6 Days Private Wildlife & Cultural Tourism Safari

Trip Overview & Highlight
Itinerary

Tour Overview:

This 6-day private safari blends Tanzania’s iconic wildlife destinations with authentic cultural experiences, offering the perfect balance of adventure, discovery, and local connection. Travel in comfort with your own professional driver-guide as you explore diverse landscapes—from elephant-filled savannahs to vast plains teeming with predators, and vibrant village life at the heart of Maasai and farming communities.

Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park (2 days / 1 night), famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich birdlife. From here, enjoy a meaningful Cultural Tourism experience in Mto wa Mbu, where you’ll interact with local communities, learn traditional lifestyles, and experience Tanzania beyond the wildlife.

Next, venture into the legendary Serengeti National Park (3 days / 2 nights), home to endless plains, abundant wildlife, and unforgettable game drives featuring lions, leopards, cheetahs, and the Great Migration (seasonal). The safari concludes in the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater (1 day / 1 night), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing areas.

Accommodation includes one night at Fig Tree Lodge (budget lodge with private bathroom) and four nights of camping in Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro, offering a close-to-nature safari experience with shared bathroom facilities.

This private tour is ideal for travelers seeking wildlife, culture, and flexibility—crafted to deliver an authentic Tanzanian safari adventure from start to finish.


Price Range:

2 People 3 People 4 people 5 people 6 people
Price Per Person (USD) 1550 1450 1350 1250 1150

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

Includes Excludes
Park fees (for non-residents) International flights (from/to home)
All activities (unless labeled as optional) Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
All accommodation (unless listed as an upgrade) Tips (recommended US$20 per person per day)
Professional driver/guide Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
All transportation (unless labeled as optional) Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
All flights during the tour
All Taxes / VAT
Roundtrip airport transfers
Meals (as specified in the day-by-day itinerary)
Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day itinerary)

Tour Plan

Arrival – Tanzania

Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed and collected from the airport by our team.
Optional pre-tour accommodation in Arusha can be arranged at an additional cost.


Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your safari adventure begins today. After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes to Tarangire National Park, renowned for its vast elephant herds and iconic ancient baobab trees.

Enjoy a thrilling game drive through seasonal swamps, open savannahs, and along the Tarangire River—home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, impalas, elands, warthogs, lions, leopards, and a wide variety of bird species.
A picnic lunch will be served at a scenic viewpoint inside the park before continuing with wildlife viewing.

In the late afternoon, proceed to your campsite inside the park for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
Accommodation: Budget Camping (Inside Tarangire NP)
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks included (except spirits/liquor)


Day 2: Sunrise Game Drive in Tarangire & Cultural Experience in Mto wa Mbu

Start your day early with a sunrise game drive in Tarangire when wildlife is most active. After breakfast, enjoy further exploration of the park before departing for Mto wa Mbu.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch followed by a rich cultural tourism experience. Visit local villages, banana farms, rice plantations, traditional artists, forests, and nearby waterfalls. The tour can be enjoyed on foot or by bicycle, offering close interaction with local communities and everyday life.

In the evening, head to Fig Tree Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Mto wa Mbu Town
Accommodation: Fig Tree Lodge & Camp (Budget Lodge)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks included (except spirits/liquor)


Day 3: Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti National Park – Afternoon Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for the world-famous Serengeti National Park, enjoying a scenic 4–5 hour drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands. En route, you’ll encounter wildlife and breathtaking landscapes.

Stop for a picnic lunch near Naabi Hill Gate, then enter the Serengeti for an afternoon game drive across the endless plains. As the sun sets, continue to Seronera (Tumbili) Campsite for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget Camping (Inside Central Serengeti)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks included (except spirits/liquor)


Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti Wildlife Exploration

Spend a full day discovering the heart of the Serengeti. Begin with an early morning game drive, return to camp for breakfast, then head out with packed lunch for an extensive day of wildlife viewing.

Search for the Big Five and observe the park’s remarkable biodiversity, including over 500 bird species, from ostriches and secretary birds to majestic birds of prey soaring above the savannah. Return to camp at sunset for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
Accommodation: Budget Camping (Inside Serengeti NP)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks included (except spirits/liquor)


Day 5: Early Morning Serengeti Game Drive & Transfer to Ngorongoro

Depart early around 6:00 a.m. for a sunrise game drive when predators are most active. Enjoy a bush breakfast at a picnic site before continuing wildlife viewing.

Return to camp around midday for a hot lunch, then pack up and depart the Serengeti for the Ngorongoro Highlands. Arrive at Simba Campsite in time for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Highlands
Accommodation: Budget Camping (Inside Ngorongoro Highlands)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: All drinks included (except spirits/liquor)


Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha

Start early at 6:00 a.m., descending into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater with a packed breakfast. This UNESCO World Heritage Site hosts nearly every major East African wildlife species, including the rare black rhinoceros.

Spend approximately 5–6 hours exploring the crater floor before ascending for your final lunch. Afterward, drive back to Arusha, arriving around 5:00–6:00 p.m.
You will then be transferred to the airport or your hotel.

Main Destination: Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation: None (End of Tour)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: All drinks included (except spirits/liquor)


End of Tour

Optional post-tour accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost.
Airport drop-off included.

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