6 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari
Experience Tanzania's extraordinary wildlife on this 6 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari. Discover three celebrated destinations in the northern safari circuit: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
Travel with a professional safari guide, explore the African savannah in a 4x4 safari vehicle and look for the famous Big Five: lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinoceroses. Along the way, enjoy dramatic landscapes, abundant plains wildlife and opportunities to learn about Tanzania's unique ecosystems.
This itinerary can be tailored to your travel dates, group size, preferred accommodation and wildlife interests. Sightings of individual animals are never guaranteed because wildlife moves freely in its natural environment.
Safari Highlights
Six days exploring northern Tanzania
Game drives in Tarangire National Park
Explore the Serengeti's iconic plains
Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
Search for Africa's Big Five
Look for elephants and giraffes
Discover lions and other predators
Enjoy scenic drives and African landscapes
Detailed 6 Days Tanzania Safari Itinerary
DAY1
Arrival in Tanzania – Transfer to Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your driver-guide or safari representative will welcome you. Transfer to Arusha, a popular starting point for northern Tanzania wildlife safaris.
After checking in, take time to relax following your journey. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a short town visit or simply rest at your accommodation. Your guide will brief you about the safari route, wildlife viewing and the arrangements for the coming days.
Activities: Airport pickup and safari briefing
Overnight: Arusha accommodation, as quoted
DAY2
Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Game Drive
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park. The park is known for its baobab trees, elephant herds and diverse wildlife, with the Tarangire River providing an important water source, particularly during the dry season.
Enjoy a guided game drive through the park as you search for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes and different antelope species. Stop for lunch at an approved picnic site or enjoy lunch according to your lodge arrangements.
Continue exploring the park before travelling to your selected lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Activities: Tarangire game drive
Highlights: Elephants, baobabs and savannah wildlife
Overnight: Tarangire area or Karatu, depending on the booked route
DAY3
Tarangire Area to Serengeti National Park
Enjoy breakfast before travelling towards Serengeti National Park through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania. The journey may pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, depending on your final route and accommodation arrangements.
As you enter the Serengeti ecosystem, the landscape opens into expansive plains and rocky outcrops. Enjoy wildlife viewing along the way as your guide searches for animals in suitable areas.
Arrive at your Serengeti lodge or tented camp, where you can relax, enjoy dinner and prepare for a full day of game viewing.
Activities: Scenic transfer and wildlife viewing en route
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Overnight: Serengeti accommodation, as quoted
DAY4
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti with your professional guide. Morning and afternoon game drives provide opportunities to search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, zebras and many other species.
The Serengeti is also famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration. Depending on the time of year and the location of the herds, you may see large groups of wildebeest and zebras moving across the plains. The migration follows changing seasonal conditions, so sightings depend on your travel dates and route.
Enjoy lunch as arranged and continue your wildlife exploration before returning to camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Activities: Morning and afternoon game drives
Highlights: Predators, plains wildlife and seasonal migration
Overnight: Serengeti accommodation
DAY5
Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy wildlife viewing as you leave the Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The route offers a change of scenery from open savannah to the cooler highlands surrounding the crater.
Depending on the itinerary, your guide may arrange scenic stops along the way. Continue to your selected accommodation near Ngorongoro or Karatu, where you can relax and prepare for the next day's crater game drive.
Activities: Scenic transfer and game viewing where possible
Destination: Ngorongoro or Karatu area
Overnight: Accommodation as confirmed in your quotation
DAY6
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive – Return to Arusha
Start early and descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a guided game drive. This remarkable volcanic caldera supports a variety of habitats and wildlife, offering opportunities to look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, antelope and the endangered black rhinoceros.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated location, subject to the day's arrangements. After your game drive, ascend from the crater and begin the transfer back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport according to your onward travel plans.
For early international departures, we recommend allowing sufficient time for the crater excursion, road transfer and airport check-in. An additional overnight stay may be necessary depending on your flight schedule.
Activities: Ngorongoro Crater game drive
End of safari: Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport, as arranged
The itinerary is a sample plan. The order of parks, accommodation locations, game-drive timings and transfers may change according to availability, road conditions, park regulations and your flight schedule.
Destinations on Your Tanzania Safari
Tarangire National Park
Discover a landscape of baobab trees, seasonal wetlands and wildlife. Tarangire is particularly well known for its elephants and offers opportunities to see a variety of other savannah species.
Serengeti National Park
Explore vast grasslands, rocky kopjes and rich wildlife habitats. The Serengeti supports large predator populations and is famous for the seasonal movements of wildebeest and zebras.
Ngorongoro Crater
Visit a spectacular volcanic caldera with grasslands, woodland, wetlands and a high concentration of wildlife. A guided crater-floor game drive is a major highlight of this safari.
