Accommodation: Mid-range lodges & tented camps
Transport: 4x4 Safari Jeep with experienced guide
Meals: Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Safari Overview
Explore Tanzania’s top safari destinations in style with this 5-day mid-range safari. Witness the majestic elephants of Tarangire, the tree-climbing lions of Lake Manyara, the endless plains of Serengeti, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater—all while enjoying comfortable mid-range accommodations.
Day 1 — Arrival in Arusha & Transfer to Tarangire
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport and meet your driver-guide. Drive to Tarangire National Park and enjoy a scenic game drive in the late afternoon. Spot elephants, giraffes, and zebras roaming freely across the savannah. Relax at your lodge with dinner and overnight.
- Arrival and pick-up from airport
- Afternoon game drive in Tarangire
- Dinner and overnight at mid-range lodge/camp
Day 2 — Tarangire to Lake Manyara & Onward to Serengeti
After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and flamingos along the lake. Continue through the Great Rift Valley escarpment to Serengeti National Park, enjoying wildlife sightings en route. Overnight at your mid-range lodge or tented camp in the Serengeti.
- Morning game drive at Lake Manyara
- Scenic drive to Serengeti with wildlife stops
- Dinner and overnight at mid-range lodge/camp
Day 3 — Full Day Game Drives in Serengeti
Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti National Park. Witness the Great Migration (seasonal), and search for the Big Five. Morning and afternoon game drives maximize your wildlife experience, with a picnic lunch in the park. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Morning game drive in Serengeti
- Picnic lunch in the park
- Afternoon game drive
- Dinner and overnight at mid-range lodge/camp
Day 4 — Serengeti to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
Early morning game drive in Serengeti, then drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy panoramic views from the crater rim and optional afternoon walking safari around the highlands. Overnight at a mid-range lodge or campsite on the crater rim.
- Morning game drive in Serengeti
- Scenic drive to Ngorongoro
- Optional afternoon nature walk
- Dinner and overnight at lodge/camp on crater rim
Day 5 — Ngorongoro Crater Tour & Return to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day safari. Spot rhinos, lions, buffalo, and flamingos. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater before returning to Arusha in the late afternoon for departure or overnight stay.
- Early morning crater descent
- Game drive on crater floor
- Picnic lunch
- Return to Arusha
Inclusions
- All park entrance fees
- All game drives in 4x4 safari vehicle with experienced driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed (mid-range lodges/camps)
- All meals as mentioned
- Mineral water during safari drives
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
Exclusions
- International flights to/from Tanzania
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal items, drinks, and laundry
- Travel/medical insurance
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary