3 Days Tanzania Mid-Range Safari

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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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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