6-Day Northern Tanzania Luxury Safari, Overview
Tanzania Safari offers an extraordinary luxury adventure through the most iconic wildlife destinations in East Africa. This 6 day journey begins in Arusha before taking you to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. You will then continue to the world renowned Serengeti National Park for unforgettable wildlife sightings and the chance to witness the Great Migration, depending on the season. Your experience concludes at the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day.
Throughout the safari, you will enjoy luxury lodge accommodations, expertly guided game drives, breathtaking landscapes and personalized service that ensures a comfortable and memorable journey in the heart of Tanzania’s wilderness.
Price Per Person
6 Day Northern Tanzania Luxury Safari, Day By Day
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to Arusha for a relaxing start to your luxury safari. Enjoy a peaceful evening at your lodge as you prepare for the adventures ahead. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for a full day of game viewing. Tarangire is known for its striking baobab trees, vast savannah landscapes and large elephant herds. Lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and cheetahs can also be spotted around the seasonal Tarangire River. Enjoy lunch at a scenic picnic site before continuing your game drive into the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay near Tarangire.
Accommodation: Lake Manyara Serena Lodge
Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
Today your journey continues to the legendary Serengeti National Park. Travel via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands with breathtaking views of the crater along the way. Enjoy a game drive en route as you enter Serengeti, home to endless plains and extraordinary wildlife activity. After lunch, explore the central Serengeti in search of predators and grazing herds before heading to your luxurious lodge for the evening.
Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Lodge
Day 4: Northern Serengeti – Great Migration Territory
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the central Serengeti before traveling north. The Northern Serengeti is the prime location for the Great Migration as thousands of wildebeest and zebras cross the Mara River, often attracting powerful predators. Spend the afternoon on exciting game drives and return to your luxury tented camp for dinner and a restful night close to the wilderness.
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camp Mara River
Day 5: Northern Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Begin your morning with a game drive in the stunning northern plains. Later, you will transfer to Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a scenic journey offering more wildlife viewing along the way. Arrive at your lodge perched on the crater rim, where you can enjoy unforgettable views before dinner and relaxation.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Serena Lodge
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour – Return to Arusha
After breakfast, descend into the world famous Ngorongoro Crater for a spectacular full day of game viewing. The crater offers one of the highest densities of wildlife in Africa, including the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Explore lakes, grasslands and forests where animals thrive within this natural sanctuary. After lunch at a picnic site inside the crater, ascend and drive back to Arusha for your onward departure.
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Pricing Terms
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Price Includes the following:
- Full board accommodation whilst on safari as mentioned in the itinerary
- Private 4 x 4 safari jeep with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Transfers in both directions between the International Airport
- Park fees
- Local flight if applicable
- Serengeti Balloon Safari if applicable
- Airport Arrival/Departure Meet and Greets at the airport
- On safari – Vehicles equipped with ice chest with mineral water, wildlife guidebook,
- Karibuni welcome packet with useful information for all guests
- Government taxes, VAT and service charges relating to accommodation and included meals
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- A professional driver/guide
- All Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water on all days
Price Excludes the following:
- Tanzania Visa: $50 per person on arrival, USA and Canada passport holders USD.100
- Personal Expenses (e.g. laundry, telephone, beverages, etc.)
- Meals not listed above
- Optional Tours (balloon rides USD. 580 per person etc)
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- The government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Alcohol drinks
