Experience our 6 Days Private Safari Tour from Arusha in Tanzania for 2026-2027 offers, tailored journey through the most iconic wildlife landscapes of East Africa. This curated route departs from Arusha and leads you through the diverse ecosystems of Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara, the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park, and the historic Ngorongoro Crater. Throughout the journey, travelers will experience immersive game drives, unmatched wildlife viewing, and the freedom of a completely private itinerary. Choosing a private excursion eliminates the rigid schedules of shared groups, allowing you to control the pace of your daily drives and spend more time with the animals you want to see. Tanzania Safari Radar organizes this entire experience, handling all park permits, professional guiding, and logistics so you can focus entirely on the adventure. Discover the dramatic landscapes of Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara national parks during the first leg of your expedition. This initial route takes you from Arusha straight into memorable and attractive destinations, transitioning from giant baobab trees to a groundwater forest bordering a dramatic soda lake. Here, you will encounter massive elephant herds, watch large troops of baboons, and scan the canopy for Manyara’s unique tree-climbing lions. This varied introduction provides an excellent opportunity to see how drastically Tanzania's ecosystems change within just a short drive. Tanzania Safari Radar ensures you travel in comfort, utilizing a customized 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for optimal, unobstructed photography.
6 Days Private Safari Tour Overview
A 6 Days Private Safari Tour in Tanzania, fully customizable travel package tailored specifically for families, couples, or small groups during the 2026-2027 season. Operating as a fully private excursion, this itinerary guarantees that your group will have exclusive use of a customized 4x4 safari vehicle equipped with a pop-up roof, charging ports, and a fridge, alongside a dedicated local guide. The journey is designed to remove all logistical friction, starting directly with a briefing in Arusha and handling all ground transfers, daily park entrance permits, and conservation fees across the northern circuit. By focusing heavily on flexibility, the itinerary allows your guide to adjust daily gate-departure times and drive durations based purely on your personal levels and wildlife interests. Read Less
To ensure complete peace of mind, Tanzania Safari Radar prepare this packages this experience with full-board meal plans, professional guiding services, and unlimited mileage on all game drives. Accommodations are completely flexible and can be adjusted to match your exact budget level, offering options that range from classic affordable, mid-range and super-luxury lodges that bring you closer to nature. All tented camps and lodges bookings are secured well in advance to guarantee the best locations close to the wildlife action. Tanzania Safari Radar delivers a smooth, professionally managed immersion into the Tanzanian bush.
6 Days Private Safari Tour Details
| Duration | 6 Days |
| Starting | Arusha |
| Ending | Arusha |
| Tour Style | Private Safari Tour |
| Accommodation | Lodge |
| Transport | 4X4 Land Cruiser |
| Best Time | Jan - Dec |
National Parks & Destinations
Serengeti National Park
Serengeti National Park is famous for its vast open grasslands, abundant wildlife, and the Great Wildebeest Migration, when millions of wildebeest and zebras move across the plains in search of fresh grazing. The park offers excellent opportunities to spot lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Its endless savannah landscapes and exciting predator sightings make it one of Africa's most remarkable safari destinations.
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater is unique for its large volcanic caldera with a rich concentration of wildlife living within its enclosed ecosystem. Its crater floor features open grasslands, seasonal swamps, woodland, and Lake Magadi, attracting elephants, lions, buffaloes, zebras, and flamingos. It is also one of the best places in Tanzania to search for the endangered black rhino, while the spectacular crater rim provides breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Tarangire National Park
Tarangire National Park is best known for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and the seasonal Tarangire River, which attracts wildlife during the dry season. The park provides excellent opportunities to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, leopards, and a wide variety of bird species. Its beautiful landscapes, dotted with giant baobabs and seasonal wetlands, create a distinctive safari experience compared with other northern Tanzania parks.
Lake Manyara National Park
Lake Manyara National Park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, large flocks of flamingos, and beautiful combination of groundwater forests, open grasslands, and alkaline lake scenery. The park is also home to elephants, baboons, hippos, giraffes, zebras, and hundreds of bird species. Its diverse habitats offer visitors a different safari atmosphere, with opportunities to enjoy wildlife viewing, birdwatching, and scenic drives along the shores of Lake Manyara.
