5 Days Tanzania Mid-Range Safari

Experience the diverse wonders of Tanzania on this affordable mid-range safari, featuring comfortable camping options. This itinerary includes visits to the Serengeti National Park, renowned for its stunning Great Wildebeest Migration from July to October; Tarangire National Park, famous for its perennial Tarangire River; and the Ngorongoro Crater, a natural haven with rich wildlife including lions and cheetahs.

Destinations

  1. Tarangire National Park
  2. Serengeti National Park
  3. Ngorongoro Crater
  4. Lake Manyara National Park

Itinerary

Day 1: Tarangire National Park Your safari adventure begins with a pick-up from your Arusha accommodation, followed by a drive to Tarangire National Park. Located in the Manyara region, this vast park is known for the Tarangire River, a crucial water source for wildlife during the dry season.

  • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Acacia Tarangire Luxury Camp or similar Hotel

Day 2-3: Serengeti National Park (Seronera) After breakfast, we head to the central Serengeti region, known for its incredible wildlife diversity. The Serengeti, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to the “Big Five” and hosts the Great Migration, with hundreds of thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles traversing the plains. Experience the Serengeti’s iconic landscapes and its abundant predators.

Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Following breakfast, we travel to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area for a game drive in the world’s largest caldera. This UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts highland plains and a remarkable concentration of wildlife, making it one of the planet’s most extraordinary natural wonders.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farmhouse Lodge or similar Hotel

Day 5: Lake Manyara National Park – Return to Arusha After breakfast, we visit Lake Manyara National Park, passing through a Maasai village. Named after the Maasai word for the Euphorbia Tirucalli plant, Lake Manyara is situated along the Great Rift Valley, visible from space due to its immense scale. After exploring the park, you’ll return to Arusha for your flight home.

  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
  • Accommodation: Available upon request at an additional cost

Inclusions

  • Park fees
  • All activities as specified (unless labeled as optional)
  • Accommodation as detailed
  • Professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
  • Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Meals as outlined in the itinerary
  • Drinking water throughout the safari

Exclusions

  • International flights
  • Additional accommodation before and after the tour
  • Tips (recommended $20 per person per day)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Services not included in the itinerary
  • Travel insurance and medical repatriation
  • Personal items