Ngorongoro Crater

9 Days Tanzania Mid-Range Safari — Tarangire • Ngorongoro Crater • Serengeti

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$5,400

Per Person

  • 9 Days/8 Nights
  • 1+ Persons
  • Mid Range Safaris
  • Tanzania

Tour Overview

Experience the ultimate African adventure on this 9-day Mid Range Safaris and explore three of Africa's most iconic destinations — Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This safari offers the perfect balance of comfort and adventure, combining wildlife-rich game drives with stays in charming mid-range lodges and tented camps.

This ultimate safari provides comprehensive experiences across Tanzania's premier parks. The nine-day duration allows for in-depth exploration of multiple regions including extended time in Serengeti for witnessing the Great Wildebeest Migration (seasonal) and comprehensive wildlife encounters across all major ecosystems.

Included And Excluded

This package includes accommodation, meals, park fees, and professional safari guide. All game drives are conducted in 4x4 vehicles for optimal wildlife viewing.

  • Departure LocationArusha
  • Return LocationArusha
  • Departure Time7:30 AM
  • AccommodationMid-range Lodge
  • MealsBreakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Park FeesYes
  • Game DrivesYes
  • Tour GuideYes
  • International FlightsNo
  • Personal ExpensesNo
  • Travel InsuranceNo

Tour Plan

Detailed daily safari activities.

01

Day 1

Arrival in Arusha

Pickup from airport and transfer to hotel for overnight stay. Meet your safari guide and prepare for the adventure ahead.

  • Day Room
  • Airport Transfer
  • Hotel in Arusha
02

Day 2

Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast, depart from Arusha and drive to Tarangire National Park. Known for massive elephant herds and ancient baobab trees. Full-day game drive.

  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Full-day Game Drive
  • Lodge in Tarangire
03

Day 3

Tarangire - Lake Manyara

Morning game drive in Tarangire. After lunch, drive to Lake Manyara National Park. Evening game drive to spot tree-climbing lions and flamingos.

  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Game Drives
  • Lodge in Karatu
04

Day 4

Lake Manyara - Central Serengeti

Early morning game drive in Lake Manyara. After breakfast, drive to Serengeti National Park through Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Evening game drive on arrival.

  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Game Drive
  • Serengeti Camp
05

Day 5

Full Day Serengeti - Central

Full day exploring central Serengeti plains. Morning and afternoon game drives to spot lions, cheetahs, leopards, and other predators.

  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Full-day Game Drive
  • Serengeti Camp
06

Day 6

Serengeti - Northern Corridor

Morning game drive heading to northern Serengeti. Afternoon game drive in the corridor area, looking for big cats and elephant herds.

  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Game Drives
  • Serengeti Camp
07

Day 7

Serengeti - Eastern Plains

Morning game drive exploring eastern plains. Afternoon game drive looking for cheetahs and large herds of zebras and wildebeest.

  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Game Drives
  • Serengeti Camp
08

Day 8

Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater

Morning game drive in Serengeti. After breakfast, depart for Ngorongoro Crater. Descend into crater for afternoon safari.

  • Breakfast & Dinner
  • Game Drives
  • Lodge in Karatu
09

Day 9

Karatu - Arusha

After breakfast, drive back to Arusha arriving by midday. Optional cultural visit to Mto wa Mbu village along the way.

  • Breakfast & Lunch
  • Return to Arusha

9 Days Mid Range Safaris

Destinations: Arusha • Tarangire • Lake Manyara • Serengeti (Central & North) • Ngorongoro

Day 1: Arrival in Arusha

• Pickup & hotel stay.

Day 2: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

• Elephant herds & big cats.
• Overnight Tarangire.

Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park

• Flamingos & tree-climbing lions.
• Overnight Karatu.

Day 4: Karatu – Serengeti (Central)

• Drive to Serengeti.
• Afternoon game drive.

Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti (Central)

• Big cats & migration plains.
• Overnight Serengeti.

Day 6: Serengeti (North)

• Wildebeest crossing areas.
• Overnight Northern Serengeti.

Day 7: Serengeti (North)

• Game drive en route.
• Overnight crater rim.

Day 8: Serengeti – Ngorongoro

• Game drive en route.
• Overnight crater rim.

Day 9: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

• Crater descent.
• Picnic lunch.
• Return to Arusha.