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6-Day Tanzania Safari Tours
Tanzania is one of the top safari countries in Africa, and on a 6-day safari you’ll be able to see everything you hoped for, and probably more. All its parks and reserves are unique and offer a different experience. The well-known parks in the Northern safari circuit are perfect for a first-time safari. The wildlife densities are incredibly high at any time, but imagine timing your holiday to see one of the most-famous wildlife spectacles on Earth, the wildebeest migration. Although the migration is an incredible privilege to witness, return visitors or those looking to get away from the crowds might opt for a 6-day safari in off-the-beaten-track southern Tanzania.
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6-Day Mid-Luxury Private Wildlife Safari & Walking Tour
$2,545 to $2,750 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Lion King Adventures
5.0/5 – 1,292 Reviews
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6-Day Luxury Safari All Inclusive
$2,871 to $3,394 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
African Big Cats Safaris
5.0/5 – 555 Reviews
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6-Day The Touch to Wilderness (Luxury Package)
$2,946 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Kilimanjaro Adventure Safari Club
5.0/5 – 211 Reviews
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6-Day Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti Safari
$2,411 to $2,725 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Altezza Travel
5.0/5 – 84 Reviews
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6-Day Majestic Tanzania - High-End
$4,070 to $5,290 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxury+Lodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Soul of Tanzania
4.9/5 – 516 Reviews
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6-Day (2 Nights) in Serengeti National Park & Zanzibar
$1,881 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetLodge
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Central Serengeti NP, Southern Serengeti NP, Northern Serengeti NP, Zanzibar (Tanzania Beaches), Zanzibar Airport (End)
Colours Africa Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 224 Reviews
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6-Day Tanzania Mid Range Safari
$2,035 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Central Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Safari Soles
5.0/5 – 383 Reviews
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6-Day Fly in Safari for Migration
$2,860 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Zanzibar (Start), Serengeti NP, Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Lucas African Adventures
5.0/5 – 54 Reviews
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6-Day Luxury Adventure to Northern Tanzania Circuit
$2,701 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Tented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Januz Safaris
5.0/5 – 58 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Season for the Calving of Wildebeest in Ndutu Area
$2,170 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP), Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Meru Slopes Tours & Safaris
5.0/5 – 637 Reviews
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6-Day Tanzania Safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro
$4,750 to $4,999 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti NP, Arusha (End)
Wayfairer Travel
4.9/5 – 193 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Arusha, Manyara, Ngorongoro and Tarangire Safari
$1,513 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range LodgeYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Arusha NP, Lake Manyara NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Full Package Adventures
5.0/5 – 292 Reviews
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6-Day Iconic Tanzania Wildlife Safari
$2,290 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Lake Natron, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Mountain Warriors Tours and Safaris
4.9/5 – 306 Reviews
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6-Day Tanzania Classic Luxury Safari
$2,805 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Meijo Safaris
4.9/5 – 273 Reviews
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Top Rated Operator
6-Day Lake Manyara Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Tour
$2,529 to $2,541 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Gosheni Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 729 Reviews
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6-Day Wild Serengeti Honeymoon Escape with Hot Balloon
$2,950 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Go Serengeti African Tours
4.9/5 – 350 Reviews
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6-Day Fly to the Wild - 2 Nt Serengeti & 2 Nt Ngorongoro
$4,359 to $5,308 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourLuxuryLodge & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro Airport (End)
Kojuu Safaris Africa
5.0/5 – 74 Reviews
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6-Day Day Private Midrange Safari
$2,300 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tour
Mid-range Lodge & Tented CampYou Visit: Arusha (Start), Lake Manyara NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire NP, Arusha (End)
Go Makini Tanzania Expedition
4.9/5 – 89 Reviews
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6-Day Private Wildlife & Cultural Safari
$1,595 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetCamping & Hotel
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Mto wa Mbu (Town), Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Highlands, Ngorongoro Crater, Arusha (End)
Serengeti Wakanda Tours and Safaris
5.0/5 – 692 Reviews
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6-Day Northern Parks Budget
$2,308 to $2,404 pp (USD)
Tanzania: Private tourBudgetTented Camp
You Visit: Arusha (Start), Tarangire NP, Serengeti NP, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara NP, Arusha (End)
Shemeji Safari Tanzania
4.8/5 – 296 Reviews
5 Questions About 6-Day Tanzania Safaris

Answered by
Ariadne van Zandbergen
Ariadne is a renowned Africa expert. She and her husband write and update many Bradt guides together, including the ‘Tanzania’ guide. She first visited Tanzania 25 years ago, and returns to visit the parks and reserves at least every three to four years. She has led several group safaris in Tanzania.› More about Ariadne
5 Questions About 6-Day Tanzania Safaris

