6 Days Classic Tanzania Safari Mid-Range Lodge Safari
Overview
Experience the ultimate Northern Tanzania safari on this 6-day mid-range lodge adventure, designed to showcase the country’s most spectacular wildlife destinations. From your arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you’ll journey through Tarangire National Park, the endless plains of Serengeti National Park, the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, and the scenic Lake Manyara National Park. Stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps while enjoying exceptional game drives, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable encounters with Africa’s iconic wildlife.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Day Overview
Upon 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 remainder of the day relaxing, enjoying the lodge facilities, and receiving a detailed briefing about your upcoming safari adventure.
Activities
- Meet and greet at the airport
- Private transfer to Arusha
- Safari briefing
- Leisure time at the lodge
- Dinner and overnight stay
Attractions
- Scenic views of Mount Meru
- Peaceful lodge surroundings
- Warm Tanzanian hospitality
- Relaxing atmosphere
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Day Overview
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and impressive elephant population. Enjoy a full-day game drive through diverse landscapes while spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and numerous bird species before heading to your lodge in Karatu.
Activities
- Morning drive to Tarangire
- Full-day game drive
- Wildlife photography
- Picnic lunch
- Evening transfer to Karatu lodge
Attractions
- Large elephant herds
- Ancient baobab trees
- Tarangire River
- Lions and giraffes
- Over 500 bird species
Day 3: Karatu – Serengeti National Park
Day Overview
Travel through the beautiful Ngorongoro Conservation Area before entering Serengeti National Park. Spend the afternoon exploring the endless plains on an exciting game drive while searching for the Big Five and many other fascinating wildlife species before arriving at your comfortable lodge or tented camp.
Activities
- Scenic drive through Ngorongoro Highlands
- Afternoon game drive
- Wildlife viewing
- Photography
- Overnight at safari lodge
Attractions
- Endless Serengeti plains
- Lions and leopards
- Elephants and buffaloes
- Wildebeests and zebras
- Stunning sunset scenery
Day 4: Full Day Serengeti National Park
Day Overview
Enjoy a full day of game drives across different regions of Serengeti National Park. Explore its vast ecosystems while tracking predators, observing large herbivores, and, depending on the season, witnessing the spectacular Great Migration. Return to your lodge for a relaxing 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 grasslands
- Diverse birdlife
Day 5: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Karatu
Day Overview
Leave Serengeti after breakfast and descend into the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater for an unforgettable game drive. Explore this remarkable natural wonder, home to one of Africa’s highest concentrations of wildlife, before continuing to your comfortable lodge in Karatu for dinner and overnight.
Activities
- Morning drive to Ngorongoro
- Crater game drive
- Wildlife viewing
- Picnic lunch
- Evening transfer to Karatu
Attractions
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Black rhinoceros
- Hippo Pool
- Flamingos
- Big Five wildlife
- Spectacular crater views
Day 6: Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha / Kilimanjaro International Airport
Destination
Lake Manyara National Park
Day Overview
After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive through its lush groundwater forest and lakeshore habitats. Keep an eye out for the famous tree-climbing lions, large troops of baboons, elephants, and flamingos before returning to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey.
Activities
- Morning game drive
- Wildlife viewing
- Bird watching
- Picnic lunch
- Transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport
Attractions
- Tree-climbing lions
- Lake Manyara
- Flamingos
- Baboons
- Groundwater forest
- Elephant herds
- 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