Luxury Tour Overview
The 6 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari is a comprehensive wildlife journey designed to provide extended game viewing across Tanzania’s most iconic safari destinations. With additional time in each park, this itinerary increases opportunities to encounter the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhinoceros—while enjoying a relaxed and well-paced safari experience. The tour visits Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, offering a diverse range of landscapes and wildlife habitats.
This safari is ideal for travelers seeking a deeper immersion into Tanzania’s wilderness while enjoying comfortable lodge or tented camp accommodation and expert guiding throughout.
Tour Highlights
Explore Tarangire National Park, renowned for large elephant herds and ancient baobab trees
Visit Lake Manyara National Park, known for its scenic landscapes and rich birdlife
Enjoy extended game drives in Serengeti National Park, home to abundant wildlife and big cats
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s best locations to see the Big Five
Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional safari guide
Stay in carefully selected lodge or tented camp accommodation
Day by Day Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha in the morning and drive to Tarangire National Park, approximately a two to three hour journey.
Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds, seasonal Tarangire River, and impressive baobab trees. Wildlife sightings commonly include elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffaloes, lions, and numerous bird species.
After a picnic lunch inside the park, continue with an afternoon game drive before driving to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart Tarangire and drive to Lake Manyara National Park, located at the base of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
Enjoy a game drive through the lush groundwater forest and along the lake shore. Wildlife sightings may include elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, baboons, hippos, and a wide variety of bird species. Lake Manyara is also known for its tree-climbing lions, although sightings are never guaranteed.
In the afternoon, proceed to your lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands for dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands.
Arrive in Serengeti in time for an afternoon game drive. The Serengeti’s vast plains provide excellent opportunities to observe lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, and massive herds of herbivores.
In the evening, check in at your lodge or tented camp within the park and enjoy dinner in a tranquil wilderness setting.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Your safari guide will plan the day according to wildlife movements and seasonal patterns to ensure optimal game viewing.
Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration or observe predator activity across the open plains. Lunch may be enjoyed as a picnic in the bush or at the camp, followed by continued wildlife exploration.
Accommodation: Lodge or tented camp in Serengeti
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before traveling to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge located on or near the crater rim. The afternoon is free for relaxation, allowing you to enjoy the lodge’s facilities and spectacular views of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodation: Lodge on or near the crater rim
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor hosts an exceptional concentration of wildlife, providing outstanding opportunities to spot the Big Five, including the endangered black rhinoceros.
After a picnic lunch inside the crater, ascend to the rim and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon for drop-off at your hotel or the airport.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Tour Inclusions
✅ Accommodation as per itinerary
✅ Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
✅ All ground transport & airport transfers
✅ Professional guide/driver & support crew
✅ Park, conservation, or trekking permits
✅ Scheduled activities and experiences
✅ First aid & safety support
✅ Equipment for camping or trekking (if included)
✅ Boats or ferries (if included)
✅ Beach & marine activity access (if included)
Tour Exclusions
❌ International flights
❌ Personal items & luggage
❌ Alcoholic & soft drinks (unless specified)
❌ Tips & gratuities for guides/staff
❌ Optional tours not listed in itinerary
❌ Travel/medical insurance
❌ Personal medical expenses
❌ Special equipment not mentioned (e.g., trekking poles, scuba gear)
Our Customer Reviews:
This 2-day safari was absolutely amazing! From the moment we were picked up in Arusha, everything was perfectly organized. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, making the game drives unforgettable. We saw elephants, lions, buffalo, and even a rhino in Ngorongoro Crater! The lodges were comfortable, meals were delicious, and the private safari experience gave us complete flexibility. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a short but unforgettable Tanzanian adventure!
I booked this safari with my family and it exceeded all expectations. Tarangire and Ngorongoro are breathtaking, and our guide made every moment special. The private vehicle meant we could stop and take photos whenever we wanted. Perfect for families, couples, or solo travelers who want comfort, flexibility, and adventure. Definitely worth every dollar!
