Set Departure Safari

6 Days Tanzania’s Safari Highlights

"During this 6-day safari in northern Tanzania, one highlight follows the next."
Price 2,490 USD * (See price tab)
Country
Tanzania
When to Go
All Year
Duration
5 Nights
Safari Type
Lodge and Canvas
Location
Northern Tanzania

Within 6 days, get to know the best highlights and most magnificent national parks that northern Tanzania has to offer, while enjoying the comfort of picturesque camps and cozy lodges.

The journey through Tanzania’s north begins at Africa’s most famous mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Upon arrival, the initial destination is Arusha, a charming lodge with a view of Mount Meru, Tanzania’s second-highest mountain. The slopes of Mount Meru produce some of the finest Arabica coffees in East Africa, constituting one of Tanzania’s significant exports. A coffee tour provides comprehensive insights into coffee cultivation in this region, offering a glimpse into the daily lives of the farmers. In the afternoon, the journey continues through the Great Rift Valley to Karatu, situated at the foot of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Embark on a morning game drive within the renowned Ngorongoro Crater, aptly referred to as the “Garden of Eden.” Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1978, the crater offers an excellent opportunity to encounter the “Big 5.” Alongside elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and numerous lions, the crater is home to over 20 rhinos, sharing the 260-square-km area with a diverse range of wildlife, including wildebeests, antelopes, zebras, and other East African fauna. Subsequently, continue the journey towards Serengeti National Park.

Upon reaching the Serengeti National Park, sightings of elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, ostriches, and various other animal species are highly likely. With luck, one might come across a cheetah or a leopard resting in a tree during the day. Crocodiles and hippos can be observed in or near the rivers. The expansive savannahs serve as the backdrop for one of the world’s largest animal migrations, with wildebeest herds, accompanied by zebras, gazelles, and antelopes, attracting predators like lions, hyenas, and cheetahs in search of prey.

Tarangire National Park, known for its diverse landscape, boasts a significant elephant population. The iconic Baobab tree, Tanzania’s most famous tree, stands majestically in the park, while palms and acacias line the Tarangire River, providing a picturesque setting to observe a multitude of animals. In addition to elephants, the park is renowned for its massive herds of buffalo, numbering up to 1000 animals.

highlights

  • Visit the most famous national parks of northern Tanzania: Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater
  • Coffee walk on the slopes of Mount Meru
  • Guaranteed departure from only 2 people
  • Small group of maximum 7 people

map and overview

1 Night: African View Lodge or similar
1 Night: Octagon Lodge or similar
2 Nights: Serengeti View Camp or similar
1 Night: Tarangire View Camp or similar

start dates

13 December 2024 - 18 December 2024
20 December 2024 - 25 December 2024
27 December 2024 - 1 January 2025
3 January 2025 - 8 January 2025
10 January 2025 - 15 January 2025
17 January 2025 - 22 January 2025
24 January 2025 - 29 January 2025
31 January 2025 - 5 February 2025
7 February 2025 - 12 February 2025
14 February 2025 - 19 February 2025
21 February 2025 - 26 February 2025
28 February 2025 - 5 March 2025
7 March 2025 - 12 March 2025
14 March 2025 - 19 March 2025
21 March 2025 - 26 March 2025
28 March 2025 - 2 April 2025
13 April 2025 - 18 April 2025
18 April 2025 - 23 April 2025
27 April 2025 - 2 May 2025
16 May 2025 - 21 May 2025
30 May 2025 - 4 June 2025
6 June 2025 - 11 June 2025
13 June 2025 - 18 June 2025
20 June 2025 - 25 June 2025
27 June 2025 - 2 July 2025
4 July 2025 - 9 July 2025
11 July 2025 - 16 July 2025
18 July 2025 - 23 July 2025
25 July 2025 - 30 July 2025
1 August 2025 - 6 August 2025
8 August 2025 - 13 August 2025
15 August 2025 - 20 August 2025
22 August 2025 - 27 August 2025
29 August 2025 - 3 September 2025
5 September 2025 - 10 September 2025
12 September 2025 - 17 September 2025
19 September 2025 - 24 September 2025
26 September 2025 - 1 October 2025
3 October 2025 - 8 October 2025
10 October 2025 - 15 October 2025
17 October 2025 - 22 October 2025
24 October 2025 - 29 October 2025
31 October 2025 - 5 November 2025
7 November 2025 - 12 November 2025
14 November 2025 - 19 November 2025
21 November 2025 - 26 November 2025
28 November 2025 - 3 December 2025
5 December 2025 - 10 December 2025
12 December 2025 - 17 December 2025
19 December 2025 - 24 December 2025
26 December 2025 - 31 December 2025

detailed itinerary

Day 1

Pick-up from Kilimanjaro International Airport. Transfer to your lodge near Arusha National Park.

Accommodation: African View Lodge or similar. (-/-/D)

Day 2

The slopes of Mt. Meru are home to some of East Africa’s finest Arabica coffee – one of Tanzania’s major exports. 95% of these aromatic beans are grown on local small- holder farms. During your “Coffee walk” you will experience the daily life of the Meru farmers in the area and learn interesting facts about coffee growing, harvesting and processing. On your way towards Usa River, you will pass a forest, where you may have the chance to watch the impressive Colobus monkeys. In the afternoon, you will drive via the Great Rift Valley to Karatu, at the foot of the Ngorongoro Highlands.

