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6-Day Private Luxury Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater

📅6 Days / 5 Nights
🦁Luxury Safari
👥Private — 2 to 6 People
💰$2,780
🌍 Safari Overview
6 Days / 5 Nights
Duration
Private — 2 to 6 People
Group Size
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Meals
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Best Season
Luxury Safari
Tour Style
Luxury Lodge
Accommodation

This 6-day Tanzania safari follows a defined route through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The sequence of parks and areas gives the itinerary its character, while the day-by-day plan sets the pace for drives, stops and overnight stays.

The daily plan moves through Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha, Arusha – Tarangire National Park, Tarangire – Serengeti National Park and the remaining scheduled stops.

The itinerary is arranged as a private departure, allowing the guide to manage driving time and stops around the agreed route. The published schedule should be checked against the requested travel dates before confirmation.

Overnight stays use selected lodge or tented-camp accommodation, with the exact properties confirmed in the accommodation section. Group size, meal arrangements and included services should be reviewed together because they affect the practical cost of the route.

Listed inclusions include All national park entrance fees and conservation levies, Accommodation as specified, All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.

✨ Safari Highlights

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Serengeti game drives
Drive across the Serengeti plains with time set aside for wildlife viewing.
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Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the crater for a concentrated wildlife drive and crater-floor views.
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Tarangire landscapes
Explore Tarangire’s river corridor, baobabs and elephant country.
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Private safari vehicle
Travel with a private guide and vehicle on the scheduled route.

📋 Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport - Arusha city
Arusha City
  • Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your luxury hotel in Arusha.
  • Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at the hotel and recover from your journey or choose to explore the vibrant city of Arusha on a guided city tour.
  • During the optional city tour, you will visit some of Arusha's most popular attractions, including the Cultural Heritage Centre, the Maasai Market, and the Tanzanite Museum, where you can discover Tanzania's rich culture, history, and famous gemstones.
  • The remainder of the day is yours to relax and prepare for the exciting safari adventure ahead.
🏕️Arusha Serena Hotel
🍽️Breakfast
2
Arusha city - Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park
  • After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania's hidden safari gems, famous for its magnificent baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in Africa.
  • The Tarangire River provides a vital water source during the dry season, attracting a remarkable concentration of wildlife.
  • Throughout your game drive, you may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, impalas, elands, olive baboons, Grant's gazelles, and the elusive leopard.
  • Tarangire is also home to rare species such as the greater kudu, fringed-eared oryx, and the endemic ashy starling.
  • Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive. In the evening, drive to your luxury lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
🏕️Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
3
Tarangire - Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
  • After breakfast, journey towards the world-famous Serengeti National Park via the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • Along the way, enjoy breathtaking landscapes before entering one of Africa's greatest wildlife destinations.
  • The Serengeti is renowned for its endless plains, exceptional wildlife, and the spectacular Great Wildebeest Migration.
  • During your afternoon game drive, you may spot lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeests, crocodiles, and countless other species.
  • After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the park, continue exploring until sunset before arriving at your luxury safari lodge.
🏕️Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
4
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park
  • Spend a full day exploring the endless plains of Serengeti National Park. Early morning and late afternoon game drives provide excellent opportunities to witness predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards, and hyenas in action, along with large herds of elephants, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
  • For an unforgettable experience, you may choose to begin your day with an optional hot air balloon safari (available at an additional cost), offering breathtaking aerial views of the Serengeti at sunrise.
  • Return to the lodge for a hot lunch and relaxation before heading out for another afternoon game drive until sunset.
🏕️Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
5
Serengeti National Park - Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Serengeti National Park / Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  • Enjoy another exciting morning game drive through the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
  • The Serengeti, whose name comes from the Maasai word Siringet meaning "Endless Plains," covers nearly 15,000 square kilometers and hosts one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles-the Great Wildebeest Migration.
  • As you travel toward Ngorongoro, continue spotting wildlife along the way before arriving at your luxury lodge perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.
  • Relax while enjoying spectacular panoramic views of the world's largest intact volcanic caldera.
🏕️Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge
🍽️Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
6
Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
Ngorongoro Crater
  • After an early breakfast, depart for the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife destinations. Descend approximately 600 meters into the crater floor for an unforgettable game drive.
  • Thanks to its permanent water sources, the crater supports an extraordinary concentration of wildlife throughout the year.
  • You may encounter black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, jackals, and numerous bird species within this unique ecosystem.
  • After enjoying a picnic lunch inside the crater, begin your scenic drive back to Arusha, bringing your unforgettable Tanzania safari to a memorable conclusion.
🏕️End of Tour
🍽️Breakfast & Lunch

💰 Safari Pricing

Start dates Solo 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people
Mid-Range Lodging n/a* $3000 $2800 $2780 $2780 $2700

All prices per person. Group discounts available. Contact us for custom pricing.

🏕️ Your Accommodations

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lodge

Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★☆
From $200–$380 per person / night
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luxury-lodge

Lake Manyara Tree Lodge

★★★★★
From $800–$1,400 per person / night
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lodge

Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★★
From $450–$850 per person / night
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lodge

Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

★★★★☆
From $350–$600 per person / night
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luxury-hotel

Arusha Serena Hotel

★★★★★
From Luxury — $320–$550 per person / night
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Luxury Hotel

Gran Meliá Arusha

✅ What's Included

  • All national park entrance fees and conservation levies
  • Accommodation as specified
  • All meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Soft drinks and bottled water (minimum 3 litres per person per day)
  • Transportation in a custom 4x4 safari jeep with pop-up viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
  • Expert English-speaking guide/driver (15+ years Tanzania experience)
  • Vehicle inverter for device charging, FM radio communications, electric cooler and filtered water
  • Flying Doctors insurance (AMREF) during the safari

❌ Not Included

  • Tips for guide
  • International and domestic flights
  • Tanzania e-visa
  • Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Hot-air balloon safari in Serengeti ($600/person add-on)
  • Personal purchases, laundry and phone calls

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Which places are included in 6-Day Private Luxury Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?
The planned route includes Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The day-by-day itinerary is the detailed reference for the order of travel, drives and activities.
How long does 6-Day Private Luxury Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater take?
The itinerary is planned for 6 days and 5 nights. Arrival, departure and transfer timing should be checked against your flight schedule before confirmation.
When is the best time for 6-Day Private Luxury Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?
June to October is the main dry-season window; January to February is another practical period for northern Tanzania.
Where do guests stay on 6-Day Private Luxury Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?
The source itinerary names Arusha Serena Hotel, Lake Manyara Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge. Where a property is not named, the exact lodge or camp should be confirmed with the safari team before booking.
What meals are included on 6-Day Private Luxury Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater?
The source itinerary lists these meal arrangements where specified: Breakfast; Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Information Details Best Time to Visit July to November (Excellent wildlife viewing around the Tarangire River) High Season June to October Best Weather June to October (Dry season with pleasant temperatures); Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Information Details Best Time to Visit January to February and June to October High Season July to March Best Weather June to October (Dry with excellent game viewing conditions); Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Information Details Best Time to Visit January to February and June to October High Season July to March Best Weather June to October (Dry season with clear skies). Check each day and the final proposal for the confirmed inclusions.
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