Why this Package
For travelers who want variety without the full circuit, this 5-day safari tour covers Tarangire, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Enjoy the comfort of mid-range lodges that provide a balance of affordability and quality. Begin your adventure in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic baobab trees and large elephant herds. Here, you will spend a night at Africa Safari Rift Valley, where hearty meals are served buffet-style, and accommodations include cozy bungalows and safari-style tents, all with en-suite bathrooms.
Your journey continues to the Central Serengeti, where you will stay at Serengeti Simba Lodge. This lodge offers solid stone cottages with private verandas, perfect for families and groups. The central location allows for easy access to prime wildlife viewing areas, ensuring you witness the incredible diversity of the Serengeti's wildlife, including lions and leopards.
Lastly, you will visit the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. While staying at Foresight Eco Lodge & Safari, you will experience a community-focused atmosphere with simple yet comfortable accommodations. Meals here are home-cooked, featuring local Tanzanian dishes that provide a taste of the region's culture.
With a mix of budget and mid-range options, this safari is ideal for both first-timers and repeat visitors looking to explore the best of Tanzania's wildlife and landscapes. The thoughtful itinerary allows for ample time in each park, enhancing your chances of spotting the Big Five and more.
Mix of budget and 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
+ more verified Mix of budget and mid-range 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
- 🚙 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.
| Persons | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $3602 |
| 2 | $2305 |
| 3 | $1975 |
| 4 | $1902 |
| 5 | $1784 |
| 6 | $1706 |
| 7 | $1882 |
| 8 | $1811 |
| 9 | $1756 |
| 10 | $1749 |
| 11 | $1709 |
| 12 | $1676 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti