6-Day Farm & Plains | Tanzania Safari

Route at a Glance

Over 6 private days, you travel from Summit Safari Lodge via Tloma Lodge to Ngorongoro Farm House, following Arusha → Tarangire → Central Serengeti → Karatu → Ngorongoro Crater. The journey is budget + midrange and uses private road safari. Immerse in the Serengeti plains before relaxing in the lush agricultural highlands of Karatu. Rates are per person sharing for the seasons and party sizes shown; international flights are not included. Availability is checked for your exact dates before confirmation.

Duration6 days

Safari styleBudget + Midrange

MovementPrivate road safari

JourneySafari only

1. Arusha2. Tarangire3. Central Serengeti4. Karatu5. Ngorongoro Crater

Rooming for 6-Day Farm & Plains and every stay is checked for your exact dates.

Ngorongoro highlands and crater landscape on the route

Serengeti Plains and the Ngorongoro Crater

Immerse in the Serengeti plains before relaxing in the lush agricultural highlands of Karatu. You begin at Summit Safari Lodge before moving to Tloma Lodge and onward through Arusha, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Karatu and Ngorongoro Crater. Here, 3 route days touch the Serengeti ecosystem; the Ngorongoro Crater has its own dedicated stage. The final stay is Ngorongoro Farm House, giving the journey a clear finish rather than a rushed return through the same ground. This combination suits travellers comparing 6 private days at budget + midrange level with private road safari. Wildlife remains naturally variable, and every stay is checked for the requested dates.

Your 6-Day Route

Day 1

Arrival and Private Welcome

Day 1 opens at the arrival airport. Your guide meets you and completes the private transfer to Arusha, where you settle at Summit Safari Lodge before the route continues toward Tarangire National Park. Arrival coordination remains private, unhurried and separate from international airfare.

Stay: Summit Safari Lodge

Day 2

Tarangire Baobab and Elephant Country

The day 2 stage starts at Summit Safari Lodge. You explore Tarangire National Park by private game drive. You stay at Tloma Lodge. The private vehicle allows flexible stops, while every wildlife observation remains natural and uncertain. Road and wildlife conditions shape the final tracks.

Stay: Tloma Lodge

Day 3

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

Day 3 begins at Tloma Lodge. You continue to Central Serengeti. An afternoon game drive follows. You stay at Seronera Wildlife Lodge. Your guide adjusts the route to road and wildlife conditions, so no particular sighting is guaranteed. Road and wildlife conditions shape the final tracks.

Stay: Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Day 4

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

On day 4, you leave Seronera Wildlife Lodge for the next route stage. You spend the day on a private game drive in. You return to Seronera Wildlife Lodge for another night. The private route follows current conditions. The private vehicle allows flexible stops without promising a sighting.

Stay: Seronera Wildlife Lodge

Day 5

Serengeti Plains and River Valleys

Day 5 begins at Seronera Wildlife Lodge. A morning Serengeti game drive is followed by transit to Karatu. You stay at Ngorongoro Farm House. The journey remains private, with practical stops and arrival timing adjusted to the day’s road conditions. The private drive allows practical stops.

Stay: Ngorongoro Farm House

Day 6

Ngorongoro Crater and Highlands

From Ngorongoro Farm House, day 6 continues toward Arusha. You descend into Ngorongoro Crater for a private game drive, followed by a transfer back to Arusha. Current animal movement and road conditions guide the day without changing the confirmed evening stay. Sightings are never certain.

How the Accommodation and Movement Fit Together

Immerse in the Serengeti plains before relaxing in the lush agricultural highlands of Karatu. The nightly pattern in 6-Day Farm & Plains moves from Summit Safari Lodge through Tloma Lodge, Seronera Wildlife Lodge before ending at Ngorongoro Farm House. The same private Land Cruiser links the road stages, allowing your guide to manage stops and park formalities throughout. Those positions support time around Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Karatu without forcing a return to one base. Departure pace can change with roads, gates or airline operations, while each named stay defines where the next day begins. The result is a measured route with clear nightly positions.

Who This Route Suits

This route is strongest for a party that wants 6 private days at budget + midrange level without separating the accommodation from the route logic. From Summit Safari Lodge to Ngorongoro Farm House, it combines 3 Serengeti-linked route days, one private vehicle and guide throughout the road circuit. The sequence through Arusha, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Karatu and Ngorongoro Crater rewards travellers who prefer a clearly paced journey over adding extra parks to a short schedule. Compare the number of full wildlife days, the position of each overnight and the final transfer before deciding whether this is the right use of your available time. Rooming and availability are checked for the exact travel dates.

Seasonal Prices for 6-Day Farm & Plains

Prices are per person sharing in US dollars for the season and party size shown.

Season	2026/2027 · 2 guests	2026/2027 · 4 guests
Green (Apr - May)	$2,498	$1,816
Low (Nov - Mid Dec)	$2,827	$2,145
Mid (Jan - Feb, Jun)	$2,899	$2,217
Peak (Jul - Oct)	$3,138	$2,455
2028	2028 pricing is quoted on request.

What Is Included

Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser and guide for the stated duration
Park entry, concession and Ngorongoro Crater fees shown for the route
Full-board lodge accommodation, with half board in Arusha where stated
Round-trip airport transfers shown in the itinerary

What Is Not Included

International flights and visas
Travel and medical insurance
Gratuities and personal drinks

Season and Pace for This Route

Immerse in the Serengeti plains before relaxing in the lush agricultural highlands of Karatu. For 6-Day Farm & Plains, the rows for Green (Apr - May), Low (Nov - Mid Dec), Mid (Jan - Feb, Jun), Peak (Jul - Oct) must be matched to your travel dates and party size. The route through Arusha, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Karatu and Ngorongoro Crater changes character between drier and greener periods, while sightings remain naturally variable. We verify Seronera Wildlife Lodge, every other named stay and current access conditions before confirmation. The final quotation keeps the same season and party-size basis visible. Compare the nightly position and movement method before choosing between routes with a similar duration.

Arusha Tarangire Central Serengeti Karatu Ngorongoro Crater

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Questions About 6-Day Farm & Plains

How much of this journey is travelled by road?

The route uses a private Land Cruiser between Arusha, Tarangire, Central Serengeti, Karatu, Ngorongoro Crater. Transfer days remain part of the safari, but the guide balances stopping time against gate conditions and the distance to the named overnight. We do not publish invented drive times because road, weather and wildlife conditions can change the practical pace.

How much time does the route give the Serengeti?

Approximately 3 day entries involve the Serengeti ecosystem, including the specific central, northern or Grumeti sectors shown. That count includes arrival or transfer days where relevant, so the day-by-day plan is the best guide to full game-drive time. Wildlife and migration events remain naturally variable.

Can Zanzibar be added after this safari?

A Zanzibar extension can be quoted as a clearly separate addition after the final safari movement. It is not silently included in this safari-only price. We would confirm the domestic flight, coast, resort and meal plan independently so the extension does not alter the named safari accommodation sequence.

How are the seasonal prices applied?

Use the row matching your travel period and the column matching the stated party size. Prices are per person sharing in US dollars. We reconfirm room configuration and availability before booking. The final proposal confirms the correct rooming basis and current availability before payment.

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