6-Day Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Migration Safari

Tanzania

Rates From $4,145

About This Tour

Tanzania’s northern circuit offers a rhythmic progression through three distinct ecological wonders. This journey begins in the ancient baobab landscapes of Tarangire before moving into the vast, rolling plains of the Serengeti. The expedition concludes with a descent into the unique enclosed ecosystem of the Ngorongoro Crater.

The experience is designed for those who appreciate a steady travel pace and diverse scenery. Days are spent observing wildlife in their natural habitats, from the large elephant herds of Tarangire to the predator-rich horizons of the Serengeti. The transition between these destinations feels natural and unhurried.

Guests can expect a balance of adventurous exploration and quiet evenings at tented camps and lodges. The flow of the trip ensures that each location builds upon the last, providing a comprehensive look at East Africa’s wild heart. It offers a reliable and comfortable immersion into some of the continent’s most famous protected areas.

Our Community Impact

Johnbow partners with lodges that prioritize local employment and support nearby village initiatives. These collaborations ensure that tourism revenue directly benefits the people living alongside these wilderness areas. We select properties that contribute to local education and health projects.

Our Sustainability Promise

We focus on low-impact travel by utilizing eco-conscious tented camps that use solar power and limit waste. Our guides follow strict off-road driving regulations to protect fragile soils and vegetation. We support conservation fees that fund the long-term protection of these vital migratory corridors.

Why This Safari Works

The itinerary follows a logical geographic route that minimizes backtrack travel and maximizes time in the field. Starting in Tarangire allows for a gentle introduction to wildlife before reaching the high-density action of the Serengeti. Ending at the Ngorongoro Crater provides a dramatic finale before the return journey. The mix of luxury tented camps and classic lodges offers variety in accommodation styles. This structure works best for first-time safari-goers and families who want to see the “Big Five” in a single, well-organized week.

Your Trip at a Glance

A snapshot of your entire experience, from key highlights to where you'll stay and what to expect each day.

  • 4x4 Land Cruiser
  • Big Five Experience
  • Family
  • Friends
  • Full Board
  • Game Drives
  • Great Migration
  • Group Travel
  • Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Private Safari
  • Road Transfer
  • Solo Traveller

Trip Summary

  • Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and transfer to Tarangire
  • Day 2: Full Day Experience in Tarangire
  • Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti
  • Day 4: Full Day Experience in Serengeti
  • Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
  • Day 6: Ngorongoro to the airport

Destinations

  • Tarangire National Park
  • Serengeti National Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater

Where You Stay

  • Tarangire Treetops – 2 Nights
  • Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge – 2 Nights
  • The Manor at Ngorongoro – 1 Night

Safari Highlights

  • Morning light filtering through ancient baobab trees
  • Observing large elephant families at the Tarangire River
  • Reaching the endless horizons of the central Serengeti
  • Golden hour over the Serengeti plains
  • The dramatic descent into the Ngorongoro Crater floor
  • High chances of spotting the "Big Five" in one circuit
  • Quiet evenings in a traditional tented camp setting
  • Scenic drives through the Great Rift Valley escarpment

Featured Destinations

Where You Stay

Route Map

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Itinerary Highlights

  • Meet and assist in Arusha

  • Drive to the baobab-studded Tarangire

Itinerary information

The journey starts with a morning meet-up in Arusha followed by a drive toward Tarangire National Park. The landscape shifts as giant baobab trees begin to dominate the horizon. After arriving and settling into the lodge, the first afternoon is spent observing the park’s famous elephant herds. The air is warm and the pace is relaxed as the safari begins.

  • Meals: Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops
While never guaranteed, this specific route visits the areas where lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhino are most commonly found.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Full day of wildlife observation

  • Riverfront views and birdlife

Itinerary information

A full day is dedicated to exploring the different loops of Tarangire. The focus remains on the river, which acts as a magnet for wildlife during the drier hours. Guests move through various habitats, from open grasslands to dense swamps. The day ends with a quiet sunset view from the lodge deck.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Tarangire Treetops

Itinerary Highlights

  • Scenic drive through the highlands

  • Arrival on the Serengeti plains

Itinerary information

The route moves northwest, climbing the Ngorongoro highlands before descending onto the Serengeti plains. This transition reveals the true scale of the East African wilderness. The afternoon includes a slow game drive toward the tented lodge. The evening atmosphere is defined by the sounds of the African bush.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge

