Why this Package
Keep the driving purposeful: embark on a 6-day safari tour through Tarangire, Central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro for high-value hours. This journey is designed for those seeking a blend of adventure and comfort, making it ideal for both first-time visitors and seasoned safari-goers.
Your adventure begins in Tarangire National Park, renowned for its majestic elephants and iconic baobab trees. After a day of exploring this stunning landscape, you will retreat to Baghayo Garden Suites in Karatu. This lodge offers a homely atmosphere with hearty meals, including local stews and vegetarian options, served buffet-style. The garden-view suites are simple yet comfortable, featuring en-suite bathrooms and verandas that allow you to unwind in a tranquil setting.
As you continue to the Central Serengeti, you will stay at Friends Serengeti Tented Camp, strategically located for optimal game viewing. The camp provides rustic yet comfortable Meru-style tents, complete with en-suite bathrooms. Meals are hearty and communal, fostering a sense of camaraderie among guests. This location ensures you can maximize your game drives, especially during the early morning and late afternoon hours when wildlife is most active.
Your final stop will be the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater, where you can witness the incredible biodiversity of this UNESCO World Heritage site. The crater is home to the Big Five and offers spectacular views, making it a highlight of your safari experience. After a day of exploration, return to Baghayo Garden Suites for a restful night before heading back to Arusha.
With a mix of budget and mid-range accommodations, this safari package provides a perfect balance of adventure and comfort, ensuring you have a memorable experience in Tanzania's most iconic parks.
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 | $4135 |
| 2 | $2638 |
| 3 | $2257 |
| 4 | $2172 |
| 5 | $2036 |
| 6 | $1946 |
| 7 | $2157 |
| 8 | $2074 |
| 9 | $2010 |
| 10 | $2001 |
| 11 | $1955 |
| 12 | $1916 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti