Midrange Safaris in Serengeti: 9 Priced, Timed and Ranked

1.5-Day Highlights mid-Range Crater, Serengeti, Tarangire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 296 reviews · from $2,327Our pick

Spend five days on Tanzania’s Northern Safari Circuit with a private guide and open-roof safari truck. See Tarangire’s elephants and baobabs, descend into Ngorongoro Crater, search the Serengeti for big cats, and finish at bird-filled Lake Manyara. Arusha lodge stays, most meals, park entry, and airport pickup are included.

“I don't know where to start, but let me say we have had the most wonderful trip of our entire lives, the trip exceeded all the expectations we had, the jeep is brand new, clean and well maintained, our tour guide Imma is one of the best in the IRead more”

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2.4 days serengeti & ngorongoro mid range tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $4,000

Spend four demanding but rewarding days moving from Arusha through Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. Expect private transport, lodge stays, meals, binoculars, long game drives, a Maasai village option, and a possible hot-air balloon flight. Ask which guide is assigned, and confirm whether the balloon flight is included in your quoted price.

“Great time! We got to experience the Big 5 and learned so much about Tanzania! Our guide was beyond knowledgeable, and he knew exactly where to go and when we'd see the most wildlife, almost like he had a 6th sense. The accommodatiRead more”

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3.4 Day Mid-range Serengeti Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $1,800

Travel from Moshi in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a pop-up roof, an English-speaking guide, and included park fees, meals, water, lodges, and tented camps. See Tarangire elephants, Serengeti wildlife around Seronera, Olduvai Gorge, and Ngorongoro Crater. Guides such as David, Praise, and Ombeni have been praised for their field skills.

“I really enjoyed the safari with this Company with my friends on January.”

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4.6-Day Serengeti Migration: Private Safari with Mid-range Luxury

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $5,340

Follow Tanzania’s classic northern safari route from Arusha or Moshi to Tarangire, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro Crater. You’ll ride in a Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, share the vehicle with no more than six other people, and spend three full days around the Serengeti. The migration is seasonal, so sightings depend on timing and animal movement.

“Pinnacle started off on a great note. We initially emailed them about a different tour, but they advised us that a migration route may be good to go to as our timing was good for it. We appreciated the offer as we didn't really know much about iRead more”

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5.3-Day Safari in Serengeti & Ngorongoro(Mid-range)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,480

Set out from Arusha for afternoon and full-day game drives in the Serengeti, then descend into Ngorongoro Crater on day three. You travel privately, sleep near the crater at Rhino Lodge, and have time for wildlife photography and guide-led explanations. Pickup is offered, and past arrangements have included Arusha hostel collection.

“We had an amazing experience with the game drive as the nature and wildlife is breathtaking the guide was really nice and willing to explain and give us all time needed to see, make pictures etc also very experienced very experienced! Food Read more”

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6.5-Days Private Midrange Safari: Serengeti, Ngorongoro & Manyara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $2,586

Spend five days on a private northern Tanzania safari with pickup in Arusha, midrange lodge stays, park fees, meals, water, and a 4x4 Land Cruiser. Watch for lions, elephants, rhinos, leopards, buffaloes, cheetahs, and flamingos across Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Manyara. Guides such as Elley, Muddy, and James have led past departures, with chef Dvd also praised for camp meals.

“My experience with the five- day -trip was incredible! It all started with the crew. The guide was so knowledgeable, always ready to make everyone in the group not only cared for, but also engaged in the magical surroundings that we exRead more”

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7.7-Days Private Midrange Safari; Serengeti & Ngorongoro Crater

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $3,589

Spend seven days exploring Arusha, Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Serengeti, and Ngorongoro with a private safari crew. Expect a walking safari, cycling near Mto wa Mbu, Maasai culture, sunrise game drives, a crater descent, midrange stays, and meals cooked by the safari chef. Mike, the accompanying chef, is especially noted for his excellent cooking.

“El camping es un experiencia muy entretenida, el chef que nos acompañaba Mike cocinaba excelente, lo que hizo muy agradable la estadía. Los animales verlos en su hábitat es algo impresionante, Lo malo es que yo solicite y pague por un tRead more”

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8.The Best 4 Days Serengeti & Ngorongoro Private Mid-range Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,781Best value

You’ll travel from Arusha into the Serengeti for an afternoon drive and a full second day among lions, wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles. The route then reaches Ngorongoro Crater, where rhinos, hippos, flamingos, and other wildlife may appear. A private guide, lodging, park fees, and meals are included.

“We climbed the Kilimanjaro on the Marangu route (also named Coca-Coca or touristic route) the only one where you can sleep in the huts. We find the path easy until we reach 4800 m, last night, the climb to the summit was really hard but we really really enjoyed our stay Read more”

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9.4 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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