6-Day Private Tanzania Safari Package – Mid-Range Lodges & Game Drives

Arusha – Tarangire National Park Approx. drive: 2.5 hours After breakfast at your hotel in Arusha, you’ll meet your private guide and begin your journey to Tarangire National Park, home to Tanzania’s largest elephant populations and dotted with ancient baobab trees. The park is a photographer’s dream, especially in the dry season when the Tarangire River becomes a magnet for thirsty wildlife. Expect to see: Large elephant herds Lions & leopards stalking near the riverbanks Giraffes, zebras, waterbucks Over 550 bird species, including hornbills, lovebirds & vultures Enjoy a picnic lunch overlooking a watering hole, followed by a scenic afternoon drive.

Tarangire – Lake Manyara National Park Approx. drive: 2 hours After breakfast, travel to Lake Manyara, a jewel of the Great Rift Valley. Known for its tree-climbing lions, alkaline lake full of flamingos, and dense groundwater forests, Manyara offers a rich contrast to Tarangire’s dry savanna. You’ll explore: Tropical forests with troops of baboons Floodplains filled with buffalo, giraffes & warthogs Lake shorelines with hippos and water birds Hot springs in the southern area

Serengeti National Park – Into the Wild Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park Approx. drive: 4.5–5.5 hours (with game viewing) After breakfast, drive toward Serengeti National Park, the crown jewel of African safaris. En route, you’ll stop at the Ngorongoro Crater rim for a panoramic view—one of the most epic vistas in Africa. As you enter the Serengeti, you’ll experience the transition from volcanic highlands to endless acacia-dotted plains. In the Serengeti, expect to see: Large lion prides and solitary leopards in sausage trees Cheetahs chasing gazelles in the open plains Migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra (depending on the season)

Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti This is your day to explore Serengeti the way you want. Choose a sunrise drive followed by brunch and relaxation at the lodge, or a full-day adventure with a packed picnic in the wilderness. 💡 You set the pace: Focus on predators and action scenes Visit the hippo pools of Retima Explore Seronera Valley for leopard sightings Track wildebeest herds if traveling during migration

Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater Rim Approx. drive: 3.5–4 hours (with stops) Start the day with an optional sunrise game drive, followed by breakfast. Then, head towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the most intact caldera on earth. As you ascend to the crater rim, the landscape transforms into highland forest. You’ll check into your crater-edge lodge in time for a sundowner.

Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha Begin the day early with a descent into the 600-meter-deep Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as “Africa’s Eden.” This volcanic caldera is home to nearly every species found in East Africa, including the endangered black rhino. You may see: Massive bull elephants with tusks Rhinos grazing in the grasslands Lions lounging on crater floor Flamingos in Lake Magadi Hyenas, jackals, warthogs, and hippos After lunch by the hippo pool, ascend and begin your drive back to Arusha.