Introducing the “Serengeti Trail and Tarangire 6-day Tanzania Tour”: Immerse yourself in Tanzania’s natural wonders with this private, 6-day adventure. Explore Tarangire’s diverse landscape, witness the Serengeti’s famed wildlife, and discover the Ngorongoro Crater’s abundant biodiversity. Engage with the Maasai, gaining insight into their rich culture. Enjoy the comfort of mid-range lodges and tented camps, ensuring an authentic yet cozy experience. Begin and end your journey in Arusha or opt for Dar es Salaam or Nairobi. This 6-day Tanzania Tour is perfect for families, offering discounts for children. Customize your trip for a tailor-made experience. Don’t miss out on the exclusive Green Season rates for April and May travel. Immerse yourself in 6-day Tanzania Tour with Benson Safaris. 

- Arrival transfer from Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport to hotel

- English speaking Driver Guide (other languages available upon request)

- Custom built, extended, open-roof 4WD safari Land Cruiser with fridge and inverter 

- Accommodation as specified 

- Meals as specified (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)

- Drinks during game drives (1 bottle of water and 2 sodas per person, per safari day. Drinks can be substituted to suit your preferences)

- Unlimited game drives including park and vehicle entry fees

- Maasai Village visit 

- Departure transfer from hotel to Kilimanjaro/Arusha Airport

- All current Government fees and taxes 

- Drinks at hotels, lodges and tented camps unless otherwise specified 

- Tips (tipping is an expected, though not compulsory, component of any African safari. We are often asked for tipping guidelines and we recommend $10-15 USD for your Guide per person per day. It is one of the most direct ways that you can have a positive economic impact within the East African community. Although it may not be customary for you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, as an important source of income for those in the tourism industry).

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport you will be met by a Benson Safaris Tanzania Transfer Driver and transferred to your lodge where the remainder of the day is at leisure – rest in your room, relax in the manicured gardens, enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool or explore Arusha and the surrounding areas on one of our day tours, the choice is yours.

Overnight at Arusha Serena Hotel, Arusha 

After breakfast you will drive to the Tarangire National Park for a full day game drive. Tarangire is one of Africa’s little-known gems and should be on the itinerary of all lovers of wilderness and solitude. Its name originates from the Tarangire River that crosses through the park and is the only source of water during the dry season.

Tarangire’s landscape is incredibly diverse with a mix that is not found anywhere else on the northern safari circuit. It is dotted with ancient baobab trees, which the Maasai people believe are the first tree in creation, and large termite mounds. The dry season sees the harsh sun suck the moisture from the landscape, baking the earth a dusty red while the wet season brings dense bush and luscious high grasses.

Famous for its large elephant population, it is also home to zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, waterbuck, baboons, dwarf mongoose, impala, buffalo, antelope and fringe-eared oryx. Predators include lion, cheetah and leopard. The swamps are shared by flocks of birds; green wood hoopoes, lovebirds, tallish herons, white bellied go-away birds and giant kingfishers. On drier ground you will find the kori bustard and the heaviest of the flying birds; the ostrich.

Overnight at Lake Burunge Tented Lodge, Tarangire

Today you will drive to the Serengeti National Park which is one of Africa’s premier game parks. Driving through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area toward the Serengeti National Park you will begin to experience the vastness of this territory and marvel at the multitude of animal and bird life while cruising through this acacia spotted savannah. 

You will visit a Maasai Village in the Ngorongoro Highlands (optional) where you will meet the Elders, Warriors, women and children and learn about the culture, beliefs and traditions of Tanzania’s last nomadic tribe. 

The Serengeti is Tanzania's oldest and most popular national park and is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Serengeti is a year-round destination and each season has its own special highlight with the most famous being the annual wildebeest migration, a once in a lifetime experience.

You will game drive enroute before arriving into the Serengeti in time for a half day game drive.

Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti National Park

Today you will venture deeper into the world-famous Serengeti on a full day game drive. 

Overnight at Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Serengeti National Park 

Today you will be rewarded with a full day game drive in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater which became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and is one of the only places on earth where mankind and wild animals co-exist is harmony. The Ngorongoro Crater is famous for Africa’s best game viewing as there is an ever present abundance of wildlife due to the permanent water supply on the crater floor.

Upon arrival at the Crater’s rim you will descend 610 metres into the Crater where your safari truly begins. Spot the endangered black rhino as well as wildebeest, buffalo, zebra, eland, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle and of course, giant tusked elephants. The Crater also has the largest known population of lions and you will also find leopards and cheetahs as well as scavengers such as spotted hyenas, jackals and rare wild dogs. Over 500 species of birds have been recorded within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and these include white pelicans and flamingos.

In the late afternoon you will return to Arusha for your final evening. 

Overnight at Airport Planet Lodge, Arusha   

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.