Mix of budget and upper mid-range

5-Day Upper Mid-Range Tanzania Safari with Kon Tiki Serengeti

5 Days·Private Safari

Central Serengeti Ngorongoro Crater Tarangire

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Why this Package

For first safaris, this 5-Day tour through Tarangire, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro offers a comprehensive experience in a compact itinerary. You'll start your adventure at Foresight Eco Lodge & Safari in Karatu, a budget-friendly base that emphasizes sustainability and community engagement. Enjoy home-cooked meals featuring local Tanzanian dishes, with early breakfasts prepared for your safari departures. The lodge provides rustic yet comfortable accommodations, including spacious tents and cottages with private baths, ensuring a cozy stay amid nature.

Your journey continues to the Central Serengeti at Kon Tiki Serengeti Camp, where you can expect personalized service and solid comfort. Positioned for prime wildlife viewing, the camp offers spacious canvas tents with en-suite bathrooms and stunning views of the plains. Meals here include picnic breakfasts and plated dinners that blend Swahili and international flavors, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Finally, you will experience the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater from the comfort of Ngorongoro Coffee Lodge. Nestled among coffee estates, this upper mid-range lodge features generous cottages with fireplaces and a swimming pool. The lodge's proximity to the crater gate allows for early departures, maximizing your wildlife viewing opportunities. Enjoy hearty breakfasts and picnic lunches that showcase the region's local produce.

This itinerary is ideal for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers, offering a balanced mix of wildlife encounters and comfortable lodging. Witness the majesty of the Tarangire elephants and the stunning landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater, ensuring unforgettable memories on your Tanzanian adventure.

Mix of budget and upper 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.