6-Day Tanzania Safari — A Full Northern Circuit
First-timers who want the full classic without flying.
Six days gives you three nights in the Serengeti — enough to cover two regions of the park properly. This is the most popular Tanzania safari length we plan, and the best length-to-cost ratio for first-time visitors.
Sample 6-day itinerary
Fully customisable — change parks, lodges, dates or pace.
Day 1
Arusha → Tarangire
Afternoon game drive in Tarangire.
Day 2
Tarangire → Central Serengeti
Game drive en route into Seronera.
Day 3
Central Serengeti
Full day chasing big cats.
Day 4
Central → Migration zone (seasonal)
Move to wherever the herds are — north, south or west.
Day 5
Serengeti → Ngorongoro
Morning game drive en route to the crater rim.
Day 6
Ngorongoro → Arusha
Crater floor descent, then transfer to Arusha.
Parks you'll visit
- Tarangire
- Central Serengeti
- Migration zone
- Ngorongoro Crater
Who this trip is for
- Most first Tanzania safaris
- Photographers wanting time in the Serengeti
- Couples and small families
What's included
- Private 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
- Senior English-speaking driver-guide
- All park, conservation and concession fees
- All meals on safari (B/L/D) and bottled water in the vehicle
- Airport transfers in Arusha or Kilimanjaro (JRO)
- Government taxes and 24/7 ground concierge
6-day packages we run
Real itineraries you can book — every one of them fully customisable.
5-Day Fly in Migration Crossing Safari from Arusha
Fly into the heart of the Serengeti and witness the Mara River crossings.
7-Day Northern Circuit Classic Safari
The complete Northern Circuit, Tanzania's greatest hits in one trip.
7-Day Black Rhino Tracking Luxury Safari
A rare encounter with one of Africa's most endangered icons.
6-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Tourism
Wildlife and culture, in equal measure.
7-Day Honeymooners Comfort Safari
Romantic camps, candlelit dinners and the wild plains, just for two.
6 Days Marangu Route
The classic hut-based route, the only one with sleeping in huts.
FAQ
Is 6 days the right length?+
For most first-timers, yes. It's the shortest itinerary that gives the Serengeti the time it deserves.
Can I add Zanzibar to a 6-day safari?+
Yes — a 6+3 night safari + Zanzibar trip is one of our most-booked combos.
Other durations
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