5-Day Upper Mid-Range Best of Tanzania Adventure

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

Arrival in Arusha

You arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where our team meets you and transfers you to Arusha. The drive takes about 1 hour, depending on traffic.

Arusha sits at the base of Mount Meru and acts as the main gateway for a Tanzania safari. You check in, relax, and prepare for the days ahead. If time allows, you can take a short walk or just enjoy the lodge environment.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City, Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Forest Hill Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located near Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you drive to Tarangire National Park (approx. 2–3 hours). This park is known for large elephant herds and baobab trees.

You start your game drive on arrival. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, and possibly lions. During the dry season, animals gather along the Tarangire River, which improves sightings.

In the late afternoon, you exit the park and continue to Karatu for overnight. Karatu sits along the Ngorongoro highlands and gives a cooler climate.

Main Destination:

Tarangire National Park (Tanzania)

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

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

You depart early and drive toward Serengeti National Park. The drive takes 5–6 hours, passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area with views over the crater.

Once inside Serengeti, the landscape opens into wide plains. You begin your game drive immediately. This park holds one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa.

You may spot lions, cheetahs, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. The afternoon and evening game drive gives strong chances for predator activity.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

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:

Seronera Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro overnight

The Serengeti is truly spectacular. It is famous for its vast open grasslands which allow for excellent sightings of wildlife. The Serengeti's climate and vegetation have remained largely untouched for millions of years. Whilst it boasts abundant wildlife, it is perhaps best known for the annual Great Migration. Vast numbers of wildebeest accompanied by large numbers of zebras and antelopes move in an annual pattern, constantly seeking fresh grazing. The migration can be found during any given month, you just need to know where to look! The question should really be about the 'best places' to see the animals during a certain time of year. In addition to the iconic landscapes, you will have a good chance of encountering predators and you may see lions, cheetahs and leopards. It is a truly life-changing experience.

In the afternoon, you will start your journey back to Ngorongoro area.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park (Tanzania)

Accommodation:

Mysigio Tented Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ngorongoro Highlands

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After breakfast, you will drive up into the cooler regions of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. When you first see Ngorongoro Crater, it looks like a forgotten world. Concealed by the steep volcanic walls is a pristine wilderness including sweeping savannah, pockets of acacia woodland, and glistening lakes and swamps. The crater was created when a large volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself two to three million years ago and it covers an area of 260sq km. The Crater is famous for both its geological delights and for being a natural reserve that is home to some of the densest large mammal populations in the whole of the African continent. After you descend into the Crater, you quickly find yourself amongst large numbers of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and more than 500 bird species. The Crater provides you with the best chance of seeing the endangered black rhinos.

After the game drive and picnic lunch, you ascend and drive back to Arusha.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Crater (Tanzania)

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:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

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