Classic 6 Day Tanzania Safari
Embark on a classic 6-day Tanzania safari with LG Guides Expedition, designed for travelers seeking authentic wildlife encounters in comfort and style. Experience the country’s most iconic parks — Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater — where breathtaking landscapes meet world-class game viewing.
From the majestic elephants of Tarangire to the tree-climbing lions of Manyara, and the endless plains of Serengeti alive with the Great Wildebeest Migration (July–October), this journey delivers the essence of Tanzania’s wilderness at its finest.
End your adventure at the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often described as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” home to a dense concentration of wildlife including lions, rhinos, and flamingos.
Best Time to Visit: All year round
Duration: 6 Days
🦓 Day 1 — Arusha ➜ Tarangire National Park
Depart from Arusha and head to Tarangire National Park, famous for its ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds. During the dry season, wildlife congregates along the Tarangire River — a vital water source for thousands of animals.
Enjoy a full-day game drive, observing wildebeest, zebras, and predators before heading to camp for dinner.
🛏 Stay: Serian Tarangire Camp
🍽 Meals: Lunch & Dinner
🦩 Day 2 — Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. The park is a haven for bird enthusiasts with over 400 recorded species, including flamingos and pelicans. Watch out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions and large elephant populations.
🛏 Stay: The Castel Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🦁 Day 3–4 — Serengeti National Park (Seronera)
Head to the legendary Serengeti National Park — Tanzania’s oldest and most celebrated wildlife sanctuary. Witness the breathtaking sight of the Great Wildebeest Migration sweeping across the plains. Even outside migration season, the Serengeti offers outstanding year-round game viewing.
🛏 Stay: Olkarien Eco Safari Camp
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🐘 Day 5 — Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. The crater floor shelters lions, rhinos, elephants, and countless other species in a natural amphitheater setting. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by incredible scenery.
🛏 Stay: The Castel Lodge
🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
🌍 Day 6 — Arusha
After breakfast, drive back to Arusha for your onward journey. Depending on your plans, transfers can be arranged to your hotel or the airport.
🍽 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
🛏 Accommodation: Can be arranged at an extra cost
🏕️ Accommodation & Meals
- Serian Tarangire Camp – Tarangire National Park
- The Castel Lodge – Lake Manyara & Ngorongoro Area
- Olkarien Eco Safari Camp – Serengeti National Park
All accommodations include en-suite facilities, hot showers, and freshly prepared meals daily.
✅ Included
- Park fees
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfers
- All Meals (as specified in the itinerary)
❌ Excluded
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and after the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline: US$20 per person/day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed tax or park fee increases
- Alcoholic drinks
- Travel insurance and medical evacuation
🚐 Getting There
This safari begins and ends in Arusha, Tanzania. Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or the airport are included.
Arrival Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Departure: Drop-off in Arusha or at JRO after the tour.