6 Days Ultimate Tanzania Big Five Safari
Overview
The 6 Days Ultimate Tanzania Big Five Safaris is a Tanzania Safari that offers safari to Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire. It offers a complete Northern Tanzania wildlife experience combining diverse landscapes and exceptional game viewing. Begin in Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees, the world-famous Serengeti National Park, home to vast plains, abundant predators, and spectacular wildlife encounters and conclude the safari with a breathtaking descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders and a prime location to spot the Big Five.
This mid-range safari is ideal for all types of travelers seeking comfort, value and unforgettable wildlife adventures. With professional safari guides, scenic drives and carefully selected lodges or tented camps, this itinerary delivers an authentic Tanzania safari experience in six rewarding days
ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival – Tarangire National Park
Arrive on morning or afternoon flight at Kilimanjaro, where your guide will warmly welcome you. After a short briefing, depart for Tarangire National Park, arrive to your lodge for dinner and overnight
Overnight: Tarangire Mwamba Lodge or Similar
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Full Day in Tarangire – Drive to Karatu
After an early breakfast, embark on a full-day game drive in Tarangire. Search for lions, zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and a variety of bird species. After a picnic lunch or lunch at the lodge, depart the park in the late afternoon and drive to the cool highlands of Karatu, located near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands and enter the world-famous Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy game viewing en route, with opportunities to see big cats, elephants, and possibly the Great Migration depending on the season. Arrive at your lodge in the central Serengeti in the late afternoon.
Overnight: Serenity Camps and Lodges or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in the Serengeti
Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti. Early morning and afternoon game drives increase your chances of seeing predators on the hunt and large herds of wildlife. Optional hot air balloon safari can be arranged for a breathtaking view of the park (at extra cost).
Overnight: Serenity Camps and Lodges or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Tour
Depart early from the Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Crater, descending 600 meters into the world’s largest intact caldera. Enjoy a half-day crater tour where you may spot the Big Five including rhinos and lions along with flamingos and hippos. In the afternoon, ascend the crater rim for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House or Similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha with a possible stop for lunch or souvenir shopping (depending on your flight schedule). You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Included
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Accommodation according to the itinerary
- Unlimited drinking water during the safari
- Activities and transfers as per itinerary
- All national park fees
- Meals as per the Itinerary
- Not Included
- Flights (international and domestic)
- Accommodation before and after safari as per the package offered
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Optional activities
- Tip for the driver guide
- Personal expenses, visa fees, travel insurance
- Balloon Ride