12 Days MID-RANGE Safari
12 DAYS MID-RANGE SAFARI TRIP
Explore the natural splendor of Tanzania on this comprehensive 12-day mid-range safari. Starting with a stay in Arusha, this journey takes you through the breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife of Tarangire National Park, renowned for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Discover the unique ecosystem of Lake Manyara National Park, a sanctuary within the rift valley known for its tree-climbing lions and vibrant birdlife.
Experience the vastness of the Serengeti, home to the Big Five and the spectacular annual wildebeest migration. Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a wildlife haven set within an ancient volcanic caldera, and visit the indigenous Hadzabe and Datoga tribes near Lake Eyasi. The adventure concludes with a relaxing retreat on the pristine beaches of Zanzibar.
Designed for Wildlife Enthusiasts and Cultural Explorers
This safari is ideal for those eager to experience Tanzania’s diverse wildlife and cultural heritage in comfort. With expert guides, strategic lodgings, and a thoughtfully curated itinerary, guests are ensured a memorable blend of scenic beauty, wildlife encounters, and cultural interactions, culminating in a serene beachside relaxation.
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people | 8 people |
| 6370 $ | 10180 $ | 13790 $ | 19720 $ |
The price includes :
– Park fees (For non-residents)
– All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
– Accomodation, Meals and Drinks
(As specified in the day-by-day section)
– Services of a professional French/English safari driver guide
– Roundtrip airport transfer
The price excludes :
– Flights tickets
– Additionnal expenses before and at the end of the tour
– Tips to the driver guide
– Personal items (Visa fees, travel insurance, etc…)
| 2 people | 4 people | 6 people | 8 people |
| 6650 $ | 10570 $ | 14480 $ | 20680 $ |
The price includes :
– Park fees (For non-residents)
– All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
– All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
– All accomodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
– All taxes/VAT
– A professional driver/guide
– Roundtrip airport transfer
– Meals and Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
The price excludes :
– International flights (from/to home)
– Additionnal accomodation before and at the end of the tour
– Tips to the driver guide
– Personal items (Visa fees, travel insurance, etc…)
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
Walking safari at Lake Manyara
50$ per person
Treetop walk at Lake Manyara
Canopy 23.6$ per person + 23.6$ guiding fee
Hot air balloon in Serengeti
540 $ per person
Maasai village
Visit Maasai village at 30$ per person
FOR ZANZIBAR
Scuba diving
50 $ per person
Stone town tour
25 $ per person
Prison Island
40 $ per person
Safari blue excursion
80 $ per person
Dolphine tour at Mnemba Island
60 $ per person
Spice tour at the farm
25 $ per person
Swimming with turtles
20 $ per person
Snorkeling at Nakupenda Beach
50 $ per person
Zanzibar local food cooking lesson
40 $ per person
ITINERARY
Arusha
Tarangire
Lake Manyara
Serengeti
Ngorongoro
Lake Eyasi
Zanzibar
DAY 1
Arrival Day Arusha
Depending on your arrival time, you will be picked up with our driver from airport and transferred to
Arusha Pazuri Inn
for safari briefing, dinner and overnight
Meal plan (dinner only)
DAY 2
Tarangire
You will reach Tarangire after driving for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Tarangire is the
park with the largest herds of elephants, sometimes referred to as “the home of elephants”.
You will then continue with afternoon game drive before exiting the park and drive to Africa Safari Lake Manyara paradise-wilderness.com for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan (Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner)
Depart from Pazuri Inn after an early breakfast and drive to Tarangire national park for game drive. . Along the way, you will be able to see Maasai traditional steppes and Maasai people raring the cattle.
Tarangire is the park with the largest herds of elephants, sometimes referred to as “the home of elephants”. Baobab tree is another most popular feature in this park. After several hours of drive, you will retreat to a picnic site for lunch.
DAY 3
Lake Manyara
Early breakfast at Fanaka Campsite then enter Lake Manyara national park. Manyara is the only national
park in Tanzania that is located within the rift valley.
There is also a natural hot water spring that plays an important role in the ecosystem to marine birds.
At midday you will have picnic lunch in one of the picnic sites. Later in the evening you will exit the park
and drive to Marera Valley Lodge mareravalley.com for dinner and overnight
Meal plan (Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner)
In this park you will have chances of seeing tree
climbing lions, varieties of water bird species, nice scenery, baboons and many other bird species.
DAY 4
Serengeti
After an early breakfast at Fanaka Campsite you traverse Ngorongoro conservation area to Serengeti.
Serengeti national park is the largest and most famous national park.
Maasai bomas and livestock on either side of the road.
Reach Serengeti around noon where you will check in and break for lunch and then proceed with
afternoon game drive.
Later in the evening you will game drive until evening where you will drive for dinner and overnight at Glimpse of Africa Tented Camp glimpsecamp.com
Meal plan (Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner)
You will have the highest chance to see the big five (leopard, elephants, rhinoceros (rare), lions and buffalo) and many other animals. Along the way you will continue with game drive
DAY 5
We can spend time at the Hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, watch a big pride of lions, be in the middle of the migration, sometimes surrounded by wildebeest, sometimes by zebras, which travel with the wildebeest.
You will have another full day in this wonderful park, rising early to make the most of our time. Our guides will choose the best spotting locations for the time of year
Dinner and overnight at Glimpse of
Africa Tented Camp glimpsecamp.com
Meal plan (Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner)
DAY 6
Ngorongoro
You will have the earliest breakfast at Nyani Campsite then drive to Ngorongoro Crater. You will go
down to this magnificent crater for game drive.
The Ngorongoro Crater is the largest entire volcanic caldera in the world at 8,300 km2 and is arguably the most magnificent arena.
At midday you will stop for picnic lunch before
continuing with afternoon session. Later in the evening you will exit the crater and drive to Lake Eyasi
Safari Lodge lakeeyasi.com for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan (Breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner)
The Ngorongoro Crater is one of the most densely
populated African wildlife areas in the world and is home to around 30,000 animals, including some of
Tanzania’s last black rhinos.
DAY 7
Lake Eyasi
After breakfast, you will have a wonderful moment at the shores of Lake Eyasi to the home of the
nomadic, hunter-gatherer Hadzabe Bushmen.
You will visit these tribes which will include a visit to their farms, learning about their way of life, animal tracking, medicinal plants, and much more.
Late afternoon you will drive back to Arusha for dinner and overnight at Pazuri Inn pazuriinn.com
Meal plan (Breakfast and dinner)
You will be introduced to the extraordinary people tribe
inhabiting the shores of Lake Eyasi as do the Datoga speaking Nilotic tribe.
DAY 8
Zanzibar
After breakfast at the lodge, you will collect your luggage and then transfer to the airport for your flight
to Zanzibar.
Upon arrival at Zanzibar Airport, you will be picked up with a driver-guide and transferred to
Zanzibar Forodhani Park Resort -BB
DAY 9, 10 & 11
Relaxation Zanzibar Beach
Rest in a beachfront lodge in northern Zanzibar, overnight at Tanzanite Park Resort -BB
DAY 12
Zanzibar
Depending on your international flight schedule, you will be transferred to the airport to board the plane.