Discover the best of Tanzania’s wildlife and landscapes on this 6-day mid-range safari. Explore Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Serengeti National Park, witnessing the Big Five and other wildlife while staying in comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps. This safari balances adventure, scenic beauty, and affordability, making it ideal for travelers seeking an authentic experience without luxury pricing.
Safari Highlights
Spot the Big Five across multiple parks.
Explore the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Visit Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and baobabs.
Explore Serengeti National Park with its vast plains and abundant wildlife.
Comfortable mid-range accommodations.
Private guided game drives with experienced safari guides.
Amazing sunrise and sunset photography opportunities.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Transfer to Tarangire
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your Fun Adventures Safaris guide will welcome you. Drive to Tarangire National Park, known for its elephant herds and majestic baobab trees.
Experience: Afternoon game drive spotting elephants, lions, zebras, giraffes, and various bird species. Capture your first African sunset over the savannah.
Accommodation: Comfortable mid-range lodge or tented camp near Tarangire.
Day 2: Tarangire Full-Day Safari
Spend the entire day exploring Tarangire’s diverse wildlife and landscapes.
Experience: Morning and afternoon game drives provide opportunities to observe elephants, predators, and other wildlife. Sunset photography with the iconic baobabs enhances the safari experience.
Accommodation: Same lodge or camp as Day 1.
Day 3: Tarangire – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, drive to the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, stopping at Olduvai Gorge, a key paleoanthropological site where early human fossils were discovered.
Experience: Arrive at a mid-range lodge on the crater rim with panoramic views. Evening at leisure to enjoy the scenery.
Accommodation: Mid-range crater rim lodge.
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater Full-Day Safari
Descend early into the Ngorongoro Crater for a full-day safari.
Experience: Spot the Big Five, zebras, wildebeest, and flamingos in a spectacular natural amphitheater. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the crater and take memorable photos. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Accommodation: Same crater rim lodge.
Day 5: Ngorongoro – Serengeti National Park
Travel to the Serengeti National Park, arriving in time for an afternoon game drive.
Experience: Observe lions, cheetahs, elephants, and herds of grazing animals on the plains. Capture stunning sunset views over the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Mid-range lodge or tented camp in Serengeti.
Day 6: Serengeti – Departure
Start the day with an early morning game drive for final wildlife sightings. Return to your lodge for breakfast, then transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for onward travel.
Experience: Final chance to photograph Tanzania’s wildlife and scenic landscapes before concluding your safari adventure.
Safari Inclusive
Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver.
Accommodation in mid-range lodges and tented camps.
All park entrance fees and government taxes.
All meals during the safari (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Bottled water in the vehicle and at lodges.
Transfers to/from Kilimanjaro International Airport.
Safari Exclusive
International flights to/from Tanzania.
Travel insurance.
Personal expenses (tips, souvenirs, beverages outside meals).
Optional activities (hot air balloon rides, cultural tours).
Visa fees for Tanzania.