Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 6-day private wildlife safari in Tanzania, thoughtfully designed for travelers who want to experience both incredible wildlife and authentic local culture. Enjoy exceptional opportunities to spot the iconic Big Five in their natural habitat while exploring some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. Throughout your journey, a knowledgeable and friendly guide from Key2Africa Safaris will provide expert insight and personalized service, ensuring a memorable adventure filled with remarkable wildlife encounters, meaningful cultural experiences, and lasting memories.
Trip Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.
- Private tour: This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Can be customized: You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.
- Not for solo travelers: Solo travelers cannot book this private tour.
- Minimum age of 18 years: The minimum age for this tour is 18 years.
Itinerary
Arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport, our Key2Africa guide will hold a sign with your name. After a meet and greet with our guide, you’ll be transferred to Arusha city, which takes about 45 minutes. On arrival at your hotel, you’ll have a hot dinner and a good night’s sleep, ready for your adventure the next day.
Main Destination:
Arusha (City)
Accommodation:
Arusha Planet Lodge
Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
At 8 a.m., after breakfast, your safari guide will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to Tarangire National Park (around 2 hours of driving). There, you’ll see lots of animals. You’ll stay overnight at the Africa Safari Karatu. They’ll provide meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner).
Tarangire is a big park, about 3,000 square kilometers. It’s famous for its elephants and huge baobab trees. The park gets its name from the Tarangire River that flows through it. The best time to visit is during the dry season, from June to November. That’s when lots of animals gather around the river, making it just as exciting as the Serengeti. Tarangire has about 2,000 elephants and 500 different kinds of birds.
Main Destination:
Tarangire National Park
Accommodation:
Africa Safari Karatu Lodge
Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Today’s drive takes you to the famous Serengeti National Park. You'll depart early morning for a transfer to Serengeti National Park through Ngorongoro Crater. You'll enjoy a game drive in the central part of the Serengeti —home of the great wildebeest migration. This exciting drive up the highlands provides a spectacular birds-eye view of the Ngorongoro Crater. As you crest the hillside, as far as the eye can see, the vast expanse of the 6,900 sq miles (18,000 sq km) Serengeti is spread out before you. Serengeti, defined as “endless plains” in Kiswahili, is inhabited by more than two million large mammals, including more than a million wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of plains zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle. Large predators, including lions, cheetahs, and hyenas, are drawn to the area by the abundance of prey that migrates throughout the park.
Main Destination:
Central Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Safari Haven Serengeti Camp
Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You'll have an early morning game drive. Afterward, you'll depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will stopover at Olduvai Gorge, which boasts a history dating back to the dawn of time. It was here that the anthropologists Drs. Lois and Mary Leakey discovered the skulls of ‘Nutcracker Man’ and ‘Handy Man’, both very significant links in the chain of human evolution. You'll have a late afternoon transfer to Ngorongoro for dinner and an overnight stay.
Start your day with a search of nocturnal predators returning from their night’s hunting. Breakfast boxes will be prepared. You will take a brief stop for a bush breakfast to enjoy the sunrise. Next, your drive will continue to the Grumeti River searching for the migration, look for prides of lions, cheetahs, and leopards, all in abundance in the Serengeti. You will learn the history of the park as you pass by the information centre in the Seronera area, before returning to your lodge for a relaxed lunch and cold drinks.
Main Destination:
Serengeti National Park
Accommodation:
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
On this day, you’ll explore the renowned Ngorongoro Crater with a full day dedicated to a game drive. You'll enjoy lunch near Hippo, continuing a game drive. Later in the afternoon, you'll be driving back to Arusha.
The Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is like a big bowl made by a volcano. It’s special because lots of animals live there, such as rhinos, lions, elephants, buffalo, and more. There’s also a lake called Lake Magadi where you can see flamingos and other birds. People called the Maasai also live there, making it a unique place with both animals and culture. You can stand on the edge of the crater and see everything below, and the views are amazing. The Ngorongoro Crater is part of a special area to protect nature. It’s a great safari spot where you can experience the beauty of the land and see lots of animals.
Main Destination:
Ngorongoro Crater
Accommodation:
Gold Crest Hotel Arusha
Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Today, you will visit Materuni Waterfalls, a top destination in the Kilimanjaro region for nature and culture lovers while traveling in Tanzania. Located just two hours from Arusha city and 40 minutes from Moshi town. It’s a must-visit destination for a day trip after or before your Tanzania safari. You’ll see waterfalls as tall as 80 meters when you get there. The sight and sound of the water rushing down against all the plants will make you feel like you’re in a different world. But Materuni Waterfalls isn’t just about the beautiful views. It’s also a way to learn about the Chagga culture. You can be a part of their traditions and get to know the friendly people who live there. Try their freshly brewed coffee made from beans grown right there, and let the smell wake up your senses. Materuni Waterfalls is the ideal place for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, if you love 90 minutes of hiking and interaction with local people.
Main Destination:
Materuni Waterfalls (Highlight)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
All meals included
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 6-Day Serengeti, Materuni, Big Five Private Safari includes private 4×4 safari transportation, park entrance fees, accommodation, full-board meals during the safari, guided game drives, a visit to Materuni Village and Waterfalls, bottled drinking water, and the services of a professional English-speaking safari guide.
The 6-Day Serengeti, Materuni, Big Five Private Safari typically includes visits to Serengeti National Park, the Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire National Park, and Materuni Village, where you can enjoy a cultural experience, coffee tour, and scenic waterfall hike.
The 6-Day Serengeti, Materuni, Big Five Private Safari offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, wildebeests, hippos, hyenas, and a wide variety of bird species.
The 6-Day Serengeti, Materuni, Big Five Private Safari includes a visit to Materuni Village, where you can meet the local Chagga community, learn about traditional coffee production, hike to the beautiful Materuni Waterfalls, and experience authentic Tanzanian culture.
For the 6-Day Serengeti, Materuni, Big Five Private Safari, it is recommended to pack lightweight clothing in neutral colors, comfortable walking shoes, a light rain jacket, a warm layer for cool mornings, sunscreen, insect repellent, a hat, sunglasses, binoculars, a camera, and personal essentials.
The 6-Day Serengeti, Materuni, Big Five Private Safari is available year-round, with every season offering unique wildlife experiences. The dry season from June to October is especially popular for game viewing, while the green season features lush scenery, excellent birdwatching, and fewer visitors.
