Explore Tarangire’s baobab country, spend two nights in Central Serengeti and descend into Ngorongoro Crater on a six-day private safari from Arusha. With Kilipath African Safaris, your group travels in its own 4×4 with a dedicated guide. You can spend longer watching a herd at the river, start early for photography or plan a slower morning with your family, within park hours and travel constraints.
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Your six-day safari at a glance
| Day | Destination and experience | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival and safari briefing in Arusha | Arusha |
| 2 | Elephant and baobab country in Tarangire National Park | Karatu |
| 3 | Drive via the Ngorongoro highlands to Central Serengeti | Central Serengeti |
| 4 | Full day of game viewing in Central Serengeti | Central Serengeti |
| 5 | Morning Serengeti game drive and return to the highlands | Karatu or Ngorongoro highlands |
| 6 | Ngorongoro Crater game drive and return to Arusha | End of safari |
Day-by-day private Tanzania safari itinerary
Day 1 — Arrive in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) and transfer to your hotel if arranged in your package. At the safari briefing, discuss your wildlife interests, preferred start times and any dietary needs. An arrival night in Arusha gives you time to rest and makes an early departure for Tarangire easier.
Day 2 — Follow the Tarangire River
Leave Arusha for Tarangire National Park, where baobabs rise above the grassland and elephants often gather near the river, especially in the dry season. Your guide can also look for giraffes, zebras and lions as you travel between river viewpoints and woodland. Stop for a picnic lunch and continue game viewing before heading to your lodge in Karatu.
Day 3 — Cross the highlands into Central Serengeti
Travel through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti. This is one of the longer driving days. Once you reach Central Serengeti, look for wildlife as you make your way toward camp. Around the Seronera Valley, riverbanks, open plains and rocky outcrops give your guide several habitats to explore over the next two days.
Day 4 — Spend a full day in the Serengeti
Start early with a packed breakfast or have breakfast at camp before setting out. Your guide can check rocky outcrops for lions, scan open grassland for cheetahs and look along riverine trees for leopards. Wildlife sightings vary. Choose a full day out with a picnic lunch or split the day into morning and afternoon drives if your camp location makes that practical. A sunrise balloon safari can be added subject to availability, with a game drive afterward.
Day 5 — Enjoy a final Serengeti drive and return to the highlands
Use the morning to revisit a promising area or explore a different part of Central Serengeti. Leave time for the drive back through the conservation area and settle in near Karatu or in the Ngorongoro highlands. Your lodging location helps determine how early you can reach the crater the next morning.
Day 6 — Descend into Ngorongoro Crater
Head to the crater floor for a game drive through grassland, wetlands and woodland. Look for buffalo, hippos, hyenas and lions, with a chance of seeing black rhino. After your drive and lunch, return to Arusha. Share any onward flight details before booking so we can plan your departure transfer around the crater visit and airport check-in.
Make the itinerary your own
| Your priority | How we can adapt the route |
|---|---|
| Big cats and photography | Add a third Serengeti night and plan early starts around the areas your guide has been watching. |
| The Great Migration | Ask about adding Northern Serengeti for travel from July to September, or the Ndutu area for the calving season, especially January and February. Herd locations vary with rainfall and grazing, and river crossings are unpredictable. |
| Honeymoon | Choose a smaller tented camp, add a sunrise balloon flight or continue to Zanzibar after the safari. |
| Family safari | Share your children’s ages so we can check room layouts and activity requirements. Build in breaks and shorter drives where the route allows. |
| Less time on the road | Ask about a flight into or out of the Serengeti. Flight schedules and baggage allowances depend on the airline and route. |
How much does an exclusive Tanzania safari cost?
Your quote depends on your travel dates, group size, room setup, camp locations and any flights or activities you add. A private vehicle and guide are reserved for your party, so group size affects the per-person cost. Lodge and tented camp rates also vary by season and location. Tell us your budget and we can recommend accommodation that fits it.
Your written quote will show your accommodation, meals, park and crater fees, game drives, and any transfers included in the package. It will also list exclusions and price any requested extras, such as a balloon safari, domestic flights or additional nights.
Request your tailor-made Tanzania safari itinerary
Send Kilipath African Safaris your travel dates, the number of travelers and any children’s ages, your preferred accommodation level and an approximate budget. If you already have flights or a particular wildlife interest, include those details. We’ll use them to prepare your day-by-day route, accommodation options and an itemized quote.
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