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Tanzania safari: 6 or 8 days?

The 6-day tour goes to Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro. The 8-day tour adds Lake Manyara and a second day in the Serengeti. Both start in Arusha, with a private 4x4 vehicle and driver.

Mbuga Day editorial team Page reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Departure: Arusha airport
Options: 6 or 8 days
Vehicle: 4x4 with private driver
Extension: Zanzibar, optional

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6–8 days

10/10 · 5 reviews

North Tanzania 6 Day Safari

English-speaking guide

Guide in English

Six days from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro, with a private 4x4 and driver, meals and park entry included. A Zanzibar extension is optional.

From €2,488.83Checked on 13 Nov 2026Generated illustration

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8–12 days

10/10 · 2 reviews

North Tanzania 8 Day Safari

English-speaking guide

Guide in English

Eight days from Arusha through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro and Tarangire, with an English-speaking guide, meals and park entry included. A Zanzibar extension is optional.

From €3,548.37Checked on 13 Nov 2026Generated illustration

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Which tour fits your time

Option	Duration	Guide language	Price	Reviews	Best for
North Tanzania 6 Day Safari	6–8 days	English-speaking guideGuide in English	€2,488.83	10/10 · 5	For a tour of the north in six days, covering Tarangire, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro.
North Tanzania 8 Day Safari	8–12 days	English-speaking guideGuide in English	€3,548.37	10/10 · 2	To spend more time in the Serengeti and add Manyara, over eight days.

What changes between the two tours

The six-day tour links Tarangire, one stop in the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater. The eight-day tour starts with Lake Manyara and plans two days in the Serengeti. It ends in Tarangire, the day before the airport transfer.

Time in the Serengeti

The Serengeti covers a huge area and needs time. With eight days, days four and five are devoted to it. The listing presents the wildebeest migration as a goal of those days, with no guarantee.

The Ngorongoro Crater

Both tours go through Ngorongoro. On the six-day tour, the descent into the crater takes place on day five, with a picnic near the Lerai forest. On the eight-day tour, the listing offers Olduvai Gorge and a Maasai village as options.

Extending to Zanzibar

Both listings offer an extension to the island, chosen when you book: two days with the six-day tour, four days with the eight-day tour.

Frequently asked questions

Are six days enough for the Serengeti and Ngorongoro?

Yes, the six-day tour includes both, as well as Tarangire. It simply leaves fewer days in the Serengeti than the eight-day tour.

Are park entry fees included?

Yes, access to the national parks is listed among the inclusions of both tours.

Can you add Zanzibar at the end?

Yes, it is an option chosen when you book: two or four days depending on the tour.

Will you definitely see animals?

No. The listing guarantees no sightings, including for the wildebeest migration.