5-Day Mid-Range Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Africa Safari
Why this Package
Short but well-rounded, this 5-Day safari tour delivers experiences in the Central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire without wasting time. You'll start your adventure in Arusha, where you'll enjoy the comforts of mid-range lodges like Africa Safari Rift Valley and Tanzania Bush Camps. The journey through these iconic parks allows you to witness the breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife of Tanzania.
At Africa Safari Rift Valley, located just outside Karatu, you can expect hearty meals served buffet-style, with early breakfasts and packed lunches for your safaris. The lodge features a mix of safari-style tents and bungalow rooms, all equipped with en-suite bathrooms, simple furnishings, and mosquito nets. The atmosphere is functional and relaxed, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. With a swimming pool and a bar offering views over the Rift Valley, it’s an ideal spot to relax.
On your safari, you’ll spend a night in the Central Serengeti with Tanzania Bush Camps, which are mobile-style camps designed for those who want to be close to the action during migration months. Here, you’ll enjoy simple but hearty meals, including picnic breakfasts and communal dinners. The Meru-style tents provide comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and a shared mess tent, all set in an authentic bush atmosphere.
Exploring the Ngorongoro Crater is a highlight, where you can witness the Big 5 in their natural habitat. The proximity of Africa Safari Rift Valley to the Ngorongoro gate allows for early morning departures, maximizing your wildlife viewing opportunities. This tour is perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers, offering a well-rounded experience of Tanzania's stunning ecosystems.
For more insights into the wildlife you might encounter, consider reading about lions in Tanzania or the benefits of fly-in safaris. This journey promises to be an unforgettable adventure!
Mid-Range Tanzania Safari
Book with the Right Tour Operator
Each safari company has its own strengths — some specialize in luxury safaris, some in mid-range, and some in budget trips. Their expertise depends on years of experience in specific price categories, the quality of their guides and vehicles, and the lodge partnerships they’ve built over time. None of this is visible on websites or forums, which is why NMT connects you directly with the operators best suited to your safari tier.
- Accurate matching based on your budget and travel needs
- Get and COMPARE direct quotes from 3–4 matched local operators
- Book DIRECTLY with trusted Tanzanian specialists — no markups or middlemen
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- 🛏️ 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
- ✈️ Internal flights as in itinerary
- 🚙 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
- ❌ 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.
| Persons | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3645 |
| 2 | $2358 |
| 3 | $2029 |
| 4 | $1954 |
| 5 | $1838 |
| 6 | $1760 |
| 7 | $1936 |
| 8 | $1865 |
| 9 | $1810 |
| 10 | $1802 |
| 11 | $1763 |
| 12 | $1730 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti, Ndutu (Serengeti), North Serengeti