9 DAYS IN TANZANIA WILDLIFE MID – RANGE SAFARI ADVENTURE
SAFARI ITINERARY Overview
Embark on a 9-Day Tanzania Wildlife Midrange Safari with Superior African Safari, where every day brings you closer to the heart of Africa’s wilderness. This adventure takes you across Tanzania’s most iconic destinations from the elephant filled landscapes of Tarangire National Park, the bird-rich and scenic Lake Manyara, to the world-renowned Serengeti National Park, home to the Great Migration and endless savannahs teeming with wildlife. You’ll also explore the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder and one of the best places in the world to spot the Big Five in a single day. Throughout the journey, enjoy handpicked midrange lodges and tented camps that combine comfort, authenticity, and the raw beauty of the wild. With Superior African Safari, this itinerary offers a perfect balance of game drives, cultural encounters, and relaxation, ensuring an unforgettable safari experience in Tanzania.
Day 1: Arrival in Arusha
Kilimanjaro Airport
Tulia Retreat Hotel
Day 01: Arrival In Arusha
Upon landing at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a representative from Superior African Safari and transferred to your hotel in Arusha. After check-in at the charming Tulia Retreat Hotel, enjoy a detailed safari briefing where your guide will walk you through the exciting journey ahead. The rest of the day is at leisure, allowing you to relax in the hotel’s serene environment, refresh after your travels, and prepare for your unforgettable Tanzanian safari adventure.
Accommodation: Tulia Retreat Hotel
Kilimanjaro Airport
Tulia Retreat Hotel
Day 2: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
Wildlife Experience
Manyara Secret Hotel
Day 02: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, you will depart for Tarangire National Park, a stunning wilderness famous for its ancient baobab trees, sweeping savannahs, and large herds of elephants. Enjoy a thrilling game drive, where you may encounter lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, and over 400 bird species. A picnic lunch will be served inside the park, giving you time to soak in the incredible scenery. In the late afternoon, continue to the peaceful town of Mto wa Mbu near Lake Manyara, where you will check in at the luxurious Manyara Secret. Relax by the lodge’s elegant surroundings before dinner, ready for the next day’s adventure.
Accommodation: Manyara Secret Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wildlife Experience
Manyara Secret Hotel
Day 3: Tarangire - Lake Manyara National Park
Wildlife Experience
Manyara Secret Hotel
Day 03: Lake Manyara NP
After breakfast, depart from Tarangire and make your way to the scenic Lake Manyara National Park, renowned for its lush groundwater forests, tree-climbing lions, and the shimmering soda lake that attracts thousands of flamingos and other bird species. Spend the day exploring the park’s diverse habitats, where you may spot elephants, buffaloes, hippos, giraffes, and a variety of primates. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed inside the park as you continue your game drive. In the late afternoon, head back to the elegant Manyara Secret Hotel, where you can unwind in comfort and enjoy a delicious dinner while surrounded by the tranquility of the Great Rift Valley.
Accommodation: Manyara Secret Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wildlife Experience
Manyara Secret Hotel
Day 4: Lake Manyara - Serengeti National Park
Wildlife Experience
Osinon Camp
Day 04: Serengeti National Park
Leaving the lush forests and flamingo-dotted shores of Lake Manyara behind, your journey continues towards the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive takes you through the breathtaking Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering scenic views and possible wildlife encounters along the way. By early afternoon, you’ll enter the vast Serengeti plains, where an exciting game drive awaits. Experience the park’s incredible biodiversity ranging from prides of lions to graceful giraffes, and, during the right season, the spectacular Great Migration of wildebeest and zebras. As the sun sets, settle into Osinon Camp, an intimate tented camp that blends comfort with the raw beauty of the Serengeti wilderness.
Accommodation: Osinon Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wildlife Experience
Osinon camp
Day 5: Full Day - Serengeti National Park
Wildlife Experience
Osino Camp
Day 05: Serengeti National Park
A full day in the legendary Serengeti awaits, giving you the chance to immerse yourself in one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife habitats. Begin with a morning game drive at sunrise, when predators such as lions, leopards, and cheetahs are most active on the hunt. Later, enjoy a picnic lunch in the middle of the plains, surrounded by breathtaking views of endless savannah dotted with acacias and roaming herds of wildebeest, zebras, and giraffes. Continue exploring in the afternoon, tracking the park’s incredible diversity of animals before returning to Osinon Camp. As night falls, relax by the campfire and enjoy dinner under the starlit Serengeti sky.
Accommodation: Osinon Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wildlife Experience
Osinon Camp
Day 6: Full Day - Serengeti National Park
Wildlife Experience
Osinon camp
Day 06: Serengeti National Park
Your adventure continues with another exciting day of game drives across different regions of the Serengeti. Each area offers unique landscapes and wildlife encounters, from large herds grazing the plains to predators on the move. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed in the park before returning to Osinon Camp in the late afternoon to relax and unwind.
Accommodation: Osinon Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wildlife Experience
Osinon camp
Day 7: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Crater
Wildlife Experience
Manyara Secret Hotel
Day 07: Ngorongoro Crater
Start the morning with a final game drive in the Serengeti, capturing last glimpses of the abundant wildlife before heading towards the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Descend into the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a half-day game drive, where you’ll have the chance to spot the Big Five along with countless other species in one of the most unique safari settings in Africa. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, ascend back to the rim and proceed to Nyikani Camp, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by nature.
Accommodation: Nyikani Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wildlife Experience
Manyara Secret Hotel
Day 8:Manyara secret Hotel - Lake Eyasi - Arusha
Wildlife Experience
Tulia Retreat Hotel
Day 08: Tarangire National Park
After breakfast at Manyara Secret Hotel, set out for the cultural landscapes of Lake Eyasi, where you will meet the Hadzabe and Datoga tribes. This unique experience offers insight into their traditional lifestyles, from hunting and gathering to blacksmithing and beadwork. Following your cultural visit, continue the journey back to Arusha, arriving in the late afternoon. Upon arrival, check in at the peaceful Tulia Retreat Hotel, the perfect place to unwind and enjoy your final dinner as you reflect on your safari adventure.
Accommodation: Tulia Retreat Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wildlife Experience
Tulia Retreat Hotel
Day 09: Tarangire - Arusha
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Tulia Retreat Hotel before being transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your onward journey. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time for a short tour of Arusha or some last-minute shopping for souvenirs. As your adventure comes to an end, we thank you for choosing Superior African Safari to explore the wonders of Tanzania with us. It has been our pleasure to host you, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more unforgettable experiences in the future.
Safe travels and kwaheri ya kuonana!
Departure
Tour Include
- Lodge safari according to the itinerary
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- Overnight accommodation according to the itinerary
- Mineral water and meals according to the itinerary
- All mentioned activities
- All national park fees
Tour Exclude
- Flights
- Optional activities
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Personal spending money for souvenirs etc.
- Travel insurance
Safari Price (USD)
Price is per person based on the Group size:
| Season | 1 Pax | 2 Pax | 3 Pax | 4 Pax | 5 Pax | 6 Pax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HIGH SEASON
(ADULT)
|
4,792 |
3,700 |
3,358 |
3,183 |
3,079 |
3,006 |
|
CHILD 5 – 15 YEARS
(HIGH SEASON) |
2,396 |
1,850 |
1,679 |
1,592 |
1,540 |
1,503 |
|
LOW SEASON
(ADULT) |
4,280 |
3,257 |
2,913 |
2,740 |
2,636 |
2,563 |
|
CHILD 5 – 15 YEARS
(LOW SEASON) |
2,140 |
1,629 |
1,457 |
1,370 |
1,318 |
1,282 |
