6 Days Private Group Serengeti Safari Tanzania Private Group
Day-by-Day 6-Day Private Tanzania Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha — Tarangire National Park — Karatu
After breakfast, depart Arusha for Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobab trees and impressive elephant population. Spend the day enjoying game drives while searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffaloes, wildebeest, leopards and hundreds of bird species. After a picnic lunch and afternoon wildlife viewing, continue to Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Karatu area | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Karatu — Central Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering Serengeti National Park via Naabi Hill Gate. Wildlife sightings begin immediately as you travel across the endless plains towards the famous Seronera region. Enjoy an afternoon game drive before checking into your safari camp.
Accommodation: Central Serengeti | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Full Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring the wildlife-rich plains of Central Serengeti. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hyenas and countless herbivores while your guide follows the latest wildlife movements. Depending on the season, you may also witness part of the Great Wildebeest Migration. Enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing your afternoon safari.
Accommodation: Central Serengeti | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Second Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Enjoy another full day exploring different regions of the Serengeti. Your guide can customize today's route based on recent wildlife sightings, increasing your chances of unforgettable encounters with big cats, elephants, hippos, crocodiles and other iconic African wildlife. The additional day allows for a slower pace and more time to appreciate one of the world's greatest safari destinations.
Accommodation: Central Serengeti | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Serengeti National Park — Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave the Serengeti before driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Take in spectacular scenery along the way before arriving at your lodge near the crater rim or Karatu in the afternoon. Relax and prepare for your final safari experience inside the Ngorongoro Crater.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro/Karatu area | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater — Arusha
Descend early into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. This UNESCO World Heritage Site offers one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including black rhinos, lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos and numerous bird species. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, where your safari concludes with drop-off at your hotel or Kilimanjaro International Airport. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Includes & Excludes
All national park entry and conservation fees
Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking guide
Full board accommodation
All meals during safari
Bottled water during game drives
Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
International flights
Tanzania visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
Personal expenses and souvenirs
Alcoholic beverages
Frequently Asked Questions
Tanzania offers excellent wildlife viewing year-round. The dry season (June to October) is ideal as animals gather near water sources making game viewing easier. The short dry season (January to March) is great for bird watching and the calving season. For the Great Migration river crossings, plan for July to October in Northern Serengeti. Contact us to discuss the best time for your specific interests.
Yes, all our safari itineraries are fully customizable. We can adjust the number of days, parks visited, accommodation category (budget to luxury), add Zanzibar beach extension, Kilimanjaro trekking, cultural experiences, or any other special request. Simply contact us with your preferences and we will design your perfect Tanzania safari.
Pack light, neutral-colored clothing (khaki, beige, olive green), a warm fleece or jacket for early morning drives, comfortable walking shoes, wide-brim hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars, camera with extra batteries and memory cards, and any personal medications. A detailed packing list is provided upon booking confirmation.
A standard 4x4 Land Cruiser comfortably seats 6–7 guests in the back plus the driver-guide in front. For larger groups of 8–16, we use two vehicles travelling together, with two guides. This maintains the private experience while accommodating everyone. Larger groups of 17+ can also be arranged with a fleet of vehicles.
Group pricing is calculated as total vehicle cost divided by the number of guests. The more people sharing one vehicle, the lower the cost per person. We offer a dedicated group quotation service — contact us with your group size, travel dates, and preferred itinerary for a detailed per-person breakdown with full group savings illustrated.
Yes. Private group safaris are completely flexible. We can build rest stops, earlier returns, and optional activities into the schedule to accommodate different energy levels. If some group members want a full-day game drive while others prefer to relax at camp in the afternoon, your guide can manage a split schedule accordingly.










