5-Day Best Mid-Range in Tanzania

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

Arrival in Arusha

You will be picked up from the airport by office representative and driven to your accommodation in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you will hopefully have time to relax and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime!
Busy Arusha is an essential part of safari life here in northern Tanzania and most travellers pass through at some stage.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

Kahawa House

• Luxury lodge located in Arusha (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Arusha to Tarangire National Park

Your adventure begins after breakfast, as your guide picks you up and you set off for Tarangire National Park. The journey, about two and a half hours long on well-maintained tarmac roads, leads you to the park named after the Tarangire River. Known as the 'river of warthogs', it serves as the primary water source for wildlife during the dry season. Tarangire is renowned for its elephant herds, often spotted gathering by the river. Keep an eye out for giraffes, bushbucks, and hartebeests, as well as predators like lions and leopards. The park boasts an impressive array of bird species, with more breeding varieties than anywhere else on earth. Marvel at the ancient baobab trees, some rumored to have lived for over a thousand years. Lunch will be enjoyed at a picnic site within the park before concluding your game drive and heading to your accommodation in Karatu.

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:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Karatu (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Ngorongoro Crater to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, you'll journey into the cooler realms of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The sight of the Ngorongoro Crater is like stepping into a forgotten world, with its steep volcanic walls enclosing a pristine wilderness of sweeping savannah, scattered acacia woodlands, and shimmering lakes and swamps. Formed by a massive volcanic explosion millions of years ago, the crater spans 260 square kilometers and is renowned for its geological wonders and dense populations of large mammals. As you descend into the crater, you'll encounter vast herds of wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and over 500 bird species. The crater offers an excellent opportunity to spot endangered black rhinos. After exploring the crater, you'll journey through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area to reach the Serengeti, entering from the south of the park.

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:

Nyota Luxury Camp

• Luxury tented camp located inside Serengeti NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Serengeti National Park to Karatu

The Serengeti is truly breathtaking, renowned for its expansive savannahs that provide unparalleled opportunities for wildlife sightings. Its climate and vegetation have remained remarkably unchanged for millions of years, preserving its natural beauty. While it hosts a rich array of wildlife, its crown jewel is undeniably the annual Great Migration. This awe-inspiring phenomenon sees vast herds of wildebeest, accompanied by zebras and antelopes, traversing the plains in search of fresh grazing. The migration spectacle is a year-round affair; it's simply a matter of knowing where to look at any given time. Alongside its iconic landscapes, encounters with predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards are common, making for an unforgettable experience.

Later in the afternoon, as you embark on your return journey to Karatu, may you continue to revel in the marvels of nature along the way!

Main Destination:

Serengeti National Park

Accommodation:

Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located near Karatu (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Lake Manyara National Park to Arusha

Following breakfast, your journey will take you to Lake Manyara National Park, a petite yet remarkably diverse reserve situated 120 kilometers west of Arusha. Everything within this park is characterized by a unique scale. It's both condensed, being one of Africa's narrowest parks, and grandiose, as the Great Rift Escarpment looms majestically over the park's western boundary, casting an imposing presence over Lake Manyara.

A delightful picnic lunch amidst the park's natural wonders awaits you. After your exhilarating game drive, it will be time to bid adieu to your guide as you're dropped off at a destination of your choice, whether it be Arusha, Kilimanjaro Airport, or Arusha Airport.

Main Destination:

Arusha (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

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

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