Itinerary (Day by Day)
Day 1
Arusha Departure to Tarangire National Park Game Drive Safari
Transit From Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a Game Drive
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Arusha Departure to Tarangire National Park Game Drive Safari
Transit From Arusha to Tarangire National Park for a Game Drive
View full detailsFrom Arusha you will depart from your accommodation in Arusha to drive southwest to Tarangire National Park and enjoy a game drive safari, famously known for its colossal baobab trees and giant elephant herds. After a picnic lunch overlooking the Tarangire River, spend the afternoon tracking predators before heading to the nearby highland town of Karatu (or the vibrant village of Mto wa Mbu) to spend the evening and sleep before the next day's adventure.
Day 2
Lake Manyara Morning Safari → Transit to Central Serengeti Afternoon Game Drive
Lake Manyara → Transit to Central Serengeti for an Afternoon Game Drive
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Lake Manyara Morning Safari → Transit to Central Serengeti Afternoon Game Drive
Lake Manyara → Transit to Central Serengeti for an Afternoon Game Drive
View full detailsWelcome on an early departure from Mto wa Mbu and drive toward Lake Manyara National Park to experience a morning game drive, scan the mahogany forests for legendary tree-climbing lions and the expansive flamingo-filled soda lake. In the afternoon, you will transit through the Ngorongoro Highlands area and descend onto the endless plains of the Central Serengeti, wrapping up the day with a sunset game drive before heading to your accommodation in the Seronera (Central Serengeti) region to sleep deep inside prime predator territory.
Day 3
Full Day Central Serengeti Big Five Tracking Safari Tour
Central Serengeti Big Five Tracking or Viewing
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Full Day Central Serengeti Big Five Tracking Safari Tour
Central Serengeti Big Five Tracking or Viewing
View full detailsSpend a complete day exploring the wildlife-rich Seronera Valley in the Central Serengeti, a permanent haven for prides of lions, hunting cheetahs, and leopards resting in sausage trees. You will enjoy early morning and late afternoon game drives when animals are most active, returning to the exact same area in Central Serengeti to enjoy a hot dinner and sleep under the stars for a second night.
Day 4
Central Serengeti → North Serengeti Great Migration Safari Tour
Central Serengeti Transit to North Serengeti for Great Migration Safari Tour
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Central Serengeti → North Serengeti Great Migration Safari Tour
Central Serengeti Transit to North Serengeti for Great Migration Safari Tour
View full detailsIn the morning enjoy a short game drive safari, then you'll start a journey toward the North Serengeti (Kogatende region), where rolling hills lead you close to the dramatic Mara River. You will spend the afternoon tracking vast, nervous columns of wildebeests and zebras preparing for their river crossings before retiring to your accommodation located directly in the North Serengeti region to sleep near the heart of the Great Migration action.
Day 5
North Serengeti Morning Game Drive → Transit to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
From North Serengeti Morning Game Drive Transit to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
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North Serengeti Morning Game Drive → Transit to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
From North Serengeti Morning Game Drive Transit to Ngorongoro Crater Rim
View full detailsWake up for a final morning game drive along the Mara River to catch early morning predator activity and potential river crossings where crocodiles lie in wait. After a bush breakfast, begin your scenic transit back south toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, ascending the outer slopes of the caldera in the evening to sleep directly on the Ngorongoro Rim with sweeping views of the volcanic floor below.
Day 6
Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari → Drive Back to Arusha Town
From Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari Transit Drive Back to Arusha Town
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Full Day Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari → Drive Back to Arusha Town
From Ngorongoro Crater Floor Safari Transit Drive Back to Arusha Town
View full detailsDescend 600 meters through the morning mist into the Ngorongoro Crater, a contained volcanic Eden teeming with over 25,000 large mammals, offering your absolute best opportunity to spot the highly endangered black rhino. Explore the crater's varied ecosystems and enjoy a lakeside picnic lunch before ascending the caldera wall in the afternoon for your drive back to Arusha Town, where you will sleep at a local hotel or catch your evening drop-off.
