7-Day Northern Tanzania Explorer – Mid-Range Safari

 Day 1: Arrival in Arusha – Touchdown in Tanzania

Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where your private safari guide awaits. Settle into your lodge in Arusha, a green and peaceful town at the base of Mt. Meru. Enjoy your first Tanzanian meal and prepare for the incredible days ahead.

 Overnight at Green Mountain Hotel, Arusha (or similar).

 Day 2: Tarangire National Park – Baobabs and Big Herds

After breakfast, drive to Tarangire, known for its ancient baobab trees and massive elephant herds. Watch giraffes, zebras, and predators gather near the Tarangire River. With fewer crowds and golden landscapes, it’s a photographer’s paradise.
Overnight at Eileen’s Trees Inn, Karatu (or similar).

 Day 3: Lake Manyara National Park – Forests and Flamingos

Enter the emerald forests of Lake Manyara, where baboons leap through fig trees and pink flamingos line the shores. Explore woodland tracks, spot hippos in the lake, and look out for the park’s famous tree-climbing lions.
Overnight at Eileen’s Trees Inn, Karatu (or similar).

 Day 4: Serengeti National Park – Into the Wild Heart of Africa

Cross into the legendary Serengeti, where open plains stretch endlessly under blue skies. Game drive en route as wildlife surrounds your 4x4 — wildebeests, gazelles, lions, and cheetahs roam free. Settle into your tented camp under starlit skies.
Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp (or similar).

 Day 5: Full-Day Serengeti Safari – The Chase Begins

Spend the entire day exploring Serengeti’s incredible ecosystems. Follow lion prides through tall grass, spot crocodiles basking by rivers, and enjoy lunch in the wild. Sunrise and sunset safaris bring the magic of Africa to life.
Overnight at Serengeti Heritage Tented Camp (or similar).

 Day 6: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Highlands – Mist and Mountains

After a final morning drive in the Serengeti, head toward the Ngorongoro highlands. As the landscape shifts from savannah to forested mountains, enjoy the cool breeze and scenic beauty.
Overnight at Eileen’s Trees Inn, Karatu (or similar).

 Day 7: Ngorongoro Crater – Safari Finale in a Lost World

Descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with lions, hyenas, elephants, and the rare black rhino. With stunning views and dense wildlife, it’s the perfect finale to your safari. Return to Arusha by evening or airport transfer.