6-Day Tanzania Classic Lodge Safari Itinerary
Explore the highlights of northern Tanzania in comfort with this 6-Day Tanzania Classic Lodge Safari Itinerary. Stay in high-quality lodges while visiting Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying guided game drives, scenic landscapes, and cultural encounters. This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking a classic safari experience with comfort and convenience.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha city. Your professional safari guide will meet you and transfer you to a lodge in Arusha for rest and orientation. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the town or enjoy lodge amenities.
Dinner and overnight stay at your Arusha lodge.
Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its vast elephant herds, baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Enjoy a guided game drive spotting lions, zebras, giraffes, wildebeest, and abundant bird species.
Return to your lodge near the park for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3: Tarangire to Lake Manyara National Park
Travel to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and hippos. Experience a guided game drive through the forested areas and open plains.
Optional stop at Mto wa Mbu village to learn about local culture and traditional crafts. Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge near Lake Manyara.
Day 4: Lake Manyara to Serengeti National Park
Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands to reach Serengeti National Park, home to the Big Five and the seasonal wildebeest migration. Enter the park for an afternoon game drive to observe predators, migratory herds, and other wildlife.
Dinner and overnight stay at a lodge in central Serengeti.
Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari
Spend the full day exploring Serengeti National Park, visiting prime wildlife areas and following migratory herds if in season. Spot lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park before returning to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater Safari – Return to Arusha
Drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Observe elephants, lions, buffalo, flamingos, and the rare black rhino.
After a picnic lunch, ascend to the rim and drive back to Arusha, marking the end of your 6-Day Tanzania Classic Lodge Safari Itinerary.
Safari Includes
- Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Park entrance fees for Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro
- Accommodation in high-quality lodges throughout the safari
- All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Bottled water during game drives
- Government taxes and levies
Safari Excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Tips for driver/guide and lodge staff
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, optional activities)
- Optional balloon safari or cultural excursions
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