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6-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Safari

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Overview

  • Duration:6 days 5 nights
  • Travelers:2 - 15 guests
  • Tour Type:Private tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian

This 6-day private wildlife and cultural safari offers an exciting journey through Northern Tanzania’s most iconic destinations. The itinerary combines classic wildlife experiences with an authentic cultural encounter in Mto wa Mbu. The safari includes Tarangire National Park, the vast plains of the Serengeti, and the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater.


The tour features a mix of budget lodge accommodation and authentic camping, providing an immersive safari experience while remaining affordable. One night is spent at a budget lodge with private facilities, while the remaining nights are spent camping inside national parks.

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Highlights

  • Discover Tanzania’s leading safari destinations in a compact 6-day itinerary
  • Two days exploring Tarangire National Park, home to large elephant herds and baobab trees
  • Cultural tourism experience in Mto wa Mbu with local community interaction
  • Three days of wildlife exploration in Serengeti National Park
  • Early morning and full-day game drives for optimal wildlife viewing
  • Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife areas
  • Combination of lodge stay and authentic camping inside national parks
  • Private safari with professional driver-guide
  • Ideal for travelers seeking adventure, culture, and value

Includes/Excludes

  • Park fees (for non-residents)
  • All game drives and activities as per itinerary
  • All accommodation as specified
  • Camping equipment and sleeping bag
  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide
  • Private safari vehicle with pop-up roof
  • All transportation during the safari
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Drinking water and soft drinks (excluding spirits)
  • All taxes and VAT
  • Round-trip airport transfers
  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation before and after the safari
  • Travel insurance and visa fees
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, laundry, etc.)
  • Bath towels
  • Tips for guide and camp staff (recommended USD 15 per person per day)
  • Any government-imposed increase in taxes or park fees

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 78 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in Arusha and drive approximately two hours to Tarangire National Park. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through savannah grasslands, seasonal swamps, and along the Tarangire River, a vital water source that attracts a wide variety of wildlife.

You may encounter elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, leopards, and numerous bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park. In the evening, proceed to your campsite inside Tarangire National Park for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping (inside the park)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Included (excluding spirits)

Day 2: Tarangire Sunrise Game Drive – Mto wa Mbu Cultural Experience

Begin the day with an early morning sunrise game drive in Tarangire, when wildlife is most active. After breakfast, continue exploring the park before departing for Mto wa Mbu.

After lunch, enjoy a guided cultural tour through the local community. Activities may include visits to banana plantations, rice farms, traditional homes, local art centers, forest areas, and nearby waterfalls. The tour can be done on foot or by bicycle, depending on preference.

Dinner and overnight will be at a local budget lodge.

Main Destination: Mto wa Mbu
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge (budget lodge with private bathroom)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Included (excluding spirits)

Day 3: Mto wa Mbu – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park via the Ngorongoro highlands. The drive takes approximately 4–5 hours and offers scenic views and wildlife sightings along the way.

Stop for a picnic lunch near Naabi Hill Gate before entering Serengeti. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless plains of Serengeti, followed by a beautiful sunset. Proceed to Seronera (Tumbili) Campsite for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping (inside the park)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Included (excluding spirits)

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti National Park

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park. Start with an early morning game drive, return to camp for breakfast, then continue with a full-day safari carrying a packed lunch.

The Serengeti is famous for its large predators and massive herbivore populations. It is also a paradise for bird lovers, with over 500 bird species recorded. Enjoy the vast landscapes and abundant wildlife before returning to camp in the evening.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget camping (inside the park)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Included (excluding spirits)

Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Highlands

Depart early for a sunrise game drive in Serengeti. After breakfast at a picnic site, continue game viewing before returning to camp for lunch. Later, drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Arrive at Simba Campsite on the crater rim for dinner and overnight, enjoying cool highland temperatures and crater views.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation: Budget camping (Simba Campsite)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Included (excluding spirits)

Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Early in the morning, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater with a packed breakfast. Spend 5–6 hours exploring this natural wonder, home to a high concentration of wildlife including lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, and the rare black rhino.

After the game drive, ascend from the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: None (end of tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Included (excluding spirits)

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