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15 Lodge Safaris Tours in Tanzania That Repay the Whole Day Out

49 tours  ·  from $520

Trips get planned around one or two big bookings. These 15 lodge safaris tours are the ones worth planning around, each with its cost, its length and its traveller verdict.

Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges - Day 2: Tarangire’s river and elephant country
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Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

1.Private 6-Day Tarangire Manyara Crater and Serengeti with Mid-Range Lodges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $2,685Our pick

You’ll travel by private safari vehicle with a professional guide through four of northern Tanzania’s top wildlife areas. Expect elephant country in Tarangire, two game-drive days in the Serengeti, a crater descent, and Lake Manyara’s birdlife and forest. Guides such as Macha, Mecky, Gilbert, and Goodluck have led this route.

“Trip was amazing! Macha, our guide, made the trip. We would pass all the other safari cars watching an animal 300 ft away and he would take us to remote areas and get within 10-50 ft with no one else around. He knows what he’s doing. Accommodations all exceeded expectations as well.”

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4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti - Day two: entering the Serengeti through the highlands
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4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti

2.4 Days Tanzania Lodge Safari With Two Nights at Serengeti

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

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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4 Days lodge safari Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater & Walking - Day 2: Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs
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4 Days lodge safari Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater & Walking

3.4 Days lodge safari Tarangire , Ngorongoro crater & Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $720Best value

This four-day Tanzania trip combines Materuni Waterfalls and coffee country, Chemka Hot Springs, Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and a guided walk near Mto wa Mbu. You travel from Arusha or Moshi in a safari jeep, with meals, lodge stays, park fees, drinks, and a group limit of six included. Guides may include Michael, Joseph, Lucas, or Procous.

“We had a wonderful experience with Dancing Simbas. We booked 6 days visiting, Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorogoro national parks safaris. The tour was excellent . Our tour guides very experienced and spotted different species of wildlife Read more”

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5 days serengeti, ngorongoro, tarangire & manyara lodge tour - Tarangire brings elephants and broad African scenery
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5 days serengeti, ngorongoro, tarangire & manyara lodge tour

4.5 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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5 Days Safari in Tanzania | Camping and Lodge Safaris - Day 2: Across the Rift Valley to the Serengeti
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5 Days Safari in Tanzania | Camping and Lodge Safaris

5.5 Days Safari in Tanzania | Camping and Lodge Safaris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $1,800

Travel from Arusha through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater on a five-day safari for up to seven people. Expect long game-drive days, picnic lunches, private transport, WiFi on board, and camping or lodge accommodation. Guides such as Amani, Sam, Frankie, and David have led past departures, though assignments vary.

“The Trip was amazing, everything was very good organized from beginning to end. We booked directly at the webside. Amani (Tourgide) and Sam (driver) made a really good job, we also saw the big five! Thank you😊🥰”

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5days Tanzania Safari lodge and camping Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater - Day 1: Baobabs and elephants in Tarangire
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5days Tanzania Safari lodge and camping Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

6.5days Tanzania Safari lodge and camping Serengeti, Tarangire & Ngorongoro Crater

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

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 Days 3 Nights Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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4 Days 3 Nights Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari

7.4 Days 3 Nights Tarangire Serengeti & Ngorongoro Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $2,080

Travel privately from Arusha through three of Tanzania’s best wildlife areas. See Tarangire elephants and baobabs, explore Olduvai Gorge, spend a night in Serengeti, and search Ngorongoro Crater for rhinos, lions, flamingos, and more. Guides may include Joseph, Tom, Noel, or Lameck, but confirm your assigned guide before booking.

“We had a very good trip . Amazing experience ! The food and hotels provided was good and our guide Joseph was very nice ! I highly recommend them services .”

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4-Day Lodge Private Tour to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro - Day two: the long road to central Serengeti
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4-Day Lodge Private Tour to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

8.4-Day Lodge Private Tour to Tarangire, Serengeti and Ngorongoro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $900

Set out from Arusha on a private four-day safari through Tarangire, central Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long game-drive days, an early Serengeti start, lodge-style accommodation, meals, airport transfers, bottled water, and a guide such as Douglas, Mohamed, Mudy, or Iddy, depending on assignment.

“We visited Tanzania for our honeymoon. All of the cottages we stayed in were upscale and clean. I will never forget the wonderful views, especially the hotel we stayed at in Ngorongoro.”

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7 Days Tanzania Mid-range lodge safari - Day 1: Lake Manyara and a hilltop camp
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7 Days Tanzania Mid-range lodge safari

9.7 Days Tanzania Mid-range lodge safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $3,300

This private Tanzania safari pairs a professional English-speaking guide with a custom 4x4 Land Cruiser. You’ll visit Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge, Serengeti, and Arusha, with lodge stays, full-board meals, airport transfers, and optional walks or cycling. Confirm the published five-day schedule and Tarangire plans before booking.

