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Plains, Crater & Baobab Trails

Plains, Crater & Baobab Trails

6
DAYS
1
DESTINATIONS
GUESTS

Overview

Enjoy a private Tanzania safari from Arusha through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire. This 6-day itinerary includes an arrival night in Arusha, private game drives, a crater descent and Tarangire’s iconic baobab landscapes. With private travel, attentive guiding and accommodation across budget, midrange or luxury levels, this safari gives you time to slow down, follow the day’s wildlife activity and experience Tanzania’s Northern Circuit in comfort.

Lake Manyara: Explore groundwater forest, open grassland, acacia woodland and lakeshore habitats beneath the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

Serengeti: Enjoy a morning game drive across Tanzania’s famous wildlife plains, with possible seasonal Migration encounters.

Ngorongoro Crater: Descend into one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife arenas, with a chance to search for the endangered black rhino.

Tarangire: Discover ancient baobab trees, seasonal wetlands and large elephant herds.

Private safari experience: Flexible game drives shaped around your interests, photography and the day’s wildlife activity.

Accommodation choice: Select budget, midrange or luxury lodges, camps and tented camps.

Personalised planning: Add optional experiences and accommodation preferences to suit your journey.

Itinerary

Kilimanjaro International Airport
Arusha
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania — Welcome to Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, meet your Pita Safaris representative and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Enjoy time to relax and meet your guide for a safari briefing.

Hotel or lodge, Arusha
Dinner
Lake Manyara National Park
Day 2: Arusha to Lake Manyara — Rift Valley Forests and Lakeshore Wildlife

Travel to Lake Manyara National Park through the Great Rift Valley. Enjoy a private game drive through forest, woodland, and lakeshore habitats, then overnight near the park.

Safari lodge or tented camp near Lake Manyara
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti — Into the Endless Plains

Depart for Serengeti National Park through the Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy wildlife viewing en route and an afternoon private game drive across the open plains.

Safari lodge or tented camp, Serengeti
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro — From Open Plains to Crater Highlands

Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti, then travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your crater-rim accommodation for an evening in the highlands.

Lodge or tented camp in the Ngorongoro area
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Ngorongoro Crater
Tarangire National Park
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater to Tarangire — Crater Wildlife and Baobab Country

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an extended private game drive and picnic lunch. Later, travel to Tarangire for an afternoon game drive among its baobabs and elephant herds.

Safari lodge or tented camp, Tarangire
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day 6: Tarangire to Arusha — A Final Morning Among the Wildlife

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Tarangire, then transfer to Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport, or another agreed drop-off point.

No overnight stay
Breakfast and lunch
Wildlife

Wildlife Experience


Key reserves, habitats, and wildlife encounters on this safari route

Best Time to Visit

Best Time to Visit


The ideal months for wildlife viewing and safari experiences in East Africa

Inclusions

Airport welcome and private transfer from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Arusha.

One night’s accommodation in Arusha.

One night’s accommodation near Lake Manyara.

One night’s accommodation in Serengeti National Park.

One night’s accommodation in the Ngorongoro area.

One night’s accommodation in Tarangire.

Private 4×4 Toyota Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof.

Professional English-speaking driver-guide.

Private game drives in Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire.

Meals as listed in the itinerary.

Applicable park, conservation and crater entrance fees for confirmed activities.

Bottled drinking water during scheduled safari travel and game drives.

Applicable government taxes and statutory levies.

Transfer to Arusha, Kilimanjaro International Airport or another agreed drop-off point on Day 6.

Exclude

International and domestic flights.

Visas and other travel documentation costs.

Travel insurance and personal medical expenses.

Drinks outside the included meal plan.

Laundry, shopping, souvenirs and personal expenses.

Tips and gratuities.

Optional Maasai cultural village visit.

Optional Olduvai Gorge visit.

Optional bush breakfast, sundowner or bush dinner.

Accommodation upgrades, extra nights or services outside the confirmed itinerary.

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