7-Day Serengeti Classic Mid-Range Safari

5/5 5 reviews 7 days · 6 nights Tanzania Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara +1

About this tour

Traverse Tanzania’s northern circuit on a well-paced, private journey linking Tarangire’s elephant-rich woodlands, the southern Serengeti/Ndutu plains, the iconic Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara’s verdant escarpment, and the scenic slopes of Arusha National Park. Your Tourias Pride driver-guide welcomes you in Arusha and handles every detail from park entries to smooth lodge check-ins while you explore in a comfortable pop-up-roof 4×4 designed for photography and all-day game viewing. Handpicked mid-range lodges and a tented camp place you close to the action, with meals included as listed and airport transfers covered.

Begin with a restful evening in Arusha, then move to Tarangire’s baobab valleys where large elephant herds gather along the seasonal river. Continue to Ndutu’s open plains—prime territory for cheetah and lion—before descending into Ngorongoro’s wildlife-packed caldera for big-game encounters. Scan Manyara’s groundwater forest for elephants and blue monkeys, and, if you wish, add a gentle stretch with walking-friendly habitats in Arusha NP. It’s a balanced itinerary for couples, families, or friends who want variety, abundant wildlife, and comfortable stays across Tanzania’s headline parks.

Customization
This tour can be customised
Duration
7 days
Minimum age
3 years
Countries
Tanzania
Comfort level
Mid-range
Physical level
Moderate

What to expect

  • Daily game drives in a pop-up-roof 4×4 with a professional driver-guide
  • Varied habitats: baobab woodlands, open plains, crater floor, groundwater forest, volcanic slopes
  • Big-game highlights across the circuit, including chances for the Big Five
  • Handpicked mid-range properties positioned for wildlife access; meals as listed
  • Airport transfers included; additional pre/post nights can be arranged

Getting there

  • This tour starts in Arusha and ends in Arusha National Park.
  • Your flight should arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

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Trip itinerary

Airport pickup · ≈ 1 h 25 min · 57 km Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) → Arusha by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 1 · Start

Arusha

Meet your Tourias Pride guide on arrival in Arusha and transfer to your lodge for a…

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Meet your Tourias Pride guide on arrival in Arusha and transfer to your lodge for a relaxed start. Depending on arrival time, enjoy the gardens and pool or browse a nearby craft market for a first taste of Tanzanian hospitality. Over dinner, your guide reviews the route and optimal game-viewing times for each park and checks any special interests—photography, birds, or big-cat behavior—to tailor the coming days.

Settle into your room and rest well before an early departure tomorrow. This gentle first day helps you shake off travel fatigue and ensures you’re fresh for long but rewarding days out in the bush ahead.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Kahawa House

Lodge

≈ 3 h 20 min · 133 km Arusha → Tarangire National Park by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 2

Tarangire National Park

Drive to Tarangire where a ribbon of life—the seasonal river—attracts elephants, zebra…

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Drive to Tarangire where a ribbon of life—the seasonal river—attracts elephants, zebra, wildebeest, and buffalo, with lions never far behind. Work river loops and acacia woodlands for giraffe and impala, scan termite mounds for dwarf mongoose, and watch the skies for circling raptors. Your morning rhythm focuses on cooler hours when wildlife is active and light is soft.

Break for a picnic or hot lunch, then resume for a late-afternoon circuit as shadows lengthen and elephant families drift toward water. Expect classic big-game scenes framed by towering baobabs before you exit the park for a restful evening.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Lake Burunge Tented Lodge

Lodge

≈ 5 h 5 min · 203 km Tarangire National Park → Ndutu by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 3

Ndutu

After breakfast, traverse the highlands toward the southern Serengeti/Ndutu area—classic…

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

After breakfast, traverse the highlands toward the southern Serengeti/Ndutu area—classic short-grass plains favored by cheetah and lion. On arrival, ease into an unhurried game drive across wide horizons dotted with acacias and kopjes, watching for secretary birds, bat-eared foxes, and large mixed herds moving between water and grazing.

With your private vehicle, you can linger at sightings for photographs or range farther to follow fresh tracks. Roll into your tented camp inside the park, enjoy a hot shower, and swap stories by the campfire as night sounds build over the plains.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp

Tented camp

No transfer · another full day in Ndutu

Day 4

Ndutu

Rise before dawn for golden-hour photography when predators patrol and herbivores shift…

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Rise before dawn for golden-hour photography when predators patrol and herbivores shift to new grazing. Work open plains and woodland edges, check rocky outcrops for lounging lions, and scan drainage lines where leopards may thread between fig trees. Early starts maximize encounters and let you adapt to the day’s conditions.

Opt for a relaxed brunch and siesta at camp or keep a full-day rhythm with a picnic to stay out among the herds. As the sun drops, target last-light encounters for dramatic silhouettes and action sequences before returning to camp for dinner under a sky bright with stars.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Ndutu Kati Kati Tented Camp

Tented camp

≈ 2 h 25 min · 98 km Ndutu → Ngorongoro Crater by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 5

Ngorongoro Crater

Depart the plains and ascend the Ngorongoro highlands to the crater rim, then descend…

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Depart the plains and ascend the Ngorongoro highlands to the crater rim, then descend onto the wildlife-rich floor where grazing herds share wetlands with hippos and prolific birdlife. Your guide times the entry to maximize your hours on the crater floor and to work around peak traffic where possible.

