This 7-day mid-range safari offers an unforgettable Big Five experience across Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. You’ll stay in comfortable mid-range accommodation while tracking lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. The itinerary covers Tarangire, Central Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, showcasing diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. It combines adventure, comfort, and authentic safari experiences in Africa’s premier parks.
7-Day The Big Five-Tanzania Safari, Midrange Style
This 7-day mid-range safari offers an unforgettable Big Five experience across Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. You’ll stay in comfortable mid-range accommodation while tracking lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. The itinerary covers Tarangire, Central Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, showcasing diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. It combines adventure, comfort, and authentic safari experiences in Africa’s premier parks.
7-Day The Big Five-Tanzania Safari, Midrange Style highlights.
- Game drives
- Bird watching
- Wildlife viewing
- Ngorongoro Crater
- Tarangire National Park
- Lake Manyara National Park
- Central Serengeti National Park
7-Day The Big Five-Tanzania Safari, Midrange Style
This 7-day mid-range safari offers an unforgettable Big Five experience across Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations. You’ll stay in comfortable mid-range accommodation while tracking lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and buffalo. The itinerary covers Tarangire, Central Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro, and Lake Manyara, showcasing diverse landscapes and abundant wildlife. It combines adventure, comfort, and authentic safari experiences in Africa’s premier parks.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport or Arusha Airport and transfer to your mid-range accommodation. Settle in and enjoy a warm welcome, with time to relax and explore the surroundings. Depending on arrival time, take a short walk or rest after your journey. Enjoy dinner and overnight at your accommodation in preparation for the safari.
After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, famed for its elephant herds and baobab trees. Spend the day on game drives, spotting lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, and birds. Stop for a scenic picnic lunch before continuing afternoon wildlife viewing. Check in at your mid-range accommodation near Tarangire for dinner and overnight.
Travel to Central Serengeti National Park with a game drive en route, spotting wildlife along the way. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Maasai Boma to experience local culture, customs, and lifestyle. Enjoy an afternoon game drive across the park, observing lions, leopards, and herds of plains game. Return to your mid-range accommodation in Central Serengeti for dinner and overnight.
Spend a full day on morning and afternoon game drives in Central Serengeti National Park. Track predators, watch elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and other wildlife, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Explore riverbeds, plains, and waterholes with your guide. Return to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and relaxation under the African sky.
Begin the day with a sunrise game drive, capturing the Serengeti’s magical morning light. Track lions, leopards, cheetahs, and watch herds of wildebeest, zebras, and buffalo roam the plains. Enjoy a scenic lunch in the park before an afternoon drive to spot more wildlife. Return to your mid-range accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area and descend into the crater for a full-day safari. Spot the Big Five, hippos, and diverse plains game amidst spectacular scenery. Enjoy a picnic lunch on the crater floor surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Ascend in the late afternoon and check in at your mid-range accommodation near Ngorongoro for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, visit Lake Manyara National Park for a morning game drive, famous for tree-climbing lions, flamingos, and diverse birdlife. Explore the park’s lush landscapes and wetlands before returning to Arusha. Transfer to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your departure. Conclude your 7-day Big Five safari with lasting memories of Tanzania’s wildlife.
Inclusions and Exclusions
Cost Inclusions
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- A professional driver/guide
- All accommodation
- All transportation
- All Taxes/VAT
- Gorilla permits
- Chimp permits
- All activities
- Park fees
- Meals
- Drinks.
Cost Exclusions
- • International flights(From/to home)
- • Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- • Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- • Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical 7-day safari covers Tanzania’s major Northern Circuit parks such as Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and sometimes Lake Manyara or Arusha National Park. Your exact itinerary may vary depending on your preference and season.
You can choose from budget, mid-range, or luxury lodges and tented camps. All accommodations offer comfortable rooms, ensuite bathrooms (in most mid-range and luxury options), and meals. Luxury camps offer added amenities like Wi-Fi, hot showers, and scenic sundowners.
Tanzania is a year-round destination.
- June–October: Dry season and best wildlife viewing.
- December–March: Calving season in the Southern Serengeti.
- April–May: Rainy season but fewer crowds and discounted prices.
Yes—depending on the timing of your trip.
- June–July: Serengeti Western Corridor & Grumeti.
- July–October: Northern Serengeti river crossings.
- December–March: Calving in Ndutu area.
Your itinerary can be adjusted to follow the migration.
Typically:
- Park entry fees
- Accommodation
- All meals as per itinerary
- 4×4 Safari Jeep with pop-up roof
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Drinking water
- Airport transfers
Inclusions may differ slightly based on your provider.
Common exclusions include international flights, visas, travel insurance, alcoholic drinks, personal expenses, and optional activities like balloon safaris.
Pack light, comfortable clothing in neutral colors, a warm jacket for early mornings, sun protection (hat, sunscreen), closed shoes, personal medication, a camera, binoculars, power bank, and toiletries. A detailed packing list can be provided on request.
Yes. Many lodges are family-friendly, and guides are trained to handle family safaris. However, some luxury tented camps have minimum age restrictions. Families with young children may prefer shorter drives or private safaris.
You’ll travel in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for excellent game viewing. Vehicles typically have charging plugs, comfortable seats, and a fridge or cooler box for drinks.