5 Days Mid-Range Safari – The Great Tanzania Expedition

Begin your Tanzania safari with a pick-up from your Arusha hotel or the airport by your professional guide. After a quick safari briefing, head to Tarangire National Park, known for its iconic baobab trees and large elephant herds. The park, situated along the Tarangire River, features diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes, including the Great Rift Valley floor. After a delicious lunch in the park, continue your safari before heading to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Start the day with an early breakfast before heading to Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic highlands of Karatu and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you descend into the Serengeti, witness its endless plains stretching as far as the eye can see—one of Africa’s most iconic wildlife landscapes.

Arrive in the Seronera area, the Serengeti’s heart, home to the Seronera River, a vital water source that attracts diverse wildlife, including many of the Serengeti’s signature species. After a delightful lunch, enjoy an exciting afternoon game drive to observe the park’s abundant wildlife. In the evening, check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

After breakfast, embark on a game drive along the Sogore River Circuit, famous for sightings of lions, cheetahs, Thomson’s gazelles, ostriches, and topi. Visit the Serengeti Visitor’s Centre for a deeper insight into the park’s ecosystem and wildlife.

In the afternoon, explore the Kopjes Circuit, winding around the Maasai Kopjes—granite outcrops that provide shade and drinking water for wildlife. These natural features attract predators like lions and large cobras, making them prime spots for wildlife viewing, especially during the dry season.

Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in the Serengeti, at your chosen lodge or campsite.

Start the day early with a packed breakfast to catch the wildlife most active in the morning. At 6:30 AM, depart for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, arriving in the Ngorongoro Crater after about an hour.

The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the world’s most wildlife-dense areas, home to an estimated 30,000 animals, including rare black rhinos. The crater’s year-round water supply supports a variety of predators such as lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard. Enjoy a scenic picnic lunch inside the crater before heading back to your hotel in Karatu for dinner and an overnight stay.

On your final day, head to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive, where you’ll experience its diverse wildlife, including tree-climbing lions and abundant bird species. Enjoy a delicious lunch within the park.

Afterward, return to Arusha, where your Tanzania safari adventure concludes. You will be transferred to Arusha Airport for your departure or to continue with other activities.