6-Day Discover Tanzania Safari

Experience Tanzania’s top wildlife parks in 6 days: Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire & Lake Manyara. Discover the Big Five & breathtaking landscapes on this unforgettable safari.

Overview

Explore the Best of Tanzania in Just 6 Days

Our 6-day Discover Tanzania Safari is ideal for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s top national parks in a limited time—without missing the highlights. You’ll enjoy two magical nights in the Serengeti, explore the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater, see massive elephant herds in Tarangire, and encounter tree-climbing lions in Lake Manyara National Park.

✅ Visit 4 iconic parks: Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire & Manyara

✅ Two nights deep in the Serengeti plains

✅ Opportunities to see the Big Five

✅ Cultural and scenic experiences through the Great Rift Valley

Day to Day Itinerary

Karibu Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, your naturalist guide will meet and greet you with a warm smile and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. You’ll get a short briefing to prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp of your choice
Meals Included: Dinner

After breakfast, we head straight to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s hidden gems known for:

  • Enormous elephant herds

  • Iconic baobab trees

  • Seasonal migration of over 250,000 animals

Enjoy a game drive with a packed picnic lunch in the wild, soaking up views of the Tarangire River and spotting wildlife at close range. In the evening, unwind at your lodge with a refreshing drink and sweeping views.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp of your choice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, drive through the lush Ngorongoro Highlands, home to the Iraqw tribe, passing coffee and wheat plantations. Along the way, stop for a breathtaking view of the Ngorongoro Crater before continuing into Serengeti National Park.

Known as the “Heart of Wild Africa,” the Serengeti is home to:

  • The world-famous Great Migration

  • Over 4,000 lions, 1,000 leopards, and 500+ bird species

Explore the endless plains, kopjes, and acacia-dotted savannas on your afternoon game drive. As night falls, listen to the wild come alive around your campfire.

Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Today, enjoy a full day game drive in central or northern Serengeti (based on migration season). Expect:

  • Lion prides lounging under trees

  • Fast-moving cheetahs chasing prey

  • Towering giraffes and massive herds of wildebeest

Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your search for the Big Five. Return in the evening for sundowners and stories by the fire.

Optional: Add a sunrise hot air balloon safari (additional cost).

Overnight: Serengeti lodge or tented camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After an early breakfast, descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most stunning safari destinations on the planet. Highlights include:

  • Black rhinos, elephants, lions, and hippos

  • Flamingos on Lake Magadi

  • Dense wildlife within a collapsed volcanic caldera

Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic spot and continue your game drive before heading to your lodge near the crater rim or in Karatu.

Overnight: Lodge or tented camp of your choice
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, travel to the lush Lake Manyara National Park, set against the dramatic Rift Valley escarpment. Look out for:

  • Tree-climbing lions

  • Massive troops of baboons

  • Thousands of pink flamingos and other waterbirds

  • Dense groundwater forests and hot springs

After your final game drive and lunch, head back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your unforgettable safari ends.

Meals Included: Breakfast & Lunch

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