6 Days Tanzania Safari
TOUR OVERVIEW
This unforgettable 6-day Tanzania safari takes you through the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Begin in Arusha before exploring elephant-rich Tarangire and the diverse landscapes of Lake Manyara. Continue to the legendary Serengeti for thrilling game drives amid vast plains and abundant predators. Conclude your adventure in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, home to dense wildlife including the Big Five, before returning to Arusha with lasting memories of Africa’s wilderness.
Day 1: Arrival in Tanzania
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our professional driver guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for rest and safari briefing. Arusha serves as Tanzania’s tourism hub and offers a comfortable place to prepare for the coming adventure. Depending on your arrival time, you may explore local markets or simply relax at the lodge. Your guide will explain the safari program, answer any final questions, and ensure you are ready for the journey ahead. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in preparation for beginning your wilderness experience the next morning.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, an iconic reserve known for its remarkable elephant population and ancient baobab trees. The two-hour drive offers scenic countryside views before entering the park’s diverse wildlife habitats. Once inside, you’ll enjoy a full-day game drive, observing zebras, wildebeests, giraffes, antelopes, and many bird species drawn to the life-giving Tarangire River. During the dry season, animals gather in impressive numbers, providing excellent viewing opportunities. After a picnic lunch, continue exploring the plains before driving to your lodge in Mto wa Mbu for dinner and a comfortable overnight stay.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Enjoy breakfast at the lodge before traveling to Lake Manyara National Park, a diverse habitat famous for its unique tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife. Upon entering the park, you’ll journey through lush groundwater forests filled with baboons and blue monkeys before reaching the expansive floodplains and lakeshore. Flamingos often decorate the lake in colorful displays, and elephants, zebras, hippos, and giraffes roam freely. Your guide will help you discover hidden wildlife-rich corners as you explore this compact yet dramatic park. After a relaxing picnic lunch, continue the game drive before heading to your accommodation for dinner and rest.
Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, begin your scenic journey toward Serengeti National Park, traveling through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and enjoying panoramic views from the crater rim. Continue into the vast Serengeti plains, famous for hosting the Great Migration and extraordinary wildlife concentrations. Upon arrival, embark on an afternoon game drive across the rich Seronera Valley, home to lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, and countless grazing species. The Serengeti’s open landscapes and dramatic skies provide unforgettable photographic opportunities. In the evening, arrive at your lodge or tented camp for a delicious dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Day 5: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring central Serengeti, focusing primarily on the wildlife-rich Seronera region. Early morning game drives often reveal predators on the move, including lions, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards resting in acacia trees. The area’s permanent water sources attract numerous animals, creating superb viewing opportunities. Your guide will explain wildlife behavior, track animal movements, and take you to scenic points ideal for photography. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the bush before continuing your exploration. As the sun sets, return to your camp for dinner, relaxation, and a peaceful night under the star-filled Serengeti sky.
Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater, Return to Arusha
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to the Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular game drive. Descend 610 meters into the caldera, entering a unique ecosystem supporting high wildlife density, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and abundant birdlife. Your guide will help you explore the crater floor, visiting hippo pools, open savannas, and acacia woodlands. Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking breathtaking scenery before continuing your final game drive. Afterward, ascend the crater wall and return to Arusha, arriving before evening. You will be dropped off at your hotel for dinner or your onward travel arrangements.
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