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6 Days Tanzania Safari Package
6 Days Tanzania Safari Tour: Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire
Discover iconic parks and rich wildlife with our 6 Days Tanzania Safari Package
Experience the best of northern Tanzania on this unforgettable 6 Days Tanzania Safari. From the lush forests of Lake Manyara National Park to the endless plains of the Serengeti, the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, and the wildlife-rich Tarangire National Park, this safari package combines Tanzania’s most iconic destinations into one seamless adventure.
We’ll break down the 6 day Tanzania safari cost, present a complete 6 day Tanzania safari itinerary, explain why six days works, and answer the key question: Is six days really enough for a Tanzania safari?
Travel comfortably in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep with an expert safari guide, enjoy luxury or mid-range lodges, and witness the incredible diversity of wildlife that makes Tanzania one of Africa’s top safari destinations.
Why 6 Days is the Ideal Duration for Your Tanzania Safari Tour
Many tour pages target 7 days, 8 days or even 10 days, but when you’re busy and want to maximize value, a well-planned six-day Tanzania safari with AK African Tours and Safaris hits the sweet spot. According to our safari experts, “Six days is a comfortable time for the well-known Northern circuit…”
Here’s why:
You minimise transit time by focusing on the Northern Circuit (Arusha → Tarangire → Lake Manyara → Serengeti → Ngorongoro → Arusha) rather than spreading over too many parks.
You still cover the “Big Five” and prime game-drive zones (Tarangire for elephants, Serengeti for plains, Ngorongoro crater for density).
Less travel fatigue: By staying 2 nights in Serengeti, you reduce “move-camp every night” exhaustion.
Cost-efficient: Extending days adds accommodation and park-fees, but six delivers the core wildlife experience with lower cost.
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Day-by-day Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha – Lake Manyara National Park
Drive Time: Approx. 2½ hours
Your safari adventure begins after breakfast when your driver-guide meets you at your hotel or residence in Arusha. After a quick briefing, we’ll set off in a private 4×4 Land Cruiser Jeep toward Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most picturesque wildlife havens.
The scenic drive takes us through rolling Maasai country, where herders in bright shukas guide their cattle across the plains. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by the glistening alkaline lake, home to flocks of pink flamingos and diverse birdlife.
Lake Manyara is also known for its elephants, giraffes, wildebeests, impalas, and the park’s famous tree-climbing lions, a rare sight in Africa.
Later in the evening, we’ll drive up the escarpment for a stunning panoramic view before settling into your Lake Manyara safari lodge or tented camp for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Lake Manyara – Serengeti National Park
Drive Time: Approx. 4 hours
After breakfast, we journey north toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Tanzania’s largest national park. En route, enjoy a scenic picnic lunch and take in the changing landscapes as savannah plains unfold before you.
The Serengeti is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, including the Big Five — lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and rhinos — along with cheetahs, hyenas, zebras, gazelles, and more. This is the heart of the Great Migration, where millions of wildebeests and zebras roam in search of fresh grazing lands.
Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive before heading to your Serengeti safari lodge or tented camp for dinner and rest.
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Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Rise early to capture the golden sunrise over the Serengeti plains and set out for a full day of game drives. With its boundless savannahs, rocky kopjes, and seasonal rivers, the Serengeti offers one of the most authentic Tanzania safari experiences imaginable.
Depending on the time of year, you may witness the Great Migration or the calving season (February–March), when up to 500,000 wildebeest calves are born — an extraordinary natural spectacle.
You’ll explore different zones of the park, from open plains to riverine forests, spotting everything from lions and cheetahs to hippos and crocodiles. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and storytelling under the stars.
Day 4: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Drive Time: Approx. 3 hours
After breakfast, we’ll head to the world-famous Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with a stop at Olduvai Gorge — one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, where early human fossils were discovered.
Upon reaching the Ngorongoro Crater, descend into the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, often called the “Eighth Wonder of the World.” This incredible ecosystem supports over 25,000 animals, including lions, elephants, zebras, buffalo, black rhinos, and flamingos.
