Discover Tanzania in 6 Days: Wildlife, Wilderness & Nighttime Magic is a 6 Days private Tanzania safari that follows Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara. It is planned for travelers who want a well-paced itinerary with strong game viewing, sensible driving days, and enough time in each area to enjoy the landscapes rather than only passing through them.
The route brings together two of the country’s most rewarding wildlife areas. The Serengeti gives you wide-open plains, predator country, and long game drives, while the Ngorongoro Crater adds concentrated wildlife viewing in a compact and dramatic setting. When Tarangire or Lake Manyara are included, the trip also gains elephant herds, baobab scenery, forest edges, and rich birdlife.
Throughout the safari, you travel with a private driver-guide in a dedicated vehicle and stay in accommodations that match the overall style of the package. The day-by-day flow is designed to keep travel practical, maintain comfort, and give you proper time in the locations that matter most on the itinerary.
What stands out most about this trip is how balanced it feels in practice: Visit Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater Discover Tanzania in 6 Days: Wildlife, Wilderness & Nighttime Magic 6-Day Ultimate Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro…
Discover Tanzania in 6 Days: Wildlife, Wilderness & Nighttime Magic takes you through Tanzania's most celebrated national parks. Each day is a different landscape, a different wildlife encounter.
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Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Activities: Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha, you’ll be welcomed by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Relax and prepare for your safari adventure.
Optional: Explore Arusha’s local markets or cultural sites if time permits.
Accommodation: A comfortable lodge or hotel in Arusha. Meals: Dinner.
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Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Day Safari & Night Game Drive
Activities: Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a daytime game drive, spotting elephants, lions, zebras, and giraffes.
Return to your lodge for dinner and prepare for the highlight of the day: a Night Game Drive. Experience the thrill of spotting nocturnal wildlife like civets, porcupines, and predators on the hunt.
Accommodation: A lodge or tented camp near Tarangire. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
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After breakfast, journey to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s most famous wildlife haven. Enjoy a game drive en route, spotting diverse wildlife along the way.
Marvel at the vast plains and incredible sunsets as you arrive at your camp.
Accommodation: A tented camp in the Serengeti. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Day 4 – 5: Serengeti National Park – Full-Day Game Drives
Activities: Spend two days exploring the Serengeti’s endless plains. Witness the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and buffalo) and the incredible diversity of animals, including cheetahs, wildebeests, and hyenas.
If visiting during the migration season, see the awe-inspiring wildebeest migration across the Mara River. Enjoy picturesque sunrises and sunsets over the savannah.
Optional: Hot air balloon safari at sunrise (additional cost).
Accommodation: A tented camp in the Serengeti. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater & Return to Arusha
Activities: Depart early for the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to one of the densest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Descend into the crater for a game drive, spotting lions, rhinos, flamingos, and more.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in this breathtaking setting.
In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha for your departure or an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Not included for this night unless requested. Meals: Breakfast and lunch.
All prices are per person for a private departure. Final quotes vary by travel dates, accommodation level, and the total number of travelers in your booking.
- All accommodations per itinerary
- All meals per itinerary
- All tours and entrance fees per itinerary (unless listed as excluded)
- All transportation and transfers per itinerary
- Professional naturalist driver/guide
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, a communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- National Park gate fees, Park Commission, and Government taxes (based on current rates)
- International and domestic flights
- Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff
- Personal expenses (visas, airport taxes, Internet, etc.)
This safari passes through some of the strongest optional activity zones in northern Tanzania. The add-ons below work well when you want to deepen the experience without changing the main route of the trip.
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Add a dawn balloon flight over the Serengeti for a wider view of the plains before a bush breakfast and onward game drive.
Olduvai Gorge Visit
Include a stop at Olduvai Gorge to add archaeological context to the safari route between Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
Walking Safari
Add a guided walking experience in an approved area to slow the pace and focus on tracks, plants, and smaller details of the bush.
Night Game Drive
Where location and park rules allow, extend one day with a night drive to look for nocturnal species and a different side of the landscape.
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How long is this trip?
This itinerary runs for 6 Days based on the imported package content and day-by-day plan.
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What places does this trip include?
This trip covers Arusha, Tarangire, Serengeti, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, matching the places referenced in the imported overview and itinerary.
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Where does this trip start and end?
The trip is currently mapped as starting and ending via Arusha / Arusha based on the package itinerary and transfer notes.
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What is the starting price for this package?
The source content lists this package from From $6600 per person. Exact totals can still vary by season, accommodation level, and final travel dates.
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What is included in this package?
The package content includes the listed accommodations, meals, transport, and touring elements shown in the inclusions section. Contact the team for any date-specific adjustments or optional extras.
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