6 Days Tanzania Private Safari
This 6 Days Tanzania Private Safari will take you to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater for six days of private wildlife viewing in northern Tanzania. You will travel with your own safari vehicle and professional guide, giving you the freedom to enjoy the parks at a comfortable pace and spend more time watching the animals you find along the way.
During the safari, you will have the chance to see lions, elephants, zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, hyenas, gazelles and many other antelopes. Your guide will help you find wildlife, explain what you are seeing and choose good places for viewing and photography.
Safari highlights
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle and professional English-speaking guide throughout.
- Game drives in Tarangire National Park – famous for elephants and baobabs.
- Full-day exploration of Serengeti National Park with excellent wildlife viewing.
- Full-day game drive on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Comfortable lodges or tented camps with breakfast, lunch and dinner as stated.
- Flexible pacing so you can spend more time with the animals you find.
- Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha.
Start & End
Your safari begins and ends in Arusha.
Tour Type
Private safari with your own vehicle and guide.
Duration
6 Days / 5 Nights exploring Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Languages
Professional guides available in English.
Cancellation
Flexible cancellation policy available according to our terms and conditions.
6 Days Tanzania Private Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Your safari will begin in Arusha after breakfast. Your private safari guide will meet you at your hotel and give you a short briefing before you start your journey to Tarangire National Park.
You will travel through the countryside towards the park. As you get closer to Tarangire, you will see the landscape change from farms and villages to open grassland and woodland.
After entering the park, you will start your first game drive.
You may see large groups of elephants moving between the trees, giraffes feeding on acacia leaves, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes and different types of antelopes.
Your guide will carefully watch the surroundings and will stop the vehicle when there is something interesting to see. You may sometimes see animals from a distance, while at other times you may find them close to the safari road.
You will continue with your game drive before you will go to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Lunch and dinner
Lodge or tented camp
Day 2: Tarangire National Park to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will leave Tarangire and continue towards Serengeti National Park.
You will travel through the changing landscapes of northern Tanzania as you make your way towards the Serengeti.
The journey will give you the opportunity to see local villages, farmland and the open landscapes that will gradually lead you towards the famous Serengeti plains.
After entering Serengeti National Park, you will begin wildlife viewing as you continue towards your accommodation.
You may see zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, gazelles and other antelopes along the way. Your guide will also look for predators such as lions and cheetahs.
As the afternoon continues, you will enjoy more game viewing before you will arrive at your lodge or camp.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lodge or tented camp
Day 3: Full-Day Serengeti National Park
You will spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park.
After breakfast, you will leave with your packed lunch and start a full-day game drive.
The Serengeti will give you some of the best opportunities on this safari to see large numbers of wildlife in their natural environment.
You may see lions resting under trees, elephants moving across the plains, zebras feeding together, wildebeest crossing open grassland and giraffes walking between acacia trees.
Your guide will look for signs of wildlife and will use his knowledge of the area to choose places where you will have good opportunities for viewing.
You will also have time to stop and take photographs. If you are interested in a particular animal, you can tell your guide so that he can spend more time looking for it when conditions allow.
You will return to your accommodation later in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lodge or tented camp
Day 4: Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
You will wake up early and take another game drive in the Serengeti.
The morning will give you another opportunity to see wildlife when many animals will be active before the day becomes hotter.
You may see lions, wildebeest, zebras, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and different antelopes during the morning drive.
After the game drive, you will continue towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
As you travel towards Ngorongoro, the landscape will gradually change from the open Serengeti plains to the highland environment around the crater.
You will arrive at your accommodation near Ngorongoro and have time to rest before your crater visit the following day.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lodge or tented camp
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
You will have an early breakfast before you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive.
The crater will give you a different safari experience because many different habitats will be found within the crater floor, including grassland, woodland, wetlands and a lake.
During your game drive, you may see lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and different antelopes.
Your guide will take you around the crater and will explain the animals, landscape and natural environment as you explore.
You will stop at a suitable place for lunch before continuing with your wildlife viewing.
Later in the afternoon, you will leave the crater and return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lodge or tented camp
Day 6: Ngorongoro to Arusha
You will have breakfast at your accommodation before starting your journey back to Arusha.
Depending on your departure time, you may have the opportunity to enjoy some views of the Ngorongoro highlands before continuing your journey.
You will travel back to Arusha with your safari guide, bringing your six-day wildlife experience to an end.
Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or another agreed location in Arusha.
Breakfast and lunch
6 Days Tanzania Private Safari Cost
The 6 Days Tanzania Private Safari costs from $1,970 per person for two people sharing the safari. The final price will depend on your travel dates, accommodation level, park fees, number of travelers and the services included in your safari.
