A 6 Days Tanzania Safari is the perfect way to explore Tanzania’s top national parks and experience unforgettable wildlife encounters. This safari package is thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of our guests, ensuring a remarkable journey through Tanzania’s most famous parks, including Tarangire, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara, and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater.
Each day of the safari takes you closer to witnessing some of the world’s greatest natural wonders, from the massive herds of elephants in Tarangire to the thrilling predator-prey interactions in the Serengeti. With beautiful lodges providing comfort throughout the trip, this safari offers an ideal blend of adventure and relaxation.
Morning:
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport.
Meet your guide and transfer to Tarangire National Park (about 2 hours from Arusha).
Afternoon:
Game Drive in Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and varied wildlife.
Tarangire is also home to lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and over 500 species of birds, making it a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Lunch: Picnic in the park or at your lodge.
Evening:
Check into your lodge or camp.
Optional Activity: Evening game drive or nature walk with a guide, learning about the ecosystem and local flora and fauna.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge or tented camp near Tarangire National Park.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge.
Depart for Serengeti National Park (around a 4-6 hour drive, or opt for a flight to Serengeti if preferred).
Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with stops for photos and views.
Afternoon:
Arrive in Serengeti and enjoy a game drive. Serengeti is famous for its vast plains and abundant wildlife. Depending on the season, you may catch glimpses of the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest and zebras migrate in search of greener pastures.
Lunch: In the park or at your lodge.
Evening:
Check into your lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.
Optional Activity: Sunset game drive.
Overnight: Stay in Serengeti at a luxury lodge, tented camp, or eco-lodge.
Morning:
Early Morning Game Drive: Start the day with a sunrise game drive when predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs are most active. Serengeti offers abundant wildlife viewing with chances to spot the Big Five (lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinos).
If you’re visiting during the Great Migration, you might witness dramatic scenes of crossing rivers and predator action.
Midday:
Return to your lodge for a relaxing lunch and enjoy the scenic beauty of Serengeti from your accommodation.
Optional Activity: Visit the Seronera Visitor Center to learn about the Serengeti ecosystem and wildlife conservation.
Afternoon:
Continue your game drive in different areas of Serengeti (e.g., Moru Kopjes for cheetah sightings or the Seronera River for lion and leopard sightings).
Optional: Hot air balloon safari over the Serengeti for an aerial view of the park and its wildlife (optional, early morning).
Evening:
Sunset Game Drive: Experience the golden hour as wildlife becomes active again before nightfall.
Overnight: Stay at your Serengeti lodge or tented camp.
Morning:
Early Morning Game Drive: Explore a new area of Serengeti, like the Western Corridor or the Ndutu region (if it’s migration season, the migration passes through these areas).
Discover the park’s variety of wildlife, from elephants and hippos to cheetahs and gazelles.
Midday:
Lunch: Return to your lodge for a midday break.
Optional Activity: If you’re interested, take a nature walk led by a local guide to learn about plants, insects, and the smaller details of the ecosystem.
Afternoon:
Continue your game drive in the Serengeti or head to Gol Kopjes to search for leopards and cheetahs.
Visit Seronera Valley for more predator sightings and large herbivore herds.
Evening:
Optional Activity: Sunset game drive or relax at the lodge with panoramic views of the Serengeti.
Overnight: Stay at your Serengeti accommodation.
Morning:
Early Breakfast and depart from Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater (around a 3-4 hour drive).
Scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with photo stops at viewpoints of the Ngorongoro Crater Rim.
Afternoon:
Descent into Ngorongoro Crater: After lunch, head into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. This collapsed volcano is home to over 30,000 animals and is famous for its rich wildlife and stunning views.
See the endangered black rhino, large herds of buffaloes, and frequent lion sightings. The crater also has a healthy population of elephants, wildebeests, zebras, and hyenas.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic in the crater or at a lodge near the rim.
Evening:
Ascend from the crater and head to a lodge on the Ngorongoro Crater Rim.
Optional Activity: Visit a Maasai village for a cultural experience and learn about the Maasai’s traditional way of life.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge with views of the crater.
Morning:
Breakfast at the lodge.
Drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approximately 1.5-2 hours from Ngorongoro Crater).
Afternoon:
Game Drive in Lake Manyara National Park: Famous for its tree-climbing lions, the park offers a diverse landscape of savannah, forest, and alkaline lakes. You can see elephants, flamingos, baboons, and many bird species.
The park is also home to the Great Rift Valley escarpment, providing stunning views and photographic opportunities.
Lunch: Picnic inside the park or return to your lodge for a meal.
Evening:
Optional Activity: Visit the Lake Manyara Viewpoint for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding landscape.
Overnight: Stay at a lodge or camp near Lake Manyara.
Morning:
Optional Activity: Early morning game drive in Lake Manyara National Park for more wildlife sightings.
Afterward, return to Arusha (about 2.5 hours’ drive) for your departure.
Depending on your flight schedule, you may have some time to relax in Arusha or enjoy a cultural visit to a local market or Maasai village.
Departure: Transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight home.