Enjoy a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch by the crater floor’s hippo pool. Later, ascend to the crater rim for a magnificent sunset before heading to your Ngorongoro lodge for dinner and overnight.
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Day 5: Ngorongoro – Tarangire National Park
Drive Time: Approx. 3 hours
After an early breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, often described as Tanzania’s “Elephant Paradise.” The park is famous for its vast herds of elephants, towering baobab trees, and sweeping savannah landscapes.
Tarangire’s seasonal river attracts an abundance of wildlife — from wildebeests and zebras to lions, leopards, and over 500 bird species. This park also offers a peaceful safari atmosphere, away from the busier northern circuit parks.
Alternatively, guests may choose to visit Lake Eyasi for a cultural encounter with the Hadzabe tribe — one of Africa’s last hunter-gatherer communities.
Dinner and overnight stay at your Tarangire lodge or tented camp.
Day 6: Tarangire – Arusha
Drive Time: Approx. 3 hours
Start your final day with a short morning game drive through Tarangire’s peaceful landscapes. Afterward, we’ll drive back to Arusha, arriving in the afternoon.
Your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel, residence, or Arusha Airport for your onward journey, marking the end of your remarkable 6-Day Tanzania Safari Tour through the country’s most iconic national parks.
Best Time to Go & Seasonal Tips
When planning a 6 day Tanzania safari, timing is crucial. Here’s a condensed season-guide:
January – February:
Calving season in the southern Serengeti — expect newborn wildlife, predator activity, and great photo opportunities.
March – May:
Long rains bring lush scenery, fewer tourists, and lower prices — ideal for budget-friendly safaris.
June – October:
Dry season with excellent game viewing; July and August offer prime Great Migration river crossings.
November – December:
Short rains refresh the plains — fewer crowds, greener landscapes, and plenty of wildlife sightings.
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Accommodations
Lake Manyara National Park
MANYARA'S SECRET
Manyara’s Secret is a wonderful discovery that lies just off the shores of Lake Manyara, with spectacular views as far as the eye can see. The accommodation comprises privately-situated villas all with Lake views and offering a simply serene escape.
Kirurumu Manyara Lodge
Located in the region of the Great Rift Valley near Lake Manyara, the Kirurumu Manyara Lodge is perched high on a ridge. The position of the lodge offers spectacular panoramic views over Lake Manyara, Lake Losimingori, and the Rift floor. Birdlife is incredible in this area and guests will hear calls throughout the day.
Manyara's Wildlife Lodge
Located just outside the Lake Manyara National Park and up on the edge of the Great Rift Valley Escarpment, guests staying at Manyara’s Wildlife Lodge are guaranteed brilliant views. Luxury accommodations boasting private verandahs offer a private escape to one of Tanzania’s most popular and stunning safari destinations. The main area contains a lounge area with plenty of comfortable seating, a charming wooden bar with high seating, and a large dining area set up with individual tables and chairs.
Serengeti National Park
An’Gata Serengeti Camp
Settle into a true wilderness escape when staying at the An’Gata Serengeti Camp. The large camp has 12 large tents, all positioned privately in the surrounding grasslands of the Serengeti, with a dedicated attendant for each tent.
Seronera Wildlife Lodge
Set upon a picturesque rocky foundation, the Seronera Wildlife Lodge is a wonderfully positioned, warm, and inviting African lodge located in the Seronera region of the famous Serengeti National Park. The main area boasts tall ceilings, lots of wood, and impressive lighting, with a spacious dining area where dark wood tables are set up with white tablecloths and classic crockery. Guests can choose to dine outside during the evenings or spend time around a crackling fire pit afterward.
Nyikani Central Serengeti Camp
Scattered on a hillside in the central Serengeti, the Nyikani Central Serengeti Camp is a permanent camp set among one of Africa’s greatest animal concentrations. The camp focuses on eco-friendly practices and therefore the public areas and tents are all solar-powered.
Tarangire National Park
Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp
Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp lies in the center of the picturesque Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s primary National Parks on its Northern Safari Circuit. The surrounding landscape is vast and breathtaking, dotted with baobab and acacia trees, amid grasslands and rolling rivers. Sunsets are simply spectacular from this Camp and guests have the option of enjoying bush walks and game drives with incredible wildlife to discover.
Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge
Kirurumu Tarangire Lodge is ideally located on the boundary of the Tarangire National Park. Located just a 15-minute drive from the main entrance gate to the park and set a couple of miles off the main tar road, its location is truly perfect.
Tarangire Tortilis Camp
The Tarangire Tortilis Camp comprises a well-designed and spacious camp with safari tents fixed in between a row of incredible baobab trees, offering captivating views over the wilderness and wetlands. The tents are exquisite and contain all that guests may require during their stay.
Price Guide by Season
Safari price (in USD) is per person in private 4×4 pop-top Tour Jeep & in a double/twin En-suite room. (Click the arrows to view Safari Tour Seasons).
| High Season (1st Nov- 15th Dec.) & (16th March -31st March) | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
| 2-3 persons in private safari | $ 2732 | $ 3148 | $ 3330 |
| 4-5 persons in private safari | $ 2216 | $ 2632 | $ 2814 |
| 6-7 persons in private safari | $ 2044 | $ 2460 | $ 2642 |
| 1 person in a private solo tour | $ 3785 | $ 4370 | $ 4620 |
| Single room extra | $ 280 | $ 345 | $ 600 |
| Children below 3 Years | Free | Free | Free |
| Children between 3-11 years | 75% of adult rate: | 75% of adult rate: | 75% of adult rate: |
Price Guide by Season
Safari price (in USD) is per person in private 4×4 pop-top Tour Jeep & in a double/twin En-suite room. (Click the arrows to view Safari Tour Seasons).
| Peak Season (1st June-31st Oct.) & (16th Dec-15th Mar) | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
| 2-3 persons in private safari | $ 2769 | $ 3185 | $ 3625 |
| 4-5 persons in private safari | $ 2253 | $ 2669 | $ 3109 |
| 6-7 persons in private safari | $ 2080 | $ 2497 | $ 2937 |
| Single room extra | $ 280 | $ 370 | $ 760 |
| 1 person in a private solo tour | $ 3840 | $ 4420 | $ 5035 |
| Children below 3 Years | Free | Free | Free |
| Children between 3-11 years | 75% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate | 75% of adult rate |
| Easter / Christmas / New Year Extra (Per person per night) For Luxury – Dec 22nd to Jan 2nd For Budget & Standard – Dec 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st & Jan 1st | $30 | $40 | $50 |
Price Guide by Season
Safari price (in USD) is per person in private 4×4 pop-top Tour Jeep & in a double/twin En-suite room. (Click the arrows to view Safari Tour Seasons).
| Low Season (1st Apr – 31st May) | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury |
| 2-3 persons in private safari | $ 2610 | $ 2777 | $ 2946 |
| 4-5 persons in private safari | $ 2094 | $ 2261 | $ 2430 |
| 6-7 persons in private safari | $ 1922 | $ 2089 | $ 2258 |
| 1 person in a private solo tour | $ 3620 | $ 3850 | $ 4085 |
| Single room extra | $ 230 | $ 265 | $ 405 |
| Children below 3 Years | Free | Free | Free |
| Children between 3-11 years | 75% of adult rate: | 75% of adult rate: | 75% of adult rate: |
What’s Included in Your 6 Days Tanzania Safari Package
- Transport in a customized pop-up top 4 x 4 land cruiser jeep.
- Meals and accommodation on safari as indicated on the program
- All applicable park entry & Crater service fees
- Picnic Lunch or hot Lunch in Arusha depending on the onward program
- Government levies & taxes
- Applicable Concession Fees
What’s Not Included in Your 6 Days Tanzania Safari Package
- Drinks and Bottled water in the lodges and during all the mentioned meals
- All items of a personal nature like telephone/fax bills, bar bills, laundry etc
- Visa entry fees currently at $50pp easily obtainable upon arrival at the border entry point
- Travel/baggage/Medical Insurance
- Flying Doctors coverage available at an extra $35 per person
- The flying doctors medical, emergency and rescue cover
- Gratuities to Safari guides & hotel staff
- Any other item which is not mentioned in the “Inclusions” clause above.
