4 Day Comfortable Mid-Range Safari in Tanzania
Best Mid-Range Safari in Tanzania
Experience the best of safari in Tanzania, its wildlife and landscape. Begin with Tarangire National Park, famous for elephants and ancient baobab trees. Continue to the vast Serengeti plains for thrilling game drives, spotting lions, zebras, and wildebeests. Conclude with the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, a natural wonder teeming with wildlife and offering spectacular views. Enjoy comfortable lodges and camps each night, with expert guides ensuring an unforgettable safari adventure.
Key Information
- Private safari
- Minimum group size: 2 persons
- Children policy: Children from the age of 2 years are allowed to participate under the supervision of a parent or guardian.
- Starting point and ending point: Arusha
- English-speaking guide
- All park fees are included.
Highlights
- Daily 9 to 10 hours of game drives
- Visits Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
- Chance to see African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, and big cats in abundance
- Professional guide and good-condition transport
- Nice food
- 3 nights of comfortable accommodation in lodges and camps
- Airport transfers
Skill level
- Advanced
Types
4 activity days in English
Average daily hours of activity: 10
Accommodation
Suricata Boma Lodge
Two majestic centenary baobabs greet you as you arrive at Suricata Boma Lodge. Ideally situated between key national parks, our lodge offers breathtaking sunset views of the Rift Valley that are simply unforgettable. Designed with the environment in mind, our eco-friendly approach extends to the placement, architecture, and interior design of our buildings, all crafted from locally sourced materials and harmoniously integrated with the natural landscape.
Zawadi Camp Serengeti or Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp-Simba
Zawadi, or ‘gift’ in Swahili, is a family-run safari eco-camp with a mission to ‘gift’ guests with ultimate relaxation, peace of mind, and an authentic wildlife experience in the Serengeti. Live an authentic, first-hand experience. Connect with yourself, with nature and with wild animals.
Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp-Simba a quality intimate bush camp aiming to give guests an authentic bush experience, is located in the centre of the Serengeti National Park. It lies 15Km north of the wildlife area around Seronera, which has excellent permanent game. With 12 tents. It is the luxurious property in the Serengeti and certainly the smartest. The furniture and accessories are carefully chosen for their luxurious feel and contemporary safari style. These elements are enhanced by modern comforts and top facilities such as internet access, hot shower, Traditional dancing, Bush TV, etc.
Mvuli Ngorongoro Lodge or Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro is a comfortable lodge in Karatu, Tanzania, near the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, offering amenities like an outdoor pool, restaurant, bar, and garden for relaxation after safaris, with cozy rooms featuring private baths, balconies, and free WiFi, known for its friendly staff and peaceful bush setting despite bumpy access roads. It's a great base for exploring Lake Manyara and Ngorongoro, providing good food and service in a quiet, scenic location.
How fortunate Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp is to share this protected space with one of the most majestic tribes in the world – the proud Maasai, still living their ancient ways up in the thin crisp air of the Ngorongoro Highlands.
The Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp respects this space and incorporates the Maasai into much of the activities of this Tortilis Camp. Our Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp is a special oasis nestled under a forest canopy at the end of a valley. A magical place of dappled light, surrounded by the lushest green vegetation, and buzzing with an energy of this high altitude wonderland. Just 13km away is the Ngorongoro crater rim. The crater itself is a must-visit wonder of nature, but you’ll be happy to be staying away from the cold and mist that envelops the crater rim for much of the year.
Program
Day 1: Arusha - Tarangire National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, famous for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees. Enjoy a full-day game drive with picnic lunch, spotting diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes. Later, drive to your lodge/camp for dinner and overnight stay.
- Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
- Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge
- Duration: 9 hours
Day 2: Tarangire National Park - Serengeti National Park
After breakfast, depart for Serengeti via the scenic Ngorongoro highlands, enjoying views of the crater en route. Arrive in Serengeti for an afternoon game drive, witnessing vast plains and abundant wildlife. Dinner and overnight at your Serengeti lodge/camp.
- Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
- Accommodation: Zawadi Camp Serengeti, Serengeti Tanzania Bush Camp-Simba, or similar
- Duration: 9 hours
Day 3: Serengeti - Ngorongoro Highland
Begin with a sunrise game drive in Serengeti, when wildlife is most active. After lunch, journey toward Ngorongoro, passing endless plains and Maasai villages. Arrive at the highlands in time for dinner and overnight, enjoying sweeping views over the crater rim.
- Transport: 4wd Custom Safari Vehicle
- Accommodation: Mvuli Mountain Lodge Ngorongoro or Ngorongoro Tortilis Camp
- Duration: 10 hours
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater - Arusha
On the final day of your safari, you will start early. After a quick breakfast, you will begin your descent into the Ngorongoro Crater at around 6:30 a.m. The Ngorongoro Crater, the world’s largest inactive and unfilled volcanic caldera, spans a massive 260 square kilometers and plunges over 2,000 feet deep. A 5-6 hour game drive on the crater floor promises plenty of wildlife encounters, so keeping your camera ready is a must. Expect to see animals like African elephants, buffalo, black rhinos, hippos, hyenas, cheetahs, and lions in abundance.
After a picnic lunch by the scenic hippo pool, you will ascend the steep crater walls and make your way out. This marks the last leg of your safari, with a 4-hour drive back to Arusha. You’ll be dropped off at your preferred location in Arusha in the evening, or transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
- No accommodation
- Duration: 10 hours
Location
Tarangire National Park
Located just a few hours’ drive from Arusha, Tarangire National Park is a captivating destination on Tanzania’s northern safari circuit. Stretching into two game-controlled areas, it allows wildlife to roam freely across vast landscapes. Before the rains, herds of wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, and giraffes migrate to Tarangire’s open plains in search of the last green pastures. The park is renowned for its exceptional game viewing, particularly during the dry season when large elephant herds gather beneath ancient baobab trees. With sweeping views of the Maasai Steppe and southern mountains, Tarangire offers a truly memorable safari experience.
Serengeti National Park
The Serengeti National Park was established in 1952. One of Tanzania’s most iconic wildlife destinations and is home to the world-famous Great Migration. Covering approximately 14,763 square kilometres (5,700 square miles). Larger than the US state of Connecticut, and offers vast, open landscapes teeming with wildlife. Visitors can witness lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, and a rich variety of birds across its endless plains. Accommodation options range from luxury lodges to mobile camps, catering to every type of traveller. Despite its size, only a few hundred vehicles are usually present at any given time, preserving the sense of wilderness and adventure.
Ngorongoro Conservation Area
The Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority stands as one of Africa’s most extraordinary natural wonders, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and remarkable density of wildlife. Often described as the “eighth wonder of the world,” this UNESCO World Heritage Site attracts countless visitors each year. While it’s rare to escape the sight of other safari vehicles, the sheer abundance of wildlife ensures an unforgettable experience. Elephants, lions, zebras, and wildebeests roam freely across this ancient volcanic basin, creating a truly cinematic setting. There is nowhere else in Africa that compares to the Ngorongoro Crater — a destination of both beauty and mystery.
Food
Meals are included as follows: on Day 1, lunch and dinner; on Days 2 and 3, breakfast, lunch, and dinner; and on Day 4, breakfast and lunch.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
What's included
- A 4×4 safari jeep with a pop-up roof, which enables you to spot wildlife more easily
- All park entry fees
- 3 nights accommodation on safari
- A professional English-speaking driver guide
- All meals
- Mineral water 1.5 L per person per day
- Activities as per the itinerary above
- Round-trip airport transfers
What's not included
- International flights (from/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and after the tour
- Tips (tipping guideline: USD 20.00 per person per day)
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Kilimanjaro International Airport
44 km away from your destination
Arrival by taxi
Toilo Tours and Safaris can also arrange a private airport pickup or transfer directly to your hotel or their office for your convenience.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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