5-Day Northern Tanzania Highlights Mid-Range Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Game Drive Tarangire National Park

Today your safari adventure begins! After pickup in Arusha, enjoy a scenic 2.5-hour drive through stunning landscapes and local villages. Spend the day exploring Tarangire National Park, home to vast elephant herds, towering baobabs and rare tree-climbing pythons. As the evening falls, head to Africa Safari Rift Valley where a safari comfort dome tent awaits. Cool off with a refreshing swim in the pool before relaxing under the African night sky.

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

Show more

HippoCommon

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

Wild DogVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Accommodation:

Africa Safari Rift Valley (Safari Comfort Accommodation)

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Game Drive Lake Manyara National Park

Today’s adventure takes you to Lake Manyara, a park famed for its stunning landscapes, waterfalls and hot springs. Enjoy a full-day game drive spotting tree-climbing lions, baboons and countless bird species along the lake. After a day of discovery, continue to Africa Safari Karatu, where you can unwind and relax in comfort, surrounded by the beauty of Tanzania.

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:

Africa Safari Karatu (Safari Comfort Bungalow)

• Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Lake Manyara NP

+5 Photos

+4 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive Ngorongoro Crater

Rise early for a thrilling descent into the Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest intact caldera and home to around 30,000 animals, including the Big Five. This natural wonder offers one of Africa’s most unforgettable safari experiences. In the afternoon, continue to the Ndutu/South Serengeti, famed for the calving season of the Great Migration, where thousands of wildebeest are born and predators lurk nearby. Overnight at Africa Safari South Serengeti.

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:

Africa Safari South Serengeti (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Ndutu (Southern Serengeti NP)

+6 Photos

+5 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive Serengeti National Park

Begin with an early Serengeti game drive, where the savannah comes alive at sunrise. Then journey into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, famed for its wildlife-rich landscapes. Tonight, stay at Africa Safari South Serengeti, just steps from the park’s edge. From your tent, you may hear lions calling or zebras grazing nearby — an enchanting reminder that you’re surrounded by the magic of Africa’s wilderness.

Main Destination:

Southern 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:

Africa Safari Serengeti Ikoma (Safari Comfort)

• Mid-range tented camp located inside Western Serengeti NP

+9 Photos

+8 Photos

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game Drive Serengeti National Park

Spend the day on a game drive in the Serengeti, home to endless plains, the Big Five, and the Great Migration of over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras. Experience unforgettable wildlife encounters in one of Africa’s most iconic parks. In the afternoon, board a domestic flight from Seronera to Arusha, where your safari adventure comes to a close.

Main Destination:

Central Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.