6-Days / 5-Nights Tanzania Mid-Range Private Safari Package.

Mid-Range   6 Days / 5 Nights   Private Vehicle

6-Day Northern Circuit Safari

Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro Crater

 

“I’ve travelled a lot. Nothing prepared me for the Serengeti. Rift & Ridge made it feel completely personal.” — Mark & Claire, Australia — July 2025

 

WHY THIS SAFARI

The Lion Couldn’t Care Less That You’re There.

That’s the moment most first-time visitors remember. Not the lion itself but the realization that you’ve stepped into something that existed long before you arrived, and will carry on long after you leave. Six days. Three iconic parks. One private vehicle. No strangers in your jeep.

 

Rates on Request · Private group · Subject to travel dates

 

AT A GLANCE

Duration 6 days / 5 nights
Parks Tarangire · Serengeti (Central) · Ngorongoro Crater
Style Private 4WD Land Cruiser, pop-up roof
Accommodation Mid-range lodges & tented camps (en-suite)
Meals Full board: all meals Day 1 dinner through Day 6 lunch
Starts / Ends Arusha or Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO)
Best Season June – Oct (dry season) · Jan – Mar (calving)
Ideal For First-timers · Couples · Small groups · Solo travellers

 

THE ITINERARY

Day by Day

DAY LOCATION WHAT HAPPENS
Day 1 Arusha Arrival Airport meet & greet, lodge check-in, evening briefing with your guide.
Day 2 Tarangire NP Drive south (2.5 hrs), full afternoon game drive. Elephant herds, baobab groves, lion possible.
Day 3 Tarangire NP Full day — southern sectors, Silale Swamp, hippos, waterbirds, packed picnic viewpoint.
Day 4 Central Serengeti Scenic highland drive via Ngorongoro rim, afternoon game drive in Seronera. Cheetah country.
Day 5 Serengeti Double game drive — morning lion & leopard along rivers, afternoon open plains, sundowner.
Day 6 Ngorongoro Crater Early descent, full crater game drive, picnic at hippo pool. Black rhino possible. Return to Arusha.

 

WILDLIFE YOU MAY SEE

Lion (Seronera & Crater) · Elephant (large herds in Tarangire) · Leopard (Seronera River trees) ·  Black Rhino (Ngorongoro, actively protected) · Cheetah (Central Serengeti plains) · Buffalo  ·  Hippo & Crocodile · Wildebeest & Zebra · Giraffe, Eland, Hartebeest

 

We never guarantee sightings. We do guarantee a guide who treats every sighting — large or small — as worth your full attention.

 

WHAT’S COVERED

INCLUDED NOT INCLUDED
 All park & conservation fees International flights to/from Tanzania
 Private 4WD Land Cruiser (pop-up roof) Tanzania e-visa (USD 50 — apply online in advance)
Professional English-speaking driver-guide Travel & medical insurance (required)
Full-board meals (Day 1 dinner → Day 6 lunch) Drinks at lodges (alcoholic & soft)
Drinking water in vehicle daily Optional activities (balloon, guided walks)
Arusha airport transfers (arrival & departure) Gratuities (USD 15–20/day for driver-guide)
All government taxes Personal expenses & souvenirs

 

COMMON QUESTIONS

Is Tanzania safe for safari travel?

Tanzania is one of Africa’s most politically stable and tourist-friendly destinations. Rift & Ridge guides are first-aid trained and follow emergency protocols. Standard travel precautions apply.

 

Do I need malaria prophylaxis?

Yes. Consult your doctor or travel clinic at least 4–6 weeks before departure. Yellow fever vaccination may be required depending on your travel history.

 

Can I extend or customize this itinerary?

Every package is a starting point. We can add Northern Serengeti days, a Zanzibar beach extension, or build something completely bespoke. Tell us your dates and we’ll design around them.

 

Peak season availability (June–October) fills 4–6 months in advance. The earlier you enquire, the more options remain open.

 

Ready to Start Planning? Tell us your dates and what matters most. We’ll build around that.

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