“Incredible expérience with i think the best guide we could have (thanks a lot Ismael). True professionnel company. They really matters about the customers and moreover that, it was a great human and sharing expérience.”

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4 Days lodge &camping Tarangire,Serengeti, Ngorongoro Safari Tour - Day 2: The long road to Serengeti and an afternoon in Seronera
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4 Days lodge &camping Tarangire,Serengeti, Ngorongoro Safari Tour

10.4 Days lodge &camping Tarangire,Serengeti, Ngorongoro Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $1,110

You’ll travel from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a four-day safari for up to six people. Expect full-day game drives, picnic lunches, camping equipment, and cooked dinners. The route includes Seronera and Simba campsites, with guides and cooks assigned by Nkollo Tours & Safaris.

“I have been places in my life, but the trip to Tansania and everything I happened to experience during my stay will stay forever in my heart and memories as one of the best "escapes" of all times. And none of this would be the case if not for Read more”

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4 Days Lodge Safari in Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater - Day 1: Lake Manyara’s forest, lake and Rift Valley views
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4 Days Lodge Safari in Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

11.4 Days Lodge Safari in Lake Manyara, Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $2,375

Set out from Arusha for a private four-day safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Expect long drives, lodge accommodation, picnic lunches and close wildlife viewing. Guides such as Musa, Rama, Alex and Moses have led this route, though your assigned guide may differ. The trip is built for a big safari experience in limited time.

“Our trip could not have been better. Rama had put everything together nicely into an amazing itinerary that took us Manyara, Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater. Every aspect came together nicely from the timely transfers, excellent vehicleRead more”

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5 Days Lodge Safari - Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara - Day 2: The long road into Serengeti
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5 Days Lodge Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara

12.5 Days Lodge Safari – Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $2,600

Travel from Arusha through four of northern Tanzania’s finest wildlife areas on a five-day lodge and tent safari. Expect elephant herds in Tarangire, big cats and open plains in Serengeti, a crater-floor game drive at Ngorongoro, and forest wildlife at Manyara. Guides such as Mirage, Joseph, Nora, and Emanuel have led past departures.

“We book 7 days safari with Matt from Rupia adventures which fit the plan to our requests. Our guide was Mirage how have 20 years experience. He was amazing and made us a perfect experience. His knowledge is impressive and he knowRead more”

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8 Days 7 Nights Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Lodge Safari - Day 1: Arrival, briefing, and Masailand Safari Lodge
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8 Days 7 Nights Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Lodge Safari

13.8 Days 7 Nights Tanzania Wildlife & Culture Lodge Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $3,842

Spend eight days with a private guide exploring Tanzania’s northern parks, from Tarangire elephants and Serengeti predators to Ngorongoro rhinos and Lake Eyasi birdlife. The route includes Olduvai Gorge, lodge stays, full-day game drives, airport pickup, and meals. Guides named in past bookings include Thomas, Noel, Julius, Bonny, and Temba.

“Our first impression of Tanzania was positive and this itinerary was an excellent way to go around the best parks and get the best. We were lucky to get a nice and competent guide who spared nothing in order to give us an amazing experiencRead more”

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5 days Tanzania midrange lodge Private safari - Day 1: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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5 days Tanzania midrange lodge Private safari

14.5 days Tanzania midrange lodge Private safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $3,175

Travel privately from Arusha through Tarangire, the Serengeti, and Ngorongoro on a five-day midrange lodge safari. Your professional driver-guide leads daily game drives, with meals, drinking water, park fees, airport transfers, and four lodge nights included. The route offers elephants, big cats, crater wildlife, and a chance to see the Great Migration in season.

“Burigi Chato Tours did a good job at showing me all the sites and animals on the Serengeti and other Parks. The Drivers were sharp-eyed and informative. The fact that they had an option to start in Mwanza and finish in Arusha added to my eRead more”

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5 Days Lodge Luxury: A Taste of Tanzania Safari - Day 2: Tarangire’s elephants and baobab country
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5 Days Lodge Luxury: A Taste of Tanzania Safari

15.5 Days Lodge Luxury: A Taste of Tanzania Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · from $2,693

Spend five days on a private Tanzania safari from Arusha, with airport transfers, lodge stays, and game drives in Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Look for elephants, lions, rhinos, giraffes, and more with a dedicated guide such as Zablon, Jonas, or Liberatus. The pace is full and includes several long driving days.

“My children and l recently returned from a 5-day trip with Benson Safaris and what fun we had! Every detail was taken care of including airport transfers so we could sit back and enjoy the journey. We went to Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara NRead more”

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