6 Days Mid-Range Safari
Tarangire, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Your adventure begins upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO). You’ll be warmly welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Arusha, where you can relax and recover from your journey before the excitement begins.
Overnight: Mount Meru Hotel / Kibo Palace Hotel
Meals: Bed and Breakfast
Day 2: Exclusive Serengeti Expedition
After breakfast, depart Arusha and drive across the stunning Ngorongoro Highlands into the world-renowned Serengeti National Park — the land of endless plains and teeming wildlife. Here, you’ll witness one of Earth’s most spectacular natural events — the Great Wildebeest Migration, as millions of wildebeest and zebras traverse the savannah.
Overnight: Intimate Camp Seronera / Tukaone Tented Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Eastern Plains & Cats Territory
Venture deeper into the remote eastern Serengeti plains, where the dramatic Gol Mountains dominate the horizon. These rocky outcrops, known as kopjes, provide havens for the elusive leopard and serve as critical habitats for the endangered black rhino. Keep your camera ready — this is prime big cat country where lions rule the landscape.
Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: The Miracle of Birth – Days of Transformation
Journey into the Ndutu plains, where during the calving season, the landscape transforms into a natural nursery. Witness the awe-inspiring moment when up to 12,000 wildebeest calves are born each day, symbolizing the raw cycle of life. Here, you’ll observe intimate wildlife interactions as predators such as lions, cheetahs, and hyenas roam the plains, shaping the delicate balance between life and survival.
Overnight: Ndutu Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: The Ngorongoro Crater
Descend into the majestic Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site often called the Eighth Wonder of the World. This vast volcanic caldera shelters nearly 30,000 animals, including lions, elephants, rhinos, and flamingos. Game viewing here is exceptional, with spectacular scenery that makes it one of the most beautiful safari spots in Africa.
Overnight: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Farewell Safari & Maasai Cultural Experience
After breakfast, drive back toward Arusha, stopping en route for an authentic Maasai village visit. Engage with the Maasai people, learn about their traditional dances, colorful attire, and unique way of life that continues to thrive amidst modernity. Later, transfer to Kilimanjaro Airport for your onward journey or optional overnight stay in Arusha.
