5 Day Mid-Range Tanzania Safari
A Tanzania safari offers an unparalleled adventure through some of Africa’s most breathtaking landscapes and wildlife-rich parks. From the endless plains of the Serengeti, where the Great Migration unfolds, to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, home to the Big Five, Tanzania provides an unforgettable safari experience. Visitors can explore the baobab-dotted Tarangire, the untamed wilderness of Ruaha and Katavi, or the remote beauty of Nyerere and Mahale, where chimpanzees roam. Whether it’s witnessing predators in action, gliding over the savannah in a hot air balloon, or immersing in Maasai culture, a Tanzania safari promises adventure, discovery, and the raw beauty of Africa.
Embark on an incredible 5-day midrange Tanzania safari exploring the country’s iconic northern parks. Discover Tarangire National Park, famed for its giant baobab trees and large herds of African elephants. Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the endangered black rhino. Explore Lake Manyara National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife, and experience the Serengeti’s vast plains, teeming with wildlife and the Great Migration. A perfect adventure for nature and wildlife enthusiasts
Day 1: Arrival Day – Kilimanjaro Airport – Arusha
Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro or Arusha) you will be met by HODOPHILE Safari’s representative and drive you to your accommodation in Arusha for overnight stay waiting for your adventures to start on the following day.
Destination: Arusha
Accommodation: Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa
Meal plan: Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, you will have a short briefing before you depart to Tarangire National Park. The park with its endless tree savannah including the impressive baobab trees and seasonal marshes is also home to the largest population of elephants in northern Tanzania. You are also likely to spot giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, gnus and other types of antelopes and gazelles. Your guide will open the roof of the vehicle for excellent wildlife viewing. Hot Lunch will be served at around 12:30pm at the picnic site and after that you will continue to explore this incredible park.
In the evening after exploration, you will drive straight to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Tarangire National park
Accommodation: Farm Of Dreams Lodge
Meal plan: Full Board (B, L & D)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater to Central Serengeti
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am, you will drive straight to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and stop at a viewing pointhas a built pavilion that provides a near 180° view of the Ngorongoro crater. After that you will descend down to the crater which is 600m deep. The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtakingly beautiful setting and the best place in East Africa to see the Big Five. It is one of the most beautiful natural wildlife safari sites in the world and an exceptional place to interact with people from the Maasai tribe.On reaching the crater’s edge, the 20 km diameter caldera opens up before you in all its stunning glory and you will descend into the crater on an adventurous trail. This World Heritage Site is seasonally home to over 25,000 animals in including a wide range of birds’ species, hyenas and the endangered black rhino. Hot Lunch will be served at a picnic spot at the hippo pool and after that you will drive straight to the heart of Serengeti National Park. You will have an en-route drive to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
Destination: Ngorongoro Crater & Serengeti National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Embalakai Authentic Camps
Day 4: Serengeti – Karatu
Early morning after breakfast at around 8:00am or according to your preference, you will continue exploring the endless plains of the Serengeti National Park for a full day game drive. The park offers a multitude of wildlife including the Big Five – lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino and leopard. Hot lunch will be served inside the park at around 12:30pm with some soft drinks and unlimited drinking water.
You will have an unlimited drive until in the evening where you will drive straight to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
You will spend a total of 3 nights inside Serengeti National Park.
Destination: Serengeti National Park
Meals: Full Board (B, L & D)
Accommodation: Farm Of Dreams Lodge
Day 5: Lke Manyara – Arusha
Early morning after breakfast at, you will drive straight to Lake Manyara National Park which is also known as the home of Tree Climbing Lions and birds’ paradise. More than 500 species are present in Lake Manyara, and even for a first-time visitor to Africa might reasonably expect to observe 100 of these species in a single day. Inland of the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland is the favored haunt of Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and impressively tusked elephants. Other animals that can be found here are giraffes, Zebras, hyenas, Buffalo, Hippo, elephants and wildebeests. Lunch will be served inside the park and after further exploration of the park you will return to Arusha. Those who wish to combine this safari with a trip to Zanzibar can take a flight from the local Arusha Airport or Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Meal: Breakfast & Lunch
INCLUSIONS
Activities/services included in the cost:
- Accommodation as per the itinerary
Lodges on Full Board - Road transportation in 4wd land Cruiser safari vehicle
Game drives as per the itinerary - Park entrance fees and crater service fees
- English Speaking guides available for the safari
Emergency Evacuation/Flying Doctors
- Road transportation in 4wd land Cruiser safari vehicle
Activities/services excluded in the cost:
- Visit to Masai Cultural Village
- All International Flights/local Flights + Taxes
- Visa fees, Travel & Personal accident insurance
- Excursions, services and activities not mentioned in this program
- Personal expenses e.g. laundry, telephone calls, Drinks, Tips and gratuities
PRICE
2 Pax ……….. 1,607$
4 Pax ……….. 1,207$
6 Pax ……….. 1,167$
