6 Days / 5 Nights Tanzania’s Classic Safari Circuit
Description
Explore three of Tanzania’s most iconic destinations – Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire – on this perfectly paced safari, rich with wildlife, culture, and unforgettable landscapes.
Tour Highlights
🦓 Iconic wildlife safaris in Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire
🐘 Witness the Big Five in natural habitats with expert local guides
🛏️ Flexible accommodation options: choose luxury, mid-range, or budget
🚙 Private guided safari in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
🌄 Scenic drives through Tanzania’s spectacular landscapes
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Destination: Arusha
Activity: Airport Pickup & Hotel Transfer
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be greeted by our team and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Rest and receive a full safari briefing.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Gran Meliá Arusha / Legendary Lodge
Mid-range: African Tulip / Four Points by Sheraton
Budget: Outpost Lodge / Tulia Boutique Hotel
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire National Park
Destination: Tarangire National Park
Activity: Full-day game drive
After breakfast, head to Tarangire, home to Tanzania’s largest population of elephants and ancient baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive, spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, and a variety of birdlife.
Accommodation Options:
🏨 Luxury: Tarangire Sopa Lodge / Elewana Tarangire Treetops
🏨 Mid-Range: Sangaiwe Tented Lodge / Lake Burunge Tented Lodge
🏨 Budget: Whistling Thorn Camp / Roika Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Tarangire to Central Serengeti
Destination: Central Serengeti
Activity: Game drive en route
Travel to the iconic Serengeti via the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands. Enjoy wildlife viewing on the way and settle in at your camp in the Central Serengeti for a true safari under the stars.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Seronera Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Destination: Central Serengeti
Activity: Full-day game drive
Spend the day exploring Serengeti’s endless plains and abundant wildlife. You’ll track lions, elephants, and possibly witness the Great Migration depending on the season.
Accommodation Options: (Same as Day 3)
Luxury: Melia Serengeti Lodge / Four Seasons Safari Lodge
Mid-Range: Mgunga Serengeti Camp
Budget: Into Wild Africa Camp / Seronera Campsite
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Activity: Game drive inside the crater
Exit Serengeti and head to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the world’s largest unbroken caldera, teeming with wildlife — including the endangered black rhino.
Accommodation Options:
🏨 Luxury: Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge / The Highlands
🏨 Mid-Range: Rhino Lodge / Country Lodge Karatu
🏨 Budget: Octagon Lodge / Ngorongoro Forest Tented Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Return to Arusha & Departure
Destination: Arusha / Airport
Activity: Transfer to Airport
After a leisurely breakfast, drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight time, you may stop for shopping or a city tour (optional). You will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or next destination.
Accommodation: Not included
Meals: Breakfast
✅ Safari Includes
All accommodation (based on selected category)
All park entry fees and government taxes
Professional safari guide
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
All meals and bottled water during safari
Cultural tour at Lake Eyasi
Airport transfers (arrival & departure)
❌ Safari Excludes
International & domestic flights
Visa and travel insurance
Tips
Personal expenses
Optional activities not listed
Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks
Information:
- Duration: 6 Days /5 Night
- Best Time to Visit: Year-round, but June to October and December to March
- Group Size: Any