Sample itinerary · Mid-range
5-Day Mid-Range Northern Tanzania Safari
Begin with an Arusha arrival night before travelling through Tarangire, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro highlands. Lodge and tented-camp stays provide a comfortable base for a compact route, with an extra Serengeti night worth considering.
Illustrative itinerary. This is an example to inspire planning — not a fixed commercial offer. Routes, properties, inclusions and prices are confirmed only in your personal quote.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Destinations
- Arusha · Tarangire · Serengeti · Ngorongoro
Who this journey suits
An arrival-inclusive route with lodge comfort
The rhythm of your journey
Day counts refer to this proposed programme; arrival and departure nights outside it may be needed. Road transfers, park access and flight schedules are checked before confirmation.
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive and settle into Arusha
Allow time to recover after your flight and discuss the days ahead. An arrival transfer and lodge night can be included in the final arrangements; a town visit is optional if your schedule and energy allow.
Overnight: Arusha
Day 2
Arusha to Tarangire and the Karatu area
Drive out of Arusha for game viewing among baobabs, seasonal wetlands and the Tarangire River. Watch for elephants, giraffes and birdlife, pause for a picnic, then continue to your overnight base. Wildlife activity determines the day’s viewing, not a fixed checklist.
Overnight: Karatu / Tarangire area
Day 3
Across the highlands into the Serengeti
This is a substantial travel day through the Ngorongoro highlands and onto the Serengeti plains. Break the journey for lunch and begin game viewing once inside the park. Afternoon time depends on road conditions and entry formalities, so avoid treating the transfer as a full safari day.
Overnight: Central Serengeti
Day 4
Morning Serengeti viewing, then the highlands
Enjoy a final morning drive before leaving the Serengeti and travelling into the cooler Ngorongoro highlands. The overnight positions you for a crater descent the next day. Stops such as Olduvai Gorge are optional additions requiring time, entry arrangements and a separate quote.
Overnight: Ngorongoro highlands
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater and return to Arusha
Descend into the crater for a morning game drive and a picnic, then ascend and travel back to Arusha. Keep the final day focused on the crater and transfer rather than adding another park. Any onward flight must allow for variable road and park-exit times.
Typically included
- Guided drives or activities explicitly confirmed in your quote
- Park and conservation access as itemised
- Road transfers and any flights explicitly listed
- Accommodation and meals as specified for each day
Typically excluded
- International flights
- Visas, travel insurance and personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Optional activities and unlisted transfers
- Extra nights before or after the programme
Accommodation examples
Provisional — specific properties are proposed and confirmed in your quote, subject to availability.
Route accommodation example
Zawadi House
Named in the supplied itinerary as a provisional example only; availability, room type and suitability must be confirmed. Equivalent alternatives may be proposed.
Route accommodation example
Marera Valley Lodge
Named in the supplied itinerary as a provisional example only; availability, room type and suitability must be confirmed. Equivalent alternatives may be proposed.
Route accommodation example
Kisura Serengeti Tented Lodge
Named in the supplied itinerary as a provisional example only; availability, room type and suitability must be confirmed. Equivalent alternatives may be proposed.
Seasonal advice
This route is adjusted to your travel month. Dry periods and greener months offer different scenery and wildlife conditions; accommodation openings, road access and optional activities need checking. No wildlife sighting is guaranteed.
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FAQ
Questions, answered
Yes. Treat this as a starting point: nights, accommodation, transfers and activities are proposed individually for your dates and preferences.
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