Mix of budget and mid-range

4-Day Mid-Range Tanzania Safari with Serengeti Simba

4 Days·Private Safari

Central Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

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Why this Package

For first safaris, this 4-Day tour through Tarangire, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro offers a compact yet enriching experience. Begin your adventure in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic elephants and iconic baobab trees, where you can immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. After a night of comfortable lodging, journey to the Central Serengeti, a hotspot for big cats and the Great Migration, ensuring thrilling game drives and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

You'll stay at Serengeti Simba Lodge, a mid-range property designed for families and groups seeking comfort without luxury costs. Enjoy hearty buffet meals featuring local and international dishes, with picnic lunches available for your game drives. The lodge's thatched stone cottages provide cozy accommodations with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Next, experience the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, where you can witness the Big Five in a unique ecosystem. Your stay at Ikumbi Lodge in Karatu offers a balanced mix of comfort and affordability, with full-board dining that includes early breakfasts for safari departures. The lodge's modern rooms are equipped with private bathrooms and balconies overlooking lush gardens, creating a serene atmosphere.

With each park offering distinct wildlife experiences, this itinerary allows for deeper exploration and relaxation, making it ideal for first-time visitors or those combining their safari with a trek on Mount Kilimanjaro or a beach escape to Zanzibar. Witness the sunrise over the baobabs in Tarangire and the vibrant wildlife in Ngorongoro, ensuring memories that will last a lifetime.

Mix of budget and mid-range Tanzania Safari

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Inclusions

🛏️ Accommodation during safari
🍽️ All meals: Full board on all days. Only breakfast on days with just hotel.
🎟️ All park entrance fees and government taxes
💧 Drinking water, tea & coffee during the safari
🧑‍✈️ Driver Guide: Friendly, English-speaking (or another language) expert with deep wildlife knowledge
🚙 Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

👉 Exact inclusions may vary. Final details will be provided by the tour operator when you request a quote.

Exclusions

The following costs are not included in above prices:

❌ International flight costs
❌ Internal Tanzania flight costs
❌ VISA fees
❌ Tips to guides and hotel staff
❌ Laundry, unless specified otherwise by hotels being used (ask the tour operator providing the quote)
❌ Alcoholic drinks unless specified otherwise

Per-person pricing

💡 Prices indicate how much each traveler would pay for a private tour, depending on total group size. Group tours aren’t available for this exact set of lodges.