6-Day Private Tanzania Safari with Serengeti and Ngorongoro

6 Days Round trip from Kilimanjaro International Airport Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 See large elephant herds among Tarangire National Park's ancient baobab trees
  • 02 Explore the vast open plains of Serengeti National Park, famed for rich wildlife
  • 03 Visit Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera
  • 04 Look out for the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, in Ngorongoro
  • 05 Travel with a private guide and vehicle for a flexible and personalized safari

Enjoy a 6-day private safari through three of Tanzania's most iconic wildlife destinations: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater. This journey offers a well-balanced experience of diverse landscapes and rich wildlife, from Tarangire's large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees to the Serengeti's vast open plains, where predators and large herds of animals roam. End your safari at the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's most wildlife-dense areas, where you can spot lions, elephants, buffalo, and possibly the rare black rhino. With a private guide and vehicle, this 6-day safari allows for a flexible schedule, a personalized experience, and a comfortable pace.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Arusha, Zanzibar, Mount Kilimanjaro, Mafia Island, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tarangire National Park

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and Transfer to Arusha

  • Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport.

  • Complete customs and immigration formalities.

  • Meet your professional safari guide from Lion View Tours, who will assist with your luggage and provide a brief introduction.

  • Enjoy a scenic transfer to Arusha.

  • Short stops can be made upon request for photography or rest.

  • Transfer to your hotel or lodge for check-in and relaxation.

  • Receive a detailed safari briefing outlining your itinerary, park visits, and essential travel information.

Accommodations:

PAZURI INN ARUSHA

2
Day 02

Tarangire National Park to Karatu

Tarangire National Park is renowned for its large elephant herds and its striking population of ancient baobab trees. These iconic trees can live for centuries and play an important ecological role, even acting as a moisture source for elephants during the dry season, as the animals use their tusks and trunks to access water stored within the trunks. The Tarangire River is the park's only permanent water source, making it a vital lifeline during the dry season. As a result, wildlife congregates along its banks in impressive numbers. Visitors can witness herds of up to 250 elephants gathered together, alongside a wide variety of other species, creating some of the most remarkable wildlife viewing experiences in Tanzania.

Accommodations:

Karatu Villas Lodge

3
Day 03

Wildlife Viewing in Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous wildlife areas in Africa, located in northern Tanzania. It is best known for its vast open savannahs, rich wildlife, and the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

The park is home to a wide range of animals, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and many bird species. Because of its size and untouched landscapes, it offers some of the best game viewing in the world. Serengeti is a world-class safari destination known for big wildlife numbers and dramatic natural scenery.

Accommodation:

NARUDI TENTED CAMP

4
Day 04

Another Day in Serengeti National Park

Serengeti National Park is one of the most famous wildlife areas in Africa, located in northern Tanzania. It is best known for its vast open savannahs, rich wildlife, and the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles move across the plains in search of fresh grazing.

The park is home to a wide range of animals, including lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and many bird species. Because of its size and untouched landscapes, it offers some of the best game viewing in the world. Serengeti is a world-class safari destination known for big wildlife numbers and dramatic natural scenery.

Accommodations:

NARUDI TENTED CAMP

5
Day 05

Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Crater

Ngorongoro Conservation Area is best known for the Ngorongoro Crater, the world's largest unbroken volcanic caldera and one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife habitats.

The crater was formed millions of years ago when a massive volcano collapsed, leaving a huge natural bowl about 600 meters deep. Today, it acts as a natural enclosure that supports a dense concentration of wildlife. Inside the crater, visitors can find the Big Five - lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhino - along with zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, and many bird species.

Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most unique wildlife destinations in Africa and a highlight of any Tanzanian safari. Due to its permanent water supply, fertile grasslands, and varied habitats, wildlife remains in the crater year-round, making game viewing highly reliable and rewarding.

Accommodations:

KARATU VILLA LODGE

6
Day 06

Departure from Kilimanjaro International Airport

  • The last day. Depending on your flight time, you can relax at the lodge a little longer before heading to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your flight home.

  • It is also possible to add a few days to your holiday by going to one of Tanzania's islands, such as Zanzibar, Pemba, or Mafia.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kilimanjaro International Airport 7 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All pick-up and transfers as shown in the above itinerary
  • 6-day private safari in a 4WD Land Cruiser vehicle for 02-06 people
  • Game drives with the service of an experienced English-, Italian-, French-, Spanish-, or German-speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation and meals as illustrated above
  • Park fees, concession fees, camping fees, and crater service fee
  • Game drives during the safari as per the above itinerary
  • Complimentary 0.5 x 3 litres of mineral water during game drives
  • Accommodations illustrated in the above itinerary
  • Taxes

What's Not Included

  • International flights
  • Any domestic connection flights on arrival or departure
  • Gratuities for the safari guide and lodge staff (please tip separately)
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and beverages in the lodges
  • Other excursions that are not mentioned in the above itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Entry visa to Tanzania (50 US$ / 100 US$ for American)
  • Flying Doctors (AMREF)
  • Personal toiletry requirements and all items of a personal nature

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tour start
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Kilimanjaro International Airport.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $3,706.00 — $4,137.00
Double Sharing $2,380.00 — $2,594.00
Triple Sharing $1,926.00 — $2,074.00

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