3 Days Tanzania Mid-Range Safari
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$1150
Per Person
This 3-day Tanzania mid-range safari is the perfect introduction to the country’s most iconic wildlife landscapes, combining extended time in the legendary Serengeti with a dramatic finale inside the Ngorongoro Crater. Designed for travelers who want exceptional wildlife encounters without sacrificing comfort, this journey delivers powerful moments in a short but rewarding timeframe.
From vast savannahs alive with predators and grazing herds to the wildlife-rich floor of the world’s largest intact volcanic caldera, every day offers unforgettable scenery and expertly guided game drives. Comfortable mid-range lodges ensure relaxation and warmth at the end of each exciting safari day.
Tour Plan
Day 1: Arusha – Serengeti National Park
After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Serengeti National Park, traveling through the scenic Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Enjoy sweeping views of highlands, crater rims, and open plains along the way, with occasional wildlife sightings even before reaching the park.
Enjoy a hot picnic lunch en route before entering the Serengeti. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive across the endless plains, home to lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, zebras, and large herds of wildebeest. As the day draws to a close, transfer to your lodge, where dinner and a peaceful night await under the African sky.
Distance: Approx. 243 km
Game Viewing: 6–7 hours
Transport: 4×4 Custom Safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps (or similar mid-range lodge)
Day 2: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area
After breakfast, set out for an early morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife activity is at its peak. Explore diverse habitats as predators roam the plains and herds gather in the cool morning light. Expect encounters with lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and countless antelope species.
Enjoy a hot picnic lunch before continuing your safari experience. In the afternoon, depart the Serengeti and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic landscapes and wildlife sightings along the way. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in the evening, where cooler temperatures and sweeping views set the stage for the final day.
Distance: Approx. 135 km
Game Viewing: 6–7 hours
Transport: 4×4 Custom Safari Vehicle
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Ngorongoro Kuhama Camp (or similar mid-range lodge)
Day 3: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Rise early to enjoy sunrise over the Ngorongoro Crater, followed by breakfast before descending over 600 meters into this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend the morning on a guided game drive across the crater floor, one of the most wildlife-dense areas in Africa.
Here, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. Explore forests, grasslands, and lakes within the crater while enjoying a hot picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery.
In the afternoon, ascend the crater walls and begin your return journey to Arusha, arriving by late afternoon with lasting memories of Tanzania’s extraordinary wilderness.
Distance: Approx. 185 km
Game Viewing: 5–6 hours
Transport: 4×4 Custom Safari Vehicle
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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Price From
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Safari Inclusions
4×4 Safari Vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional driver-guide
All park fees
Accommodation during the safari as per itinerary
Meals as indicated
Drinking water throughout the safari
All game drives as per itinerary
Airport transfers (where listed in itinerary)
Government taxes & levies
Safari Exclusions
International flights and visas
Travel insurance
Tips for guides, cooks, and lodge staff
Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, souvenirs, etc.)
Alcoholic and soft drinks (unless stated otherwise)
Optional activities such as hot air balloon safaris, walking safaris, cultural visits
Extra accommodation before or after the safari unless specified
Meals not mentioned in the itinerary