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Karatu, Central Serengeti & Tarangire National Park 6D/5N

Experience the very best of northern Tanzania on this extraordinary safari journey through Karatu, the Central Serengeti, and Tarangire National Park.

Over six unforgettable days, you’ll explore vibrant local culture, witness the majesty of Africa’s wildlife, and immerse yourself in breath-taking landscapes.

From the charming highland town of Karatu and the endless plains of the Serengeti to the baobab-dotted wilderness of Tarangire, each destination offers its own unique allure, blending adventure, authenticity, and natural beauty for a truly unforgettable Tanzanian experience.

Tour Highlights

  • Discover the colourful highland town of Karatu beneath the Ol Deani Volcano, offering cultural tours, local markets, and forest walks with waterfalls and caves.
  • Enjoy guided hikes and authentic encounters with rural Tanzanian life between safari excursions.
  • Explore the world-famous Seronera Valley, home to abundant wildlife and part of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
  • Experience game drives and cultural visits for an all-encompassing Serengeti adventure.
  • Marvel at towering baobabs, vast elephant herds, and over 500 bird species in one of Tanzania’s most serene and scenic parks.
Price from

$5,800.00

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Tour Information

Inclusions:

  • - 5 nights, 5 Star Accommodation (2 nights at Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge, 2 nights at Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes, 1 night at Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge)
  • - Full Board Meals - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • - Ngorongoro Crater Tours
  • - Daily game drives during Central Serengeti and Tarangire National Park days
  • - Transfers across to all three destinations
  • - Return transfers from and to Arusha Airport

Departures:

Please contact our Sales team for the latest departures.

Itinerary

Day 1 - 3: Karatu

Travellers heading for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater will pass through the town of Karatu in the green hills of Tanzania’s northern highlands.

Presided over by the towering Ol Deani Volcano, this small, colourful town serves as a popular overnight stop for visitors exploring the area’s many game parks. The town offers a variety of activities including browsing the bustling marketplace, sampling beer at a local brewery, visiting a traditional homestead, or taking a guided walk through the Ngorongoro Forest in search of waterfalls and caves.

Whether you are looking for cultural tours, hiking and biking opportunities, a chance to enjoy an authentic rural Tanzania experience, or simply a break between safari game drives, this underrated town has plenty to offer.

Activities: Crater Tours

Accommodation: Ngorongoro Oldeani Mountain Lodge

Day 3 - 5: Central Serengeti

Situated in the heart of Tanzania, the Central Serengeti encompasses the world-famous Seronera Valley which is known for its prime wildlife-viewing opportunities.

This picture-perfect landscape is characterised by endless stretches of savannah-covered open plains interspersed by rocky outcrops of granite and scattered with acacia woodlands and covered in a network of rivers and streams.

The Central Serengeti forms part of the great wildebeest and zebra migration and provides an ideal habitat for a variety of wildlife such as giraffe, impala, waterbuck, hippo, elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, hyena, jackal, serval and much more.

Popular activities include: game viewing, cultural tours, horse riding safaris, and hot air ballooning over the spectacularly scenic terrain.

Activities: Daily Game Drives

Accommodation: Ole Serai Luxury Camp Moru Kopjes

Day 5 - 6: Tarangire National Park

Situated in northern Tanzania, Tarangire National Park is a breathtaking safari destination famed for its dramatic landscapes and exceptional wildlife.

Dominated by ancient baobab trees and the life-giving Tarangire River, the park provides sanctuary for vast herds of elephants, zebra, and wildebeest, alongside smaller groups of giraffe and impala, especially during the dry season when animals gather in extraordinary numbers. Travellers can look forward to thrilling game drives that reveal lion, leopard, and even cheetah, together with more than 500 bird species that make the skies shimmer with colour and sound.

Unlike busier safari parks, Tarangire offers a more tranquil, intimate atmosphere, allowing visitors to truly connect with nature. Its sweeping vistas, rich biodiversity, and sense of untamed wilderness make it an unmissable highlight of any Tanzanian adventure.

Activities: Game Drive on Day 5

Accommodation: Tarangire Kuro Treetops Lodge