6 Days Tanzania Safari

From $2,345 USD per person
Trip Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
Tour Type: Private Safari – Flexible Start Date
Starting Point: Arusha, Tanzania


Trip Overview

This 6 days private safari departs from Arusha and explores four of Tanzania’s top wildlife destinations—Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. You’ll experience incredible landscapes, abundant wildlife, and cultural highlights in the heart of northern Tanzania.

We tailor every itinerary to match your travel dates and interests:

  • June to November: Focus on Tarangire for its large elephant herds and rare species such as kudu and oryx.

  • December to May: Spend more time in the Serengeti to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Contact us for a customised plan based on your travel season and preferences.


Safari Highlights

  • Spot the Big Five and witness the Great Migration
  • Visit the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater
  • Enjoy a scenic drive through the Serengeti Plains
  • Optional cultural experiences with the Maasai
  • Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional guide

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park

  • Drive from Arusha (approximately 2.5 to 3 hours)
  • Afternoon game drive in Lake Manyara
    Wildlife: Tree-climbing lions, flamingos, pelicans, giraffes
    Overnight:
  • Budget: Endoro Lodge
  • Mid-Range: Escarpment Luxury Lodge
  • Luxury: Tarangire River Camp
  • Elite: Lemala Tarangire Camp
    Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park

Drive to Serengeti with game drive en route
Wildlife: Wildebeest, zebra, lions, cheetahs, hyenas
Overnight:

  • Budget: Serengeti Halisi Camp
  • Mid-Range: Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp
  • Luxury: Kubu Kubu Tented Camp
  • Elite: Lemala Ewanjan Camp
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti Safari

  • Full-day game drive or split morning/afternoon sessions
  • Optional sunrise hot air balloon safari (additional cost)
    Overnight: Same as Day 2
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater

  • Morning game drive in Serengeti
  • Drive to Ngorongoro with optional visits to Olduvai Gorge and a Maasai village
    Overnight:
  • Budget: Rhino Lodge
  • Mid-Range: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
  • Luxury: Gibbs Farm
  • Elite: Lemala Ngorongoro Tented Camp
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Game Drive

  • Morning descent into the crater for a half-day safari
    Wildlife: Black rhino, elephants, lions, hippos, flamingos
    Overnight: Same as Day 4
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 6: Tarangire National Park – Return to Arusha

  • Morning game drive in Tarangire National Park
  • Afternoon return to Arusha
    Wildlife: Large elephant herds, baobab trees, giraffes, waterbuck
    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

  • All accommodations based on selected category
  • All meals as listed in the itinerary
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • All park entrance and government fees
  • Filtered water, inverter, and electric cooler in vehicle
  • All transfers from and to Arusha

What’s Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • Optional activities (e.g., hot air balloon, Maasai village visit)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Alcoholic and bottled beverages
  • Visa, internet, and personal expenses
  • Single room supplement
  • Holiday surcharge (December 20 – January 5)

Pricing

From $2,345 USD per person
Based on double or triple occupancy. Prices may change if park fees or taxes increase.

Discounts available for children under 15. Book a Kilimanjaro Trek and Safari together to save $50 per person

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