5-Day Upper Mid-Range Serengeti Safari with Crater's Edge
Why this Package
For photographers, this 5-day safari tour delivers stunning backdrops across the Central Serengeti, West Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Experience the thrill of game drives while staying in a mix of upper mid-range and premium luxury accommodations, ensuring both comfort and adventure. Begin your journey in Arusha, where you will take a bush flight to the Serengeti, allowing you to maximize your time in the wild.
In the Central Serengeti, you will stay at Jackals Lair Tented Camp, an upper mid-range camp that provides authentic canvas comfort and attentive hosting. Here, you can enjoy hearty meals, including pre-dawn coffee and picnic lunches, all while being just minutes away from prime wildlife viewing areas. The Meru-style tents offer a cozy retreat with en-suite bathrooms and a communal lounge for evening relaxation.
Your adventure continues in the West Serengeti, where you can immerse yourself in the vibrant wildlife scenery. Afterward, you will head to the Ngorongoro Crater and stay at Crater’s Edge, a luxury lodge perched on the crater rim. This exclusive lodge offers breathtaking views and quick access to the crater floor for game drives. Enjoy gourmet meals with local flavors and unwind in spacious suites featuring panoramic views and private butler service.
With multiple nights in these iconic locations, you will have the opportunity to witness the diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, in their natural habitats. The Ngorongoro Crater is particularly famous for its rich biodiversity, making it a highlight of your safari experience. This tour is perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers looking to explore the beauty of Tanzania.
Mix of upper mid-range and premium luxury 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
+ more verified Mix of upper mid-range and premium luxury operatorsInclusions
- 🛏️ 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 | $6111 |
| 2 | $3789 |
| 3 | $3323 |
| 4 | $3368 |
| 5 | $3173 |
| 6 | $3043 |
| 7 | $3296 |
| 8 | $3183 |
| 9 | $3095 |
| 10 | $3136 |
| 11 | $3069 |
| 12 | $3012 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Ngorongoro Crater Rim
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Central Serengeti