Upper Mid-Range Best of Tanzania Safari

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and enjoy a private transfer to Under The Shade Safari Lodge in Arusha (50 km, 1 hour). Check into your comfortable room and spend the day relaxing or exploring Arusha city. Meals are at your own expense, with dining options at the lodge or nearby restaurants. Meet your Serengeti Nexus representative for a pre-safari briefing to prepare for the adventure ahead. Overnight at Under The Shade Safari Lodge.

After breakfast, depart Under The Shade Safari Lodge in a custom 4x4 pop-up roof vehicle with your expert Serengeti Nexus driver-guide. Drive ~2 hours to Tarangire National Park, famous for its baobab trees and large elephant herds. Embark on a full-day game drive, spotting elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, and predators like lions and leopards. Enjoy a picnic lunch at a scenic spot, then drive ~1.5 hours to Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge in Karatu. Savor dinner and relax with stunning views of the Ngorongoro highlands. Overnight at Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge.

After an early breakfast, drive ~1 hour to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Descend into the 260-square-kilometer caldera for a thrilling game drive, spotting the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, black rhino), hippos, hyenas, and diverse birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch near a hippo pool, then ascend and drive ~3-4 hours to Serengeti National Park with an en-route game drive. Check into Nyota Luxury Camp in Central Serengeti for a gourmet dinner under the stars.

Begin with an early morning game drive in Central Serengeti, spotting active wildlife like lions, cheetahs, leopards, and Great Migration herds (July–October). Enjoy a bush breakfast at a scenic spot. Return to the Camp for a hot lunch and relaxation, then embark on an afternoon game drive to see elephants, giraffes, and rare servals. Depart Serengeti and drive ~3-4 hours to Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge in Karatu for dinner and rest. Overnight at Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge.

After breakfast, depart Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge for a ~2-hour drive back to Arusha. Stop en route for a packed lunch or at a local restaurant, enjoying final views of the Tanzanian countryside. Arrive in Arusha for drop-off at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) or your hotel by early afternoon. Ensure flights are booked after 3:00 PM; Serengeti Nexus can arrange additional activities or post-tour accommodation for an extra cost.