Discover the highlights of Tanzania's Northern Safari Circuit on this Classic 6 Days Tanzania Safari from Kilimanjaro Airport. This carefully planned safari combines four of Tanzania's most popular wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara National Park.
Starting from Kilimanjaro International Airport, this 6-day Tanzania safari gives you more time to enjoy the country's spectacular landscapes and wildlife. You will experience the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire, the endless plains of Serengeti, the remarkable wildlife concentration of the Ngorongoro Crater and the scenic forests and wildlife of Lake Manyara.
The itinerary is suitable for travelers arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport and can be arranged for 2026, 2027 and 2028. It can also be customized according to your travel dates, accommodation preferences, budget and safari interests.
Your safari begins at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you will meet your professional Africa Combo Tours safari guide. After a short briefing, depart for Tarangire National Park and begin your first wildlife experience in Tanzania.
Tarangire is famous for its large elephant population, impressive baobab trees and diverse wildlife. During your game drive, you may encounter elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas, warthogs and different species of birds. Lions and other predators may also be spotted depending on the location and season.
The Tarangire River is an important water source for wildlife, making the surrounding areas particularly attractive to animals during drier periods. Enjoy your game drive before continuing towards Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Karatu
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, depart Karatu and continue towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The journey takes you through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the vast Serengeti plains.
As you enter Serengeti, enjoy a game drive while making your way towards your accommodation. Serengeti is one of Africa's most famous wildlife destinations, celebrated for its vast savannah landscapes, abundant wildlife and the annual Great Migration.
Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebra as well as lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, hyenas and numerous antelope species.
Your experienced safari guide will select suitable areas for wildlife viewing based on current conditions and your interests.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Today is dedicated entirely to exploring Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch, giving you more time to discover the park and observe wildlife across different areas.
The Serengeti offers excellent opportunities to see some of Africa's most iconic animals. You may encounter prides of lions, cheetahs on the open plains, elusive leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes and large herds of wildebeest and zebra.
If your safari takes place during the Great Migration, your guide will help you explore areas where the herds are most likely to be found based on their seasonal movements. However, Serengeti offers exceptional wildlife viewing throughout the year.
After a full day in the wilderness, return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy breakfast before departing Serengeti and heading towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Today you will experience one of the major highlights of your Tanzania safari: a game drive inside the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Descend into the crater and explore its diverse habitats, where wildlife can often be found in impressive concentrations. During your game drive, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and other wildlife. With good fortune, you may also have the opportunity to see the endangered black rhino.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater before continuing your exploration. Later, ascend from the crater and drive to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. This park offers a beautiful contrast to the open Serengeti plains, with groundwater forests, woodland, grassy areas and seasonal wetlands.
Lake Manyara is home to elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, baboons, monkeys, hippos and many species of birds. The park is also known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are never guaranteed.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day's safari before continuing with wildlife exploration. In the afternoon, leave the park and return to Karatu for your final overnight before departure.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Karatu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a relaxed morning before beginning your journey back towards Kilimanjaro International Airport. The exact departure time can be arranged according to your flight schedule.
If your flight departs later in the day, we can arrange an additional activity or allow more time for a relaxed departure. Your Africa Combo Tours guide will transfer you to Kilimanjaro Airport in time for your onward flight.
This marks the end of your Classic 6 Days Tanzania Safari from Kilimanjaro Airport, after an unforgettable journey through some of Tanzania's most remarkable wildlife destinations.
Meals: Breakfast
This classic 6-day Tanzania safari is ideal for travelers who want to experience several of the country's most famous national parks without rushing through the journey. Compared with a shorter safari, this itinerary provides more time to enjoy Serengeti and experience the different landscapes of northern Tanzania.
The combination of Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara creates a diverse safari experience. You will see different habitats, landscapes and wildlife species while traveling through one of Africa's most celebrated safari regions.
Tanzania is a year-round safari destination, and the best time to visit depends on your interests and preferred travel experience. The dry season is generally popular for wildlife viewing, while the green season offers lush scenery, excellent birdwatching and fewer visitors in some areas.
Travelers interested in the Great Migration can also plan their safari around the seasonal movement of wildebeest and zebra. Let us know your travel dates and we can recommend the most suitable Serengeti area for your trip.
Your accommodation can be selected according to your budget and preferred level of comfort. Africa Combo Tours can arrange budget, mid-range or luxury accommodation throughout the safari.
Your safari can be customized to suit your interests, budget and travel schedule. We can adjust the accommodation category, add cultural experiences, extend your Serengeti stay or combine your Tanzania safari with a relaxing Zanzibar beach holiday.
If you are arriving at Kilimanjaro International Airport and would like to begin your safari immediately, we can organize the itinerary around your arrival time. We can also arrange airport transfers before or after the safari when required.
Ready to explore Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara? Africa Combo Tours will be happy to organize your 6 Days Tanzania Safari from Kilimanjaro Airport for 2026, 2027 or 2028.
Send us your preferred travel dates, number of travelers, accommodation preference and any special requests. We will prepare a personalized safari proposal based on your needs.
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