Xenohuru Adventures

Safari

Serengeti & Ngorongoro — 6-Day Safari

Classic northern circuit safari: Tarangire or lake country entry, central Serengeti game drives, and a full Ngorongoro Crater day — paced for wildlife and light.

6 days / 5 nightsEasy (long vehicle days)From $2,980
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Parks
Serengeti · Ngorongoro · entry park varies
Style
Lodge / tented camp
Group
Private or small join-in
Best months
Year-round; dry Jun–Oct popular
Start
Arusha

Overview

Why this trip

Per person sharing, mid-range camps. Luxury lodges and private vehicles quoted separately.

Six days is our default “first Tanzania safari” length: enough nights in the Serengeti to watch patterns change with the day, plus the crater’s dense wildlife without treating the trip as a checklist race.

Xenohuru is a broker: we quote camp or lodge standards clearly (mid-range or higher on request) and match you to a vetted safari partner. Field vehicles are typically 4x4 with pop-up roofs; seasonality is briefed honestly — migration timing is never guaranteed.

WhatsApp us with dates, group size, and preferred comfort level. You get a plain itinerary, inclusions list, and operator match — not a pressure script.

Who it suits

  • First-time East Africa safari travelers
  • Photographers who want multi-day Serengeti time
  • Families and couples wanting clear mid-range pricing
  • Post-trek guests after a recovery night

Itinerary

Day by day

Pacing, elevation, and what the day actually feels like.

  1. Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire or Lake Manyara area

    Drive west, afternoon game drive, first night outside the city.

    Tarangire / Manyara area camp

    • Pick-up from agreed Arusha point.
    • Baobabs and elephants common in Tarangire dry season.

  2. Day 2: Into the Serengeti

    Scenic transfer with game viewing en route; afternoon drive near camp.

    Central Serengeti camp

    • Packed lunch typical on long transfer days.
    • Settle in before late light drive.

  3. Day 3: Full day Serengeti

    Dawn and late drives; midday rest when heat peaks.

    Central Serengeti camp

    • Guide prioritizes tracks and light, not a fixed loop.
    • Big cats possible year-round; migration is seasonal.

  4. Day 4: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

    Morning game drive, then climb to the crater rim for the night.

    Crater rim / Karatu area

    • Views over the caldera when clear.
    • Early night before crater descent day.

  5. Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater full day

    Descend for a full crater game day; picnic lunch on the floor when allowed.

    Rim or Karatu lodge

    • Dense wildlife in a compact arena.
    • Strict park rules on tracks and picnic sites.

  6. Day 6: Return to Arusha

    Morning departure, drop-off hotel or airport by late afternoon when timed.

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    • Optional cultural stop if schedule allows.
    • Flights need buffer — we plan realistic ETAs.

Inclusions

Clear costs

What you pay for — and what you do not.

What’s included

On safari

  • ✓ Park and crater fees as listed on your quote
  • ✓ Professional safari guide-driver and 4x4 vehicle
  • ✓ Lodging nights and meals per plan (usually full board on safari)
  • ✓ Bottled water in the vehicle

Logistics

  • ✓ Arusha area pick-up and drop-off as agreed
  • ✓ All game drives in the published itinerary

What’s not

Not included

  • – International flights, visas, travel insurance
  • – Tips for guide and camp staff
  • – Alcoholic drinks and premium beverages
  • – Balloon safari (optional add-on)
  • – Personal expenses and souvenirs

Prepare

Fitness & packing

Packing

  • Neutral layers, warm jacket for crater rim mornings, sun hat, binoculars.
  • Soft duffel preferred over hard cases for light aircraft add-ons later.
  • Dust protection for cameras; a full packing list is sent after enquiry.

FAQ

Straight answers

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