6-Day Best of Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari
Tarangire National Park • Serengeti National Park • Ngorongoro Crater • Lake Manyara National Park
Safari Overview
This 6-day midrange safari offers a more relaxed and immersive journey through Tanzania’s top northern parks, with extra time in Serengeti and a comfortable pace throughout. It is perfect for travelers who want to enjoy meaningful game drives, varied landscapes, and cozy lodge or tented camp accommodation without rushing from one destination to the next. The itinerary blends Tarangire’s giant elephants, Serengeti’s endless wildlife plains, Ngorongoro’s spectacular crater ecosystem, and Lake Manyara’s lush forest and lake scenery into one rewarding adventure. It works beautifully for couples, families, and private groups seeking a classic Tanzanian safari with comfort and depth.
Tour features
GAME DRIVES
Safaris include daily game drives in a high quality Land Cruiser, suitable for up to 7 people.
MEALS AND DRINKS INCLUDED
All meals as listed, local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are included.
RECOMMENDED DATES
If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
MAKE IT EXTRA SPECIAL:
We can incorporate all kind of activities in your safari, like coffee farm tours, hot air balloon, Maasai cultural tours, canoe safari, zip-lining and hiking. See below for our optional extras.
Day by day highlights
- Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Day 2: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
- Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
- Day 4: Another Day in Serengeti National Park
- Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
- Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
THE BUDGET:
Price is an estimate only and is dependant on group size, age of children, time of year and your choice of camps.
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, drive to Tarangire National Park for your first safari experience in a park known for elephants, baobab trees, and beautiful open landscapes. Wildlife is often abundant here, with chances to see giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and various antelope species during your game drive. After lunch in the park, continue with more wildlife viewing before heading to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Marera Valley Lodge / Eileen’s Trees Inn / similar
Day 2: Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Today you travel to Serengeti National Park, passing through scenic highland views before reaching the famous plains. As soon as you enter the park, the drive becomes part of the safari, with possible sightings of lions, elephants, hyenas, and wide herds across the grasslands. Arrive at your camp or lodge in the evening and enjoy dinner and overnight in the heart of Serengeti.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Heritage Camp / Thorn Tree Camp / similar
Day 3: Full Day in Serengeti National Park
Spend the day exploring Serengeti with packed lunch, allowing more time to search for predators and follow wildlife activity across different parts of the park. The open plains provide great opportunities for seeing lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, giraffes, and, in season, dramatic wildebeest and zebra movement. Return to your accommodation later in the day for dinner and another relaxing overnight in the bush.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Camp / similar
Day 4: Another Day in Serengeti National Park
A second full day in Serengeti gives you even more flexibility to explore and enjoy the park at a deeper pace. Your guide can adjust the route based on wildlife movement, recent sightings, and the season, improving your chances of memorable encounters. After a full day of game viewing and picnic lunch in the wild, return to camp for dinner and overnight.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Serengeti Safari Lodge / Serengeti Heritage Camp / similar
Day 5: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands
After breakfast, enjoy a final morning game drive as you leave Serengeti and head toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The route offers more wildlife viewing along the way before the scenery shifts into greener and cooler highland surroundings. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight near the crater.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Accomodation: Rhino Lodge / Ngorongoro Farm House / similar
Day 6: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater after breakfast for a half-day game drive in this remarkable natural wildlife sanctuary. The crater floor is home to lions, buffaloes, hippos, zebras, hyenas, and many other animals, with a chance to spot black rhino on a lucky day. After lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, where your safari comes to an end.
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
- Accomodation: End of Safari
Package Excludes
International and domestic flights
Tanzanian visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses (e.g., drinks at lodges/camps, souvenirs, laundry)
Tips and gratuities (highly appreciated)
Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary (e.g., Maasai village visit, balloon safari)
Hotel accommodation before and after safari (can be arranged on request)
Additional meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
Package Includes
All park feesÂ
Professional safari guide/driver
4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Daily game drives as per itinerary
Accommodation as specified
All meals as specified in the itineraryÂ
Drinking water in the safari vehicle
Camping equipment (for budget camping safaris)
Pick up and drop off at your accommodation
Government taxes and VAT
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