6 Days Tanzania Safari to Tarangire and Serengeti

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha and Transfer to Tarangire National Park

Your safari begins with your arrival in Arusha, where you will be welcomed by an Verdant Safaris representative and introduced to your professional safari guide. After a short briefing about your safari programme, you will depart Arusha and travel towards Tarangire National Park through the scenic countryside of northern Tanzania. Along the way, you will see local villages, agricultural areas and changing landscapes as you approach the park. Upon arrival, you will enter Tarangire for your first game drive, searching for elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, impalas and other wildlife. The park is particularly famous for its large elephant herds and impressive baobab trees, which create a beautiful setting for wildlife photography. After your afternoon game drive, you will proceed to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the peaceful atmosphere of the Tanzanian wilderness.

Accommodation Options: Tarangire Simba Lodge, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 2: Full-Day Tarangire National Park Safari

After breakfast, you will spend a full day exploring Tarangire National Park on an exciting game drive. You will travel through a variety of habitats, including open grasslands, acacia woodland, seasonal wetlands and areas around the Tarangire River. These diverse environments support elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, warthogs and several species of antelope. Your guide will carefully select routes according to wildlife movements and seasonal conditions, helping you maximise your opportunities for memorable sightings. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a suitable location before continuing your afternoon game drive through the park. The afternoon provides additional opportunities for photography, birdwatching and observing animals around water sources as temperatures begin to cool. Later, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and a relaxing evening before the next stage of your safari.

Accommodation Options: Tarangire Simba Lodge, Sangaiwe Tented Lodge, Tarangire Sopa Lodge

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 3: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you will leave Tarangire and begin your journey towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the scenic landscapes of northern Tanzania, with opportunities to observe rural communities, farms and changing vegetation along the way. As you approach Serengeti, the landscape gradually opens into vast grasslands, giving you your first impression of the enormous ecosystem that supports millions of animals. After entering the park, you will enjoy a game drive while travelling towards your accommodation, searching for zebras, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes and other wildlife. Your guide will also keep watch for predators such as lions, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas, which are found throughout the Serengeti ecosystem. Depending on the season and wildlife movements, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras associated with the Great Migration. You will arrive at your lodge or tented camp in the evening for dinner and a peaceful overnight stay in the heart of the Serengeti.

Accommodation Options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti Simba Lodge, Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4: Full-Day Serengeti National Park Safari

Today you will enjoy a full day of wildlife exploration in the magnificent Serengeti National Park. After breakfast, you will set out with your guide to explore the expansive plains, woodland areas and riverine habitats of the park. Serengeti is famous for its extraordinary wildlife populations, and you may encounter lions, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, cheetahs, leopards and hyenas during your game drive. The park is also the setting for the Great Migration, and depending on the time of year, you may see large herds moving across the plains in search of fresh grazing and water. Your guide will use their knowledge of the area and recent wildlife activity to select routes that provide rewarding opportunities for game viewing. You will enjoy a picnic lunch during the safari before continuing your exploration into the afternoon. Later, you will return to your accommodation for dinner and an opportunity to relax beneath the spectacular African evening sky.

Accommodation Options: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti Simba Lodge, Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 5: Serengeti Morning Game Drive and Return to Arusha

You will begin the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, providing one more opportunity to experience its remarkable wildlife. The cooler morning temperatures often encourage increased animal activity, making this an excellent time to search for predators and grazing herds. You may encounter lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and wildebeest as you explore the plains during sunrise. Your guide will also look for leopards and other wildlife that may be active in the early hours, although sightings naturally depend on animal movements. After the game drive, you will return to your accommodation for breakfast before beginning your journey towards Arusha. You will travel through changing landscapes and rural communities, providing a final opportunity to appreciate the beauty of northern Tanzania. Upon arrival in Arusha, you will check into your hotel, enjoy dinner and relax after the day’s journey.

Accommodation Options: Arusha Serena Hotel, Mount Meru Hotel, Gran Melia Arusha

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 6: Departure from Arusha

After breakfast, you will have some final time to relax at your accommodation, depending on your onward flight schedule. You may enjoy a final cup of Tanzanian coffee, take a short walk around the hotel or purchase souvenirs and locally made crafts before your departure. Your Verdant Safaris representative will arrange your transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport according to your flight arrangements. The transfer will be carefully timed to provide sufficient time for check-in and airport departure procedures. As you leave Tanzania, you will take with you unforgettable memories of Tarangire’s magnificent elephants, ancient baobab trees and diverse wildlife, together with the vast plains and spectacular wildlife of the Serengeti. Your safari will have provided a wonderful introduction to Tanzania’s northern safari circuit and its remarkable natural heritage. Your 6 Days Tanzania Safari to Tarangire and Serengeti officially concludes at the airport, marking the end of your memorable journey with Verdant Safaris.

Meals: (Breakfast)