6-Day Affordable Mid Range Big 5 Tanzania Safari
Experience an unforgettable 6-day affordable private safari in Tanzania, exploring the country’s most iconic parks Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, stunning landscapes, and comfortable mid-range accommodations all at an unbeatable value. With expert safari guides and thrilling game drives, this adventure guarantees unforgettable memories without breaking the bank!
Tour Starts & Ends: Arusha
Arrival Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Airport Transfers: Included (arrival & departure)
Extra Nights: Can be arranged before or after the safari at an additional cost — we’ll recommend the best options to suit your budget.
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Experience an unforgettable 6-day affordable private safari in Tanzania, exploring the country’s most iconic parks Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara National Park. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, stunning landscapes, and comfortable mid-range accommodations all at an unbeatable value. With expert safari guides and thrilling game drives, this adventure guarantees unforgettable memories without breaking the bank!
Tour Starts & Ends: Arusha
Arrival Airport: Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Airport Transfers: Included (arrival & departure)
Extra Nights: Can be arranged before or after the safari at an additional cost — we’ll recommend the best options to suit your budget.
Welcome to Tanzania! Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), a friendly Dicksonia Safaris representative will meet you and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may relax, explore the city, or simply prepare for the exciting days ahead.
Arusha, known as the safari capital of Tanzania, sits at the foot of Mount Meru and offers views of Mount Kilimanjaro on clear days. It’s the perfect gateway to Tanzania’s northern circuit parks.
Accommodation: Arusha Farm House
Meals: Dinner (if arriving early).
Accommodation : Pazuri Inn-Arusha
After breakfast, your professional Dicksonia Safari Guide will pick you up and drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5 hours). This beautiful park is named after the Tarangire River, a vital water source attracting large herds of elephants, zebras, and wildebeest during the dry season. The park’s ancient baobab trees, dramatic landscapes, and over 500 bird species make it a photographer’s paradise.
Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park and a full-day game drive before heading to your lodge in Karatu.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
After breakfast, drive through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at viewpoints overlooking the Crater before continuing to the world-famous Serengeti National Park. Known for its endless plains and the Great Wildebeest Migration, the Serengeti offers unparalleled opportunities to witness predators in action and herds on the move — a truly timeless safari experience.
Enjoy a picnic lunch en route and an evening game drive before arriving at your tented camp.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
Spend a full day exploring the heart of the Serengeti — a true wildlife paradise. Choose between morning and afternoon game drives or a full-day adventure with a picnic lunch in the wild. Spot lions lounging under acacia trees, cheetahs scanning the horizon, elephants roaming across the savannah, and herds of wildebeest moving across the golden plains. The Serengeti’s breathtaking sunsets make each day truly magical.
Accommodation: Tukaone Serengeti
Meals: All meals included Drinks not included
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive as you exit the Serengeti, then continue toward the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into this natural wonder the world’s largest intact caldera and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Crater is home to nearly every species found in East Africa, including the Big Five. You’ll have a good chance to spot rhinos, lions, and elephants, along with thousands of wildebeest and flamingos on the crater floor.
After your game drive, head to your lodge in Karatu for a relaxing evening.
Accommodation: Eileen’s Trees Inn
Meals: All meals included | Drinks not included
Your final safari day takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, a small but diverse gem at the base of the Great Rift Valley. Famous for its tree-climbing lions, pink flamingos, and vibrant birdlife, Manyara offers stunning contrasts between its evergreen forests, open plains, and alkaline lake. Keep an eye out for elephants, hippos, and large troops of baboons as you explore this lush paradise.
After a picnic lunch and a game drive, return to Arusha or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro Airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch included
Thank you for choosing Dicksonia Safaris we hope you’ll carry home wonderful memories of Tanzania’s beauty, wildlife, and warm hospitality! Extra accommodation in Arusha can be arranged upon request at an additional cost.
