4-Days Mid-Range Tanzania Safari
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Overview
A 4-day mid-range Tanzania safari is an ideal way to explore the highlights of the Northern Safari Circuit, visiting Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater. This well-balanced itinerary combines diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and the comfort of staying in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps.
Travellers enjoy guided game drives in a private 4×4 safari vehicle, with opportunities to spot elephants among Tarangire’s baobab trees, witness the Serengeti’s endless plains filled with predators and grazing herds, and descend into the Ngorongoro Crater to search for the Big Five. The mid-range option offers excellent value, providing both comfort and affordability while ensuring an authentic safari experience.
Highlights;
Destinations
- Tarangire National Park – Famous for large elephant herds and giant baobab trees.
- Serengeti National Park – Home to endless plains, big cats, and the world-renowned Great Migration (seasonal).
- Ngorongoro Crater – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places to spot the Big Five in one day.
Accommodations:
Stay in comfortable mid-range lodges or tented bush camps, offering a balance of convenience, service, and immersion in nature.
Transport:
Travel in a private 4×4 safari jeep with an experienced, English-speaking driver-guide dedicated to your group.
Activities:
Daily guided game drives provide close encounters with diverse wildlife including lions, leopards, cheetahs, elephants, and more.
Experience:
Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, this safari provides a concise but unforgettable journey through Tanzania’s prime wilderness.
What to Expect
- Wildlife: Spot a wide variety of animals, from elephants in Tarangire to lions and rhinos in the Ngorongoro Crater.
- Landscapes: Enjoy breathtaking scenery, ranging from Serengeti’s golden plains to the dramatic Ngorongoro highlands.
- Comfort: Mid-range accommodations ensure a relaxing stay with modern comforts, while still keeping the authentic bush experience.
- Customization: Many operators allow small itinerary adjustments to match your travel style or preferences.
Why Choose Tanzania Beauty Safaris?
- Expert Local Guides: Our experienced, English-speaking guides are passionate about Tanzania’s wildlife and culture, ensuring personalized and insightful safari experiences.
- Tailored Itineraries: From budget camping to luxury lodges, we customize your Tanzania safari package to match your preferences and budget.
- Sustainable Tourism: We partner with local communities and prioritize eco-friendly practices to preserve Tanzania’s natural beauty.
- Guaranteed Departures: No matter your group size, we ensure your Tanzania safari tour departs as planned, even for solo travellers.
- 24/7 Support: Our dedicated team provides round-the-clock assistance, from planning to the end of your African safari adventure.
Best Time to Visit
The best time for a Tanzania safari is during the dry season (late June to October), ideal for wildlife viewing as animals gather around water sources, and the Great Migration features dramatic river crossings in the Serengeti (July-August). The short dry season (January-February) offers clear skies and fewer crowds, perfect for photography. The green season (March-May) brings lush landscapes and lower rates, though light rains may occur. For the Ngorongoro Crater, year-round access ensures excellent wildlife sightings, with February being prime for wildebeest calving in the Serengeti.
Sample 4 Days mid-range Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arusha to Tarangire National Park
- Morning: Drive to Tarangire (2 hours), famous for baobab trees and elephant herds.
- Afternoon: Full-day game drive to spot giraffes, zebras, and lions.
- Accommodation: Burunge Tented Lodge
- Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Tarangire to Serengeti National Park
- Morning: Drive to Serengeti via Ngorongoro. Afternoon game drive to Central Serengeti tracking the big Five.
- Accommodation: Mara Kati Kati
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day-3: Serengeti to Ngorongoro Crater
- Morning: Full-day game drive in Serengeti, focusing on wildebeest crossings (July-October) and predators or Calving season (Jan-March).
- Afternoon: Drive to Ngorongoro.
- Accommodation: Ngorongoro Farm House valley
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Ngorongoro Crater to Arusha
- Morning: 6-hour game drive in Ngorongoro Crater to see rhinos, lions, and more.
- Afternoon: Return to Arusha for drop-off.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Why Choose This Safari?
- Balanced Itinerary: Covers three iconic parks with mid-range comfort.
- Wildlife Diversity: See elephants, migration herds, and the Big Five.
- Value for Money: Comfortable mid-range lodges for 4 days.
- Flexible: Add a hot air balloon ride in Serengeti (extra cost).
What’s Included
- All park fees and permits for Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater.
- Comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for unlimited game viewing.
- Professional driver-guide and full-board meals (as specified).
- Accommodation (camping, mid-range, or luxury, based on your preference).
- Drinking water during game drives and transfers.
What to Pack
- Lightweight, neutral-coloured clothing for layering (5,000-9,000 ft altitude).
- Binoculars, camera, sunscreen, and insect repellent (for tsetse flies in Tarangire).
- Comfortable walking shoes and a hat for sun protection.
Book Your Tanzania Safari Today
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Tour Plan
Pick up at 8:30 AM from your hotel in Arusha and depart for Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch for a full day game drive. Tanzania’s third largest National park is known for its majestic baobab trees that dot the landscape, dwarfing the animals that feed beneath them. The Tarangire River is the centrepiece of this park which is famous for some of the largest herds of elephants in Africa. Here you may see lion, leopard, cheetah, lesser kudu, buffalo, Oryx, eland, giraffe and zebra. Post the game drive, you will head back to your camp/lodge where a delicious dinner awaits you.
After finishing up a good breakfast, you will head out towards the Serengeti National Park and travel in the midst of the never ending plain grasslands. The Serengeti is arguably the most impressive wildlife sanctuary in the world. You will have an afternoon game drive in the endless plains of the Serengeti for a chance to see the great herds of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles or a pride of lions lounging in the shade. A picnic lunch will be done during the day long game drive itself. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
After breakfast, you will have a morning game drive in Serengeti National Park. Later depart for Ngorongoro Conservation Area with picnic lunch. Ngorongoro Crater is the largest collapsed volcanic crater in the world and fourteen kilometres of isolated natural beauty. Ngorongoro Crater is surrounded by a ring of extinct volcanoes and the floor, dotted with watering holes, shelters some 30,000 animals. The eventful day comes to an end with a heavy dinner and a good night’s rest in your accommodation.
Descend 600 meters into the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with wildlife. Enjoy a half-day game drive in search of the Big Five, lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard, plus flamingos and hippos by Lake Magadi.
After a picnic lunch, return to Arusha in the late afternoon, marking the end of your unforgettable safari
- Park fees(For non-residents)
- All activities(Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation(Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks(As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights(From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips(Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals(As specified in the day-by-day section)