This 5-day safari offers an incredible journey through the highlights of Northern Tanzania’s Safari Circuit, immersing you in breathtaking wildlife and diverse landscapes. From spotting playful monkeys in lush forests to witnessing tree-climbing lions and elephants wandering among acacia trees, each day unfolds a new adventure. You’ll explore the awe-inspiring Ngorongoro Crater, a haven of wildlife within a collapsed volcano, and the iconic Serengeti National Park, renowned for its vast plains and unparalleled variety of animals. The stunning scenery and sheer abundance of wildlife will leave you with unforgettable memories. For a more adventurous experience, you can opt for a Budget Camping Safari Itinerary, customizable to suit your needs, seasonal changes, or the migratory patterns of animals.
Tanzania Midrange Safari 5 Days
Tour Overview
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, our dedicated driver will be eagerly awaiting you with a sign bearing your name, ready to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome. From there, you’ll transferred to your arranged hotel in Arusha town. Later, our experienced safari coordinators will provide a pre-safari briefing, offering an exciting preview of the wonders that await you. Relax and unwind in the serene environment of Springlands Hotel, featuring a swimming pool, a beautiful garden, a bar, and a restaurant.
In the morning you will be collected from your accommodation in Arusha by your personal Safari Guide. The drive to Tarangire is on a good tarmac road, across the gently rolling Masai plains with scattered acacia trees. the route, you will pass many Masai in their colourful dress walking on the roadside, riding bicycles, herding their cattle and driving donkey carts.
Tarangire National Park is well known for its large elephant herds. From the open roof of the vehicle, you will experience the seasonal swamps, savanna and Tarangire River in search of many animals including zebra, wildebeest, buffalo, elephant and giraffe. You may catch a glimpse of a lion stalking its prey or leopards watching and relaxing in the trees above. After an extensive game drive, having experienced the various sights and sounds of the wilderness, you will leave the park and head to a nearby campsite, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation & Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Eiliens Tree Lodge
Farm of Dream Lodge
Passing through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, you will be able to see the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater before traveling onwards to the Serengeti National Park, which you will reach by midday. The Serengeti is the habitat for an abundance of wildlife, such as impalas, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos, but is more well-known for its great migrating herds of zebras and wildebeest. The animals’ trek is determined by the rainfall and varies from year to year. In November and December, the animals move from the northern region, dominated by woodlands and hills, to the grassy plains of the south. During the longer rainy season from April to June, they return to the north. Apart from the migrating herds, you might have the chance to see predators, such as leopards, cheetahs and lions, always lurking close by.
After an unforgettable day, you will return to your campsite for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation & Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Tukaine Serengeti Tented Camps
Baobab Tented lodge
After breakfast, embark on an exciting morning game drive in Serengeti National Park, where you’ll encounter iconic wildlife such as lions, elephants, cheetahs, and zebras roaming the vast plains. After a delicious hot lunch, continue your exploration of this wildlife-rich park, keeping an eye out for more fascinating animals. In the afternoon, journey towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, taking in scenic views and spotting wildlife along the way. Arrive at your campsite near the crater rim, ready for another thrilling safari adventure as the day draws to a close.
Accommodation & Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp
Upon arrival, you'll descend into the crater, one of the largest unbroken calderas in the world, teeming with wildlife. Here, you'll spend the afternoon on a game drive, with ample opportunities to see a dense concentration of animals including lions, elephants, and with luck, the elusive black rhinoceros. The day concludes with dinner and overnight accommodation on the crater rim, offering stunning views of this natural wonder as the sun sets, encapsulating the day's adventure in an unforgettable panorama.
As the sun sets, transforming the sky into a canvas of orange and pink, you'll be transferred back to Arusha. From there, you'll head to Kilimanjaro Airport for your flight back home, with memories of Tanzania's wild beauty etched in your heart.
Included/Exclude
- Accommodation as per the above itinerary
- Professional and experienced English-speaking safari guide
- New 4x4 Toyota land cruiser with a pop-up roof
- Park Entrance Fees
- Food/Meals as outlined in the itinerary
- Water for drinking
- Government Taxes
- Transfer to airport
- All sightseeing and excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- Tipping
- Visa to Tanzania
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Drinks
- International airfares
- Early or late check in at hotels
- Travel insurance
- Any Private Expenses
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