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7 Days / 6 Nights
6 Days Tanzania Classic Safari
From $2940 per person
Luxury Safaris
Tour Overview
Experience the best of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit on this 6-day classic safari, combining the wildlife-rich plains of Serengeti, the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, and the elephant-filled Tarangire National Park. The safari is designed for travelers who want to experience Tanzania’s iconic landscapes and wildlife, including the Big Five, while enjoying comfortable accommodation and private game drives. The safari starts and ends in Arusha.
Safari Highlights
- Tarangire /Serengeti & Ngorongoro
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the park, famous for its large elephant population, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Look for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and many species of birds. Overnight: Burunge BaoBab lodge
Day 2 – Tarangire to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, travel toward Serengeti National Park through the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter Serengeti and continue with a game drive as you make your way toward the central Seronera area. Overnight in Kubukubu Tented lodge.
Day 3 – Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. The day is dedicated to game drives across the plains, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. Depending on the season, you may also encounter areas of the Great Migration. Overnight in Kubukubu Tented lodge
Day 4 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before driving toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, continue watching wildlife and enjoy the changing landscapes. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim/Ngorongoro area
Overnight Serena Hotel
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. The crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and, with luck, black rhino. After the crater experience, ascend and continue to Mto wa Mbu for your overnight Suricata Boma lodge
Day 6 – Karatu to Arusha
After breakfast, begin your journey To lake Manyara Nationala park Spend time to discover The Tropical Underground water Forest.This forest is attract many primates like Blue Monkes,Baboons & Vivert Monkey also Elephants,lions climb tree , leopards ,giraffes and manya aquatic birds after Lunch take the way back to Arusha tour Ending
Depart Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park. Enjoy a game drive through the park, famous for its large elephant population, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife. Look for lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo and many species of birds. Overnight: Burunge BaoBab lodge
Day 2 – Tarangire to Central Serengeti
After breakfast, travel toward Serengeti National Park through the beautiful landscapes of the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enter Serengeti and continue with a game drive as you make your way toward the central Seronera area. Overnight in Kubukubu Tented lodge.
Day 3 – Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. The day is dedicated to game drives across the plains, searching for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, hippos and large herds of wildebeest and zebra. Depending on the season, you may also encounter areas of the Great Migration. Overnight in Kubukubu Tented lodge
Day 4 – Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Enjoy a morning game drive in Serengeti before driving toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, continue watching wildlife and enjoy the changing landscapes. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim/Ngorongoro area
Overnight Serena Hotel
Day 5 – Ngorongoro Crater to Mto wa Mbu
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for an exciting game drive. The crater is home to a remarkable concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, zebras, wildebeest and, with luck, black rhino. After the crater experience, ascend and continue to Mto wa Mbu for your overnight Suricata Boma lodge
Day 6 – Karatu to Arusha
After breakfast, begin your journey To lake Manyara Nationala park Spend time to discover The Tropical Underground water Forest.This forest is attract many primates like Blue Monkes,Baboons & Vivert Monkey also Elephants,lions climb tree , leopards ,giraffes and manya aquatic birds after Lunch take the way back to Arusha tour Ending
Included
- All accommodations per itinerary
- All meals per itinerary
- All tours and entrance fees per itinerary
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking naturalist driver/guide
- Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with viewing roof
- Guaranteed window seating
- Electric cooler and filtered water
Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Meals not listed
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Optional tours (Olduvai Gorge and Maasai Village visits)
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, internet, etc.)
Pricing Details
| Number of Guests | Price per Person |
| 1 person | $3,250 |
| 2 people | $2,450 |
| 3 people | $2,150 |
| 4 people | $1,950 |
| 5 people | $1,850 |
| 6 people | $1,750 |
Included & Excluded
What's Included
- All accommodations per itinerary
- All meals per itinerary
- All tours and entrance fees per itinerary
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking naturalist driver/guide
- Transportation in a custom safari 4x4 with viewing roof
- Guaranteed window seating
- Electric cooler and filtered water
What's Not Included
- International and domestic flights
- Meals not listed
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Optional tours (Olduvai Gorge and Maasai Village visits)
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, internet, etc.)
Best Time To Visit
This 6-day Tanzania Classic Safari can be enjoyed throughout the year. However, June to October is considered the best overall period for wildlife viewing because the dry conditions make animals easier to spot. July to September is particularly popular for experiencing the Great Migration in the Serengeti. January and February are also excellent months for travelers seeking greener landscapes and seasonal wildlife experiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this safari private?
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private safari, giving you flexibility over the pace, stops and game-drive experience.
What is the best time for this safari?
Tanzania can be visited throughout the year. The best period depends on whether your priority is general wildlife viewing, the Great Migration, or specific seasonal experiences.
Can I customize the itinerary?
Yes. The number of days, accommodation level, destinations and activities can be adjusted to suit your interests and budget.
Can children join the safari?
Yes. Families are welcome. Child pricing and accommodation arrangements depend on the child’s age.
What type of vehicle is used?
A safari 4×4 vehicle designed for wildlife viewing, normally equipped with a pop-up roof and comfortable seating.
Does the safari include the Big Five?
The safari visits areas where lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino can be found. Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Where does the safari start and finish?
This classic itinerary is designed to start and finish in Arusha, although airport transfers and alternative arrangements can be added.
Can I add Zanzibar after the safari?
Yes. A Zanzibar beach extension can be added after the safari.
Yes. The itinerary can be arranged as a private safari, giving you flexibility over the pace, stops and game-drive experience.
What is the best time for this safari?
Tanzania can be visited throughout the year. The best period depends on whether your priority is general wildlife viewing, the Great Migration, or specific seasonal experiences.
Can I customize the itinerary?
Yes. The number of days, accommodation level, destinations and activities can be adjusted to suit your interests and budget.
Can children join the safari?
Yes. Families are welcome. Child pricing and accommodation arrangements depend on the child’s age.
What type of vehicle is used?
A safari 4×4 vehicle designed for wildlife viewing, normally equipped with a pop-up roof and comfortable seating.
Does the safari include the Big Five?
The safari visits areas where lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino can be found. Wildlife sightings are natural and cannot be guaranteed.
Where does the safari start and finish?
This classic itinerary is designed to start and finish in Arusha, although airport transfers and alternative arrangements can be added.
Can I add Zanzibar after the safari?
Yes. A Zanzibar beach extension can be added after the safari.
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