Embark on an unforgettable adventure with this 10-Day Thrilling Mid-Range Safari In Tanzania, a perfectly paced journey through some of the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. Designed for travelers seeking an authentic safari experience at great value, this itinerary combines breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife encounters, and immersive game drives in Tanzania’s legendary northern circuit.
Your adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, a hidden gem renowned for its vast elephant herds, ancient baobab trees, and rich concentration of wildlife along the Tarangire River. Morning and evening game drives introduce you to lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and an incredible variety of birdlife in a peaceful and less-crowded setting.
From here, the journey continues to the world-famous Serengeti National Park, beginning in the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti. This region offers year-round game viewing and the chance to witness predators such as lions, cheetahs, and leopards in action. For an unforgettable perspective, you may choose an optional hot air balloon safari at sunrise, drifting silently above the endless plains before enjoying a bush breakfast.
The adventure deepens as you head north within Serengeti to explore the Northern Serengeti, a spectacular and remote area known for dramatic landscapes and, seasonally, the Great Migration river crossings. Extensive game drives here provide opportunities to see large herds of wildebeest and zebras, as well as crocodiles and big cats drawn to the action.
Your 10-Day Thrilling Mid-Range Safari In Tanzania concludes with a descent into the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Africa’s most remarkable natural wonders. The crater floor offers exceptional wildlife density, including the possibility of spotting the rare black rhino, alongside elephants, hippos, lions, and flamingos.
Cost per person:
Starting from: $5500 (Mid-Range Accommodation) per person based on two travelers sharing
English, Spanish, French, Dutch, German, Italian, and Chinese speaking guides
Safari Van/ 4X4 Landcruiser
1-100 people
1-90 years old
January - December
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Kilimanjaro International Airport
Why This Tour?
10-Day Thrilling Mid-Range Safari In Tanzania
Our 10-Day Thrilling Mid-Range Safari In Tanzania takes you to Tarangire National Park, Central Serengeti National Park, Northern Serengeti National Park, and the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. Witness incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes, and the Great Migration up close.
You will start this 10-Day Thrilling Mid-Range Safari In Tanzania with your arrival and transfer to Tarangire National Park, a beautiful and less-crowded park famous for its ancient baobab trees and large elephant herds. Here, you enjoy exciting game drives through open savannah and along the Tarangire River, where wildlife gathers—especially during the dry season. The relaxed pace allows you to settle into the rhythm of safari life while spotting lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and abundant birdlife.
From Tarangire, the journey continues toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling through scenic highlands and vast plains before reaching the wildlife-rich Central Serengeti. This region offers exceptional year-round game viewing, with frequent sightings of big cats and large herbivore herds. Multiple game drives here maximize your chances of witnessing predator-prey interactions. For those seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience, an optional early morning hot air balloon safari provides a breathtaking aerial view of the endless plains, followed by a memorable bush breakfast.
The safari then progresses northward within the Serengeti ecosystem to the spectacular Northern Serengeti. This remote and dramatic region is particularly famous for seasonal Great Migration river crossings, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras brave crocodile-filled waters. Game drives in this area are immersive and rewarding, offering both dramatic wildlife moments and quieter, uncrowded exploration.
The 10-Day Thrilling Mid-Range Safari In Tanzania concludes with a drive to the magnificent Ngorongoro Crater. Descending into this UNESCO-listed natural wonder feels like entering a wildlife sanctuary unlike any other. The crater floor hosts one of the highest concentrations of wildlife in Africa, including lions, elephants, hippos, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. A full-day game drive here provides a spectacular finale to your safari.
Highlights
Guided Game Drives
Hot Air Balloon Safari
Bird Watching
Birding
Tarangire National Park
Central Serengeti National Park
Northern Serengeti National Park
Ngorongoro Crater
Tour Plan
Day 1
Arrive In Tanzania | Transfer To Your Hotel In Arusha
On arrival in Tanzania, you will be welcomed and picked up by our Kubwa Five Safaris guide, who will be holding an A4 paper with your name printed on it at Kilimanjaro International Airport and be transferred to your hotel in Arusha.
You will check in and do some relaxing for the rest of the day to wear off the jet lag.
Meals and overnight at Kibo Palace Hotel/ Tulia Boutique Hotel & Spa/ Forest Hill Hotel.
Day 2
Transfer To Tarangire National Park | Guided Game Drive
After breakfast, you will be driven to Tarangire National Park and you will have an evening game drive.
