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7-Day Mid-Range Grand Safari
Safari

7-Day Mid-Range Grand Safari

A week of extraordinary wildlife viewing across Tanzania's finest parks with premium mid-range lodges.

7 Days / 6 Nights
2-6 Guests
Easy
From $1,400 pp
3 Accommodation Tiers
Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
Accommodation Budget · Mid-Range · Luxury
Group Size 2-6 Guests
Tour Type both

Safari Overview

Seven days on safari in Tanzania is the sweet spot for an unforgettable experience. This mid-range grand safari gives you three full days in the Serengeti plus dedicated time in Tarangire, Lake Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Crater, all while staying in carefully selected lodges and tented camps that offer genuine comfort in the bush. Three days in the Serengeti transform a good safari into a great one. With time to explore the central plains, venture toward the Western Corridor or northern regions depending on the season, and simply absorb the immensity of the ecosystem, you develop a deeper connection with this landscape. Dawn and dusk game drives in the Serengeti, when predators are most active, are among the most thrilling experiences in the natural world. The combination of Tarangire's elephants, Lake Manyara's intimate beauty, the Serengeti's grandeur, and the Ngorongoro Crater's concentrated wildlife creates a safari that covers all the highlights without feeling rushed. Mid-range lodges offer the comfort of hot showers, proper meals, comfortable beds, and often a swimming pool to cool off after a dusty game drive, all within stunning natural settings.

Tour Highlights

  • Three full days in the Serengeti
  • All major northern circuit parks
  • Premium mid-range lodges
  • Dedicated guide and vehicle
  • Dawn and dusk game drives

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Depart Arusha in your private safari vehicle and drive to Tarangire National Park, entering through the main gate for a full day of game driving. The park's dry-season wildlife spectacle is extraordinary, with hundreds of elephants gathering along the riverbanks beneath towering baobab trees. After a rewarding day of wildlife viewing, check in to Tarangire Simba Lodge, where comfortable rooms and a refreshing pool await.
Accommodation: Tarangire Simba Lodge
Meals: 1, 1, 1
After a leisurely breakfast at the lodge, drive to Lake Manyara National Park for a full afternoon of game viewing along the Rift Valley escarpment. Explore the groundwater forest where baboons and blue monkeys swing through the canopy, and scan the mahogany trees for the park's famous tree-climbing lions. Continue to Karatu and check in to the charming Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, nestled among gardens with views of the surrounding coffee plantations.
Accommodation: Bougainvillea Safari Lodge, Karatu
Meals: 1, 1, 1
Cross the Ngorongoro highlands and descend into the Serengeti, entering through the Naabi Hill gate where the endless plains stretch before you. The transformation from highland forest to open savannah never fails to impress. Arrive at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp for a late lunch, then head out for an afternoon game drive in the Seronera Valley, the wildlife-rich heart of the Serengeti.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Meals: 1, 1, 1
A complete day exploring the Serengeti with morning and afternoon game drives, returning to camp for a relaxing lunch between drives. The central Serengeti offers year-round wildlife including lion prides on the kopjes, cheetahs stalking the open plains, leopards in the riverine forest, and vast herds of wildebeest and zebra. Your experienced guide will read the landscape and animal behavior to position you for the best sightings.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Meals: 1, 1, 1
Venture deeper into the Serengeti on a full day of exploration, with your guide tailoring the route to the season and current wildlife movements. Depending on the time of year, you may follow migration herds toward the Western Corridor, explore the northern woodlands, or search the southern plains for big cat action. A bush picnic lunch allows you to maximize your time in the field without returning to camp.
Accommodation: Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp
Meals: 1, 1, 1
Enjoy a morning game drive in the Serengeti before departing for the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Stop at Olduvai Gorge to explore the museum and learn about the archaeological discoveries that rewrote human history. Arrive at the elegant Ngorongoro Farm House in Karatu, set among a working coffee plantation with lovely gardens and a warm fireplace for the cool highland evening.
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House
Meals: 1, 1, 1
Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater at dawn, when the morning light bathes the crater floor in soft gold and the predators are at their most active. Spend five to six hours exploring this natural amphitheater, home to roughly 25,000 animals including the Big Five. After a picnic lunch near the hippo pool, ascend the crater and drive back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon.

What's Included & Excluded

Included

  • Park entrance fees for all national parks
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • All accommodations as listed
  • All meals during safari (full board)
  • Drinking water in the vehicle
  • Airport transfers
  • Government taxes and fees

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Optional balloon safari

Choose Your Experience

Same incredible itinerary, your choice of comfort level. All rates include park fees, accommodations, meals, and transport as listed above.

Budget

Camping & basic lodges

$1,400
per person (low season)
  • Peak Season (Jun-Oct): $1,650
  • Shoulder (Nov-Feb): $1,500
  • Low Season (Mar-May): $1,400
  • Single supplement: from $210
  • Child (5-12): from $980
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Luxury

Premium lodges & luxury camps

$4,100
per person (low season)
  • Peak Season (Jun-Oct): $4,950
  • Shoulder (Nov-Feb): $4,500
  • Low Season (Mar-May): $4,100
  • Single supplement: from $620
  • Child (5-12): from $2,870
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Prices are in USD per person sharing. Children aged 5-12 receive discounted rates shown above. Children under 5 are free. Request an exact quote for your group.

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