6 Days / 5 Nights – Big Game, Endless Plains & Cultural Encounters
Arusha • Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Eyasi
Experience the best of northern Tanzania on a carefully designed 6-day Tanzania safari with Zamunda Travels. This journey combines spectacular wildlife, dramatic landscapes, comfortable accommodation, and authentic cultural encounters.
From the elephant-rich landscapes of Tarangire National Park to the endless plains of the Serengeti, the wildlife-filled Ngorongoro Crater, and the fascinating communities around Lake Eyasi, every day offers something different.
The safari ends with a memorable cultural experience among the Hadzabe and Datoga communities, giving you an opportunity to discover a different side of Tanzania beyond its famous wildlife.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and ancient baobab trees.
- Enjoy two nights and a full-day game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
- Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.
- Experience the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater and its exceptional wildlife.
- Visit the Hadzabe community around Lake Eyasi.
- Discover the traditional skills and lifestyle of the Datoga people.
- Travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver-guide.
- Stay in carefully selected lodges and tented camps.
- Enjoy a balanced itinerary combining wildlife, nature and culture.
- Finish your safari with a transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Detailed 6 Days Tanzania Signature Wildlife Safari
day 1: Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
arrival, welcome & safari briefing
Overnight: Under the Shade Safari Lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Transfer: Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Your Tanzania adventure begins when your Zamunda Travels driver-guide meets you at Kilimanjaro International Airport.
You will be transferred to Arusha, the main gateway to northern Tanzania’s famous safari destinations. The journey takes approximately 45–60 minutes, depending on traffic and your accommodation location.
After arrival, enjoy time to relax at the lodge, take a swim, or unwind in the gardens. Your guide will also brief you about the safari and the exciting experiences ahead.
day 1 highlights
- Airport pickup and welcome.
- Private transfer to Arusha.
- Safari briefing with your professional guide.
- Time to relax before the safari begins.
Overnight: Under the Shade Safari Lodge
day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
giants of the bush
Overnight: Malkia Trees Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive: Approximately 1.5–2 hours
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is known for its large elephant populations, spectacular baobab trees, open grasslands and diverse wildlife. The Tarangire River provides an important water source, particularly during the dry season.
During your game drive, look out for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, antelope and a variety of bird species. With luck, you may also encounter predators such as lions and leopards.
After the game drive, continue to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
wildlife to look for
- Elephants
- Lions
- Leopards
- Giraffes
- Zebras
- Wildebeest
- Buffalo
- Eland and other antelopes
- Diverse birdlife
Overnight: Malkia Trees Lodge
day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
into the endless plains
Overnight: Tukaone Serengeti Camps
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive: Approximately 5–6 hours
After breakfast, depart for the legendary Serengeti National Park.
The journey takes you through the beautiful landscapes of northern Tanzania and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before reaching the vast Serengeti plains.
Depending on your arrival time, enjoy an afternoon game drive as you enter the Serengeti.
The park is famous for its huge wildlife populations, open grasslands, granite kopjes and exceptional predator sightings.
Keep your eyes open for lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.
day 3 highlights
- Scenic journey towards the Serengeti.
- Enter the legendary Serengeti plains.
- Afternoon game drive.
- Search for big cats and plains wildlife.
- Enjoy a spectacular Serengeti sunset.
Overnight: Tukaone Serengeti Camps
day 4: full-day Serengeti safari
Lion viewing in Serengeti National Park Tanzania
wildlife on the endless plains
Overnight: Tukaone Serengeti Camps
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Activity: Full-day game drive
Today is dedicated to exploring the Serengeti National Park.
After breakfast, set out with your guide for a full-day game drive. Your route will depend on wildlife movements, the season and recent sightings.
The Serengeti offers opportunities to encounter some of Africa’s most iconic animals, including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest.
If your visit coincides with the Great Migration, you may also encounter large concentrations of migrating wildebeest and zebra, depending on the time of year and location of the herds.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush before continuing your wildlife adventure.
Serengeti highlights
- Lion prides
- Cheetahs
- Leopards
- Elephants and buffalo
- Wildebeest and zebra
- Giraffes and antelopes
- Granite kopjes
- Endless grasslands
- Seasonal Great Migration experiences
Overnight: Tukaone Serengeti Camps
day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Black Rhino
wildlife in the world’s largest unbroken caldera
Overnight: Foresight Eco Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive: Approximately 3 hours, depending on route and activities
After breakfast, leave the Serengeti and travel towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wildlife destinations.
The crater provides a unique setting for wildlife viewing, with grasslands, woodland, wetlands and a soda lake supporting a wide range of animals.
During the crater game drive, look for lions, elephants, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, hippos, flamingos and, with luck, the endangered black rhino.
After exploring the crater, ascend to the highlands and continue to your lodge near Karatu.
Ngorongoro highlights
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive.
- Search for black rhino.
- Lions and spotted hyenas.
- Large herds of zebra and wildebeest.
- Elephants and buffalo.
- Flamingos and other waterbirds.
- Spectacular crater landscapes.
Optional Experience: A visit to a nearby Maasai community can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability.
Overnight: Foresight Eco Lodge
day 6: Ngorongoro – Lake Eyasi – Arusha
Hadzabe & Datoga cultural experience
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Route: Karatu – Lake Eyasi – Arusha/Kilimanjaro Airport
Your final day takes you to Lake Eyasi, where you will experience a different side of Tanzania through a cultural visit.
Meet members of the Hadzabe community, one of the few remaining hunter-gatherer communities in East Africa. With the guidance of local hosts, learn about their traditional lifestyle and close relationship with the natural environment.
You may also visit members of the Datoga community, known for their pastoral traditions and traditional metalworking skills.
After the cultural experience, enjoy lunch before beginning your journey back towards Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure.
day 6 highlights
- Lake Eyasi cultural experience.
- Visit a Hadzabe community.
- Learn about traditional hunter-gatherer practices.
- Meet Datoga community members where arranged.
- Discover traditional craftsmanship and culture.
- Transfer towards Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
End of Safari – Zamunda Travels
Inclusions & Exclusions
what’s included
- Airport pickup and drop-off as specified in the itinerary.
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle.
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide.
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary.
- Meals as indicated.
- Park entrance and applicable conservation fees.
- Game drives in Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
- Lake Eyasi cultural experience as specified.
- Drinking water during game drives.
- Safari briefing and assistance throughout the journey.
what’s not included
- International flights.
- Domestic flights unless specified.
- Tanzania visa fees.
- Travel insurance.
- Personal expenses.
- Alcoholic and premium drinks.
- Laundry services.
- Souvenirs.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary.
- Optional Maasai village visit.
- Any services not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
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