Explore one of Tanzania’s most rewarding national parks, a land of big baobab trees, big elephants and big cats. No wonder this ends up being the favorite park in Tanzania for many visitors. Sightings of wildebeest, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes, baboons, vervet monkeys and zebras are also almost guaranteed.
Lions are plentiful here – Tarangire is home to one of Tanzania’s healthiest lion populations. While you’ll have to work a little harder to see a cheetah or leopard, it will only enhance your excitement when you do.
You can also look forward to classic safari scenery – savannah plains, river woodlands and rocky hills.
Meals and overnight at Tarangire Simba Lodge/ Tarangire Tortilis Camp/ Tarangire Baobab Tented Camp.
Day 3
Morning And Evening Game Drive In Tarangire National Park
After breakfast, return to Tarangire and enjoy its baobab-strewn landscapes and amazing wildlife all over again.
The day begins early, usually at sunrise, when the park is cool and animals are most active. Predators such as lions may still be on the move after a night of hunting, while herbivores like elephants, zebras, wildebeest, and giraffes graze in the golden morning light.
After the morning game drive, you will have a lunch break then you go on an evening game drive.
Tarangire is especially famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees that dot the landscape. During the dry season, many animals gather near the Tarangire River, making wildlife sightings more concentrated and rewarding.
As the sun sets over the baobab-studded plains, the scenery becomes dramatic and colorful—perfect for photography. The evening drive often ends with a beautiful African sunset, creating a memorable safari moment.
Meals and overnight at Tarangire Simba Lodge/ Tarangire Tortilis Camp/ Tarangire Baobab Tented Camp.
Day 4
Transfer To Central Serengeti National Park | Guided Game Drive
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Central Serengeti National Park and you will have an evening game drive.
When you explore the Central Serengeti, you're enjoying one of the best wildlife destinations in northern Tanzania. Here you'll find the big populations of wildlife for which the Serengeti is famous.
You'll also have a good chance of seeing big cats. This area has plenty of northern Tanzania's iconic acacia trees, as well as seemingly endless Serengeti horizons.
Going on an evening game drive is one of the highlights of any safari. This is when temperatures cool, the light becomes softer and the wildlife begins to get active. Not only will you be out when the light is best for taking photos, but it's also one of the best times of day for seeing the animals.
Meals and overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp/ Osero Serengeti Tented Camp/ Serengeti Safari Lodge.
Day 5
Optional Hot Air Balloon Safari At 600 USD Per Person | Full-Day Game Drive
After breakfast, you will spend the full day in this wonderful park watching its wildlife and exploring its many landscapes. We’ll rise early to make the most of our time.
You have the option of going on a hot air balloon safari in the park for an extra US$600 per person which you can book and pay with us before the safari.
Our guides will choose the best game viewing locations for the time of year. We can spend time at the hippo pool watching these majestic animals laze about in the cool water happily living alongside the crocodiles, observe a big pride of lions, and much more.
Meals and overnight at Serengeti Kati Kati Tented Camp/ Osero Serengeti Tented Camp/ Serengeti Safari Lodge.
Day 6
Transfer To Northern Serengeti National Park | Guided Game Drive
After breakfast, you will b e transferred to Northern Serengeti National Park where you will go on an afternoon and evening game drive.
On your visit to the Northern Serengeti, there's a good chance that you will see big cats, elephants and more. Just as special as the animals you'll see is the scenery you'll get to explore. Far more so than elsewhere in the park, the north is dominated by rolling hills, mixed with grasslands and light forests.
There's also the Mara River which marks Tanzania's border with Kenya. Serengeti National Park, meaning “endless plains” in the Masai language, is undoubtedly one of the world’s most celebrated wilderness areas and an ongoing source of inspiration to writers, filmmakers, and photographers.
Meals and overnight at Heritage Mara Camp/ Lobo Wildlife Lodge.
Day 7
Full-Day Game Drive In Northern Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, you will head out again to explore again the Northern Serengeti and deepen your knowledge of this wonderful area of the park.
You will have a full day game drive through Northern Serengeti National Park, where vast plains stretch endlessly, lions rest in golden grass, elephants cross ancient paths, birds circle above, dust glows in sunlight, and every hour reveals quiet drama, sudden movement, patient tracking, deep silence, awe, connection, and a powerful sense of wilderness unfolding slowly, beautifully, around you from dawn until dusk, unforgettable.
Meals and overnight at Heritage Mara Camp/ Lobo Wildlife Lodge.
Day 8
Travel To Ngorongoro Crater | Guided Game Drive
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Ngorongoro Crater where you will have an evening game drive on arrival.
