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6 Days Tanzania Short & Sweet Safari

6 Days Tanzania Short & Sweet Safari

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Trip Overview

In just six days, experience raw wilderness, wild encounters, and Africa’s iconic safari spirit.

This compact 6 Days Tanzania Safari (Short & Sweet Safari adventure) is designed for travelers who want to get an taste of African wildlife in a short time. This Tanzania Safari Package is short and sweet, as the name suggests, but promises to leave you with unforgettable memories. In just 4 days of 6 Days Safari Tanzania, you'll visit Lake Manyara National Park, with its tree climbing lions, Serengeti with its endless plains and unparallelled wildlife, and the Ngorongoro Crater where it is possible to complete your sightings of the ‘Big 5’ with the highly endangered black rhino.

Highlights

  • Tree-climbing lion sightings
  • Scenic crater floor drive
  • Iconic Serengeti game drives
  • Short yet full experience
  • Big Five wildlife focus

At a glance

  • 5 Nights
  • Tanzania
  • Safari

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Download the day-by-day itinerary for this 6-day adventure. Includes destinations, travel times, wildlife highlights, and useful tips to prepare for your Tanzania Safari escape.

Safari Spots

  • Lake Manyara Park
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Serengeti National Park

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Details Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrival

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) you will be met and transferred to your accommodation to recover from your journey.

Overnight Moshi/Arusha

Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park

This morning you will travel from Lake Manyara National Park, taking approximately 3-4 hours, described as one of the hidden gems of Tanzania. This park is famous for its tree-climbing lions and large herds of elephants, which are not shy to come straight up to the vehicle. Enjoy your long afternoon game drive.

Overnight Lake Manyara

Day 3: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park

After breakfast you will commence your drive to one of the most famous game parks in Africa, the Serengeti. Here is home to millions of wildebeests during the migration and over the huge flat plains you are likely to find lions, cheetah, leopards, hyena,s and many other small predators. Enjoy an en-route game drive to your camp and the experience of sleeping in the middle of the Serengeti.

Overnight Serengeti

Day 4: Serengeti National Park

An early morning start in the Serengeti to try and find cats before they retreat from the blazing sun during the day. After a few hours of the game drive, travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area where you will overnight. The Ngorongoro caldera is the largest unflooded and unbroken caldera in the world. At approximately 20 kilometers across and 600 meters deep, the Ngorongoro Crater is a breath-taking natural wonder.

Overnight Ngorongoro

Day 5: Ngorongoro Crater

This morning you will descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wonderful haven for wildlife.  Ngorongoro is unique in that almost all the wildlife lives within the crater walls, hence you have the opportunity to find the game easily. Rhino in particular can be seen regularly, as well as prides of lion and other predators like cheetah. Enjoy lunch by the hippo pond. After lunch, you will drive back to Moshi/Arusha.

Overnight Moshi/Arusha

Day 6 - Departure

Today you will be transferred back to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) in time for your flight.

Included & Excluded

  • All Game Drives; Vehicle; Park Entry Fees;
  • Accommodation At Lodges/Tented Camps/Basic Camping;
  • English Speaking Driver/Guide;
  • All Food; Drinking Water;
  • 18% VAT Tax;
  • At Least 1 Pair Of Binoculars;
  • Accommodation In Moshi/Arusha;
  • Airport Transfers;
  • Tipping for your driver/guide. The recommended is approximately USD$30-$40 per day. This is divided between everyone in the vehicle
  • Tipping for your cook (camping safaris only). The recommended is approximately USD$15-$20 per day, also divided between everyone in the vehicle
  • Drinks (unless specified)
  • Visas & vaccinations
  • Spending money

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Your Safari Questions Answered

Every great safari starts with a question—ask boldly, travel confidently, and return with wild stories.

Planning a short safari doesn’t mean missing out. We’ve gathered the most common questions about Tanzania Short and Sweet Safaris to help you plan confidently and travel better.

Not at all! It was carefully planned to include the best parts of the best parks while also providing a satisfying animal experience.

You will visit Lake Manyara, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, which are three of the best places to go on a safari in northern Tanzania.

Yes, people travelling alone are welcome. Our Tanzania Short and Sweet Safaris can be made to fit the needs of single people, families, or small groups.

When you go on a game drive, bring clothes that are light and airy, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, and neutral colours. Before the trip, a full Tanzania Safari Packing List is given.

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