6-Day Northern Tanzania Midrange Unforgettable Safari

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

Arrival in Arusha

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, where your professional guide will welcome you and transfer you to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, enjoy a short city tour including local markets or cultural sights. In the evening, attend a safari briefing about the itinerary, wildlife expectations, and park rules.
Overnight: Midrange lodge in Arusha.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Greenside Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its huge elephant herds and ancient baobabs. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, and buffalo. Picnic lunch in the park with scenic views. Late afternoon, drive to your lodge near Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Midrange lodge near Tarangire.

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:

Ikumbi Safari Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti National Park

Drive through the Ngorongoro Highlands with a stop at the crater viewpoint for photography. Continue into Serengeti National Park and start an afternoon game drive in Central Serengeti. Spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and wildebeest while enjoying the vast plains.
Overnight: Midrange lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.

Main Destination:

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:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Full Serengeti Game Drive

Spend a full day exploring the Serengeti. Early morning game drives offer chances to see predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs. Witness large herds of herbivores crossing the plains. Picnic lunch in the bush, followed by afternoon game drives to rivers and kopjes for more wildlife encounters. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Serengeti midrange lodge.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Shuhudia Adventure Camp

• Mid-range tented bush camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater & Lake Manyara

Early morning game drive in Serengeti, then depart toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive and picnic lunch. Spot Big Five animals, hippos, and flamingos in the soda lake. In the afternoon, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a short game drive to see tree-climbing lions, hippos, and flamingos. Overnight at a midrange lodge near Lake Manyara or Karatu.
Overnight: Midrange lodge near Lake Manyara.

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:

Marera Valley Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Lake manyara return to Arusha

After breakfast, depart the Ngorongoro area and drive to Lake Manyara National Park (approx. 2 hours). Enjoy a half-day game drive in this beautiful park, famous for its tree-climbing lions, flamingos, elephants, and large troops of baboons. You will explore the groundwater forest, open plains, and lakeshore, offering diverse wildlife and excellent photography opportunities.

After the game drive, you will drive back to Arusha (approx. 2 hours). Upon arrival, your driver-guide will transfer you directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your evening flight. This marks the end of your 6-day safari, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes.

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.