6-Day Private Tanzania Safari: Tarangire, Serengeti & Flexible Logistics

Tanzania safari with flexible game drives in Tarangire and the Serengeti

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6-Day Tanzania Safari: At a Glance

  • Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
  • Perfect for: Wildlife lovers, first-time safari travelers, and small groups seeking a private Tanzania safari
  • Key Destinations: Arusha Town ∣ Tarangire National Park ∣ Karatu Town ∣ Serengeti National Park
  • Ekuseni Difference: Private 4x4 transport and flexible game drives are standard. We optimize travel time, ensuring you spend the most rewarding hours viewing wildlife, not driving.

Trip Highlights

  • Private 4×4 Transport: Enjoy exclusive use of a comfortable, private safari vehicle and dedicated expert guide for the entire 6 days, ensuring maximum flexibility and personalized attention.

  • Tarangire’s Elephant Herds: Witness massive elephant populations and the dramatic, ancient baobab trees of Tarangire National Park during unhurried, custom-paced game drives.

  • Iconic Serengeti Plains: Experience multiple full days of flexible game drives in the legendary Serengeti, significantly increasing your chances of major wildlife encounters and Big Five sightings.

  • Seamless Logistics: Benefit from a fully-inclusive safari plan covering all park permits, entrance fees, and a smooth, private transfer from JRO, allowing you to focus purely on the safari.

  • Custom Accommodation: Stay in carefully selected Serengeti luxury lodges or comfortable tented camps, tailored to your budget and preferred level of access to the wilderness.

  • Optional Ngorongoro Extension: Easily add a dedicated game drive into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater,the world’s largest intact caldera to complete your Northern Circuit adventure.

See the Magic: Your Private View of Tanzania's Northern Circuit

Why We Love This Private Safari Itinerary

This itinerary is the perfect blend of iconic wildlife viewing and seamless logistics. We love it because it places you deep into the heart of the wilderness—from the colossal elephant herds and ancient baobabs of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti. Every moment is designed for your rhythm. Your private guide adjusts the day’s pace, allowing you to maximize sightings, chase a cheetah, or simply relax at your chosen Serengeti luxury lodge. This freedom to choose is the core of our promise.

Your Safari, Day by Day

Day 1: Arrival at JRO & Private Arusha Welcome

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), our logistics team provides a private, direct transfer to your comfortable lodge in Arusha town. Use this time to relax and recover from travel. Your expert safari guide will conduct a personalized briefing, outlining the highly flexible schedule for the days ahead and answering any last-minute questions.

After an early breakfast, we begin the drive to Tarangire National Park. Expect a full day of game driving in your private 4×4 Safari Jeep. Your guide will focus on the quieter trails and the riverbeds, famous for massive elephant herds and superb birdlife. In the late afternoon, we provide a smooth private transfer to a comfortable lodge in Karatu, positioning you perfectly for tomorrow.

Following breakfast, we depart Karatu, traversing the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area en route to the mighty Serengeti National Park. This entire journey is a flexible game drive in itself! We arrive at your selected tented camp or luxury safari lodge in time for an afternoon game drive. Witnessing the sun set over the iconic Serengeti plains confirms your adventure has begun.

Today is all about maximized wildlife viewing. We rise early for dawn game drives when predators are most active, utilizing our private vehicle freedom to track the best action. Your schedule is fully flexible. With luck, you may spot most of the Big Five and witness the spectacular seasonal migration (depending on the month you are there).

Start before sunrise for one last game drive, the Serengeti at its most atmospheric. After breakfast, we begin the scenic drive back toward Arusha, stopping along the way to soak in the views. An evening in Arusha gives you time for a final dinner and reflection on all the incredible wildlife encounters of your safari.

Relax over breakfast. We provide a final private transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure flight. Alternatively, we facilitate a seamless local transfer to Arusha Airport (ARK) for your pre-arranged flight extension to Zanzibar’s beaches. Though the safari ends, the Tanzania safari story follows you home.

Common Questions, Expert Answers

Is this 6-day Tanzania safari itinerary suitable for first-time visitors?

Yes. This 6-day safari is the ideal, concentrated introduction to the Northern Circuit (Tarangire and Serengeti), offering superb wildlife density with comfortable, private logistics.

Of course. We can easily adjust the itinerary to include a dedicated game drive in the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater on Day 3, or extend the trip to 7 days for a more relaxed pace. 

Yes. Your safari portion includes a Full-Board plan (breakfast, lunch, dinner) and all accommodations at carefully selected lodges or luxury tented camps with excellent wildlife access.

Our private 4×4 transport guarantees maximum flexibility. Unlike group tours, you decide when to start, when to return to your accommodation, and where to spend extra time, your guide works exclusively for your experience.

Your private guide is dedicated solely to your needs, providing personalized expert knowledge, immediate adjustments to the itinerary, and one-on-one attention, ensuring your wildlife encounters are optimized.

Are all park permits and entry fees included in the final package price?

Yes. All essential logistics, including all national park entrance fees, concession fees, and government taxes, are included in your package for a transparent booking experience.

 As your local logistics partner, we monitor all arrivals. If your flight is delayed, your private driver will wait for you, and we will adjust your Day 1 schedule accordingly, ensuring a stress-free start.

Dry seasons (June-October) are popular for excellent viewing. However, we guide family safaris year-round, focusing on specific regions based on the season to maximize wildlife sightings and avoid crowds.

Pack light, neutral-colored clothing for the day, and be sure to include a warm layer (fleece or jacket) for the early morning game drives and cool evenings at the lodges. We will email you a complete packing list once you book this safari.

Simply click “Start Your Flexible Trip.” We will discuss your preferred lodge level (mid-range tented camp to luxury safari lodge) and build a price based on your exact, customized accommodation choices.

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