6 Days Tanzania Bush Escape
This 6-Day Tanzania Bush Escape safari is a captivating journey through Tanzania’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife havens. Starting in Arusha, you’ll venture into Tarangire National Park, home to towering baobab trees and some of the largest elephant herds in East Africa. From there, the adventure leads you into the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains teem with predators and grazers in a timeless cycle of life. Your journey culminates with a dramatic descent into the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder often called Africa’s “Garden of Eden,” offering one of the best chances to see the Big Five in a single day.
Highlights
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Discover Tarangire National Park, renowned for its giant baobabs, rolling savannah, and one of Africa’s largest elephant populations.
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Experience the Serengeti, home to vast herds of wildebeest, zebras, and the predators that follow them.
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Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural amphitheater sheltering the Big Five.
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Enjoy daily game drives led by expert safari guides, maximizing your chances of witnessing unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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Stay in handpicked safari camps and lodges, blending comfort with an authentic bush experience.
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Savor breathtaking landscapes, from endless plains to volcanic highlands, offering unmatched photo opportunities.
Seasonal Pricing – 2025
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USD 2,643 per person | 01 Oct – 31 Oct, 2025
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USD 2,192 per person | 01 Nov – 15 Dec, 2025
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USD 2,643 per person | 16 Dec, 2025 – 03 Jan, 2026
Rates are calculated per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement available upon request. Prices are subject to standard terms and may vary depending on the final number of travelers.
Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by our representative. After a short meet-and-greet, you’ll be assisted with your luggage and transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
A scenic drive of approximately 1 hour will bring you to Arusha Coffee Lodge, nestled within a verdant coffee plantation. This elegant lodge offers a serene start to your safari adventure.
Once at the lodge, check into your beautifully designed cottage-style room. The rest of the day is at leisure to unwind after your flight or perhaps enjoy a stroll through the coffee estate, indulge in a spa treatment, or simply relax on your private veranda.
Optional Activity (if time permits):
Take part in a guided coffee tour where you’ll learn about the bean-to-cup process, followed by a tasting session.
Overnight: Arusha Coffee Lodge
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hours). Enjoy a game drive through the park, which is well known for its large elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and varied wildlife including lions, giraffes, and buffalo.
Have a picnic lunch inside the park. Continue with an afternoon game drive as you explore deeper into Tarangire.
Later in the evening, head to your camp inside the park. Arrive at Tarangire Tortilis Camp, check in, relax, and enjoy dinner under the stars.
Overnight: Tarangire Tortilis Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 3
Day 3: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart and drive through the Serengeti with a full-day game drive en route to the Central Serengeti.
The Central Serengeti is well known for its high concentration of predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs, along with elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and many other species.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during your game drive.
Continue exploring until late afternoon, then head to your camp for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Serengeti Tortilis Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4
Day 5: Serengeti National Park (Central)
Start the day with an early morning game drive, a great time to see predators returning from the night’s hunt and animals starting their day.
Continue with a full-day safari in the Central Serengeti, exploring different areas of the plains and tracking wildlife.
Stop for a picnic lunch in the bush before resuming your game drive.
Return to camp in the late afternoon. Relax and enjoy an evening sundowner before dinner.
Overnight: Serengeti Tortilis Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 5
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater
Depart early in the morning for a final game drive in the Central Serengeti, making the most of wildlife viewing opportunities.
Later, begin the drive towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying more sightings along the way.
Arrive in the afternoon and check in at Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp, located close to the crater rim.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 6
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive. The crater floor is home to a dense population of wildlife including elephants, buffalo, hippos, lions, and rhinos.
Enjoy a picnic lunch at a designated site inside the crater.
In the afternoon, drive back to Arusha. Depending on your flight schedule, you will be transferred directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
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Meet & greet at Kilimanjaro International Airport
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Accommodation and Meals as detailed in the itinerary
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Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
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Professional English-speaking driver/guide
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Unlimited game drives and park entrance fees
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Bottled mineral water throughout the safari
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International flights and visas
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Travel insurance (highly recommended)
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Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
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Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks not included)
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Optional Serengeti–Arusha domestic flight
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