Itinerary Highlights

  • Sunrise over the vast savannah

  • Search for big cats and migratory herds

Itinerary information

The day begins at dawn to catch the predators at their most active. The vastness of the Serengeti allows for exploration of different areas depending on where the wildlife is concentrated. The rhythm of the day follows the natural movements of the herds. Lunch is often taken as a picnic under an acacia tree.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: Serengeti Kifaru Tented Lodge

Itinerary Highlights

  • Final Serengeti morning drive

  • Drive to the Ngorongoro highlands

Itinerary information

A final morning drive in the Serengeti offers one last look at the open plains. The journey then turns back toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The air becomes cooler as the vehicle climbs toward the crater rim. The evening is spent in the lush, green surroundings of the highlands.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
  • Accommodation: The Manor at Ngorongoro

Itinerary Highlights

  • Early descent into the caldera

  • Transfer to the airport

Itinerary information

The final morning features a descent 600 meters down into the Ngorongoro Crater. This natural amphitheater hosts a high concentration of wildlife in a relatively small area. After a few hours of exploration, the journey concludes with a drive back toward Arusha for the departing flight.

  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: N/A

JohnBow Safari Expert Insight

❝ We love this route because it pairs the unique baobab landscapes of Tarangire with the iconic Serengeti, providing a rich and balanced wildlife experience. ❞

~JohnBow Safari Expert Team

Rates

Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences

SeasonDate Range2 Guests4 Guests6 Guests
Peak Season1 July – 31 Oct, 2026$5,110$4,275$4,145

Important Rate Notes

  • Rates vary based on seasonal lodge pricing and vehicle availability.
  • Single room supplements apply for solo travelers.
  • Child policies differ by lodge and will be confirmed at booking.
  • Similar standard lodges may be substituted if the listed options are full.

What's Included

  • 5 nights accommodation as listed
  • Transport in a Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser
  • Game drives
  • Full board meal plan
  • All national park and concession fees
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Bottled drinking water in the vehicle

Optional Addons

  • Serengeti Hot Air Balloon Safari
  • Guided Walking Safari in Tarangire
  • Olduvai Gorge museum visit
  • Cultural village visit in Mto wa Mbu

What's Not Included

  • International flight tickets
  • Tanzania entry visas
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks (Champagne, luxury spirits, selected wines)
  • Health and travel insurance
  • Personal items and massage treatments
  • Laundry services

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Frequently Asked Questions

This circuit is excellent year-round, though the dry season from June to October offers the easiest wildlife viewing.
The drives between parks are scenic and vary from 3 to 5 hours, with plenty of wildlife viewing along the way.
While never guaranteed, this specific route visits the areas where lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhino are most commonly found.

