport pick-up & drop-off can be included

Accommodation & Meals

Day
Accommodation
Meals
1
Manyara's Secret Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
2
Embalakai Serengeti Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
3
Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
4
Furaha Luxury Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
5
Mount Meru Hotel Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City)
All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
6
No accommodation
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks

Day by Day

Day 1 Game Drive in Tarangire National Park
Morning 🏨Manyara's Secret Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP 🍽Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
You will have breakfast at your hotel. You will then pack up and drive to Tarangire National Park. This is a safari spot in the Northern circuit of Tanzania. You will find big herds of elephants in this park. Big cats are also abundant. Your driver will then select a nice spot along the Tarangire River for you to have lunch. After spending some valuable time game driving in the park, you will head off towards for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay at Manyara's Secret Lodge.
Day 2 Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Morning 🏨Embalakai Serengeti Camp Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
You'll have an early breakfast, as you have a big day of exploration and adventure ahead of you! You will begin the day with a drive towards the Serengeti. Along the way, you will pass through the rainforests of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, where you might be lucky enough to glimpse Cape buffalos, baboons, or even elephants and leopards in the dense undergrowth. You will witness Africa's iconic savannah landscape and be amazed by the sheer number of animals that roam these grassy plains. Before the sun sets, you will drive to your accommodation at Embalakai Serengeti camp for relaxation, dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 3 Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro
Morning 🏨Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Today, you'll have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park to catch up with the morning wildlife. You will return to your lodge at noon for lunch and a short rest. You'll then drive to the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and an overnight stay at Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp. Lions are abundant at Serengeti National Park. On a lucky day, you may be able to catch up with hunting cheetahs. The park is a World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife: over 2 million ungulates, 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, 550 cheetahs and some 500 bird species inhabit an area close to 15,000 square kilometers. Join us on a safari and explore the endless Serengeti plains dotted with trees and kopjes from which majestic lions control their kingdom. Gaze upon the great migration in awe or find an elusive leopard in a riverine forest.
Day 4 Game Drive in Ngorongoro Crater
Morning 🏨Furaha Luxury Lodge Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
You will enjoy breakfast and then drive to the Ngorongoro Crater, where you will descend into the crater. This unique crater is littered with life. Rhinos can be spotted here more easily than in other national parks you have visited. You will stop at a picnic site to have lunch and freshen up before you proceed with the game drive. After spending valuable time on the game drive in the crater, you will then drive to your accommodation at Furaha Luxury Lodge for dinner, relaxation, and an overnight stay.
Day 5 Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park - Arusha
Morning 🏨Mount Meru Hotel Luxury hotel located in Arusha (City) 🍽All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
You will leave the lodge after breakfast for a drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Bird watchers will find Lake Manyara an absolute delight, with a huge variety of birds on display in the park. Even the novice can expect to be amazed by large flamingo flocks, circling birds of prey, and the brightly colored lilac-breasted roller. Waterbirds are also abundant. You will visit the hippo pool to catch up with these huge mammals. Then, you will drive to Arusha after a satisfying game drive.
Day 6 Arusha to Materuni Waterfalls & Chemka Hot Springs
Morning 🏨No accommodation 🍽Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks
After breakfast, your day begins at 7:00 a.m. as you embark on a 2-hour drive to Materuni Waterfalls, passing through the picturesque villages of Kishumundu and Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival in the village, you'll embark on a 45-minute walk through the lush vegetation of Materuni to reach the captivating waterfalls. You will spend around 30 minutes enjoying the falls, and if you're up for it, bring your swimsuit for a refreshing dip. Afterward, you will return to the village for a local coffee tour, followed by a delicious lunch that starts with a unique banana soup. Following this, your journey continues to Chemka Hot Springs, where you can soak in the lukewarm waters and even enjoy a free pedicure from the "Garra Rufa" fish.

Rates

From: $2,460 pp (USD)
Final quote depends on date, travelers and lodge level.

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Inclusions

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)

Exclusions

Not included
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Note: Some items may vary depending on season and lodge level.

Getting There

Start: Arusha (City)

End: Arusha (City)

We can arrange airport pick-up and drop-off. Ask in your quote request.

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