6 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Serengeti
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6 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Serengeti
Experience the beauty of Tanzania on this unforgettable six-day lodge safari through the country’s most iconic northern parks. Travel in a custom safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, guided by a professional safari driver-guide who will lead you through breathtaking landscapes and incredible wildlife encounters.
The adventure takes you to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, where you will spend three days exploring endless plains filled with lions, elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and the spectacular Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. The Serengeti offers unmatched game-viewing experiences and stunning African sunsets.
You will also visit the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its breathtaking scenery and dense concentration of wildlife on the crater floor. This natural wonder provides one of the best opportunities to spot the Big Five in a single day.
The safari continues to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and large herds of elephants roaming across the savannah. Finally, discover the beauty of Lake Manyara National Park, known for its flamingos, lush groundwater forest, and rare tree-climbing lions.
This lodge safari combines adventure, comfort, and unforgettable wildlife experiences, offering plenty of time to relax while exploring Tanzania’s most remarkable destinations.
When is the best time to visit Tanzania?
Many travelers often ask about the best time to visit Tanzania. The truth is that there is no single perfect answer, as it largely depends on what you want to experience, your preferred destinations, your budget, and your personal interests. For a detailed breakdown, you can explore a comprehensive guide on the best time to visit Tanzania here.
Dry Season (June to October & December to February):
This is widely considered the best period for safaris and beach holidays. The weather is generally warm and pleasant, and wildlife viewing is at its peak as animals gather around water sources. However, this is also the high season, meaning higher accommodation prices and more visitors in popular parks and attractions.
Mid Season (March & November):
These months offer a good balance between cost and experience. You’ll find more moderate hotel rates and fewer tourists compared to peak season. Weather conditions can be mixed, with occasional rains, and some activities or routes may be slightly affected. Nevertheless, wildlife sightings remain excellent, and the overall safari experience is more relaxed.
Wet Season (April & May):
This is the best time for budget travelers, as it is the low season with the lowest accommodation rates and fewer crowds in the parks. The landscapes are at their greenest and most beautiful due to heavy rains. However, some travel plans may be impacted by weather conditions, and certain areas can be harder to access.
What can I expect from a safari in Tanzania with Tanzania Specialist?
Our safaris in Tanzania provide an incredible opportunity to discover the country’s rich wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. We focus on private safari experiences, meaning you will have a dedicated 4×4 Land Cruiser or jeep exclusively for you and your travel companions.
This gives you full flexibility and comfort throughout your journey. You can choose when to start and end your game drives, and our professional safari guides are always available to advise you based on the best wildlife viewing conditions on the day.
Whether you prefer early morning and late afternoon game drives—when animals are most active and temperatures are cooler—or you would rather enjoy a relaxed pace and spend part of the day by the pool at your lodge, the choice is entirely yours.
Tanzania’s diverse ecosystems ensure excellent wildlife viewing throughout the day, giving you continuous opportunities to see animals in their natural habitat, from active predators at sunrise to grazing herbivores across the plains in the afternoon.
How can I personalize my Tanzania trip with your services?
At Clotilda Safaris, we focus on co-creating your ideal journey. When you plan your Tanzania adventure with us, you are not simply booking a trip—you are starting a fully personalized travel experience. We begin by carefully understanding your preferences and wishes, and we continue refining the details until every part of your journey perfectly matches your vision.
Our team works closely with you throughout the entire process to ensure your trip is completely tailor-made to your satisfaction. For your convenience, we also provide a selection of our most popular Tanzania trips and safaris, which can serve as inspiration or a starting point for planning your customized adventure.
Can I see the Big Five in Tanzania?
Absolutely, Tanzania is renowned as one of the prime destinations to encounter the Big Five. These magnificent creatures—lion, leopard, elephant, rhinoceros, and buffalo—can be seen thriving in their natural habitats, making Tanzania a top choice for wildlife enthusiasts and safari lovers from around the world.
Is it safe to travel to Tanzania?
Absolutely, Tanzania is considered a safe and welcoming destination for visitors. The country provides a friendly and hospitable atmosphere, particularly in popular tourist areas such as Arusha, allowing you to explore its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife with peace of mind.Â
The local communities are warm and welcoming, and as with any travel destination, it is always wise to take basic precautions like looking after your belongings. Tanzania’s incredible natural beauty combined with the genuine hospitality of its people makes it a truly remarkable place to visit.
Included
- All Park entrances & taxes
- All Meals (breakfast, lunch & dinner),
- soft drinks & water (bottled water 3litres or more a day)
- Transfer to & from the airport
- Accommodation during safari
- Transportation in a custom safari 4×4 with a viewing roof and guaranteed window seating
- Safari vehicles have an inverter for charging batteries, communications radio, electric cooler, and filtered water
- Flight From Zanzibar to Northern Serengeti (Kogatende Airstrip)
- Arusha airport to Zanzibar.
