Parks of 6-Day Midrange Safari
| Dates | Available places |
|---|---|
| July 15-20, 2026 | 2 |
| July 25-30, 2026 | 3 |
| August 5-10, 2026 | 3 |
| August 19-24, 2026 | 4 |
On this 6-day midrange safari, you will explore some of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Your journey begins in Tarangire National Park, where you will discover majestic baobab trees and encounter large herds of African elephants. You will then visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the best places in Africa to spot the endangered black rhinoceros.
The safari continues to Lake Manyara National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions and exceptional birdlife, before heading to Serengeti National Park, renowned for having the highest concentration of wildlife in Tanzania and for hosting the world-famous Great Migration. You will spend two nights inside Serengeti National Park, allowing ample time for unforgettable game drives.
Upon arrival at the airport (Kilimanjaro or Arusha), you will be met by African Safari Point’s representative and drive you to your accommodation in Arusha for overnight, while you wait for your Tanzania safari to start on the following day.
| Destination: | Arusha |
| Accommodation (Midrange): | Shoki Shoki Hotel Arusha (or similar) |
| Meal plan: | Bed & Breakfast |
Distance: Approximately 149 km (92.6 miles)
Driving time: About 2.5 hours
After an early breakfast, at around 8:00 a.m., you will have a short safari briefing before departing for Tarangire National Park.
Tarangire is renowned for its vast tree-dotted savannah, impressive ancient baobab trees, and seasonal marshlands. The park is home to the largest population of elephants in Northern Tanzania, and offers excellent opportunities to spot a wide variety of wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, lions, zebras, wildebeests, as well as several species of antelopes and gazelles.
During the game drive, your guide will open the pop-up roof of the safari vehicle to ensure outstanding wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
A hot lunch will be served at around 12:30 p.m. at a designated picnic site inside the park. After lunch, you will continue exploring this incredible ecosystem with further game drives.
In the late afternoon, you will depart Tarangire and drive to the Karatu area, where you will arrive at your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
| Destination: | Tarangire National Park |
| Accommodation (Midrange): | Farm of Dream Lodge – Karatu (or similar) |
| Meal plan: | Full Board (B, L & D) |
Distance: Approximately 167 km (104 miles)
Driving time: About 3.25 hours
After an early breakfast, at around 8:00 a.m., you will depart from Karatu and drive straight to Serengeti National Park, passing through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Along the way, you will stop at a specially built viewing point with a pavilion offering an impressive near 180° panoramic view of the Ngorongoro Crater. You will then continue around the crater rim and descend on the opposite side, enjoying a traditional “African massage” on the bumpy road while passing Maasai villages on your journey toward the Serengeti.
Upon arrival at the Naabi Hill Gate, you will have the opportunity to step out of the vehicle and walk to a viewpoint that provides spectacular views over the endless plains of the Serengeti.
A hot lunch will be served either at the gate or en route toward the heart of the Serengeti, beautifully set up by your guide in the bush.
Serengeti National Park is renowned for having the highest concentration of wildlife anywhere on the planet. You will enjoy unlimited game drives in the afternoon until evening, when you will proceed to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
| Destination: | Serengeti National Park |
| Accommodation (Midrange): | Baobab Serengeti Camp (or similar) |
| Meal plan: | Full Board (B, L & D) |
After breakfast, at around 8:00 a.m. (or according to your preference), you will set out for a full-day game drive exploring the vast and endless plains of Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti is home to an extraordinary variety of wildlife and offers excellent opportunities to spot the Big Five — lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, and leopard — along with many other species throughout the day.
A hot lunch will be served inside the park at around 12:30 p.m., accompanied by soft drinks and unlimited drinking water.
You will continue enjoying unlimited game drives until the evening, when you will return to your tented camp or lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
| Destination: | Serengeti National Park |
| Accommodation (Midrange): | Baobab Serengeti Camp (or similar) |
| Meal plan: | Full Board (B, L & D) |
Distance: Approximately 137 km (85 miles) | Driving time: About 3 hours
Ngorongoro – Karatu: Approximately 50 km (31 miles) | Driving time: About 1.5 hours
After an early and delicious breakfast, you will depart Serengeti National Park and drive toward the Ngorongoro Crater, enjoying a game drive en route.
The Ngorongoro Crater is a breathtaking natural wonder and one of the best places in East Africa to observe the Big Five. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the most remarkable wildlife destinations in the world and also offers unique opportunities to encounter the culture of the Maasai people.
Upon reaching the crater rim, the 20 km-wide caldera opens up before you in spectacular fashion. You will then descend into the crater along an adventurous trail to begin your game drive on the crater floor. The crater is home to over 25,000 animals, including a rich diversity of birdlife, hyenas, and the endangered black rhinoceros.
A hot lunch will be served at a scenic picnic site near the hippo pool, after which you will continue exploring this extraordinary ecosystem.
In the late afternoon, you will ascend from the crater and drive to your accommodation in the Karatu area for dinner and overnight stay.
| Destination: | Ngorongoro Crater |
| Accommodation (Midrange): | Farm of Dream Lodge – Karatu (or similar) |
| Meal plan: | Full Board (B, L & D) |
Distance: Approximately 126 km (78 miles)
Driving time: About 2 hours
After an early breakfast, you will depart and drive straight to Lake Manyara National Park, famously known as the home of the tree-climbing lions and a true birdwatcher’s paradise.
Lake Manyara National Park is home to more than 500 bird species, and even first-time visitors to Africa can expect to observe over 100 species in a single day. Beyond the floodplain, a narrow belt of acacia woodland provides an ideal habitat for Manyara’s legendary tree-climbing lions and its impressively tusked elephants.
Other wildlife commonly found in the park includes giraffes, zebras, hyenas, buffaloes, hippos, elephants, and wildebeests.
A lunch will be served inside the park, after which you will continue with a final game drive. Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Arusha, where your tour will end.
| Destination: | Lake Manyara National Park – Arusha |
| Meal plan: | Breakfast & Lunch |
Price per person, excluding international flights.
| Price | Details |
|---|---|
| From $1980 per person | Safari according to the indicated itinerary in midrange accommodation. |
