6-Day The Best of Northern Tanzania Mid Range Safari

Your safari begins in the morning with pickup from your hotel in Arusha and a scenic drive to Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival, enjoy a game drive through the park, where you may spot elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, lions, and numerous bird species. The Tarangire River attracts wildlife throughout the year, making it an excellent location for game viewing. After the game drive, proceed to your lodge or tented camp for dinner and overnight.

After breakfast, depart for Lake Manyara National Park. This beautiful park is known for its lush forests, large troops of baboons, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a game drive through the park, with opportunities to see wildlife around the lake and forest areas. With some luck, you may also see the park's famous tree-climbing lions. In the afternoon, leave the park and drive toward the Karatu area, located close to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.

Wake early and enjoy breakfast before driving to the Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive across its spectacular grasslands. The crater is home to an exceptional concentration of wildlife, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, and, with luck, the endangered black rhino. After lunch, ascend from the crater and continue toward Serengeti National Park, passing through the beautiful landscapes of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Arrive in the Serengeti in the late afternoon and enjoy an introductory game drive en route to your camp.

Today is dedicated to exploring the legendary Serengeti National Park. After an early breakfast, head out for a full-day game drive with a picnic lunch. The Serengeti is famous for its vast plains, abundant wildlife, and the annual Great Migration. Depending on the season and location of the herds, you may encounter thousands of wildebeest and zebras, as well as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards. Your guide will choose the best areas for wildlife viewing based on recent sightings and seasonal conditions. Return to your lodge or camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Enjoy an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife is particularly active and the temperatures are cooler. After breakfast or a picnic lunch, begin your journey back toward the Ngorongoro Highlands. Along the way, continue enjoying wildlife viewing and the dramatic scenery of northern Tanzania. Arrive at your lodge in the Karatu area in the afternoon. Relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings after several exciting days in the bush.

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Arusha. Depending on your departure schedule, you can enjoy a relaxed morning at the lodge or make a short stop along the way for shopping and local cultural experiences. Arrive in Arusha in the afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable Northern Tanzania safari.