Safari Tour: 6-Day Best of Northern Midrange Tanzania Safari - Tanzania Safari Tour
6-Day Tanzania Safari Tour by Lehi Tanzania Safaris
Offered by - Lehi Tanzania Safaris
Tour Features
Best of Northern Tanzania Midrange Safari is a 6-day journey starting and ending in Zanzibar. Discover the wildlife-rich Serengeti Plains, descend into the Ngorongoro Crater, and visit Lake Manyara and Tarangire National Parks. Enjoy daily game drives in search of the Big Five, tree-climbing lions, elephants, and flamingos, while staying in comfortable midrange lodges and camps, experiencing Tanzania’s iconic landscapes and wildlife up close.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Not for solo travelers | Solo travelers cannot book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| No minimum age | There is no minimum age for this tour. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4. |
Route & Activities
Tanzania
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1-2 | FRIENNDS SERENGETI CAMPS No images available | Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 3 | Ngorongoro Forest Tented Camp No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 4-5 | Suricata Boma Lodge No images available | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included |
| 6 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast, Lunch Included |
Arrival (See Getting There for more details)
- A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 - Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park
Your adventure begins with a morning flight from Zanzibar to Serengeti National Park. This scenic flight gives you a beautiful view of Tanzania from the air. On arrival at the airstrip, your safari guide will warmly welcome you and give a short briefing about the day. You will immediately begin your first afternoon game drive, exploring the vast Serengeti plains. This first day offers great chances to see lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and many more species as you enter one of the most famous wildlife destinations in the world. Later, you check in at your lodge or camp for a relaxing evening, dinner, and overnight stay inside the Serengeti.
Main Destination:
Accommodation: FRIENNDS SERENGETI CAMPS
Meals & Drinks: Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 2 - Full-Day Game Drive – Serengeti
This entire day is dedicated to exploring the central Serengeti (Seronera region)—an area known for its high concentration of wildlife and big cats. Your guide will drive you through different habitats, including river valleys, open savannah, and woodland, giving you many chances to spot active predators like lions, leopards, cheetahs, and hyenas. You will enjoy a picnic lunch at a safe viewpoint surrounded by nature. The game drive continues into the afternoon, allowing you to witness animal behavior, migration patterns (depending on the season), and the beautiful Serengeti scenery before returning to camp.
Main Destination:
Accommodation: FRIENNDS SERENGETI CAMPS
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 3 - Morning Serengeti Game Drive
After breakfast, you enjoy a final morning game drive in Serengeti, giving you another opportunity to spot any animals you might have missed. You may see predators returning from early morning hunts or elephants heading to water sources. Later, you begin your scenic journey toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Along the way, you pass through Maasai villages and rolling highland landscapes. By afternoon, you arrive at the Ngorongoro Highlands, a cool and refreshing region with stunning views. You check in at your lodge for a peaceful, relaxing evening surrounded by nature, misty forests, and the crater’s dramatic edges.
Main Destination:
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Forest Tented Camp
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 4 - Full Game Drive – Ngorongoro Crater
This day begins with an early descent 600 meters down into the iconic Ngorongoro Crater—one of the most wildlife-dense areas in the world. Inside the crater, you enjoy a full game drive, spotting animals such as rhinos, lions, buffalos, wildebeests, zebras, hippos, jackals, and vibrant flamingos along the lake. The crater floor offers incredible scenery with grasslands, forests, and shimmering lakes. After completing your crater adventure, you drive out and head toward the Lake Manyara Highlands, where you arrive for a relaxed afternoon. The peaceful environment allows you to unwind and enjoy the views, preparing for the following day’s exploration.
Main Destination:
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 5 - Game Drive – Lake Manyara National Park
In the morning, you enter Lake Manyara National Park, one of Tanzania’s most diverse and scenic parks. You explore its lush groundwater forests filled with monkeys and birds, open areas where elephants roam, and lakeshores where hippos and flamingos gather. The park is also known for its rare tree-climbing lions, which your guide will help you search for. After the game drive, you return to your lodge in the Manyara area for a relaxing afternoon. You can enjoy the calm environment, nature views, and quiet evening before your final safari day.
Main Destination:
Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included
- Day 6 - Tarangire National Park-Fly Back to Zanzibar
Your final safari day begins as you travel to Tarangire National Park, famous for its giant baobab trees and one of the largest elephant populations in Tanzania. You enjoy a game drive along the Tarangire River, a lifeline that attracts animals such as giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, lions, and many bird species. The peaceful landscapes and rich wildlife make this a perfect final stop. After your game drive, you proceed to Arusha airport for your flight back to Zanzibar, bringing your unforgettable 6-day safari experience to a perfect end.
Main Destination:
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast, Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Rates Per Person
Dec 21, 2025 - Dec 21, 2026
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Zanzibar and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Getting There
Tanzania is a beautiful East African country with neighbours Kenya to the north and Mozambique to the south and the Indian Ocean to the east. It is known for its vibrant culture, wonderful national parks, diverse fauna and flora and of course the great wildebeest migration. If you are planning a safari trip to Tanzania then you should find out all about flights to Tanzania, passport and visa requirements.Tanzania’s main airport is Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) located 13km/8mi southwest of Dar es Salaam. The latter is the entry point for visitors to the southern parks.Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) is situated 46km/29mi east of Arusha, the gateway of Tanzania’s most popular Northern safari circuit.
This tour starts in Zanzibar and ends in Zanzibar, Tanzania
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
Offered By
Lehi Tanzania Safaris
Lehi Tanzania Safaris is a premier safari and travel company offering tailor-made wildlife safaris, adventure treks, and beach holidays across Tanzania. We specialize in creating unforgettable experiences on the northern safari circuit — Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Tarangire, and Lake Manyara — as well as Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro adventures. With flexible mid-range to luxury options, private tours, and expert guides, we ensure every journey is comfortable, safe, and uniquely memorable.
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