6-Day Tanzania Mid-Range Safari (Northern Circuit)

6-Day Tanzania Mid-Range Safari (Northern Circuit)

📅 6 Days / 5 Nights 🚙 Private Safari 🦁 Big Five 🏕️ Mid-Range Lodges 👥 Private Guide 💵 From $2,300 / person

This 6-day mid-range safari offers a complete Northern Circuit experience, combining wildlife, scenery, and cultural encounters. Starting in Arusha, the journey takes you to Lake Manyara National Park, the vast plains of Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater.

With a private safari vehicle and experienced guide, this itinerary offers excellent opportunities to witness the Big Five and enjoy Tanzania's diverse landscapes.

Safari Highlights

  • Big Five wildlife viewing opportunities
  • Explore Serengeti's famous endless plains
  • Visit Ngorongoro Crater – rich in wildlife year-round
  • Discover Lake Manyara's birdlife and tree-climbing lions
  • Optional cultural visit to Maasai village
  • Private safari with mid-range accommodation

💵 Prices & Customization

Prices vary depending on travel dates, number of travelers, and type of accommodation. Your safari can be fully customized to fit your preferences and budget.

These itineraries reflect popular safari routes our travelers love. Your safari can be tailored to your preferences, including number of days, parks visited, type of accommodation, and travel pace. Our team will create a memorable safari experience just for you.

Day 1 Arrival in Arusha

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be welcomed by your driver-guide and transferred to your lodge in Arusha. Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy an optional short city tour or relax at the lodge.

In the evening, you will receive a briefing about your safari and prepare for the adventure ahead.

🏨 Accommodation: Arusha Farm House 🍽️ Meals: — (Meals at own expense)
Day 2 Arusha to Lake Manyara National Park

After breakfast, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full-day game drive. The park is known for its birdlife, including flamingos, and its rare tree-climbing lions.

You may also spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, hippos, and various bird species. Visit the hippo pool and explore the park's diverse habitats. After the game drive, transfer to your lodge in the nearby area for dinner and overnight.

🏨 Accommodation: Farm of Dreams Lodge 🍽️ Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 Journey to Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey to Serengeti through the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you may stop for scenic views and an optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about local culture.

Arrive in Serengeti in the afternoon and enjoy a game drive in the central area, known for its abundant wildlife and predator sightings.

🏕️ Accommodation: Safari Haven Serengeti Camp 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Serengeti, followed by lunch at camp. Afterward, continue with a game drive as you exit the park and head toward the Ngorongoro area.

Arrive at your camp near the crater rim for dinner and overnight.

🏕️ Accommodation: Ang'ata Ngorongoro Camp 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5 Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha

After an early breakfast, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive. The crater floor offers excellent wildlife viewing, including lions, elephants, buffalo, zebras, and the rare black rhino.

After lunch, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha for overnight.

🏨 Accommodation: Arusha Farm House 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6 Departure

After breakfast, transfer to the airport at your preferred time for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari.

🏨 Accommodation: — (End of tour) 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
✓ Included
  • All park entrances & taxes
  • Ngorongoro Crater service fee
  • Accommodation as listed
  • Full-board meals throughout
  • Professional safari guide
  • Private 4×4 safari jeep
  • Transfers to & from pickup and drop-off locations in Arusha or Kilimanjaro
  • 24/7 on-ground support
✗ Excluded
  • Tips (see recommended guideline)
  • International flights
  • Visas & vaccinations
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional activities
  • Sandboarding on golden slopes

💵 Prices: Prices vary depending on travel dates, number of travelers, and type of accommodation. Your safari can be fully customized to fit your preferences and budget.

✏️ Customization: These itineraries reflect popular safari routes our travelers love. Your safari can be tailored to your preferences, including number of days, parks visited, type of accommodation, and travel pace. Our team will create a memorable safari experience just for you.