Classic Safari 6 Days
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Made to feel personal from the first night to the last drive

Classic Safari 6 Days

A six-day northern circuit classic covering Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro.

Tailor-made overview

Ideal duration

6 days / 5 nights

From

$3,200

Style

Classic

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Safari atmosphere

A cinematic montage of the itinerary, the lodges and the wild mood.

Visual storytelling

A gallery at the pace of the trail.

Generous framing and deep contrasts reflect the settled rhythm of our safaris — letting the atmosphere breathe instead of feeling cluttered.

Crafted safari story

A more thoughtful way to experience Tanzania

This is a clean, well-balanced introduction to Tanzania's classic safari circuit. It starts in Arusha, moves through Tarangire, spends two nights in the Serengeti and ends with a Ngorongoro Crater descent before returning to Arusha. It works especially well for first-time visitors who want the essential parks in under a week.

Classic northern circuit route
Two nights in the Serengeti
Ngorongoro Crater safari
Optional balloon safari

Safari at a glance

Category

Classic Safari

Ideal duration

6 days / 5 nights

Starting from

$3,200

Key parks

ArushaTarangire National ParkSerengeti National ParkNgorongoro Crater

Bespoke planning

This itinerary is a starting point, not a rigid template

We can refine pace, accommodation style, flight logistics, park combinations and beach extensions around your dates, budget and travel rhythm.

Day by day

A journey that builds with rhythm, not rush

Each day is planned to balance game drives, lodge arrivals, landscapes and the emotional tempo of the trip.

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha with airport transfer and overnight at Gold Crest Hotel.

Day 2

Tarangire National Park game drive and overnight at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.

Day 3

Scenic transfer via the Ngorongoro Highlands into Serengeti National Park with an afternoon game drive.

Day 4

Full day game drive in the Serengeti with optional sunrise balloon safari.

Day 5

Morning safari in Ngorongoro Crater and overnight back at Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge.

Day 6

Final airport transfer back to Arusha.

Route map

Where this safari takes shape

Use the map to understand the flow between parks, lodges and key regions before we tailor the route around your flights and pace.

BigFiveTrails route sketch

A curated flow through the landscape

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Illustrated Tanzania

Route view for classic safari 6 days

ARUSHATARANGIRE NATIONAL PARKSERENGETI NATIONAL PARKNGORONGORO CRATER

Route rhythm

The journey moves park by park in a calm sequence, with enough space for strong sightings and elegant transitions.

1

Stop

Arusha

2

Stop

Tarangire National Park

3

Stop

Serengeti National Park

4

Stop

Ngorongoro Crater

Best windows

Jun-OctJan-MarYear-round

Route logic

Ordered to reduce fatigue, protect the best sightings and keep the experience feeling calm, coherent and elevated.

Personal planning

Want this safari shaped around your exact dates and style?

Tell us your timing, travel style and must-have moments. We will turn this concept into a bespoke itinerary with the right rhythm, camps and route.

Favorite animals