8-Day Tanzania Wilderness Safari (Mid-Range) - All Parks

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and transfer to your mid-range accommodation. Settle in and enjoy a warm welcome to Tanzania, relaxing after your journey. Depending on your arrival time, take a short walk to explore the surroundings. Dinner and overnight at your accommodation in preparation for the safari ahead.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Arusha National Park & Walking Safari

After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in Arusha National Park, exploring its forested slopes, crater lakes, and scenic landscapes while spotting giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and colobus monkeys. Enjoy a guided nature walk with a park ranger to experience the park’s wildlife, waterfalls, and vegetation up close before settling down for a picnic lunch within the park. In the afternoon, take a short game drive through another section of the park, then return to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Arusha National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Animals are easier to spot)

High Season July to March (The park can get busy)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Arusha NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

ElephantOccasional

WildebeestOccasional

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LeopardRare

HyenaRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its large elephant herds, lions, and iconic baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives spotting wildlife and abundant bird species. Stop for lunch in a scenic location before continuing your afternoon safari. Check in at your mid-range accommodation near Tarangire for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park

Best Time To Visit July to November (Animals come to the Tarangire River)

High Season June to October (The park is full of visitors)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tarangire NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park & Maasai Boma Visit

Begin the day with a visit to a traditional Maasai Boma, where you can experience local culture, customs, and daily life. Afterwards, travel to Central Serengeti National Park and embark on an afternoon game drive, spotting lions, cheetahs, and herds of plains game. Take time to capture photographs and admire the breathtaking Serengeti landscapes before returning to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to October (Different areas are best at different times)

High Season July to March (The Seronera area is crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little to no rainfall)

Wildlife in Serengeti NP

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

CheetahCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

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GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Spend a full day in Central Serengeti National Park with morning and afternoon game drives. Observe elephants, buffalo, giraffes, and predators in their natural habitat. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch amidst the wilderness. Return to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and evening relaxation.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Central Serengeti National Park

Begin the day with a sunrise game drive for spectacular wildlife viewing and photography. Track lions, leopards, cheetahs, and herds of plains game across the park’s iconic landscapes. Stop for a picnic lunch in the heart of the Serengeti before continuing afternoon drives. Conclude the day at your mid-range accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Weavers Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater

Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a full-day safari. Spot the Big Five, hippos, and other wildlife amidst dramatic crater scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor with stunning views. Ascend in the late afternoon and stay at your mid-range accommodation near Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater

Best Time To Visit June to October (Wildlife viewing is best)

High Season Most of the year – July to March (Expect crowds)

Best Weather June to October (Rainfall is little to none)

Wildlife in Ngorongoro Crater

Black RhinoCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HyenaAbundant

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ElephantCommon

HippoCommon

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Eileen's Trees Inn

• Mid-range lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake Manyara National Park & Departure

After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive among tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and abundant birdlife. Explore the park’s scenic landscapes and wetlands before returning to Arusha. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Conclude your 8-day wilderness safari with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife.

Main Destination:

Lake Manyara National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October (Easier to spot animals)

High Season July to March (The northern section gets crowded)

Best Weather June to October (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Manyara NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

Show more

LionOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Non-alcoholic drinks

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.