Accommodation: Octagon Lodge or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 3

Morning game drive inside the famous Ngorongoro Crater which has been labelled a “Garden of Eden” and, since 1978, is part of UNESCO’s World Nature Heritage. Here you have a good chance to see all of the “Big 5”. Apart from elephant, buffalo, leopard and many lions there are also more than 20 rhino which inhabit the crater, sharing the only 260 square-km wide area with countless wilde- beest, antelope, zebra and almost nearly every other specie prevailing in the East African fauna. Afterwards you will proceed on towards Serengeti NP. The road winds through impressive mountain forest, along the rim of Ngorongoro Crater before descending onto the short grass plains of Serengeti. On the way, you’ll enjoy fan- tastic, scenic views of the mighty volcanoes and the vast plains which are only interrupted by “kopjes” – “heads”, as these granite rocks which have been polished by erosion to roundish forms are called.

Accommodation: Serengeti View Camp or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 4

Serengeti is a paradise for grazers. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, and other animals such as zebra and Thompson’s gazelle, are roaming through this unique eco- system on their annual migration, always followed by lions and hyenas hunting for prey. Whilst on a game drive in Serengeti National Park, you are most likely to spot elephant, buffalo, giraffe, ostrich and many other different species of fauna. If you’re lucky, you may come across a cheetah or even a leopard which is resting in a tree during the day. Crocodiles and hippos can be found in or at the rivers.

Accommodation: Serengeti View Camp or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 5

Game viewing in the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area on the way to Tarangire National Park.
Evening game drive in Tarangire National Park where huge Baobab trees provide a spectacular background. The Tarangire River and the swamps in the southern part of the park attract plenty of game, especially during the dry season. The park is particularly famous for its large herds of elephants which carry impressive tusks.

Accommodation: Tarangire View Camp or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 6

Game drive in Tarangire National Park. Proceed to Arusha Airstrip for late afternoon Auric Air departure to Zanzibar (Kilimanjaro International Airport + USD 30 per pax).

(B/L/-)

price

Prices 2024

USD 1.995,00 per person sharing
(Tours starting on 05.04.2024, 26.04.2024, 10.05.2024)

USD 2,190 per person sharing
(Tours starting on 05.01.2024, 01.03.2024, 08.03.2024, 15.03.2024, 22.03.2024, 29.03.2024, 17.05.2024, 24.05.2024, 01.11.2024, 08.11.2024, 15.11.2024, 22.11.2024, 29.11.2024, 06.12.2024, 13.12.2024)

USD 2,390 per person sharing
(Tours starting on 12.01.2024, 2024, 26.01.2024, 31.05.2024, 07.06.2024, 14.06.2024, 21.06.2024, 04.10.2024, 11.10.2024, 18.10.2024, 25.10.2024, 27.12.2024)

USD 2,490 per person sharing
(Tours starting on 02.02.2024, 09.02.2024, 16.02.2024, 23.02.2024, 28.06.2024, 05.07.2024, 12.07.2024, 19.07.2024, 26.07.2024, 02.08.2024, 09.08.2024, 16.08.2024. 23.08.2024, 30.08.2024, 06.09.2024, 13.09.2024, 20.09.2024, 27.09.2024, 20.12.2024)

Single Supplement: USD 350 per person (high season) / USD 210 per person (March to May and November)

Children discount up to 15 years: on request.

Prices 2025

USD 1.995,00 per person sharing
(Tours starting on 28.03.2025, 13.04.2025, 18.04.2025, 27.04.2025)

USD 2.070,00 per person sharing
(Tours starting on 14.03.2025, 21.03.2025)

USD 2.190,00 per person sharing
(Tours starting on 03.01.2025, 28.02.2024, 07.03.2025, 16.05.2025, 31.10.2025, 07.11.2025, 14.11.2025, 21.11.2025, 28.11.2025, 05.12.2025, 12.12.2025)

USD 2.390,00 per person sharing
(Tours starting on 10.01.2025, 17.01.2025, 24.01.2025, 30.05.2025, 06.06.2025, 13.06.2025, 20.06.2025, 03.10.2025, 10.10.2025, 17.10.2025, 24.10.2025, 26.12.2025)

USD 2.490,00 per person sharing
(Tours starting on 31.01.2025, 07.02.2025, 14.02.2025, 21.02.2025, 27.06.2025, 04.07.2025, 11.07.2025, 18.07.2025, 25.07.2025, 01.08.2025, 08.08.2025, 15.08.2025, 22.08.2025, 29.08.2025, 05.09.2025, 12.09.2025, 19.09.2025, 26.09.2025, 19.12.2025)

Single Supplement: USD 360 per person (high season) / USD 225 per person (March to May and November)

Children discount up to 15 years: on request.

 

Price includes:

  • Safari as per itinerary, in 4×4 safari vehicle with English speaking driver-guide (window seat guaranteed to each passenger)
  • complimentary airport transfer day 1 from Kilimanjaro Airport (Ethiopian Airlines, KLM and Qatar Airways flights only). Other flights: + USD 30 per person. Drop off day 6 Arusha Airport (ARK) for 16:45 Auric Air departure / drop off Kilimanjaro (JRO) for evening flights: + USD 30 per person.
  • all National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area entry fees according to the itinerary (as of 1st July 2022)
  • Ngorongoro Crater fee (as of 1st July 2022)
  • Coffee, farm & forest walk, incl. transport, guide, forest fee, coffee tasting, local lunch
  • 5 nights in Lodges and Tented Camps as specified in the itinerary or similar
  • meals as described in the itinerary (B = breakfast / L = lunch or lunchbox / D = dinner)
  • 1.5 litre drinking water on safari per person/day
  • 18% VAT and TDL bed night levy included

Price excludes:

  • flight tickets
  • visa for Tanzania (USD 50 on arrival for most nationalities)
  • personal insurances
  • meals / drinks not mentioned as included
  • tips
  • optional excursions
  • any increase in National Park fees or other fees/taxes from 2nd July 2022 onwards

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