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6 Day Classic Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar

Serengeti National Park · Tarangire National Park · +1 more

6 Day Classic Tanzania Safari from Zanzibar

6 days / 5 nights · Private tour

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Duration
6 days5 nights
Tour format
Private tourCustomisable
From
$3,256per person
Starts
Lake Manyara National Park
Ends
Zanzibar
Country
Tanzania

Overview

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Category

Safari

Travel styles

Wildlife

Experience the best of Tanzania on a 6-day private safari from Zanzibar, exploring the famous Northern Safari Circuit. Discover elephants in Tarangire, endless plains of Serengeti, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and scenic Lake Manyara. Enjoy a private 4x4 safari vehicle, professional guide, comfortable lodges, and seamless flights/transfers for an unforgettable Tanzania wildlife adventure.

A Great 6 Day Safari of Wildlife and Unparalleled Adventure

This 6-day safari from Zanzibar takes you through Tanzania’s most recognized Northern Circuit parks, combining varied landscapes with strong wildlife viewing across each stage of the journey.

From the forested setting of Lake Manyara National Park to the open plains of Serengeti National Park, and finishing with the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire National Park, the route is structured to move naturally while keeping travel manageable.

Six days, four parks — what to expect:

• Lake Manyara National Park — forest, lakeshore, large baboon troops, and varied scenery

• Central Serengeti — open plains, consistent wildlife, and strong predator presence

• Ngorongoro Crater — high-density wildlife and one of the best chances to see the Big Five

• Tarangire National Park — elephants, baobabs, and a quieter, more relaxed safari setting

The route builds gradually — starting with a softer introduction, moving into the Serengeti, and finishing with Ngorongoro and Tarangire.

Where you go

Route

  1. Day 1 Lake Manyara National Park
  2. Day 2-3 Serengeti National Park
  3. Day 4-5 Ngorongoro Conservation Area
  4. Day 6 Zanzibar

Good to know

Tour features

Private tour Group size confirmed by the operator.
Safari Listed as a safari trip.
Runs year round Departures are not limited to one season.
Can be customised Ask the operator to change accommodation, days or destinations.
Age requirement Minimum age 2
Quoted, not booked online The operator prices your dates and group, then confirms directly.

On this trip

Photographs

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park Day 1: From Zanzibar to Lake Manyara National Park Day 1: From Zanzibar to Tarangire National Park Tarangire National Park Day 2: Serengeti Morning Game Drive – Fly Back to Zanzibar Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Full Day Game Drive Day 2: Arusha to Tarangire National Park

The itinerary

Day by day

Day1 Day 1: From Zanzibar to Lake Manyara National Park Lake Manyara National Park

Morning flight from Zanzibar to Arusha, followed by a drive to Lake Manyara National Park.

The park offers a softer introduction — groundwater forest, open areas, and the alkaline lake along the Rift Valley escarpment. Expect elephants, large baboon troops, birdlife, and, occasionally, tree-climbing lions.

A calm beginning: varied, green, and easy to settle into.

Activities
flight from Zanzibar, · Picnic lunch · game drive
Accommodation
Kankari Lodge
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Day2 Day 2: From Karatu to Central Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, depart Lake Manyara and begin the journey toward the Serengeti, passing through the Ngorongoro highlands.

The scenery opens into wide plains as you enter the Serengeti.

Game viewing begins along the way, with opportunities to spot wildlife as you head toward the central region.

A transition day: changing landscapes and the first feel of Serengeti scale.

Activities
Transit game drive · serengeti game drive · picnic lunch
Accommodation
Moyo Tented Camp
Meals
All meals
Day3 Day 3: Full Day in Central Serengeti National Park Serengeti National Park

A full day dedicated to game drives in the central Serengeti.

Open plains support consistent wildlife activity, with strong chances of seeing predators, large herds, and a wide range of species throughout the day.

Game drives are flexible, allowing you to spend more time where sightings are strongest.

A core safari day: steady, wildlife-focused, and immersive.

Activities
serengeti game drive · Picnic lunch
Accommodation
Moyo Tented Camp
Meals
All meals
Day4 Day 4: From Central Serengeti National Park to Ngorongoro Highlands Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Morning game drive in the Serengeti before heading toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

The landscape shifts from open plains to greener highlands.

Wildlife sightings continue along the way as you exit the park and make your way toward the crater rim.

A transition day: leaving the Serengeti and preparing for the next stage.

Activities
Transit game drive · serengeti game drive · picnic lunch
Accommodation
Kankari Lodge
Meals
All meals
Day5 Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater – Full Day Game Drive Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Early descent into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full game drive.

A compact area with high wildlife density, offering strong chances to see the Big Five within a single day.

Game viewing is steady throughout, with a mix of open grassland, wetlands, and forest supporting a wide range of species.

A highlight day: concentrated, diverse, and consistently rewarding.

Activities
Early game drive at Ngorongoro crater · Picnic lunch
Accommodation
Mawe Mawe
Meals
All meals
Day6 Day 6: Tarangire National Park – Return to Zanzibar Zanzibar

Morning drive to Tarangire National Park for a final game drive.

The landscape returns to open savannah with scattered baobab trees, and wildlife is often concentrated along the Tarangire River, especially elephants, giraffes, zebras, and other plains game.

A relaxed finish: steady wildlife viewing before heading back.

After the game drive, transfer to Arusha for your return flight to Zanzibar.

Activities
Tarangire National Park safari Scenic game drives · Picnic lunch · Return flight to Zanzibar
Meals
Breakfast and lunch

On the ground

Activities & transport

flight from Zanzibar,Picnic lunchgame driveTransit game driveserengeti game drivepicnic lunchEarly game drive at Ngorongoro craterTarangire National Park safari Scenic game drivesReturn flight to Zanzibar

Where you stay

Accommodation & meals

  1. Night 1 Kankari Lodge Lake Manyara National Park Lunch and dinner
  2. Nights 2–3 Moyo Tented Camp Serengeti National Park All meals
  3. Night 4 Kankari Lodge Ngorongoro Conservation Area All meals
  4. Night 5 Mawe Mawe Ngorongoro Conservation Area All meals
  5. Day 6 End of tour Zanzibar Breakfast and lunch

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