Frequently Asked Questions About the 6 Days Tanzania Safari Package
Planning a safari can be exciting but also overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time visiting Tanzania. To make things easier, we’ve put together answers to the most common questions travelers ask about the 6 Days Tanzania Safari Package:
A standard package typically covers all ground transfers and transport during game drives, full-board accommodation in lodges or tented camps, professional driver-guides, and entry fees to the national parks. Bottled water during safaris, wildlife viewing activities, and some cultural visits may also be included, while international flights, visas, travel insurance, personal expenses, and tips are usually excluded.
The cost depends on several factors, including the type of accommodation you choose, the number of people in your group, whether the safari is private or group-based, and the season of travel. Luxury lodges cost more compared to mid-range or budget camps, and peak travel seasons can also influence pricing. For an accurate figure tailored to your needs, it’s best to contact us for a personalized quotation.
Yes, it is possible to start your safari from Nairobi, and many travelers prefer this option when combining a Kenya and Tanzania safari. Depending on your schedule, you can transfer to Tanzania either by road through border crossings such as Namanga or take a short flight into Arusha or Kilimanjaro. Starting from Nairobi adds convenience for travelers who are already exploring Kenya before heading into Tanzania.
Several factors play a role in pricing, including the level of accommodation (budget, mid-range, or luxury), the travel season, the number of people in your safari group, and whether you opt for additional activities or internal flights. Each package is customized to your preferences, which is why contacting us is the best way to get a clear and accurate cost breakdown for your safari.
The usual itinerary begins with an arrival in Arusha, followed by visits to Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and Ngorongoro Crater, with time spent exploring each destination. You will enjoy multiple game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and the chance to spot diverse wildlife including the Big Five. The trip concludes with a return to Arusha, making it a well-rounded experience of Tanzania’s northern safari circuit.
This package generally focuses on Tanzania’s most iconic parks such as Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and either Tarangire or Lake Manyara, depending on the route chosen. These parks give travelers a chance to experience varied ecosystems, witness seasonal wildlife events like the Great Migration, and enjoy excellent game-viewing opportunities throughout the trip.
The 6-day safari provides a comprehensive overview of Tanzania’s highlights within a shorter timeframe, while a 7-day safari offers a more relaxed pace and extra time in destinations such as Serengeti or Ngorongoro. If you have the time, the additional day allows for deeper exploration and less travel pressure, but the 6-day package remains an excellent choice for those seeking a balance of adventure and time efficiency.
Apart from the 6-day safari, there are shorter options such as 3 or 4 days, which focus on one or two parks, as well as longer safaris of 7 days or more, which allow more time for in-depth exploration. Each package is designed to suit different travel styles, budgets, and schedules, ensuring that whether you want a quick adventure or a more immersive experience, there’s an option for you.
Yes, many travelers choose to end their safari with a relaxing beach stay in Zanzibar. After days of game drives, Zanzibar offers pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and cultural experiences that complement the excitement of your safari. Flights from Arusha or Kilimanjaro to Zanzibar are short, making it easy to combine both experiences into one unforgettable holiday.
Absolutely. The package is versatile and can be tailored to meet the needs of families with children, couples seeking a romantic getaway, or groups of friends or colleagues. Families can stay in child-friendly lodges, honeymooners can enjoy luxury and privacy, and groups can benefit from shared experiences and discounted rates. The flexibility ensures every traveler gets the safari experience that best suits them.
The 6-day package can be fully customized to align with your interests, budget, and travel style. Whether you want to focus more on specific parks, upgrade to luxury camps, include cultural tours, or extend your trip to Zanzibar, our team can adjust the itinerary and inclusions to create a personalized experience that matches your vision of a perfect safari.
Booking is straightforward—simply contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone to discuss your preferred dates, group size, and special requests. Our team will then prepare a customized itinerary and quotation for you. Once you approve the plan, we guide you through the reservation process, which includes securing your accommodation and transport. A deposit is typically required to confirm your booking, with the balance payable before your safari begins.
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