7-Day Tanzania Big Five Safari (Mid-Range)

• 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 or Arusha Airport and transfer to your mid-range accommodation. Settle in and enjoy a warm welcome, with time to relax and explore the surroundings. Depending on arrival time, take a short walk or rest after your journey. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your accommodation in preparation for the safari.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Pazuri Inn

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its elephant herds and baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives, spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, and birds. Stop for a scenic picnic lunch before continuing afternoon wildlife viewing. 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

Travel to Central Serengeti National Park with a game drive en route, spotting wildlife along the way. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Maasai Boma to experience local culture, customs, and lifestyle. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the park, observing lions, leopards, and herds of plains game. Return to your mid-range accommodation in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight.

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:

Moyo Tented Camp

• Luxury 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 on morning and afternoon game drives in Central Serengeti National Park. Track predators, watch elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and other wildlife, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Explore riverbeds, plains, and waterholes with your guide. Return to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Moyo Tented Camp

• Luxury 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, capturing the Serengeti’s magical morning light. Track lions, leopards, cheetahs, and watch herds of wildebeest, zebras, and buffalo roam the plains. Enjoy a scenic lunch in the park before an afternoon drive to spot more wildlife. Return to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Moyo Tented Camp

• Luxury 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 diverse plains game amidst spectacular scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Ascend in the late afternoon and check in 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

Show more

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, famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Explore the park’s lush landscapes and wetlands before returning to Arusha. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Conclude your 7-day Big Five safari with lasting 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.