6 Days Tanzania Safari — Serengeti and Ngorongoro photography

Northern Circuit Classic

6 Days Tanzania Safari

Six days across Tanzania's greatest parks — from Tarangire's elephants to the Serengeti plains.

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Duration

6 days / 5 nights

Guests

2 people

Parks

Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Serengeti

Vehicle

Private 4×4 Land Cruiser

Meals

Full board

Overview

Experience 6 Days Tanzania Safari in Tanzania

This is the classic Northern Circuit safari, done in comfort. You visit Tarangire's baobab forests, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for the Big Five, and spend two full days in the Serengeti before returning to Arusha. Lodges are mid-to-upper range, and every transfer is in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser.

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6 Days Tanzania Safari accommodation

Day by day

Your itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 · Arrival in Arusha

    Kilimanjaro International Airport

    Meet your guide, transfer to your hotel, and receive a full pre-safari briefing.

    AccommodationArusha hotel

  2. 2

    Day 2 · Arusha → Tarangire

    Arusha to Tarangire National Park

    Elephants, baobabs, and an afternoon game drive through the park.

    AccommodationKudu Lodge, Karatu

  3. 3

    Day 3 · Tarangire → Ngorongoro Crater

    Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater

    A full-day Ngorongoro Crater safari — black rhino, lion, hippo, and flamingo.

    AccommodationNgorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

  4. 4

    Day 4 · Ngorongoro → Serengeti

    Crater rim to central Serengeti

    Afternoon game drive across the Serengeti's central plains.

    AccommodationSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  5. 5

    Day 5 · Full-day Serengeti

    Seronera Valley game drives

    Full day searching for big cats, migrating herds, and the Serengeti's resident wildlife.

    AccommodationSerengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  6. 6

    Day 6 · Serengeti → Arusha

    Return to Arusha for departure

    Morning game drive, then drive or fly back to Arusha for your onward flight.

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Fine print

What's included & excluded

Included

  • All accommodations
  • Domestic transportation
  • Private 4×4 Land Cruiser
  • Professional safari guide
  • All park fees
  • Full-board meals
  • Drinking water & soft drinks
  • Binoculars & camera
  • Airport transfers
  • Government taxes

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Tanzania visa (USD 50 on arrival)
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Tips for guide & lodge staff
  • Personal expenses & alcoholic drinks
  • Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural visits)

Investment

Pricing by season

Prices are per person, based on two travelers sharing. Migration season (Jul–Oct) is peak — book early.

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FixedFor 2 people sharing$6,800 total

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Questions

Frequently asked

Which parks are visited?

Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park — the three pillars of Tanzania's Northern Circuit.

Is the vehicle private?

Yes, a private 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof and a dedicated professional safari guide for your party.

Can I fly back from the Serengeti?

Yes — a domestic flight from Serengeti to Arusha can be arranged as an upgrade to shorten the final-day drive.

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