Best 6 Days Private Safari in Tanzania – Extended Big Five Adventure 2026,2027

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha & Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Your 6 days private safari begins in Arusha where you meet your professional safari guide for briefing before heading to Tarangire National Park.

Enjoy your first game drive in a park known for large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and seasonal swamps filled with wildlife.

Highlights:

• Private safari jeep with guide
• Elephants and baobab scenery
• First African wildlife experience

Accommodation:

• Lodge or tented camp near Tarangire

Meals:

Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park, a beautiful park famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and lush groundwater forests.

Enjoy a full game drive exploring diverse habitats from lake shores to dense forest and open plains.

Highlights:

• Tree-climbing lions
• Flamingos and birdlife
• Scenic Rift Valley views

Accommodation:

• Lodge near Lake Manyara or Karatu area

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart towards Serengeti National Park passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with scenic highlands and wildlife views along the way.

Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive across its endless plains filled with wildebeest, zebras, and predators.

Highlights:

• Scenic drive through Ngorongoro highlands
• First Serengeti game drive
• Big cats and plains wildlife

Accommodation:

• Serengeti tented camp or lodge

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day exploring Serengeti with your private guide, tracking wildlife across different regions of the park.

This is one of the best days for spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and possibly the Great Migration depending on the season.

Highlights:

• Full-day safari experience
• Big Five sightings
• Optional sunrise and sunset drives

Accommodation:

• Same Serengeti lodge/camp

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area

After an early morning game drive in Serengeti, depart towards Ngorongoro Conservation Area while enjoying wildlife sightings along the route.

Arrive at your lodge on the crater rim and relax while enjoying spectacular sunset views over the highlands.

Highlights:

• Morning Serengeti game drive
• Scenic transfer journey
• Crater rim sunset views

Accommodation:

• Ngorongoro crater rim lodge

Meals:

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive & Return to Arusha

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early in the morning for a half-day game drive in one of the richest wildlife ecosystems in Africa.

Spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes, and flamingos before ascending and returning to Arusha for drop-off.

Highlights:

• Ngorongoro Crater safari
• Big Five in one location
• Final scenic highland views

Meals:

Breakfast & Lunch

What is Included

• Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
• Professional safari guide
• Park entrance fees
• Accommodation as per itinerary
• Meals and bottled drinking water
• Airport transfers

What is Not Included

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Tips and personal expenses
• Optional activities

Why Choose a 6 Days Private Safari

A 6-day private safari offers a more relaxed and immersive experience, allowing you to explore each park in depth without rushing. It increases wildlife viewing opportunities and provides a perfect balance between adventure and comfort.