7 Days Tanzania Midrange Safari from Mwanza

Your adventure kicks off with a morning departure from the shores of Lake Victoria in Mwanza, flying into the heart of the northern circuit. Upon landing in Arusha, you will be greeted by our team and whisked away to your midrange sanctuary. This day is all about acclimatizing to the cooler mountain air, checking your gear, and enjoying a quiet dinner as your guide walks you through the thrilling week ahead.

Destination: Kilimanjaro Airport

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel

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Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, we leave the city behind and head to Tarangire National Park, a land defined by its prehistoric-looking baobab trees and seasonal marshes. This park serves as a vital corridor for wildlife, and you will spend the day tracking the massive elephant families that congregate along the riverbanks. As the shadows lengthen, you will enjoy your first evening in the wild at a comfortable lodge near the park gates.

Destination: Tarangire

Accommodation: Tarangire Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We trade the baobabs for the wide-open horizons as we journey through the Karatu highlands toward the legendary Serengeti National Park. The drive is a spectacle in itself, offering panoramic views of the rift valley before descending onto the short-grass plains. By mid-afternoon, you will be deep in the wilderness, spotting zebras and gazelles as you navigate toward your central tented camp for the night.

Destination: Central Serengeti

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The central Serengeti, known as Seronera, is a high-octane environment where big cats rule the landscape. Today is dedicated to finding the leopards that lounge in the acacia branches and the lion prides that claim the rocky kopjes as their thrones. With no set schedule other than the rhythm of the wild, your guide will use their expertise to position you in the heart of the action for the best possible sightings.

Destination: Central Serengeti

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to the sounds of the African bush and spend a full day exploring the hidden corners of the Serengeti. Depending on the time of year, we will position the vehicle near the great herds of the migration, witnessing the sheer scale of hundreds of thousands of animals moving as one. This is a day for patience and observation, allowing you to witness the raw interactions between hunters and the hunted on the open savannah.

Destination: Central Serengeti

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

To truly appreciate the Serengeti’s scale, we spend this full day exploring the peripheral areas of the central circuit. We will visit secluded waterholes where hippos congregate and search for the more elusive residents like the serval cat or the bat-eared fox. This immersive day ensures you experience the park’s immense biodiversity in a more private and intimate setting.

Destination: Central Serengeti

Accommodation: Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge

  luxury 4 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a final morning game drive to catch the early hunters, we begin our ascent out of the Serengeti toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The air becomes crisp and the vegetation turns lush as we reach the crater rim. You will have the afternoon to soak in the views from the highland viewpoints before settling into a lodge that offers the perfect vantage point for a cool, misty evening.

As the sun rises, we descend 600 meters into the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater for a breathtaking wildlife finale. This self-contained paradise is one of the few places on earth where you can see the endangered black rhino alongside lions and golden jackals in a single morning. After a picnic lunch on the crater floor, we climb back out and return to Arusha for a celebratory final dinner.

Destination: Ngorongoro Crater

Accommodation: Mount Meru Hotel

  luxury 4 star lodge

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Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your final day expedition concludes with a final breakfast in the shadow of Mount Meru. Depending on your schedule, you will have time to visit the local markets for Tanzanian gemstones or crafts before we transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Mwanza. You depart with a camera full of memories and a new perspective on the untamed beauty of the Tanzanian wild.