6-Day Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Mid-Range Tour

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

Arrival in Tanzania – Pick-up from Airport to Arusha

Welcome to Tanzania! Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or Arusha Airport (ARK), you will be warmly greeted by your professional safari driver-guide. After a short introduction and briefing, you'll enjoy a comfortable transfer to your accommodation in Arusha, the gateway city to the northern safari circuit.

As you drive through the scenic landscapes, you'll get your first glimpse of Tanzania's natural beauty—rolling hills, coffee plantations, and views of Mount Meru or Kilimanjaro (on a clear day). Once you arrive at your lodge or hotel, you can relax, freshen up, and recover from your journey.

Depending on your arrival time, you may have a chance to explore Arusha town, enjoy a local dinner, or simply rest and prepare for the exciting safari adventure that begins the following day.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, you’ll drive to Tarangire National Park, a scenic journey of about 2–3 hours. Tarangire is known for its huge elephant herds, iconic baobab trees, and rich wildlife, including lions, giraffes, zebras, and more.

Enjoy a full-day game drive, with a picnic lunch inside the park. In the late afternoon, you’ll head to your budget lodge or campsite near Lake Manyara or Mto wa Mbu for dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Fanaka Lodge

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Tarangire NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Manyara/Mto wa Mbu to Serengeti via Ngorongoro

After an early breakfast, you’ll drive through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying stunning views of the crater from a viewpoint before continuing toward the vast Serengeti Plains. Along the way, you'll see Maasai villages, wildlife, and changing landscapes.

Arrive in the Serengeti National Park by midday and begin your first exciting game drive in this world-famous park, known for its endless plains and incredible wildlife, including big cats, elephants, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras.

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

Show more

GiraffeCommon

HippoCommon

HyenaCommon

LeopardOccasional

Black RhinoVery Rare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Engiterata Adventure Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park - Dawn to Dusk

Today is dedicated to a full-day game drive in the heart of the Serengeti, one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife areas. You’ll explore different zones of the park in search of the Big Five, cheetahs, hyenas, hippos, and countless herbivores.

Depending on wildlife movement, your guide will take you to the best areas, whether it's near the Seronera River or open plains. If you're lucky, you might witness a predator hunt or part of the Great Migration (seasonal).

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the bush, then continue your game drive until late afternoon. Return to your camp for a warm dinner and a night under the stars.

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Engiterata Adventure Camps

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Central Serengeti NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater – Return to Arusha

After an early breakfast, you'll enjoy a final game drive en route as you leave the Serengeti and head to the Ngorongoro Crater, one of Africa’s natural wonders.

Descend into the crater for a half-day game drive, where you have a chance to see the Big Five, including the rare black rhino, in a stunning setting surrounded by towering crater walls.

After a picnic lunch by the hippo pool, begin your drive back to Arusha, arriving in the evening for rest.

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:

Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa

• Mid-range hotel located in Arusha (City)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha Town Tour & Departure

After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy a short Arusha town tour, where you can visit local markets, craft shops, or the Cultural Heritage Centre for souvenirs and a taste of Tanzanian culture.

Later, enjoy a hot local lunch at a selected restaurant before being transferred to the airport for your for departure.

Main Destination:

Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

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