Tanzania · Safari

6-Day Tanzania Wildlife Safari with Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience

6 Days Round trip from Arusha Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Observe the wildebeest migration in Serengeti National Park
  • 02 Get a chance to view the Big Five in Ngorongoro Crater
  • 03 Meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes at Lake Eyasi
  • 04 Spot Lake Manyara's famous arboreal lions
  • 05 Marvel at giant crocodiles near the Gurmeti River

Embark on this 6-day safari through Tanzania to witness amazing animals up close and capture the country's wonderful landscapes. Travel with the assistance of a tour operator based in Arusha and enjoy full-board accommodation, a personal English-speaking guide, and a private 4x4 Jeep equipped with mineral water, power sockets, and binoculars. The journey combines classic wildlife viewing in Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara with a cultural experience at Lake Eyasi.

Serengeti is best known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Lake Manyara, Tarangire National Park, Lake Eyasi
Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Swahili

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arusha to Tarangire National Park Safari

  • You will be picked up from the resort and, with lunch boxes in tow, begin the stunning journey to Tarangire National Park.
  • Tarangire National Park is commonly known for its sizable herds of elephants. Seasonal wetlands and savannas are among the many landforms found here, while the Tarangire River meanders through the parklands.
  • We may be lucky enough to witness a lion pursuing its prey or a leopard lounging in the branches above.
  • After the game drives are complete, we will head to your lodge for dinner, rest, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)

2
Day 02

Journey to Serengeti National Park

  • After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park for wildlife sightings.
  • Enjoy lunch at a suitable place inside the park. In the afternoon, we will continue with the game drive before reaching the camp.
  • The next day will be spent on full-day game drives inside this park.
  • Serengeti is best known for its great migrating herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest. Be ready to see resident predators such as leopards, cheetahs, and lions fulfilling their role in the circle of life.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park

3
Day 03

Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive

  • After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro with lunch boxes for a game drive inside Ngorongoro Crater.
  • This park contains the largest uninterrupted caldera in the world and is one of the Natural Wonders of Africa. About 30,000 large mammals live here year-round, including buffaloes, lions, elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos, along with many varieties of birds such as flamingos, eagles, and buzzards. Be ready to see many animals here within a short time.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)

4
Day 04

Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience

  • After breakfast, your safari guide will drive you to Lake Eyasi, where you will meet the Hadzabe tribe. This tribe is famous for hunting, so you will be able to go hunting with them and see how they hunt.
  • After your time with the Hadzabe, you will be taken to another tribe called the Datoga tribe. This tribe is well known and experienced in blacksmith skills.
  • You will also be able to stretch your legs by walking around Lake Eyasi and visiting the local village there.
  • After all these activities, you will be taken back to the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and your overnight stay.

Accommodation: Africa Safari Lake Manyara (Safari Tent)

5
Day 05

Lake Manyara Safari and Return to Arusha

  • After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara for game drives while carrying lunch boxes. Once we finish the game drive, we will transfer you to Arusha, where our service ends.
  • The park is famous for its arboreal lions, which hide among the branches of the trees, and the numerous colonies of baboons that populate the forest and accompany you along the road from the moment you enter the park.
Tarangire National Park riverine savannas, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Eyasi lakeshore

Where this trip takes you

Tarangire National Park riverine savannas, Serengeti National Park plains, Ngorongoro Crater caldera, Lake Eyasi lakeshore

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Arusha 6 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All applicable park entry fees as per the program
  • Government taxes and local levies
  • Unlimited game drives and all activities, unless labeled as optional
  • Services of an English-speaking professional driver-guide
  • All taxes/VAT
  • Pick-up and drop-off at the airport
  • Picnic lunch or hot lunch on safari, depending on the onward program
  • Meals on a full-board basis and accommodation on safari as indicated in the shared program, unless listed as an upgrade
  • Unlimited drinking water, as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Refreshments during the safari in the safari vehicle
  • Private transport in a customized pop-up-top 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with plugs to charge mobiles and cameras, an intercooler to keep drinks cold, and a full AC system

What's Not Included

  • International flights (from/to home)
  • Domestic flight
  • Medical/luggage insurance
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (tipping guideline for safari guides: $10-20 per day)
  • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa entry fees upon arrival at the airport, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Any extra orders at meals are not included. Set-menu meals are part of the package.

What to bring

  • Camera and memory cards
  • Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm
  • Sturdy boots or sandals
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses
  • T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5, depending on how often you want to change)
  • Sleeve shirts (lightweight)
  • Shorts
  • Long trousers
  • Socks
  • Sleepwear
  • Travel towel
  • Thermal underwear, gloves, and a warm hat (during May-Sept)
  • Raincoat and rain trousers (during the rainy season, Mar-May and Oct-Dec)
  • Binoculars
  • Sunscreen
  • Wet wipes
  • Insect repellent
  • Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops, etc.)
  • Malaria tablets
  • Flashlight or headlamp
  • Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone, etc.
  • Power adapter to fit the UK-style electrical socket

Know before you go

  • This tour starts and ends in Arusha.
  • The operator can help select your international or domestic flights, but you must book them yourself.
  • Fly to/from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO - check price) near Arusha. Or fly to/from Arusha Airport (ARK - check price) via Dar es Salaam or Nairobi (Kenya).
  • A transfer from and back to the airport is included.
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour start
Arusha, Tanzania
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 6 days finish where they began, in Arusha.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room €2,101.00 — €4,186.00
Double Sharing €2,101.00 — €2,930.00

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