6-Day Mid-Range Northern Tanzania Fly-in 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, where you’ll be warmly greeted by your personal guide and transferred in comfort to your Mid-range hotel in Arusha. As you drive through the lush foothills beneath Mount Meru, take in your first impressions of Tanzania’s stunning landscapes.

Upon arrival, check in and unwind after your international flight. The rest of the day is yours to relax — perhaps with a refreshing drink on your private terrace or a leisurely stroll through the lodge’s gardens.

In the evening, enjoy a delicious welcome dinner as your guide briefs you on the adventure ahead — a perfect start to your unforgettable Tanzanian safari experience.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Arusha Planet Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Scenic to Central Serengeti

After breakfast, transfer to Arusha Airport for your scenic flight to the Serengeti National Park—a journey that reveals Tanzania’s breathtaking beauty from above. As you soar over the Great Rift Valley and Ngorongoro Highlands, the vast golden plains of the Serengeti come into view, promising days filled with wonder and discovery.

Upon arrival at the Seronera Airstrip, you’ll be met by your safari guide and begin your first game drive en route to your comfortable lodge or well-appointed tented camp. The Serengeti, famed for its endless horizons and exceptional concentration of wildlife, offers encounters with lions, elephants, giraffes, and—if timing allows—the world-famous Great Migration.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and some relaxation before your afternoon game drive. As the sun sets over the plains, enjoy a sundowner and take in the breathtaking scenery.

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 Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Game drive central Serengeti

Awake to the sounds of the wild as the sun rises over the endless Serengeti plains. After breakfast, set out for a full-day game drive through this iconic landscape. Explore open savannahs, acacia woodlands and rocky kopjes while watching for lions, elephants and cheetahs.

If your visit coincides with the Great Migration, you may witness thousands of wildebeest and zebras crossing the plains. Pause for a picnic lunch in the heart of the park before continuing your adventure into the afternoon and returning to your comfortable lodge or quality tented camp as the golden sunset paints the horizon.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Tukaone Hembe Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Start your day with a final morning game drive in the Serengeti, soaking in the golden light and the last glimpses of its roaming wildlife. After breakfast, you’ll begin your scenic journey toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, take in sweeping views of the savannah giving way to lush green hills.

Arrive at your comfortable lodge in the Ngorongoro Highlands, offering beautiful views, cool mountain air, and warm Tanzanian hospitality. Spend the evening unwinding by the fire or enjoying a delicious dinner surrounded by nature’s calm beauty.

Main Destination:

Ngorongoro Highlands

Accommodation:

Embalakai Ngorongoro Camp

• Luxury tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Ngorongoro Crater to karatu

After an early breakfast, descend into the world-renowned Ngorongoro Crater — often called “Africa’s Eden.” Spend the morning exploring this natural wonder, home to lions, elephants, buffalo, and, if you’re lucky, the rare black rhino.

After a rewarding game drive and picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend to the rim and enjoy a final look over the breathtaking landscape. You’ll then drive to Karatu for a relaxing evening and overnight stay, carrying memories of Tanzania’s wild beauty — a safari that defines comfort, style, and wonder.

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

White RhinoOccasional

LeopardOccasional

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

• Luxury lodge located 1-2hr drive from Ngorongoro Crater

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Non-alcoholic drinks

Departure

As your unforgettable journey comes to an end, enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel before departing Karatu by road for either Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK) for your onward flight. With your heart full of memories and your spirit renewed by Tanzania’s beauty, this marks the perfect conclusion to your Mid-range safari adventure.

End of Safari – Asante Sana!

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

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.