Excluded
- Tips for guides, driver
- International and domestic flights
- Tanzania Visa fee
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At Clotilda Safaris, you can customize your trip to match your preferences, with fully flexible sample itineraries designed around your travel style.
Day by day Itinerary
Day
1
Aiport to Arusha
You will be picked up from your hotel and after meeting the guide and chef, drive to Tarangire National Park (about 2 hours). The park is well known for its varied landscape, the abundance of ancient baobab trees, and the largest concentration of elephants in the country, offering great opportunities to watch elephant family interactions. A game drive will follow, focusing on reported animal sightings. Predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards are harder to spot, while herbivores like giraffes, wildebeest, and zebras are commonly seen.
Later, you will stop at the Tarangire River picnic site to enjoy lunch with scenic views of the river and wildlife. Small monkeys and baboons may approach, but they pose no real concern.
After lunch, continue with the game drive and exit the park around 4:30 pm. The day will end with a drive to your lodge in Mto Wa Mbu for accommodation.
Day
2
Mto wa mbu to Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will drive from Mto Wa Mbu to Serengeti, a journey of about 6 hours (including stops) passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Stop At: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
You will make a short stop at the gate and viewpoint to enjoy the breathtaking view of the crater.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Arusha Region
There will be an optional visit to a Maasai village, where you can explore the culture of the Maasai tribe. Traditionally, they were known for chasing lions from their kills, hunting lions to be considered warriors, and drinking raw animal blood. While most of these traditions are now in the past (except for blood drinking), the visit provides a chance to learn more about their culture.
Duration: 20–45 minutes
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti covers 14,750 square kilometers (5,700 sq mi) and is world-famous for the wildebeest and zebra migration (over 1.5 million wildebeest and 250,000 zebras) that depend on each other for survival. The focus of your visit will be the Seronera area (the center of the Serengeti).
You will arrive in the late afternoon and, after lunch, head out for a game drive in Seronera until late evening. Here you can witness the Serengeti sunset and may be lucky to spot predators hunting or feeding. Later, you will proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Day
3
Serengeti National Park full day
On this day, you will explore different parts of the Serengeti—north, south, east, or west—depending on wildlife movements. After an early breakfast, you will head out for a morning game drive, later stop for lunch, and continue with the game drive until evening. You will then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Note: Wildlife can sometimes be spotted from the lodge.
Day
4
Serengeti to Ngorongoro
Seronera, Serengeti National Park
Wake up early at 06:00 am, have a hot cup of coffee, and leave the lodge for a morning game drive in the heart of Serengeti National Park while enjoying the beautiful sunrise. It can be a bit chilly in the morning, so warm clothes are recommended. Continue with the game drive until midday, then return to the lodge for a full breakfast and lunch (brunch). In the afternoon, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with a game drive en route, arriving at the lodge near Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight stay.
Day
5
Ngorongoro Crater
On your final day of the Tanzania Safari, after breakfast and carrying a picnic lunch, you will take a short drive to the descending gate and go down 650 meters to the crater floor for a half-day game drive. With some luck, you may spot rhinoceroses.
The crater hosts many permanent resident animals, as it has year-round water, making it a preferred habitat, though animals are free to move in and out. After lunch, you will ascend the crater rim and drive back to Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight stay.
Day
6
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park, well known for its large population of flamingos and the rare tree-climbing lions.
You will enjoy a game drive with opportunities to see a wide variety of birds, and with some luck, spot the famous lions in the trees. The drive will also include a visit to the hippo pool for a close view of hippos, as well as the hot springs, while encountering many animals such as buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, monkeys, vultures, and eagles.
Day
7
Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha
After breakfast, you will head to Lake Manyara National Park, known for its large population of flamingoes and its tree-climbing lions (though they are rarely seen).
You will enjoy a game drive while viewing a variety of birds, and if lucky, spot the famous tree-climbing lions. The drive will also include a visit to the hippo pool for a close view of hippos and the hot springs, all while observing many other animals such as buffaloes, wildebeest, warthogs, vultures, eagles, and monkeys.
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“This was the most unforgettable experience of my life! I captured stunning and rare wildlife photos, with incredible sightings that left me in awe. The expert guidance from our guide helped me improve my photography skills, and my memory cards were completely full! Beyond the safari, I loved visiting a local Maasai village, where I had the chance to photograph the vibrant culture, daily life, and the hardworking women in the fields. Every moment felt authentic and deeply inspiring. I can’t wait to return to Tanzania and explore even more breathtaking locations!”
Jane P.
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