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6 Day Private Tanzania Safari With Night Game Drive

Duration

6 Days

Places Visited

Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater

Transport

4×4 Private Safari Vehicle

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Safari Overview

This 6-day private Tanzania safari with night game drive is designed for travelers who want a deep, immersive wildlife experience across the most iconic national parks in East Africa. You will explore the legendary landscapes of Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater, each offering completely different ecosystems and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

From vast elephant herds moving under ancient baobab trees in Tarangire, to the endless golden plains of the Serengeti where predators roam freely, and finally the wildlife-rich volcanic floor of Ngorongoro Crater, this itinerary is crafted for maximum game viewing and comfort. One of the highlights is a rare night game drive in Tarangire, giving you the chance to witness nocturnal wildlife activity that most safari travelers never experience.

Expect close encounters with elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, hippos, wildebeests, cheetahs, hyenas, leopards, and even elusive nocturnal species like porcupines, genets, and bush babies. With a private 4×4 safari vehicle, expert guide, and carefully selected lodges and tented camps, this safari blends adventure, comfort, and authentic African wilderness.

Tour Highlights

Arusha
Tarangire National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Serengeti National Park

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Full Itinerary

Day
1

Tarangire

Arusha to Tarangire National Park – Night Game Drive Safari Experience

Your journey begins with a scenic drive from Arusha to Tarangire National Park, one of Tanzania’s most underrated wildlife gems. After arrival and check-in, you will relax at camp before preparing for an extraordinary night game drive safari experience starting around 7:30 PM.

As darkness falls, Tarangire transforms into a completely different world. Under the guidance of your professional safari guide, you will track nocturnal wildlife such as lions beginning their nightly hunts, leopards silently moving through the trees, and shy creatures like porcupines, genets, and civets emerging from hiding. The night also brings a magical atmosphere filled with distant animal calls and star-filled skies over the African wilderness.

Accommodation is at Ang’ata Tarangire Camp, a peaceful and well-located tented camp offering an authentic bush experience inside the Tarangire ecosystem.

KilimaMoja Lodge

KilimaMoja Lodge

Day
2

Tarangire

Full-Day Safari in Tarangire National Park – Elephants, Baobabs & Wildlife Encounters

After breakfast, you head out for a full-day game drive exploring the rich landscapes of Tarangire. This park is especially famous for its massive elephant herds that often gather near the Tarangire River, especially during dry seasons.

The scenery is dominated by ancient baobab trees and wide savannah plains where you may also encounter giraffes gracefully feeding on acacia trees, zebras moving in large herds, wildebeests, buffaloes, and predators such as lions and cheetahs stalking their prey. Bird lovers will also enjoy sightings of colorful species including hornbills, eagles, and kingfishers.

In the afternoon, you continue game viewing before exiting the park and heading toward the Mto wa Mbu area for relaxation.

Accommodation is at Suricata Boma Lodge, a comfortable lodge offering cultural design elements and a relaxing atmosphere after a long safari day.

Four Seasons Lodge

Four Seasons Lodge

Day
3

Serengeti

Journey to Serengeti National Park – Game Drive Through Endless Plains

Today you travel toward the world-famous Serengeti National Park, passing through scenic highlands and rural Tanzanian landscapes. Along the way, you enjoy a game drive experience en route, especially around the Hippo Pool area where hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants, and water birds are commonly seen.

As you enter the Serengeti, the landscape opens into endless golden plains filled with wildlife in every direction. You may encounter lions resting under acacia trees, herds of wildebeests migrating across the plains, and elephants slowly moving through the grasslands.

In the evening, you arrive at camp just in time to watch a breathtaking Serengeti sunset.

Accommodation is at Matawi Serengeti Camp, a luxury tented camp offering stunning views over the Serengeti wilderness.

Four Seasons Lodge

Four Seasons Lodge

Day
4

Serengeti

Full-Day Serengeti Safari – Big Cats & Predator Action

This day is dedicated to exploring the heart of the Serengeti ecosystem. Early morning game drives offer the best chance to witness predators in action, as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas are most active during cooler hours.

Depending on seasonal wildlife movement, you may also witness dramatic hunting scenes or large herds of zebras, wildebeests, gazelles, and buffaloes stretching across the horizon. Leopards can sometimes be spotted resting in trees, while elephants roam peacefully through the grasslands.

Every corner of the Serengeti offers a new wildlife story unfolding in real time, making this one of the most exciting safari days of the entire journey.

You return to Matawi Serengeti Camp for dinner and overnight stay.

Four Seasons Lodge

Four Seasons Lodge

Day
5

Ngorongoro

Serengeti Morning Safari – Transfer to Ngorongoro Highlands

After an early breakfast, you enjoy a relaxed morning game drive in Serengeti, capturing final wildlife moments before exiting the park. This is another chance to spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and large herds of grazing animals in the morning light.

You then begin your journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Optional stops may include a cultural visit to a Maasai village or an excursion to Olduvai Gorge (available at extra cost), a famous archaeological site known for early human discoveries.

Your day ends in the lush highlands surrounded by coffee plantations and green landscapes.

Accommodation is at Farm of Dreams Lodge, a peaceful retreat surrounded by gardens and farmland

Four Seasons Lodge

Four Seasons Lodge

Day
6

Arusha

Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha

Early in the morning, you descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s most concentrated wildlife areas. The crater floor is home to an incredible variety of animals including black rhinos, elephants, lions, hippos, flamingos, zebras, buffaloes, and hyenas.

You will enjoy a full game drive across the crater floor, with a picnic lunch near the hippo pool surrounded by breathtaking scenery. After this unforgettable wildlife experience, you begin your drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your 6-day Tanzania safari adventure.

Accommodation: None (End of Safari)
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Number of Pax Prices
2 Pax
4,060
3- 4 Pax
3,880
5 Pax
3,520
6+ Pax
3,360

Hotel & Camps

Luxury safari accommodation in Tanzania offers a perfect mix of comfort, exclusivity, and nature.

Located in top destinations like Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater, these stays provide stunning wildlife views. Guests enjoy spacious suites, private bathrooms, and high-end amenities. Services often include fine dining, private guides, and personalized safari experiences.

Trip Preparation

Visa & Entry

  • Tanzania e-Visa: $50 USD (apply online)
  • USA/UK/EU: visa on arrival available
  • Passport valid 6+ months beyond travel date
  • Yellow fever certificate may be required

Vaccinations

  • Yellow Fever (from endemic countries)
  • Hepatitis A & B recommended
  • Typhoid recommended
  • Malaria prophylaxis strongly advised

What to Pack

  • Neutral/khaki clothing (no bright colours)
  • Warm layer for early morning drives
  • Sunscreen SPF 50+, insect repellent
  • Binoculars (8×42 recommended)
  • Camera with zoom lens, power bank

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$4,060
/ Per Person

Based on 2 Pax

Cost Includes
  • All park entrance fees (for non-residents)
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • Luxury lodge accommodation throughout the safari
  • Daily game drives and scheduled activities as per itinerary
  • All meals as specified in the program
  • Drinking water during safari days
  • All ground transportation within Tanzania
  • Government taxes and VAT
  • International flights to and from Tanzania
  • Airport transfers outside the scheduled itinerary
  • Extra accommodation before or after the safari
  • Personal expenses such as tips, souvenirs, visas, and travel insurance
  • Optional activities not clearly mentioned in the itinerary
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