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6-Day Private Safari: Tarangire, Lake Eyasi, Ngorongoro & Lake Manyara
A private 6-day journey through Northern Tanzania's finest parks and a rare cultural encounter with the Hadzabe Bushmen. Elephant herds, crater wildlife, ancient traditions, and tree-climbing lions—all in your private vehicle with a dedicated guide.
Package overview
This 6-day private safari is designed for travelers seeking an intimate, flexible, and culturally enriched experience. Unlike group tours, your private vehicle, driver-guide, and itinerary are entirely yours to customize.
You'll explore Tarangire's massive elephant concentrations, descend into Ngorongoro Crater for world-class wildlife viewing, experience authentic Hadzabe Bushmen culture at Lake Eyasi, and search for Lake Manyara's famous tree-climbing lions.
Stay in premium accommodations selected for comfort and location. Depart on any date that suits you. This is safari tailored to your pace, interests, and preferences.
- Duration
- 6 Days / 5 Nights
- Ideal for
- Private Groups, Cultural Interest, Families, Photography, Flexible Dates, Nature Lovers
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival: Your guide meets you at Arusha Airport with a namecard
Transfer: 1-hour drive to your hotel in Arusha
Check-In: Time to rest, shower, and adjust to Tanzania time
Briefing: Evening briefing with your guide about the safari itinerary
Dinner: Hotel dinner and early rest (early wake-up tomorrow)
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel (Classic Comfort) | Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Early Breakfast: 6:00 AM (packed breakfast box provided)
Game Drive Begins: Drive to Tarangire National Park (2.5 hours)
Park Entrance: Enter Tarangire with your private 4x4 vehicle and guide
Game Drive: Tarangire is Tanzania's premier elephant destination. During dry season (Jun–Oct), up to 250 elephants congregate at the Tarangire River - the only reliable water source. You'll also see zebras, buffalo, wildebeest, giraffes, and predators. The ancient baobab trees dominate the landscape and create stunning photo opportunities.
Lunch: Picnic lunch in the park
Afternoon Game Drive: Continue exploring until 5:00 PM
Lodge Transfer: Drive to your premium lodge
Accommodation: Tarangire Sopa Lodge (Premium Deluxe) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast: At lodge
Drive to Lake Eyasi: 1.5-hour scenic drive through Karatu highlands
Hadzabe Bushmen Encounter: Meet the Hadzabe, one of Africa's last hunter-gatherer societies. These indigenous people still hunt using traditional bows and arrows, living in symbiosis with their environment exactly as their ancestors did thousands of years ago. Participate in a guided walk with hunters (optional bow-and-arrow demonstration). Learn about their daily life, medicinal plants, and traditional survival skills.
Photo Opportunity: Take portraits with Hadzabe community members (respectfully)
Lunch: Picnic lunch overlooking Lake Eyasi's volcanic landscape
Late Afternoon: Return to lodge or optional visit to Datoga warrior community (blacksmiths)
Accommodation: Sunset Lake Eyasi Lodge (Classic Comfort) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early Breakfast: 6:00 AM
Drive to Ngorongoro: 2-hour drive through highland forests
Crater Rim Arrival: Stop at viewpoint for first views of the crater (breathtaking)
Crater Descent: Descend 600 meters into Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa's seven natural wonders. This volcanic caldera, formed 2 million years ago, contains a closed ecosystem with 20,000+ large animals. Unlike any other safari destination, you descend INTO the wildlife.
Game Drive: Search for the Big Five. Lions, elephants, buffalo, and zebras are abundant. Black rhinos are present (special privilege in this protected crater). Flamingos and hippos are common around the soda lakes.
Lunch: Picnic lunch on crater floor
Afternoon Game Drive: Continue exploring until 4:00 PM, then ascend back to rim
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Crater Lodge (Premium Deluxe) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early Breakfast: 6:00 AM
Drive to Lake Manyara: 2.5-hour scenic drive
Park Entrance: Enter Lake Manyara National Park
Game Drive: Lake Manyara is world-famous for its tree-climbing lions - a unique behavior found in just a handful of locations globally. Search for these lions resting in acacia trees to escape heat and insects. Also expect large elephant herds, giraffe, buffalo, and over 400 bird species (including pink flamingos along the lakeshore).
