4 Days Tanzania Mid-Range Safari

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This 4-day Tanzania mid-range safari is a perfectly balanced journey through the country’s most iconic wildlife destinations. From the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the dramatic natural amphitheater of the Ngorongoro Crater, this itinerary delivers exceptional wildlife encounters paired with comfort and expert guidance.

Designed for travelers who want meaningful game viewing without rushing, this safari combines well-paced travel, rich biodiversity, and comfortable mid-range lodges — ideal for wildlife lovers, photographers, and first-time visitors to Tanzania.

Tour Plan

Day 1: Arusha – Tarangire National Park

After breakfast in Arusha, depart for Tarangire National Park, a scenic drive of approximately two hours through rolling countryside. Upon arrival, begin your first game drive through landscapes dotted with ancient baobab trees and wide-open savannahs.

Tarangire is famous for its large elephant herds and also hosts giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffalo, and a wide variety of birdlife. Enjoy a picnic lunch inside the park before continuing your afternoon game drive, with chances to spot lions and leopards.

In the late afternoon, transfer to your lodge, where dinner and a relaxing evening await.

Distance: Approx. 130 km

Game Viewing: 6–7 hours

Transport: 4×4 Custom Safari Vehicle with pop-up roof

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Suricata Boma Lodge (or similar mid-range lodge)


Day 2: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park

After breakfast, begin your journey toward the legendary Serengeti National Park, traveling through scenic landscapes that gradually open into vast plains. Enjoy wildlife sightings along the way as you approach one of Africa’s most celebrated ecosystems.

After a picnic lunch, continue with an afternoon game drive in the Serengeti, home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and large herds of wildebeest and zebras. As the sun sets, arrive at your lodge in the heart of the park for dinner and overnight.

Distance: Approx. 243 km

Game Viewing: 6–7 hours

Transport: 4×4 Custom Safari Vehicle

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Tanzania Bush Camps (or similar mid-range lodge)


Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Wake early for a morning game drive in the Serengeti, when wildlife activity is at its peak. Watch predators patrol the plains and herds gather in the cool morning light.

After breakfast and continued exploration, enjoy a picnic lunch before departing the Serengeti. In the afternoon, travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, enjoying scenic views and occasional wildlife sightings along the route. Arrive at your lodge near the crater rim in the evening and relax in preparation for the next day’s crater descent.

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 4: Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha

Rise early to witness 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-rich areas in Africa.

Here, you may encounter lions, elephants, buffalo, hippos, hyenas, flamingos, and the rare black rhino. Enjoy a hot picnic lunch surrounded by breathtaking scenery before ascending the crater walls and beginning your return journey to Arusha.

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