You never forget the first time you see Ngorongoro Crater from above. It is the most densely crowded game areas in the world. Looking out from the rim of this extraordinary volcanic crater is like gazing down upon a lost world of wildlife and astonishing beauty.
The drive down into the crater will be just as special, taking you down onto the crater floor where nature rules and no human being may pass the night.
You'll spend the best part of a day exploring this remarkable place, seeing its lions, hyenas, black rhinos, elephants, flamingos and so much more. And when it comes time to leave, you'll keep looking back over your shoulder trying to hold these experiences in your memory.
Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge/ Rhino Lodge/ Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp.
Day 9
Full-Day Game Drive In Ngorongoro Crater
After breakfast, get ready to spend the entire day in this amazing park. Nearly 40,000 animals call this place home. Here we’ll have a good chance of seeing the Big Five: lion, leopard, rare black rhino, buffalo, and elephants.
You’ll also see herds of wildebeest, zebra, and Thomson’s gazelle. Your day spent here will reveal a surprising variety of habitats, from the Lereal Forest and salty Lake Magadi to the plains that rise and fall gently all across the valley floor.
Make sure you carry your non-flash cameras so that you can take as many pictures as you want.
Meals and overnight at Ngorongoro Safari Lodge/ Rhino Lodge/ Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp.
Day 10
The Last Day With Us | Transfer To The Airport | Fly Back Home
After having a delightful breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport for your scheduled flight back home.
All good things must come to an end, and your time with us on safari in Tanzania will now draw to a close. We're sure that you've had a wonderful time.
Inclusions
Services of an expert guide
Airport transfer (Airport pick up and drop off)
Daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Ground transportation (4×4 safari Landcruiser / minivan with pop-up tops)
Full board accommodation and en route meals as indicated in the itinerary
Park fees and relevant government taxes.
Exclusions
Airfares
Visa fees
Personal insurance
Expenses of personal nature, such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, and cigarettes
Accommodation and meals not indicated in the itinerary
Accommodation
Throughout this exciting journey, you will be accommodated in a variety of accommodations.
The accommodation is appropriate and will be determined by your budget. Kubwa Five Safaris offers the best service at every level. Kubwa Five Safaris reserves the right to substitute comparable or superior accommodations. If an equivalent standard hotel is not available, Kubwa Five Safaris may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest a superior for an additional fee. Hotels and lodges provide free Wi-Fi.
Please see the list below for more information on the safari lodges in each national park/destination included in this tour package.
The cost covers all accommodations, meals as specified, park entrance fees, game drives, guide services, and ground transportation throughout the safari.
3. What should I pack for this 10-day safari?
Essentials include lightweight clothing, hiking boots, a rain jacket, insect repellent, sunscreen, binoculars, a camera, a reusable water bottle, and personal medication. A full packing list will be shared upon booking.
4. Is this safari suitable for families with children?
Yes it is.
5. What type of accommodations are provided?
We use clean, safe, and comfortable lodges. All accommodations have private self-contained rooms; bathrooms are inside the rooms/tents.
6. Can dietary requirements be accommodated?
Yes. We cater to most dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and others. Please let us know your preferences in advance.
7. How physically demanding is the safari?
This safari requires moderate physical fitness.
8. Is travel insurance required?
Yes. We strongly recommend that all participants have comprehensive travel insurance covering medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and lost luggage.
9. What is the group size?
Our private safari is tailored to provide an intimate and immersive experience for small groups. We accommodate groups of 4 to 24 travelers, ensuring that each participant receives personalized attention and a unique safari experience.
10. Can the itinerary be customized?
Yes, we can tailor this safari to fit your schedule, interests, or accommodation preferences. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Why You Should Visit Tanzania
Tanzania
Tanzania offers a complete African experience: thrilling safaris, mountain adventures, pristine beaches, vibrant culture, and unforgettable landscapes. Whether you’re a wildlife enthusiast, honeymooner, photographer, or adventure traveler, Tanzania promises memories that last a lifetime.
Frequently Asked Question about Tanzania
Is Tanzania safe for tourists?
Yes, Tanzania is generally safe for tourists, especially in popular safari destinations like Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and Zanzibar. As with any destination, visitors should take normal precautions, avoid isolated areas at night, and follow guidance from local guides and authorities.
2. What is the best time to visit Tanzania?
The best time to visit is during the dry season, from June to October, when wildlife viewing is at its peak. If you want to witness the Great Migration in the Serengeti, timing depends on the movement of the herds, but June to September is particularly popular.
3. Is Tanzania good for family travel?
Yes! Many lodges and tour operators offer family-friendly safaris with educational experiences for children, making Tanzania a great destination for family adventures.
