Lodge Safaris in Serengeti Worth the Money: Our Top 10

1.4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $2,180Our pick

This four-day private safari from Arusha visits Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater, with two nights in the Serengeti. Expect sunrise and afternoon game drives, picnic or hot lunches, and chances to see elephants, lions, rhinos, leopards, buffalo, rare antelope, and more. Ask if Michael, Asaad, German, or another preferred guide is available.

“An exceptional holiday with a group of friends. Michael was our guide/driver and he took excellent care of us. He always has a smile on and accommodated all our requests. Michael ensured we saw so many animals. You can’t go wrong with Meijo and Michael!”

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2.5 days serengeti, ngorongoro, tarangire & manyara lodge tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $2,232

Spend five days exploring Tanzania’s northern circuit from Arusha, visiting Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Manyara. Your small group can include up to six people, with binoculars, camping equipment, park fees, daily meals, and pickup offered. Guide assignments vary, with Innocent, Simon, Estomih, and Elias among the guides praised for their wildlife spotting and care.

“We booked a Tanzania safari with Safari Soles that took us to Tarangire, Serengeti (3 days) and Ngorongoro National parks. Don’t forget the Olduvai Gorge along the way. Amazing. The accommodations and food were all excellent - clean, Read more”

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3.5days Tanzania Safari lodge and camping Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,254Best value

Travel in a small group of up to six from Arusha through Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect daily game drives, a safari jeep with a pop-up roof, meals, water, camping, and a professional guide. Past guides have included Grayson, Proches, Michael, Owen, and Julyus.

“Our tour with Dancing Simba was amazing in all aspects. From the start of communication with Lucy, who was incredibly helpful in making sure our booking was perfect for us.”

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4.6 Days lodge &camping tour Serengeti ,Tarangire ,Ngorongoro Crater and Manyara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $1,600

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara on a six-day lodge and camping safari for up to six people. Expect early game drives, bush breakfasts, tented camping, and chances to see elephants, lions, buffalo, zebra, giraffe, hippos, and possibly the full Big Five. Guides may include Elias, Hassan, or Sam.

“This was my second Safari with Simbaland magictour , my first being in 2021, when I went alone and was linked to a couple from French, this time with family, including 11 and 13 year old tweens.”

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5.4 Days Lodges Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater & Visiting Maasai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $1,500

You’ll travel from Arusha or Moshi into Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park in a 4x4 with a viewing roof. Expect black rhinos, lions, flamingoes, elephants, and wide-open savanna, plus a Maasai village visit. Your English-speaking guide, meals, water, WiFi, park fees, and pre- and post-safari accommodation are included.

“We had a 4-day safari that far exceeded our expectations.”

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6.5-Days Private Serengeti Wildebeest Migration Lodge Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $2,300

Travel by private 4x4 from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You get full-day game drives, lodge and tented-camp stays, all meals, airport transfers, and a chance to see the wildebeest migration. Ask Geofrey to confirm your guide, route, and seasonal migration area before booking.

“One of the most incredible experiences of my life. We spent one day in Tarangire, three days between Serengeti and Ndutu to witness the Great Migration, and one day in Ngorongoro, and everything was perfect. Our guide, Salehe, was extremely knowledgeable, answereRead more”

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7.3 Days 2 Nights Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Tarangire Wildlife Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $2,000

Travel from Arusha on a private 3-day, 2-night safari through Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire. Expect long drives, lodge accommodation, picnic meals, and expert guiding from drivers such as Joseph, Godlove, Noel, or Tom, depending on availability.

“It was a very exciting journey! We were lucky, but no luck would be with us without our guide Godlove! He did everything and more to make this safari memorable. Perhaps we still do not fully understand how lucky we are, perhaps we will realizRead more”

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8.6 Days Lodge & Tented Camp Luxury – The Serengeti Trail & Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $3,488

Travel from Arusha into Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater in a private, open-roof 4WD Land Cruiser. You get full-day game drives, a possible Maasai village visit, lodge and tented camp accommodation, meals, park fees, drinks, and airport transfers. Guides may include Zablon, Kessy, Peter, or Michael.

“It was an incredible experience. Judith was very helpful, always available to solve all of our doubts and organizing the trip personalized to us. They adapted the tour to our requests and planned it very nicely, we stayed in super nice camps in SeRead more”

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9.3 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $1,440

Spend three days moving from Arusha through Ngorongoro to the Serengeti, then return for a morning crater drive. The package includes hotel pickup, meals, water, beer, wine, park fees, and tented lodge stays. Groups are limited to six, and guide assignments may include experienced names such as Mohammed, Elias, David, or Ally.

“Everything from start to finish was perfectly organised by Simbaland magic & communication was outstanding from Salome & team.”

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10.4 Days Private Midrange Lodge Safari to Serengeti & Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $2,596

You’ll travel in a private, air-conditioned 4x4 with a pop-up roof through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect early game drives, warm meals, lodge accommodation, park fees, and a guide such as Brighton, Lewis, or Bosko, depending on assignment. A Maasai boma visit and a Ngorongoro Serena upgrade are optional extras.

“The jeep was customized with a retractable roof, accompanied by a guide/driver and a chef.Brighton is a reliable person, very precise, available, and always on time. I was able to see so many different animals, the accommodation was awesome, and the itinerary was perfect.”

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