This will be a private safari, so you will travel with your own safari vehicle and professional guide instead of sharing the vehicle with other travelers.
What Will Be Included
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation during the safari
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner as stated in the itinerary
- Drinking water during game drives
- All scheduled game drives
- Ngorongoro Crater fees
- Pick-up and drop-off in Arusha
- Government taxes and applicable safari fees
What Will Not Be Included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic and other personal drinks
- Tips for the safari guide and safari crew
- Laundry
- Souvenirs
- Activities not included in the itinerary
- Accommodation before or after the safari unless stated
- Anything not specifically mentioned under inclusions
Practical Information
Wildlife You Will See
You will not know exactly which animals you will see before the safari because wildlife moves freely in the parks. However, the areas you will visit are home to a large variety of animals.
During your game drives, you may see:
- Lions
- Elephants
- Zebras
- Wildebeest
- Giraffes
- Buffaloes
- Hippos
- Hyenas
- Gazelles
- Impalas
- Warthogs
- Baboons
- Other antelopes
- Cheetahs
- Leopards
- Many bird species
Your guide will use his experience to look for wildlife and will explain what you will see along the way.
Sometimes you may spend several minutes watching one animal. Other times, your guide may receive information about wildlife nearby and take you to that area.
The best safari moments will often happen when you are patient and allow the animals to behave naturally.
Your Private Safari Vehicle
You will travel in a 4x4 safari vehicle designed for wildlife viewing.
The vehicle will have large windows and a pop-up roof, allowing you to sit comfortably and get a good view of the animals.
You will spend several hours in the vehicle on some days, so your guide will make suitable stops for meals, short breaks and photography.
Your Safari Guide
Your guide will be one of the most important parts of your safari experience.
He will not only drive you around the parks. He will help you find animals, explain their behavior, identify different species and tell you about the places you will visit.
If you see something you do not understand, you can ask your guide.
If you want to spend more time watching lions, elephants or another animal, you can also discuss this with your guide.
The goal will be to give you enough time to enjoy the wildlife instead of simply driving past it.
Food During the Safari
You will have breakfast, lunch and dinner according to the itinerary.
You will normally have breakfast at your lodge or camp before starting the day's activities.
Lunch will either be served at your accommodation or provided as a packed safari lunch, depending on the day's schedule.
You will have dinner at your lodge or camp after returning from your game drive.
If you have a special diet or food allergy, you should inform us before the safari so that the necessary arrangements can be made.
What You Will Bring
You will need comfortable clothing and a few important personal items for the safari.
We recommend that you bring:
- Lightweight trousers and shirts
- Warm clothing for early mornings
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Camera and extra batteries
- Binoculars
- Personal medication
- Small day bag
- Reusable water bottle
- Passport and travel documents
You will not need to bring too many clothes. A small, practical bag will be easier to manage during the safari.
What Will Happen Before the Safari
Before your safari begins, your guide will meet you in Arusha and explain the plan for the coming days.
You will have the opportunity to discuss your interests with your guide before you start.
If you are interested in photography, particular animals or specific experiences, you should tell your guide.
You should also make sure that your passport, Tanzania visa and travel insurance are ready before the safari.
What Will Happen During the Safari
You will spend most of your days exploring the national parks by safari vehicle.
Your guide will choose suitable routes and viewing areas based on the conditions and wildlife activity.
You will sometimes spend time driving between different areas of the parks. This is part of the safari because wildlife will not always be in one place.
When you find animals, you will have time to stop and watch them.
You will be expected to follow your guide's instructions when you are close to wildlife. You should remain inside the vehicle unless your guide tells you that it is safe to get out.
You will also be asked not to shout at animals, feed them or throw anything outside the vehicle.
After Your Safari
After your final day, you will return to Arusha.
Your guide will drop you off at your hotel or another agreed location.
If you will continue your Tanzania holiday after the safari, you can arrange the next part of your trip in advance. You may continue to Zanzibar, begin a Kilimanjaro climb or arrange another Tanzania experience.
Best Time for a 6 Days Tanzania Private Safari
You will be able to take this safari throughout the year, but the experience will change depending on the season.
During the dry season, vegetation will generally be thinner and animals may gather around available water sources, making wildlife easier to spot in some areas.
During the wet seasons, you will see greener landscapes, and many animals will have young. Birdlife will also be particularly interesting during these periods.
If your main goal will be to see the Great Migration, the best area will depend on your travel month because the herds will move through different parts of the Serengeti during the year.
We will help you choose the most suitable itinerary based on your travel dates and interests.
Book Your 6 Days Tanzania Private Safari
To plan your safari, you will only need to share your travel dates, number of travelers and preferred accommodation level.
We will then prepare your safari according to your schedule and interests, with a private vehicle and professional safari guide throughout your journey.
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