6 Days
Tour Destinations
Trip Overview
This 6-day safari blends classic wildlife experiences with immersive cultural tours. Explore Tanzania’s top parks Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro while connecting with local communities, traditions, and ways of life.
It’s the perfect package for travelers who want more than game drives: they want real stories, culture, and people.
FULL ITINERARY
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its giant baobab trees and the largest elephant population in northern Tanzania. Enjoy a full-day game drive along the Tarangire River. Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Dinner and overnight at
Sangaiwe Tented Lodge
Day 2: Tarangire – Mto wa Mbu Cultural Tour – Karatu
After breakfast, drive to Mto wa Mbu Village for a guided cultural experience. Learn about banana farming, taste local foods, visit the local market, walk through rice fields, and meet local artisans. In the afternoon, continue to Karatu for relaxation. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dinner and overnight at
Olea Africana Lodge
Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, driving through the scenic Ngorongoro highlands. Enter Serengeti for an afternoon game drive across its endless plains, famous for big cats, elephants, zebras, and the Great Migration (seasonal). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the entire day exploring central or northern Serengeti (depending on season). The Serengeti offers unmatched wildlife sightings—cheetahs, lions, leopards, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, buffaloes, and countless birds. This is the heart of Africa’s most iconic wilderness. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dinner and overnight at
Same as previous night
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim Cultural Visit
Enjoy a morning game drive, then travel toward Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Visit a Maasai boma to learn about traditional dances, cattle life, homestead structure, and the role of warriors. Arrive at the crater rim for dinner and spectacular views. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Dinner and overnight at
Rhino Lodge
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder filled with diverse wildlife: lions, elephants, black rhinos, buffaloes, hyenas, hippos, and more. Enjoy a final game drive before returning to Arusha where the safari ends. Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Dinner and overnight at
Rhino Lodge
TRIP INCLUSION
Accommodation in budget public campsites
All meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Private 4×4 safari jeep with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking driver-guide
All park entrance fees
Drinking water during safari
Crater service fees
TRIP EXCLUSION
Flights
Travel insurance
Tips for guide and cook
Personal expenses
Alcoholic beverages
Items not mentioned in the itinerary
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