Tanzania Uncovered: Wildlife of the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

Tanzania Uncovered: Wildlife of the Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

• Trip code: 478X030
• Dauer: 6
• Stil: Classic

Starting and ending in Arusha, this 6-day adventure dives deep into Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and wildlife — with the added comfort of cozy lodges, not tents. Led by a certified safari guide, you’ll roam the vast Serengeti, searching for stampeding wildebeest and prowling lions across the open savannah. Explore the lush, wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and marvel at the incredible elephant herds of Tarangire National Park, one of the best spots in Africa to see them up close. Along the way, you’ll connect with the region’s vibrant cultures and stunning scenery. It’s a journey that’s too good to pass up — trust us, any excuse won’t stand a chance.

Übersicht

Accommodation

Hotels (3 nts), Tented Camp (2 nts)

Checklist

Cold weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers

Documents:
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Visas or vaccination certificates (With photocopies)

Essentials:
• Toiletries (required) (Shampoo, bodywash, soap, etc.)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Swimwear
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket

Health & Safety:
• Face masks (Clients will be only be required to wear a face mask where it is mandated by local regulations.)
• Hand sanitizer
• Pen (Please bring your own pen for filling out documents.)

Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sturdy water shoes/sandals
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear

Bitte beachte: The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Please ensure you bring a windproof rain jacket if you are travelling between April & May, October & November

Group Leader

CEO (Chief Experience Officer), certified safari guides/drivers, local guides

Group Size Notes

Max 14, avg. 10

Highlights

Experience wildlife drives in the iconic Serengeti, Marvel at one of the largest intact calderas in the world at Ngorongoro Crater and its unique wildlife, Spot towering termite mounds and search for elephants in Tarangire National Park, Explore the city of Arusha: the gateway to Tanzania’s northern circuit

Introduction

Starting and ending in Arusha, this 6-day adventure dives deep into Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and wildlife — with the added comfort of cozy lodges, not tents. Led by a certified safari guide, you’ll roam the vast Serengeti, searching for stampeding wildebeest and prowling lions across the open savannah. Explore the lush, wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater and marvel at the incredible elephant herds of Tarangire National Park, one of the best spots in Africa to see them up close. Along the way, you’ll connect with the region’s vibrant cultures and stunning scenery. It’s a journey that’s too good to pass up — trust us, any excuse won’t stand a chance

Meals Included

5 Frühstück, 4 Mittagessen, 4 Abendessen

Meal Budget

Plane USD90-120 für nicht inbegriffene Mahlzeiten ein

Optional Activities

Lake Manyara National Park
- Lake Manyara Safari Drive

Serengeti National Park
- Serengeti-Ballonsafari

Start / Finish

von Arusha

Transport

4x4 safari vehicles, private vehicles

What's Included

Dein G-for-Good-Moment: Besuch von Mto wa Mbu mit Mittagessen, Mto wa Mbu
Dein Welcome-Moment: Anreise und Begrüßungstreffen. Two safari drives in Tarangire National Park. Coffee harvesting tour in Karatu. Scenic safari drive in Ngorongoro Crater. Sunset safari drive in Serengeti. Full-day safari drive in Karatu and Serengeti National Park. Free time in Serengeti National Park. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Packing Note

The climate in East Africa varies between the dry and rainy season. Please ensure you bring a windproof rain jacket if you are travelling between April & May, October & November

Minimum Age

Um ohne Begleitperson mit G Adventures zu reisen, musst du mindestens 18 Jahre alt sein. Das Mindestalter für Kinder in Begleitung eines Erziehungsberechtigten (über 21) beträgt 12 Jahre

Itinerary

Day 1 Arusha

Arrive at any time. Attend a welcome meeting in the evening where you will get to know our fellow group members and meet your CEO

Day 2 Tarangire National Park

After breakfast the group will travel to Tarangire National Park. This park is special due to its large elephant population, presence of ancient baobab trees, and a unique dry season migration. The elephants gather around the Tarangire River that flows through the park. Enjoy a safari drive upon arrival to see the diverse wildlife here for yourself. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing onwards to Karatu where you will spend the evening

Day 3 Karatu

Spend a free morning in Karatu. Choose to have a leisurely wake up and relax at the hotel or pre-book the optional Lake Manyara Morning Safari Drive. Later, in the afternoon engage with local farmers on a coffee tour where you will learn about the harvesting of the beans and participate in hands-on sorting and roasting. Dinner will be had at the hotel in the evening

Day 4 Karatu/Serengeti National Park

Today will be an early start as the group travels to the Ngorongoro Crater. Once here, you will go on a scenic wildlife safari drive. This geographical wonder is the world's largest inactive, intact, and unfilled volcanic caldera. The uniqueness of this environment has allowed for a self-contained ecosystem that offers visitors a high concentration of wildlife like, lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo. Enjoy lunch in the park amid this serene setting before departing for Serengeti National Park. Enter through the Naabi Hill Gate and experience a safari drive en route to your tented camp for the evening where you can relax under the stars

Day 5 Serengeti National Park

Choose to set an early morning wake-up call and pre-book the Serengeti Balloon Safari for epic views from the sky. Then, after breakfast set out on a full day safari drive through the Serengeti. Sit down for a picnic lunch inside the park, scan the landscape for wildlife, and listen to bird calls all around. Return to your tented camp and relax for the evening amid your outdoor surroundings

Day 6 Serengeti National Park/Arusha

Gather for a breakfast at camp amid the morning life of the Serengeti before beginning the journey back to Arusha. Stop along the way for lunch at Mto wa Mbu, a G Adventures-supported initiative. Arrive to Arusha in the late afternoon where your tour will end. Please do not book onward travel prior to 9PM

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arusha

Day 2 Tarangire National Park

Day 3 Karatu

Day 4 Karatu/Serengeti National Park

Day 5 Serengeti National Park

Day 6 Serengeti National Park/Arusha