Cheetah surveying the vast Tanzania safari plains

The Best Parks of Tanzania — 6 Days

A perfectly balanced itinerary covering Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro — the three essential parks every first-time visitor should see.

Wildlife grazing on the open plains of Tanzania

The Perfect Six-Day Tanzania Itinerary

If you have six days in Tanzania, this is the itinerary. It covers the three parks that define the Northern Circuit — Tarangire for elephants and baobabs, the Serengeti for the Big Five and vast open plains, and the Ngorongoro Crater for the densest wildlife on Earth. A perfectly balanced journey that leaves time to savour each park without rushing.

6 Days
3 Parks
Year-Round Season
From $1,800 Per Person

6-Day Best Parks Itinerary

Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro — the three essential parks in one perfectly paced trip.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Airport pickup at Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha. Evening safari briefing with your guide.

Day 2

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Full-day game drive through baobab-dotted landscapes. Massive elephant herds, tree-climbing pythons, over 550 bird species. Overnight near Tarangire.

Day 3

Tarangire to Serengeti

Cross the Ngorongoro highlands into the endless Serengeti plains. Afternoon game drive. Overnight Serengeti.

Day 4

Full Day in the Serengeti

Morning and afternoon game drives across the central plains. Lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, hippo. Picnic lunch in the bush. Overnight Serengeti.

Day 5

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater

Morning drive to the crater. Descend 600m for a full-day game drive. Big Five, flamingos, hippos. Overnight crater rim.

Day 6

Ngorongoro to Arusha

Scenic morning drive back with stops. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for departure.

Everything You Need for the Safari

Included

  • Professional driver-guide
  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • All park entrance fees
  • Full-board accommodation
  • Airport transfers
  • Bottled water
  • Binoculars

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks at lodges
  • Tips for driver-guide
  • Personal expenses
From $1,800 per person

Based on shared accommodation. Private vehicle upgrades and luxury lodge options available on request.

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