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6 Days Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara

6-day Tanzania safari across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara
Starting Point Arusha, Tanzania
Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
Group Size 2 - 12 Guests
Difficulty Easy (All Ages)
Rating 4.9 / 5

This 6-day Tanzania safari adds Lake Manyara to the classic Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro route, creating a fuller northern circuit journey with four distinct wildlife environments in one itinerary.

It is designed for travelers who want more variety than a shorter package and enough time to enjoy both open plains safari and forested Rift Valley scenery. The route remains efficient from Arusha while giving you a more complete Tanzania wildlife experience.

If you want a road safari that feels broad, scenic, and wildlife-rich without becoming too long, this 6-day itinerary is an excellent choice.

Safari Highlights

  • Four northern circuit parks in one compact safari
  • Tarangire elephants and Serengeti plains wildlife
  • Ngorongoro Crater with strong Big Five potential
  • Lake Manyara forest, lakeshore, and birdlife
  • Excellent safari for first-time Tanzania travelers
  • Private guide and 4x4 vehicle throughout
  • Good wildlife depth with varied landscapes
  • Ideal upgrade from a short 4 to 5-day package

Good To Know Before You Go

  • Early starts help maximize park time on transfer days
  • Lake Manyara adds scenic and ecological variety to the route
  • Bring sun protection, neutral clothing, and a light jacket
  • The route can be adapted for honeymoon or family travel
  • Extra Arusha nights can be added on request
  • Balloon safari upgrades are available in the Serengeti

Best Time For This 6 Days Tanzania Safari

This safari works year-round. June to October offers classic dry-season game viewing, while November to March brings greener scenery, birdlife, and strong photography conditions across the parks.

Expert Safari Guide
Safe & Secure Travel
Private 4x4 Vehicle
Serengeti Wildlife
Crater Wildlife Viewing
Manyara Birdlife

Full Itinerary

Arrival in Kilimanjaro / Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Rest, meet our safari team, and get a detailed briefing before your wildlife adventure begins.

Accommodation: Hotel in Arusha (Bed & Breakfast)

Arusha to Tarangire

Depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park and enjoy a full day game drive among elephants, baobabs, giraffes, antelope, and possible predators before continuing to the Karatu area for overnight.

Accommodation: Lodge near Karatu

Karatu to Serengeti

Drive through the Ngorongoro highlands into Serengeti National Park. Wildlife viewing begins as soon as you enter the plains, followed by an afternoon drive before dinner and overnight in the Serengeti.

Accommodation: Serengeti lodge or tented camp

Full Day Serengeti Game Drives

Spend a full day in the Serengeti following the best wildlife action with your guide. Depending on the season, this may include migration areas, predator territory, or classic central Serengeti game viewing.

Accommodation: Serengeti lodge or tented camp

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Area

Take a final morning wildlife drive in the Serengeti, then continue toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive at your lodge in time to relax and prepare for the crater safari the next morning.

Accommodation: Lodge on the crater rim or in Karatu

Ngorongoro Crater to Manyara / Karatu

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a morning game drive among lions, buffalo, zebra, hippos, hyenas, and possibly black rhino. After lunch, ascend and continue to your lodge near Lake Manyara or Karatu.

Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Manyara / Karatu

Lake Manyara and Return to Arusha

Explore Lake Manyara National Park in the morning with its forest, escarpment views, monkeys, elephants, hippos, and birdlife. Later, drive back to Arusha for hotel or airport drop-off.

Accommodation: End of safari in Arusha

Departure Day

After breakfast, transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or your next destination. Extra nights in Arusha, Zanzibar extensions, or onward Kilimanjaro arrangements can be added on request.

Transfer: Airport or hotel transfer included

Includes

  • Airport pickup & drop-off in Arusha
  • 5 nights lodge / tented camp accommodation
  • All meals during the safari (full board)
  • Unlimited drinking water in the vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • All national park & crater fees

Excludes

  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Tanzania entry visa fees
  • Tips & gratuities for guide/staff
  • Alcoholic & soft drinks
  • Personal expenses & souvenirs
  • Optional hot-air balloon safari
  • Extra hotel nights before or after safari
  • Laundry & telephone charges

Tour Inquiry

  • Starting From:
  • $1,780 /per person