Is it recommended to do a 6-day safari in Tanzania?
“A Tanzanian safari of a minimum of 6 days (or longer) is definitely recommended and worthwhile. It will give you the chance to get into the daily routine of a safari and you’ll be able to tune into the rhythms of the bush. A Tanzanian safari is an experience of a lifetime. Every day is different and you never know what you’ll see next. When visiting from overseas, you must make the trip worthwhile. Flights to Tanzania from outside of Africa can take a lot of time, and many travelers will also need to deal with jetlag. So, ideally you should spend adequate time in this country that has so much to offer. Moving camp or lodging every day is tiresome, but on a 6-day safari you should be able to spend some quality time at several places. You should also have the opportunity to get away from the busiest places, mostly visited on shorter safaris.”
1What can I fit in during a 6-day safari in Tanzania?
“There are many 6-day tours on offer, opening up your options as to what you can fit into your 6-day Tanzanian safari. Six days is a comfortable time for the well-known Northern safari circuit. When heading this way, Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Crater are a given. Most people visit the Crater on full- or half-day trips, but it is worth settling into the Serengeti for several days. Depending on the season and the location of the wildebeest migration, you can decide to venture beyond the busy Seronera area of the park. The Western Corridor and the area south of the Mara River lack the big hotels of the central region. For variety you can also add on a stop in scenic Lake Manyara National Park, which lies in the Rift Valley, or Tarangire National Park, known for its big herds of elephant. For a second safari or a more off-the-beaten-track experience, the Southern circuit is a great choice too. Ruaha National Park is perhaps the jewel of the south, and some of the best Tanzanian guides work here. A walking safari here is highly recommended. A stay in Ruaha can be combined with a few nights in Nyerere National Park (formerly Selous Game Reserve), where boat safaris offer an exciting alternative to the usual game drives. Mikumi National Park, en route to the wilder southern parks, is an excellent stopover on a road safari, but seldom included on fly-in itineraries.”
2What kind of accommodation can I expect?
“There is a wide variety of accommodation levels and styles on offer for your safari in Tanzania. Bottom of the range is a camping safari. But despite being the cheapest option, camping has several advantages aside from the relatively low cost. Many campsites inside the park are in top locations, right where most of the wildlife is, and often with great views too. There is no way to get closer to nature than to camp. If you don’t like to rough it a little bit, you’ll probably prefer a lodge safari. There are amazing luxury lodges in the parks. Most are very exclusive, and some are so intimate that they comprise a mere six safari tents or rooms. When I say safari tents, I’m not referring to camping. These tented camps offer large canvas rooms with en suite bathrooms and most mod cons. Many luxury lodges and tented camps are used on fly-in safaris. They offer fine dining, personable service and excellent guiding in open-sided vehicles. There are plenty of larger hotels as well, many pitching at the mid-range level of accommodation. These hotels offer less of a bush experience, but they might appeal more to people needing their creature comforts and a break from the bush at night. Finally, there are usually several budget establishments on the outskirts of the parks too. They might lack sophistication, but they offer a comfortable place to sleep and a hearty meal at the end of the day.”
3Which animals can I expect to see?
“A 6-day tour gives you enough time to see most animals associated with an African safari. Tanzania has a wealth of wildlife, and most popular parks offer an incredible wildlife-viewing experience. The Northern circuit parks have the biggest wildlife densities. Of these, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti are the most well-known parks, and for good reason. You have a very good chance of seeing the Big Five on a 6-day safari to these two parks. Lion, buffalo and elephant are so abundant you might actually become blasé about seeing them before the end of your trip. Rhino is rare in Tanzania, but a healthy population of black rhino inhabits the Ngorongoro Crater, and sightings are almost guaranteed. Leopards are notoriously shy, but the guides are experts at spotting them. Your chances of seeing one on a 6-day safari that includes a few nights in the Serengeti are quite good. There is of course much more to see than the Big Five. Cheetahs are prolific in the southern Serengeti. Other predators you’re likely to see include hyena and jackal. You’ll also see a large variety of antelope, and interesting creatures such as warthog and giraffe. If you head south to Ruaha or Nyerere on your 6-day safari, there is a good chance of seeing wild dog as well.”
4How much will this safari cost?
“It is difficult to put an actual price on a Tanzanian 6-day safari. There are many variables determining the cost. Expect a starting price of US$1,200 per person for a 6-day budget tour and luxury tours start at about US$2,500 per person. Before booking a package, it makes sense to get a few quotes. If you don’t like the idea of long bumpy rides, you might want to book a fly-in safari. However, flights generally add to the overall cost, and most fly-in tours use top-end accommodation, which puts them in the luxury end of the market. Road safaris can also be graded in terms of comfort level. Some use basic budget accommodation outside the parks. Some opt for mid-range hotels in the parks. And others opt for top-end luxury designer lodges and tented camps. Private tours are generally slightly pricier than shared tours, and this is even more so for single travelers. If you want to see the great migration, you probably have to travel in the high season, but if that isn’t a priority, you could consider saving some money by traveling in the off season. The low season mostly corresponds with the rainy months, but rainfall is seldom continuous for days and there are many positives in traveling at this time. Aside from getting good deals, the landscape is stunning and there is an abundance of healthy baby animals. Most of all, lodges are often half-empty and there are fewer vehicles out on game drives.”
5Tanzania Reviews

Brian is an award winning travel writer, author of safari books and regular contributor to magazines such as BBC Wildlife and Travel Africa.
Wilderness unlimited
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East African Landscapes at Their Best With the Enticing Additions of a Kilimanjaro Climb or Zanzibar Beach
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Resilient and resourceful people and beautiful landscapes.
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All the wild animals in a very changing landscape
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A life changing experience to see wildlife in Serengeti!!
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Amazing last minute safari
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