5 Days Best of Tanzania Mid-Range Lodge Safari
Overview
Discover the very best of Tanzania on this unforgettable 5-day mid-range lodge safari. From your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll journey through the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations, including Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater. Stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps, enjoy exceptional game drives, and experience Tanzania’s breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife in comfort.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Day Overview
Upon your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), you will be warmly welcomed by your professional safari guide and transferred to your comfortable lodge in Arusha. Spend the rest of the day relaxing after your journey while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere before receiving a safari briefing for the adventure ahead.
Activities
- Airport meet and greet
- Private transfer to Arusha
- Safari briefing
- Leisure time at the lodge
- Dinner and overnight stay
Attractions
- Views of Mount Meru
- Beautiful lodge surroundings
- African hospitality
- Relaxing atmosphere
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Day Overview
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park for an exciting full-day game drive. Explore the park’s rolling savannah, giant baobab trees, and the Tarangire River, where large elephant herds and many other animals gather throughout the year. Later, continue to your comfortable lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Activities
- Morning transfer to Tarangire
- Full-day game drive
- Wildlife photography
- Picnic lunch
- Evening transfer to Karatu
Attractions
- Large elephant herds
- Ancient baobab trees
- Tarangire River
- Lions, giraffes, zebras
- Rich birdlife
Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Day Overview
Following breakfast, travel through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering Serengeti National Park. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the endless plains, searching for the Big Five and many other remarkable animals. In the evening, check in at your mid-range lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.
Activities
- Scenic drive through Ngorongoro
- Afternoon game drive
- Wildlife viewing
- Photography
- Overnight at safari lodge
Attractions
- Endless Serengeti plains
- Lions and leopards
- Wildebeests and zebras
- Elephants and buffaloes
- Beautiful sunset
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Day Overview
Spend a full day exploring the world-famous Serengeti National Park, home to one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa. Your game drives will take you through different habitats where you may encounter predators, grazing animals, and, depending on the season, the spectacular Great Migration before returning to your lodge for the evening.
Activities
- Morning game drive
- Afternoon game drive
- Wildlife photography
- Picnic lunch
- Bird watching
Attractions
- Big Five wildlife
- Great Migration (seasonal)
- Cheetahs and hyenas
- Endless savannah
- Diverse bird species
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport
Day Overview
After an early breakfast, depart Serengeti and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its dense wildlife population and breathtaking scenery. Following a picnic lunch, drive back to Arusha or transfer directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure flight.
Activities
- Early morning departure
- Ngorongoro Crater game drive
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic lunch
- Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Attractions
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Big Five wildlife
- Black rhinoceros
- Hippo Pool
- Flamingos
- Spectacular crater landscapes
- Included
- All meals on the safari
- All game viewing activities specified
- All Park entrance fees & taxes
- Private 4×4 wheel Safari Vehicle
- Professional English speaking safari and tour guide / driver
- Drinking Water
- Transportation
- excluded
- Entry Visas
- International
- Flights
- Laundry
- Optional Activities
- Tips and Gratuities
- Possible Concession fees
- Alcoholic Drink