Lunch: Picnic lunch in the park
Afternoon Game Drive: Continue until 4:00 PM
Drive to Arusha: 2-hour return drive to Arusha
Accommodation: Arusha Serena Hotel (Classic Comfort) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast: Hotel breakfast (flexible timing based on your flight)
Hotel Check-Out: By 10:00 AM
Airport Transfer: Your guide drives you to Arusha Airport based on your flight time
Departure: End of safari. Safe travels home.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
Included
- 5 nights premium accommodation (Classic Comfort + Premium Deluxe tiers)
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner daily + afternoon tea/coffee)
- All game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro, Lake Manyara
- Lake Eyasi Hadzabe Bushmen cultural tour (guided walk, photo ops)
- Park entrance fees (all parks, non-resident rates)
- Professional private English-speaking guide/driver
- Private 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof & binoculars
- Drinking water & soft drinks during safari
- Roundtrip airport transfers (Arusha)
- All taxes & VAT
- 24/7 customer support
Not included
- International flights
- Tanzania visa (~$50 USD, obtainable on arrival)
- Travel Insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal items & souvenirs
- Tips & gratuities (recommended: $10–15/day)
- Optional activities (hot air balloon, etc.)
- Government-imposed tax/fee increases
Pricing and booking terms
Per-person pricing — varies by group size. All prices include premium accommodations, all meals, and all activities. Flexible departure dates: book your preferred dates, subject to guide availability. Flexible Dates: This is a private tour. You choose your departure date. Available year-round (except Christmas week, which requires advance booking). Not for Solo Travelers: Minimum 2 travelers per booking (exceptions available with solo supplement charge). Kids Welcome: Children 5+ accepted. Ages 5–11 receive 20% discount. Under 5 receive 50% discount.
Book Your Private Safari
Starting Price: $2,850 per person (2 travelers, shoulder season)
Deposit Required: 30% of total booking cost confirms your dates and secures your guide
Minimum Group: 2 travelers (solo supplement available)
Balance Due: 70% balance due 30 days before departure
Flexible Dates: Choose any date year-round. We'll confirm guide availability within 48 hours.
Cancellation: 45+ days = full refund minus $250 fee. 30–44 days = forfeit 30%. Within 30 days = forfeit 100%. Travel insurance recommended.
Frequently asked questions
Everything. Your private 4x4 vehicle, guide, and itinerary are yours alone. No compromising on stops, pace, or route. Your guide can spend extra time on wildlife behavior, adjust routes for animal activity, and cater to your photography or cultural interests. Private = flexibility, personalization, and intimacy.
Completely. The 6-day itinerary shown is our standard route, but you can modify it. Add extra days in any park, skip Lake Eyasi if you prefer, extend to Serengeti, or build a completely custom route. Discuss your preferences during booking and we'll tailor the safari to your interests.
Best wildlife: June–October (dry season, animals concentrate at water sources). Best prices: April–May, November (shoulder seasons). Best calving: December–March (Ngorongoro crater). All seasons offer excellent viewing; your choice depends on budget and specific animals you prioritize. Book at least 30 days in advance for best guide availability.
Yes. Our Hadzabe community partnership is established with elders and follows ethical guidelines: (1) Small groups only, (2) Photography is respectful and requires permission, (3) A portion of tour fees benefits the community directly, (4) No performances or staged hunting—you observe authentic daily activities. This is cultural immersion, not exploitation.
Absolutely! Children 5+ are welcome. Private safaris are ideal for families because you set the pace—early wake-ups are optional, rest times are flexible, and your guide can adapt activities to children's interests. Kids 5–11 receive 20% discount. Under 5 receive 50% discount. Car seats available upon request.
