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6‑Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Safari

Wildlife, Culture & Iconic Landscapes

Overview

Experience the magic of Tanzania in just six days, combining classic wildlife safaris with cultural immersion. Track the Big Five in Tarangire and Serengeti, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, and engage with indigenous communities at Lake Eyasi, finishing with wildlife and birds at Lake Manyara before returning to Arusha.

Why Choose This Safari?

  • Covers 5 of Tanzania’s most iconic parks in 6 days
  • Excellent chances to see the Big Five
  • Ideal for first-time visitors and wildlife lovers
  • Flexible accommodation options: lodge or luxury tented camp
  • Private or small group options available
Depart from Ngorongoro early to Lake Eyasi. Immerse in cultural exchange with the Hadzabe hunter‑gatherer tribe and the Datoga blacksmiths.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arusha → Tarangire National Park

Pickup in Arusha and transfer to Tarangire for a full-day game drive amid vast elephant herds and iconic baobabs. Lunch inside the park and evening arrival at Karatu or Lake Manyara area.
Overnight: Karatu or nearby lodge

Day 2: Tarangire → Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart south toward Serengeti, passing through Karatu and Ngorongoro highlands. Afternoon game drive upon arrival on wide-open plains known for predators and migration activity.
Overnight: Central Serengeti camp or lodge

Day 3: Full-Day in Serengeti

Explore Serengeti’s ecosystems on morning and afternoon game drives. If timing allows, witness wildebeest herds on the move or observe big cat hunts. Catch sunset over the plains.
Overnight: Same Central Serengeti lodge/camp

Day 4: Serengeti → Ngorongoro Crater

Early morning game drive, then transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater mid‑afternoon for a wildlife-rich game drive, including hippo pools, flamingos, and possibly dense black rhino sightings.
Overnight: Lodge near crater rim or Karatu

Day 5: Ngorongoro → Lake Eyasi Cultural Experience

Depart from Ngorongoro early to Lake Eyasi. Immerse in cultural exchange with the Hadzabe hunter‑gatherer tribe and the Datoga blacksmiths. Learn traditional hunting, craftwork, and daily life. After your cultural visit, return to Karatu or the Ngorongoro area.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House or similar

Day 6: Lake Eyasi → Lake Manyara → Arusha (Departure)

After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara for a final game drive—enjoy birdlife, hippos, elephants, and tree‑climbing lions. Post-lunch conclude your safari with a return to Arusha. Drop-off at the hotel or airport.
End of safari

Accommodation

Budget Accommodation

Safari using affordable Hotels, Lodges, or Camps, comparable to a 1-2 star Hotel. Accommodation is usually located outside the National Park.

Mid-range Accommodation

Safari using medium to large–scale Lodges, tented camps, or Cottage Camps, comparable to a 3-star Hotel

Luxury – Accommodation

Safari using deluxe tented camps or Lodges usually located inside the National Park and comparable to a 4-star hotel. Accommodation is usually located inside the Park.

Luxury+ – Accommodation

Safari using extremely luxurious tented camps or Lodge, usually located in a private wildlife – Viewing area and comparable to a 5-star Hotel. Expect great food, excellent service, top-quality guiding, and gorgeous tents or rooms. Most luxury + properties charge around USD$ 850 to 1850 per person per night!

Includes & Excludes

Note (COVID-19)

“Please note that all these are sample itineraries. We will tailor-make your safari according to your wish and due to COVID-19 restrictions on travel around the world, it is free to postpone your travel up to 1 year after the original travel date”

Trip Navigate

Destinations: Tarangire → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Lake Eyasi → Lake Manyara → Arusha

Let us tailor-make a safari suited to you.

This is just one example of a trip we could design for you. We tailor-make safari holidays that take you to Tanzania – no readymade tours or set departures. Get in touch today to start creating your bespoke itinerary