Arusha
Begin your adventure in the gateway city for northern Tanzania safaris. Arusha is a convenient base for arrival, departure and pre-safari accommodation.
Accommodation Options
Choose the accommodation category that matches your preferred comfort level and budget. Specific properties depend on availability and the final route.
| Category | Accommodation Style | Suitable For |
|---|
| Budget | Simple lodges, guesthouses or selected camps | Travellers seeking value |
| Mid-range | Comfortable lodges and tented camps | Comfort and convenience |
| Luxury | Premium lodges and luxury tented camps | Enhanced comfort and service |
Ask for the proposed accommodation names, room types, meal plan and availability to be listed in your safari quotation.
6 Days Tanzania Big Five Safari Cost
The safari price depends on your travel dates, group size, accommodation category, park and conservation fees, vehicle arrangements, guide services and meal plan. We provide a personalised quotation based on your requirements rather than displaying an unverified fixed price.
| Price Factor | How It Affects Your Quote |
|---|
| Group size | Number of travellers sharing transport and accommodation arrangements |
| Accommodation | Budget, mid-range or luxury lodges and camps |
| Travel season | Dates, seasonal demand and property availability |
| Park fees | Applicable entry, conservation and other required charges |
| Vehicle and guide | Private or shared arrangements and the confirmed route |
| Optional activities | Any extra experiences requested and agreed in advance |
Get Your Personalised Safari Price
Send us your preferred travel dates, number of travellers and accommodation preference. We will prepare a quote with the proposed route and included services.
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What's Included and Excluded?
What's Included
- Airport or hotel transfers as specified in the quote
- Private or shared 4x4 safari vehicle as agreed
- Professional driver-guide services
- Park and conservation fees for the listed itinerary, where specified
- Accommodation for the confirmed number of nights
- Meals stated in the final itinerary
- Game drives in the listed destinations
- Applicable taxes and levies as stated in the quote
- Services specifically listed as included in your booking
What's Excluded
- International flights unless expressly included
- Visa fees and personal travel documents
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Drinks and personal purchases unless stated otherwise
- Optional activities not included in the quotation
- Additional accommodation outside the agreed itinerary
- Extra transfers or itinerary changes not agreed in advance
- Any services not specifically listed as included
The final written quotation should confirm all park fees, accommodation, meals, transfers and other inclusions before payment.
What to Pack for Your Tanzania Safari
Lightweight, neutral-coloured clothing
A warm layer for cool mornings and evenings
Comfortable walking shoes
Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Binoculars and camera equipment
Insect repellent and personal toiletries
Reusable water bottle
Passport, travel documents and insurance details
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which national parks are included in this safari?
The sample itinerary covers Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, with an overnight stay in Arusha at the beginning. The exact route and overnight stops will be confirmed in your quote.
2. Can I see all the Big Five in six days?
The itinerary offers opportunities to search for lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes and rhinoceroses. However, wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions, animal movements and the time spent in suitable areas. No sighting of every Big Five species can be guaranteed.
3. What is the best time for a Tanzania safari?
Tanzania offers wildlife viewing throughout the year. The best time depends on your interests, travel budget and the destinations you wish to visit. If you want to focus on the Great Wildebeest Migration, your travel dates and the location of the herds are particularly important.
4. Can I see the Great Wildebeest Migration?
The migration moves across the Serengeti ecosystem in response to seasonal conditions. The chance of seeing large herds depends on when you travel and which part of the Serengeti your itinerary visits. River crossings and specific sightings cannot be guaranteed.
5. Is accommodation included?
Accommodation can be included according to the selected package. Your final quote should specify the properties, room category, meal plan and number of nights.
6. Are park fees and meals included in the price?
These depend on the package quoted. We recommend confirming the exact park and conservation fees, meals, drinks and other inclusions in writing before booking.
7. Is this safari suitable for first-time visitors to Africa?
Yes. The northern Tanzania circuit is a popular introduction to African wildlife safaris. Your guide can help you understand animal behaviour, park environments and responsible wildlife viewing.
8. Can I customise this six-day safari?
Yes. You can request different accommodation, private transport, extra nights or changes to the itinerary. Any changes depend on availability, park regulations, driving distances and your travel schedule.
9. Where does the safari start and end?
The sample itinerary starts with arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport and an overnight stay in Arusha. The safari ends with a transfer to Arusha or the airport, depending on your onward travel arrangements.
10. How do I book the Tanzania Big Five Safari?
Complete the quote form on this page or contact Leone Tours & Travel directly. Share your preferred dates, group size, accommodation style and any special wildlife interests so we can prepare your safari proposal.
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