6-Day Mid-Range Safari Adventure
Experience a captivating 6-day safari through some of Tanzania’s most renowned national parks: Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Starting with a restful arrival day in Arusha, this itinerary offers a blend of thrilling wildlife encounters and stunning natural landscapes, all enjoyed from the comfort of mid-range accommodations. Discover the diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife of Tanzania, including the dense elephant populations of Tarangire, the vast plains of the Serengeti, and the unique biosphere of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Tarangire National Park
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your safari guide. Begin your adventure with a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2.5–3 hours). Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a game drive in this iconic park known for its ancient baobab trees, large elephant herds, and vibrant birdlife.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Drinks: Drinking Water
Accommodation: Mawe Mawe Manyara Lodge
Day 2: Lake Manyara National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. Spend the day exploring this compact but diverse park, famed for its tree-climbing lions, hippo pools, and flamingo-dotted lake. In the afternoon, continue to the Karatu highlands for overnight.
Meals: Full Board
Drinks: Drinking Water
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge
Day 3: Karatu to Serengeti National Park (Central)
Set out early for a long, scenic drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to Central Serengeti (approx. 4–5 hours with game drives en route). Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings along the way, arriving in time for a late afternoon game drive in the heart of the Serengeti.
Meals: Full Board
Drinks: Drinking Water
Accommodation: Safari Haven (Central Serengeti)
Day 4: Full-Day Game Drive – Serengeti National Park
Spend the day on game drives in Central Serengeti, home to abundant predators and part of the path of the Great Migration. Watch for lions, leopards, cheetahs, and countless grazing animals.
Meals: Full Board
Drinks: Drinking Water
Accommodation: Safari Haven (Central Serengeti)
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro – Overnight at Lake Masek
Enjoy a final morning game drive in the Serengeti before continuing south toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the afternoon at your accommodation near Lake Masek, nestled between the Serengeti and Ngorongoro regions.
Meals: Full Board
Drinks: Drinking Water
Accommodation: Lake Masek Tented Lodge
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater – Departure
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater early for a half-day game drive in one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. Spot the Big Five, including the elusive black rhino. After a picnic lunch, begin your drive back to Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight (approx. 4–5 hours depending on destination).
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Drinks: Drinking Water
Accommodation: None (End of Safari)
Inclusives:
Mid-range lodge accommodation.
All park entrance fees.
Professional safari guide and vehicle.
Full board meals throughout the safari.
Game drives as mentioned in the itinerary.
Airport transfers and transportation.
Exclusives:
International airfares.
Travel insurance.
Visa fees.
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, tips, alcoholic beverages, and laundry.
Sleeping bags and other personal camping gear.
Optional activities and excursions not mentioned in the itinerary.