6 Days - Mid-Range Manyara, Serengeti, Crater, & Tarangire

$2495

/PAX

This 6-day lodge and tented camp safari offers an incredible experience of the Northern Safari Circuit’s highlights. Discover breathtaking wildlife amid diverse landscapes, from monkeys in the forest to lions in trees and elephants among acacias. Explore the unique ecosystem of a collapsed volcano, where you’ll encounter a wide variety of animals. Additionally, we’ll visit the world-famous Serengeti National Park, known for its stunning vistas and remarkable wildlife. The jaw-dropping landscapes and the abundance of wildlife will create unforgettable memories!

Route

6-Day Mid-Range Safari

Tour Features

  • Luxury tour

    This luxury tour uses lodges and hotels.

  • Private tour

    This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others.

  • Can start any day

    If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

  • Can be customized

    You can request changes to this tour.

  • For solo and group travelers

    Solo travelers and groups can book this tour.

  • Minimum age of 3 years

    The minimum age for this tour is 3 years.

Day by Day

  • Arrival

    ➔ You'll be collected from the airport.
    ➔ Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Arusha

    You will be picked up from the airport by our representative and conveyed to your accommodation in Arusha where you will overnight, relax, and prepare in anticipation of the adventures to come.

    Main Destination: Arusha (City)
    Accommodation: Arusha Planet lodge or similar located in Arusha
    Meals & Drinks: Meals at your own expense.  Drinks not included.

  • Day 2 - Tarangire National Park

    In the morning, our personal safari guide will pick you up from your Arusha lodgings. We’ll set off for Tarangire National Park, traveling across gently rolling Maasai plains dotted with acacia trees. Along the way, we'll see Maasai people in colorful attire walking, riding bicycles, herding cattle, and guiding donkey carts. Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and a variety of other wildlife. From the open roof of our safari jeep, we’ll explore swamps, savanna, and the Tarangire River, spotting zebras, wildebeests, buffalos, and more. After an exciting game drive, we’ll enjoy dinner and relax in a spacious room at one of our mid-range partner lodges.

    Main Destination: Tarangire National Park
    Accommodation:  Marera Valley - lodge or similar
    Meals & Drinks:  All meals included. All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor).

  • Day 3 - Serengeti National Park

    After breakfast, we journey to the fertile highlands, where the Iraqw people grow wheat, coffee, and corn. We’ll pass through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying breathtaking views of the Ngorongoro Crater. By midday, we will reach Serengeti National Park, covering 15,000 square kilometers of diverse landscapes. Depending on the season, we may witness the spectacular migration of wildebeests, zebras, and antelopes. After an extensive game drive, we’ll head to Seronera Valley for dinner. Our overnight stay will be at the newly renovated Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp, complete with raised tents and a cozy fire.

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
    Accommodation:  Embalakai Authentic lodge or similar
    Meals & Drinks:  All meals included. All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor).

  • Day 4 - Serengeti National Park

    This day is dedicated to game drives in the Serengeti, famous for its wildlife, including impala, buffalo, crocodiles, and hippos. The park is known for its migrating herds of zebras, antelopes, and wildebeests, with movements determined by rainfall. In November and December, they move south, while during the rainy season from April to June, they return north. We may also spot resident predators like leopards, cheetahs, and lions. After an exciting day, we’ll return to the Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp. There, we’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night on the endless plain..

    Main Destination: Serengeti National Park
    Accommodation:  Embalakai Authentic lodge located inside Central Serengeti lodge located inside Central Serengeti
    Meals & Drinks:  All meals included. All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor).

  • Day 5 - Ngorongoro Crater to Karatu

    Early risers are rewarded with stunning views of the sunrise over the crater. After breakfast, we descend into this UNESCO World Heritage site, one of Africa’s seven wonders, formed three million years ago. The crater, 610 meters deep and covering 260 square kilometers, boasts a dense population of about 25,000 ungulates. It offers the best game viewing in Tanzania, where we can see wildebeests, zebras, gazelles, and elephants, along with over 500 bird species. With luck, we might catch a glimpse of the endangered black rhino. After a picnic lunch, we’ll leave the crater and head back to Karatu, staying at one of our quality mid-range partner lodges..

    Main Destination: Ngorongoro crater
    Accommodation: Marera Valley - lodge located outside Ngorongoro Crater
    Meals & Drinks:  All meals included. All drinks (Except for spirits/liquor).

  • Day 6 - Lake Manyara to Arusha

    After breakfast, we drive to Lake Manyara National Park, our final destination. This diverse park, located 120 km west of Arusha, is named for the shallow salt lake covering about 70% of its area. The lake, which floods and dries seasonally, is home to thousands of flamingos and over 500 bird species. While exploring, we may spot monkeys, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, buffalo, elephants, and possibly lions lounging in trees. Known for its varied landscapes, the park features grassy plains and primate-filled woodlands. After a memorable game drive, we return to Arusha in the late afternoon, filled with unforgettable images of the African wilderness...

    Main Destination:  Kilimanjaro Airport/Hotel in Arusha (Airport/Airstrip)
    Accommodation:  No accommodation (End of tour)
    Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included). Drinks not included

  • End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

    ➔ Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. ➔ You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Inclusion

  • Park fees

    For Non Residents

  • All game drives & activities

    (Unless labeled as optional)

  • All accommodations

    (Unless listed as upgrade)

  • A professional driver/guide

    English/German/Spanish speaking

  • All transportation

    (Unless labeled as optional)

  • All Meals

    (As specified in the day-by-day section)

  • All Drinks

    (As specified in the day-by-day section)

  • All Taxes/VAT

    (Unless labeled as optional)

Excluded

  • International flights

    (From/to home)

  • Personal items & arrangements

    (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

  • Additional accommodations

    (before and at the end of the tour)

  • Tips

    (Tipping guideline US$15.00 pp per day)

  • Some meals

    (As specified in the day-by-day section)

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