6 Days Majestic Tanzania
Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
DURATION
6 Days
TYPE
Safari
GROUP
Private departure
STARTS
Arusha / JRO
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Parks, altitude & driving distances
| PARK | ALTITUDE | FROM ARUSHA |
|---|---|---|
| Tarangire | 1,100 m | 120 km · about 2 hours |
| Ngorongoro Crater rim | 2,300 m | 180 km · about 3 hours |
| Central Serengeti (Seronera) | 1,550 m | 325 km · 7–8 hours |
Road distances and times are approximate and depend on road conditions and wildlife stops.
Typical weather · Northern Tanzania
Jan · Some showers
Serengeti plains, daytime
29°C
Ngorongoro rim, night
10°C
Short dry spell; calving builds on the Ndutu plains.
Long-term averages for planning, not a forecast.
Health & safety tips
- Ask a travel clinic about malaria prevention; use repellent and cover up from dusk.
- Carry a yellow fever certificate if you arrive from, or transit through, a country with yellow fever risk.
- Strong equatorial sun: use high-factor sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses even on cloudy days.
- Drink bottled or treated water (refills are in the vehicle) and keep personal medication in your day bag.
- Drives are long and bumpy — mention back or motion-sickness problems so your guide can plan stops.
- Ngorongoro’s rim sits at about 2,300 m and can be cold at night; pack a fleece.
- Comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation cover is strongly recommended.
General preparation guidance, not medical advice. See a travel-health professional 6–8 weeks before you travel.
Trip overview
A balanced first safari with two nights in the Serengeti and a full crater day. Every departure is private: your own guide, your own 4×4 with a pop-up roof, and a pace you set. Dates, lodges and length can all be adjusted before you pay a deposit.
Day by day
Met at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. Your guide runs a full briefing, checks gear and answers questions over dinner.
Out after an early breakfast with a picnic lunch, using the quiet early and late hours when predators are active. Your guide adjusts the route each morning based on overnight sightings.
Out after an early breakfast with a picnic lunch, using the quiet early and late hours when predators are active. Your guide adjusts the route each morning based on overnight sightings.
Out after an early breakfast with a picnic lunch, using the quiet early and late hours when predators are active. Your guide adjusts the route each morning based on overnight sightings.
A last morning drive before the road back to Arusha, with lunch en route and a day room before your flight.
Breakfast, certificate presentation and transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport, or onward transfer to Zanzibar if you are extending.
What’s included
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking guide
All park and conservation fees
Accommodation as listed, full board on safari
Airport transfers and bottled water
Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
Not included
International flights and visa
Travel insurance
Tips for guides and crew
Personal items, drinks and laundry
Optional balloon safari or night drives
Good to know
FITNESS
Suitable for all ages and fitness levels; long but comfortable driving days.
GROUP SIZE
Private departure, 1–7 guests per vehicle
VEHICLE
4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof, charging sockets and cooler box
GUIDE
Professional driver-guide, English speaking, KPAP-standard crew
BEST MONTHS
June–October and December–March
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
From $180 per trip, waived on request where the lodge allows
Booking & payment
30% deposit
A 30% deposit confirms your dates, lodges and park permits. Everything up to that point is free, including unlimited itinerary revisions.
Balance 30 days before
The balance is due 30 days before arrival by bank transfer or card. Some itineraries can be settled in cash on arrival in Arusha.
Free changes
Dates and lodges can be changed at no cost until 45 days before departure, subject to availability at the new dates.
Cancellation
Cancel more than 60 days out and you lose only unrecoverable permit costs. Inside 30 days the deposit is retained. We recommend travel insurance in all cases.
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