This 8-day mid-range safari takes you on an unforgettable journey through Northern Tanzania’s most celebrated national parks and conservation areas. Beginning in Arusha, you will explore Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees and elephant herds, before venturing into the world-famous Serengeti for three full days of thrilling game drives during the Great Migration season. Your adventure continues to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with diverse wildlife, and ends with a cultural immersion in Mto wa Mbu before your departure. With carefully selected mid-range accommodations, this safari combines comfort, authenticity, and exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities.
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be met by your professional driver-guide and transferred to your hotel in Arusha for relaxation and overnight stay.
Accommodation: Njiro Legacy Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its diverse landscapes, seasonal swamps, and impressive populations of elephants. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch inside the park before proceeding to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
Depart after breakfast for Serengeti National Park, driving through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. You will arrive in time for an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti, home to abundant wildlife. Dinner and overnight at your tented camp.
Accommodation: Engiterata Adventures Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Spend the full day exploring the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year, you will witness the spectacular Great Migration, where wildebeests and zebras traverse the plains in search of fresh grazing. The day will be dedicated to game drives with picnic lunch in the wilderness.
Accommodation: Engiterata Adventures Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
Enjoy another full day in the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives. Your guide will take you to prime viewing areas to maximize your chances of witnessing predator-prey interactions and the movement of the herds. Dinner and overnight at your camp.
Accommodation: Engiterata Adventures Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, depart Serengeti and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the crater for a full-day game drive in this unique wildlife haven. Later in the afternoon, ascend the crater and proceed to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, depart for Mto wa Mbu, a vibrant town known for its cultural diversity. Take part in a guided cultural tour, where you will interact with local communities, visit banana plantations, and experience authentic Tanzanian life. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board
After breakfast, transfer to Arusha or Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward flight, marking the end of your safari adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
The Great Migration is a year-round phenomenon, but the best time for this itinerary is June to October, when the herds move through the Central and Northern Serengeti toward the Mara River. Early booking (3–6 months ahead) is recommended due to limited mid-range accommodation availability.
This package includes comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps such as Njiro Legacy Hotel, Suricata Boma Lodge, and Engiterata Adventures Camp. All provide private rooms/tents, en-suite bathrooms, dining areas, and reliable guest services.
Yes. Families with children are welcome, although kids under 3 years may find the long drives challenging. Some lodges may have age restrictions for certain activities.
While wildlife movements cannot be guaranteed, this itinerary spends three full days in the Serengeti, increasing your chances significantly. Your guide will track the herds based on real-time updates from rangers and local networks.
All game drives are done using a 4x4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for better wildlife viewing. The vehicle has unlimited mileage, comfortable seats, and space for luggage.