Expect sweeping views and high wildlife density, with chances for lions and, with luck, black rhino along quieter tracks. Enjoy a picnic at a scenic site before ascending to the rim and continuing to your lodge in Karatu for a restful evening.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Ngorongoro Farm House

Lodge

≈ 3 h 55 min · 157 km Ngorongoro Crater → Lake Manyara National Park by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 6

Lake Manyara National Park

Head to Lake Manyara for a varied morning across groundwater forest, open floodplains…

4×4 Land Cruiser 3 meals

Head to Lake Manyara for a varied morning across groundwater forest, open floodplains, and acacia woodland. Look for elephants, blue monkeys, and impressive birdlife along the lake edge; tree-climbing lions are an occasional bonus worth scanning for in the fig trees.

After lunch, continue to Arusha for a calm afternoon at a charming farmhouse lodge where you can walk the grounds, sip coffee grown on site, or simply unwind before your final day. Your guide will adjust timing to your preferences and tomorrow’s plans

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Accommodation

Kahawa House

Lodge

≈ 45 min · 29 km Lake Manyara National Park → Arusha National Park by 4×4 Land Cruiser

Day 7 · End

Arusha National Park

Spend your finale exploring Arusha National Park’s montane forests, alkaline lakes, and…

4×4 Land Cruiser 2 meals

Spend your finale exploring Arusha National Park’s montane forests, alkaline lakes, and views of Mt. Meru—ideal for gentle wildlife watching and, if requested in advance, ranger-guided walking areas. This compact park offers a relaxed pace and a refreshing change of scenery after the savannahs.

After a leisurely circuit and lunch, transfer to Arusha town or the airport for your onward travel. We can arrange extra nights or experiences if you’d like to extend your holiday.

Main activities
Game Drive
Transport
4×4 Land Cruiser
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Drinks
Drinking water, Coffee

Tour price

2026

TravellersPrice per person sharing
  • 2 people $3,648 USD
  • 3 people $3,648 USD
  • 4 people $3,648 USD
  • 5 people $3,648 USD
  • 6 people $3,648 USD

Please note:

  • Prices are per person sharing (ask the tour organiser for more price information).
  • Accommodation listed on this tour is subject to availability and may change depending on the time of booking.
  • The price of this tour may also depend on government-imposed charges. Please be in touch with the organiser of this tour when enquiring.

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What is included

Price includes

  • Park Fees
  • All Accommodations
  • All meals
  • All transport
  • All activities
  • Drinking water
  • A professional guide
  • Roundtrip airport transfer

Price excludes

  • International Flight
  • Domestic Flights
  • Pre-arrival accommodation
  • Additional Accommodation after Safari
  • Personal Item expense
  • Alcoholic Drinks
  • Souvenirs
  • Tips
  • Additional excursions

Payment terms

  • A 20% deposit is required to secure a booking. This deposit forms part of the payment for the trip and shall be offset to the total amount charged to the client.
  • After the initial 20% deposit is received, the balance payment should be made four (4) weeks prior to the arrival date.
  • Clients booking within four (4) weeks of tour departure are required to pay the full amount immediately to secure the reservation.
  •  All bank charges are to be settled by the client.

Cancellation policy

Any trip cancellations must be sent in writing to the office that confirmed the reservation. Cancellations shall only be effective from the date of receipt of cancellation by the booking office. In case of a booking cancellation, the Company shall retain the full deposit.

Additional information

  • Children must be accompanied by their parents
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • A vegetarian option is available; please let us know at the time of booking if you require it.

Reviews

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  • Danielle Loznic

    I had an unforgettable safari experience with Torias Adventures as my 1st choice in Tanzania. On the very first day, we spotted lions, and Guide dedication shone through on the second day when he tirelessly helped me find my favorite animal, the leopard. Amazingly, we saw leopards again on the third day! Our guide is not only gentle and emotionally steady but also an incredibly skilled driver, navigating the terrain with ease. His expertise and passion made the trip truly special. I highly recommend the company to anyone looking for an exceptional safari . Thank you for making my adventure so memorable

  • Amani M

    We shared a trip to venture a family trip with torias pride ,Lucy was very supportive and timely to our request .we as a family will highly recommended the company for any outdoor tours In Tanzania .

  • Edga L

    We had an incredibly super experience with a safari in Tanzania. We booked our trip through Toria’s Trip Adventure and Travel. The company helped us from when we landed at Kilimanjaro International Airport to the National Parks. The guide we had was warm and friendly. They attempted and managed to locate the animals for us. It was our lucky day. The places we visited were great. The day we spent a night sleeping in the tent, experiencing the sense of being mixed up with wilderness/nature when we could hear the birds, animals, blowing winds and many more. I would recommend this company. I am looking forward to go back in Tanzania next time.

  • Dominik

    Absolutely great implementation of our own travel wishes: Torias Pride made a four-day transfer from Mwanza to Kilimanjaro Airport, with safari in Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. The car was very well equipped and the driver incredibly good at tracking the animals. Where many other safari vehicles just drove on, he stopped and showed us animals that were not visible at first sight. And I'm not talking about birds and small animals, but about lion pairs and the like. The lodges and hotels selected by Torias Pride were consistently of high quality with very good service. We enjoyed the tour very much, very much again!

  • EXPatinhoGOL

    An exceptional safari, organized with precision and effectiveness by the talented Lucy and the staff of Torias. We relied on them at the suggestion of local people and we were extremely satisfied: the tour allowed us to visit, in a week, three parks - Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro - dedicating the right time for good game drives and, at the same time, appropriate relaxation. Our guide, Sadi, was more than a driver and a companion: he became a companion of adventure, whose knowledge and eyes ready to see lions even while he was engrossed in driving, taught us about the exceptional functioning of the savannah and its inhabitants. All the overnight stays were super: almost all of us (five nights out of six) were guests of the beautiful and functional TWC camps where we dined excellently and stayed in peace and security. What about it? I highly recommend relying on Torias to organize your safari: nothing will disappoint you

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