5-Day Tanzania Midrange Safari

Overview

This 5-day midrange Tanzania safari is crafted to show you the very best of the Northern Safari Circuit, from lush forests to vast grasslands and ancient craters. Journey through world-famous parks like Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, Serengeti, and Lake Manyara, encountering a breathtaking diversity of landscapes and wildlife — including elephants, lions, cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, flamingos, and, with luck, the elusive black rhino.

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Day to Day Itinerary

Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by your Shafino Wildlife Safaris representative. Depending on your arrival time, settle into your selected midrange lodge or hotel and relax before the journey ahead. Arusha is the bustling gateway to the safari circuit, where many travelers begin their African adventure.

🍽 Meals: Dinner at own expense
🏨 Accommodation: At a selected lodge or hotel in Arusha

After breakfast, we set off for Tarangire National Park, about a 2.5-hour scenic drive. Known for its towering baobab trees and massive elephant herds, Tarangire’s landscape is a photographer’s dream. Watch giraffes, bushbucks, hartebeests, lions, and leopards, plus hundreds of colorful bird species.

We’ll enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing to Karatu, where you’ll spend the night at your chosen lodge or camp.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: At a selected lodge or camp in Karatu

Today we journey into the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descending 600 meters into the famous Ngorongoro Crater, you’ll find yourself surrounded by an incredible concentration of wildlife — including wildebeest, zebras, gazelles, elephants, lions, and if lucky, the endangered black rhino.

After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, we continue through the highlands into the legendary Serengeti, where endless plains and stunning sunsets await.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: At a selected camp or lodge in Serengeti

The Serengeti is one of the world’s most famous wildlife sanctuaries, known for its vast grasslands and the Great Migration. Depending on the season, you may witness thousands of wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes moving across the plains, accompanied by predators like lions, cheetahs, and leopards.

After a thrilling morning game drive, we begin our journey back to Karatu, enjoying more wildlife encounters along the way.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
🏨 Accommodation: At a selected lodge or camp in Karatu

After breakfast, we visit Lake Manyara National Park, a small but ecologically rich reserve. Known for its tree-climbing lions, huge flocks of flamingos, and thick evergreen forests, Lake Manyara offers a beautiful contrast to the open Serengeti plains. Keep your eyes open for baboons, elephants, and hundreds of bird species as we explore.

After a final picnic lunch, we drive back to Arusha or the airport — ending your safari adventure with memories that will last a lifetime.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
🏨 Accommodation: Not included (end of tour)

What’s Included

  • National park fees and permits
  • Professional English-speaking driver-guide
  • All game drives and safari activities (non-optional)
  • Midrange lodge or camp accommodation (as per itinerary)
  • All road transportation in a private 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Meals as specified (including bottled water, one beer per adult per day, plus white or red wine)
  • All government taxes and VAT

What’s Not Included

  • International flights to/from Tanzania
  • Additional accommodation before or after the safari (can be arranged)
  • Tips and gratuities (suggested $15–$20 per adult per day)
  • Personal items such as souvenirs, travel insurance, and visa fees

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