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Great planning and communication. My trips have been smooth. All expectations met 💯
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Our driver, Patrick, made the experience even more special with his outgoing personality and his knowledge of each park. He always made certain that he positioned his vehicle just right so we could get a perfect photo. He shared a lot about African culture an answered our questions. His keen eye spotted a cheetah from a long distance and we experienced the animal stalk and catch his prey (only to have a hyena steal it from him at the end). The accommodations were excellent at Massai Mara but were a bit too primitive at Amboseli. The large openings between the sleeping area and the bathroom brought way too many bugs into the tent. Wonderful memories of the entire experience!! We hope to come back next year and Patrick will be our choice of guide.
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Wonderful team, very warm, helpful and well coordinated!
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I recently booked my 1st trip with Johnbow Tours and Travel and it was an outstanding experience from the start to finish. The team was professional, well-organised, helpful and incredibly friendly. Transfer to my hotel room and back was handled smoothly allowing us to relax and enjoy our journey. The fact that they allow lipa mdogo mdogo was not overwhelming paying for the package...I can't wait to book again with Johnbow 😊
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Jonbow has offers seamless travel service with a personal touch.
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Safaris de 5 jours depart Nairobi et arrivée à Diani beach Visite des parcs d’amboseli, tsavo ouest et est , t.hills Découverte d une faune magnifique Notre chauffeur Chombo a tout fait pour rechercher les animaux et il était à notre écoute ! Dépaysement total garanti Les hôtels étaient tout confort avec des conditions d’alimentation en eau et électricité précaire ! Nous remercions vraiment Morris et Chombo pour ce magnifique Safari
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Excellent services, the team was friendly, efficient and went above and beyond to meet my need.Their service was prompt and effective. I highly recommend
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We had a two day tour with Johnbow Tours & Travel to Tsavo West. The park itself is not that good to be honest, but we stayed at Salt Lick lodge and that was amazing. The animals are coming so close to the lodge, it is really beautiful to see. The driver Pius was also really nice and he had a lot of knowledge about the animals. I have been in contact with Morris and that was also really pleasant because of the arrangement we had.
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As a team of 12pax..we had an exceptional good experience with the Johnbow team. Well informed and humble team who contributed a lot to an enjoyable trip and creating memories.
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Customer Servive Customer service was great!Communication was timely and effective especially as there were some flight changes.Either way the bookings were perfect, customer service was exceptional and we even got a treat for our anniversary, at no extra costElijah and Sam were very helpful.
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Exceptional Experience with Johnbow Tours and Travel! I had an unforgettable trip to Bali and Thailand, the guides were amazing, the places beautiful and the itinerary on point. Bali has very many temples and beautiful rice terraces, the swings and sunset views unforgettable. thank you Johnbow for the tour.
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Memorable Safari with a Great Team and Guide We had a really good experience with Johnbow Tours during our Kenya safari. Morris, our main point of contact, was communicative and professional throughout. He stayed in touch via WhatsApp both before and during the trip, answering all our questions quickly and clearly, which gave us a lot of confidence going in.The pricing felt fair for what we received, and the Land Cruiser was comfortable, especially considering the long drives. They also provided snacks at the start of the trip upon request, which was thoughtful.Our guide, Paul, was very knowledgeable. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals and shared interesting facts about everything we saw. We had plenty of game drives and were lucky to spot a wide variety of wildlife.The only small issue was around water. We had been told water would be included throughout, but at a couple of the lodges, we were charged for drinking water, tea, or coffee during meals. It wasn’t a big deal, but having clarity on that from the start would’ve been helpful.Overall, it was a smooth and enjoyable safari. The team was dependable, the schedule was well planned, and we felt taken care of from start to finish. I’d absolutely recommend Johnbow to anyone planning a private safari in Kenya.
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A great experience, a must for everyone who reads this Jonbow, our driver who has the same name as the agency, took very good care of us. He was on time for the appointment. Once on the road he was super attentive. In the park he was always the first to spot the game. He gave us very good explanations about all the animals we saw. No effort was too much to make us spot all the game. Super friendly and helpful guy. He operates from Mombasa/Diani Beach. He made sure that our safari will remain unforgettable.
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Dubai tour 2024 was a birthday gift to my son who turned lucky number seven. I writing to thank you for coordinating our trip to UAE, dubai. Everything was perfect; the flight, the hotel was clean and all staff were friendly and professional. Special thanks to Mary Gathua as she was the one who coordinated everything for us.The tour guides were excellent! They made things as easy for us as possible. I really appreciate these and that indicate the quality services that they provide.We had dubai town tour and our guide, Mr. Albert did exceptionally well. We learnt about the origin of UAE and the important features in dubai. We had dhow cruise with dinner, and the dessert safari with dinner.Desert safari was the best of the trip (the driver , Mr . Zaheer was very professional, and the overall experience was thrilling and amazing). The desert safari remains in my priority to do list when I visit dubai next.I would certainly recommend Johnbow Tours and travel to anyone wanting to visit Dubai. Thank you again and look forward to plan our next vacation with you.
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Awesome Best tour company ..travelled to Dubai in Emirates .Booked the best hotel in Dubai..Johnbow staff are friendly and accommodatve I rate them10/10 they're affordable too .
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Efficient Eunice of John Bow ,was pretty helpful from getting us a hotel to SGR tickets, and transfers to the hotel.She also called to ensure we arrived safely.I loved the seamless process and especially because we chat on whatsapp mostly. Johnbow tours keep their word! I would choose them again.
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Awesome experience This travel company was very efficient. I engaged them on whatsapp in the morning and by afternoon they had finalised everything including the sgr tickets. Their staff Eunice was readily available even at night because we did night travel. And early morning at 4 am, she called to find out if the driver had picked us. I would recommend them anytime
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It was a time of relaxation and fun. The trip was well planned from Nairobi to Maasai Mara. We had so much fun and took so many photos. We saw lions, cheetahs, elephants and other animals. If we could do it again, we would still chose Johnbow tours and travel.
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