6 Days Best Tanzania Safari | Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Manyara

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Discover the ultimate 6 Days Tanzania Safari Package through four of East Africa's most famous wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.

This unforgettable Tanzania safari offers incredible opportunities to witness the Big Five, the Great Wildebeest Migration, vast elephant herds, tree-climbing lions, and breathtaking landscapes. From the ancient baobab forests of Tarangire to the endless plains of Serengeti and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, this safari delivers the very best of Northern Tanzania.

Perfect for couples, families, solo travellers, and wildlife enthusiasts, this carefully crafted itinerary provides exceptional game viewing and authentic African safari experiences.

Safari Highlights

  • Explore four of Tanzania's top safari destinations.
  • Visit the world-famous Serengeti National Park.
  • Experience the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Search for the Big Five in their natural habitat.
  • See Tarangire's giant elephant herds and ancient baobab trees.
  • Discover Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions.
  • Track the Great Wildebeest Migration in Serengeti.
  • Enjoy breathtaking landscapes and wildlife photography opportunities.
  • Travel with a professional safari guide and stay in comfortable accommodation.

Safari Overview

Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights
Destination
Northern Tanzania Safari Circuit
Safari Type
Wildlife Safari Adventure
Starting Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Ending Point
Arusha, Tanzania
Transport
4x4 Safari Vehicle

Why Choose This Tanzania Safari?

This itinerary combines Tanzania's most celebrated national parks and conservation areas in one unforgettable safari. Enjoy excellent wildlife viewing, diverse ecosystems, and some of Africa's most spectacular landscapes while searching for elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and countless other species.

Detailed 6-Day Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your Tanzania safari begins with a morning departure from Arusha to Tarangire National Park. Famous for its massive elephant populations and ancient baobab trees, Tarangire offers rewarding wildlife viewing. Enjoy exciting game drives along the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts wildlife throughout the year.

Watch for elephants, zebras, giraffes, antelopes, lions, and numerous bird species. Later, proceed to the Lake Manyara area for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Lake Manyara area accommodation (name to be confirmed)

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park Safari

After breakfast, explore Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania's unique wildlife destinations. The park is renowned for its tree-climbing lions, large elephant herds, and alkaline lake that attracts flamingos and other waterbirds.

During your game drive, look out for giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, waterbucks, monkeys, baboons, hyenas, and many bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon wildlife viewing.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Accommodation to be confirmed

Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. Arrive before noon, as planned, and begin exploring one of Africa's most famous wildlife ecosystems. Serengeti is renowned for its endless plains, abundant predators, and the annual Great Wildebeest Migration involving millions of wildebeest and zebras.

Enjoy game drives en route to your lodge or campsite while searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and large herds of grazing animals.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti lodge or campsite (name to be confirmed)

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari Experience

Spend the entire day discovering the wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti National Park. Your safari will focus on areas with active wildlife movements and migration routes.

Visit the famous hippo pools, explore the Grumeti River region known for crocodiles when included in your route, and search for lions among the iconic Serengeti kopjes. Enjoy excellent opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable game viewing.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Serengeti lodge or campsite (name to be confirmed)

Day 5: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the route, guests may choose to visit the famous Olduvai Gorge Museum, one of the world's significant archaeological sites.

Arrive in the Ngorongoro highlands and enjoy spectacular crater views before dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro area accommodation (name to be confirmed)

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari and Return to Arusha

Descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable safari experience. Known for its extraordinary concentration of wildlife, the crater offers an opportunity to search for black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, and numerous bird species.

After a picnic lunch, ascend the crater rim and return to Arusha, where your Tanzania safari concludes.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Wildlife You May Encounter

Lions Leopards Elephants Rhinos Buffaloes Cheetahs Giraffes Zebras Wildebeest Hippos Crocodiles Hyenas Flamingos Bird species

Wildlife sightings vary according to season, location, and natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed.

Safari Inclusions

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Transportation in a safari vehicle
  • All park entrance fees, as specified in the package
  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Scheduled game drives

Safari Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional Olduvai Gorge visit
  • Optional cultural activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Tips and gratuities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time for this Tanzania safari?

This safari operates throughout the year, with wildlife-viewing opportunities in every season. The best time for particular sightings depends on the destination and seasonal wildlife movements.

Can I see the Big Five?

Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro offer opportunities to look for lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffaloes. Sightings are not guaranteed.

Is Serengeti included in the itinerary?

Yes. The itinerary includes time in Serengeti National Park on Days 3 and 4, as well as a morning game drive on Day 5 before departure towards Ngorongoro.

Why visit Ngorongoro Crater?

Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its spectacular scenery and high concentration of wildlife, offering excellent opportunities to see a variety of animals during a crater-floor game drive.

Book Your 6 Days Tanzania Safari Today

Experience the best of Northern Tanzania with game drives through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. This adventure offers an unforgettable combination of wildlife, landscapes, and authentic safari moments.

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Duration 6 Days
Trip Code : TZ-6369
2 – 3 Pax
From $2,040.00 / Person
4 – 5 Pax
From $1,680.00 / Person
6 – 7 Pax
From $1,500.00 / Person
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