4-Day Tanzania Mid-Range Lodge Safari
Overview
Discover the highlights of Northern Tanzania on this unforgettable 4-day lodge safari through Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, and the Ngorongoro Crater.
This carefully designed journey combines spectacular wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and comfortable lodge accommodation. From the elephant-rich surroundings of Tarangire to the endless plains of the Serengeti and the extraordinary wildlife concentration within the Ngorongoro Crater, every day offers a new opportunity to experience the beauty of Tanzania.
With extended time in the Serengeti, you will have excellent opportunities for game viewing while enjoying the comfort of carefully selected mid-range lodges along the route.
Tour Plan
Day 00: Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport – Arusha
Distance: Approximately 45 km
Transfer Time: About 50 minutes
Upon arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport, you will be welcomed by our safari representative and transferred to Arusha Town.
After checking in, you will have time to relax and prepare for your safari adventure. Our team will provide a detailed briefing covering the safari route, accommodation arrangements, daily activities, and the scheduled pick-up time for the following morning.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Hotel in Arusha
Day 02: Tarangire – Serengeti National Park
Distance: Approximately 200 km
Non-Game Viewing Driving Time: 2–3 hours
After breakfast, leave Tarangire and continue towards the legendary Serengeti National Park.
The journey takes you through the scenic farmlands of Karatu and across the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. As you move away from the highlands, the landscape gradually transforms into the vast open plains of the Serengeti.
Continue towards the central Serengeti and the Seronera area, one of the park’s most productive wildlife regions. The Seronera River provides an important water source, supporting a wide variety of wildlife throughout the year.
Arrive in time for lunch before heading out on an afternoon game drive. Explore the surrounding plains in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, and other wildlife.
After your game drive, return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 03: Full-Day Serengeti Game Drive
Wake up to another beautiful morning in the Serengeti and prepare for a full day of wildlife exploration.
After breakfast, set out on an extended game drive across the Serengeti. Having a full day in the park allows you more time to explore different areas and follow wildlife activity without rushing.
Your experienced driver-guide will take you through the Serengeti’s diverse landscapes while helping you search for some of Africa’s most iconic animals. Depending on the season and location, you may encounter large herds of wildebeest and zebras, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, hyenas, and potentially leopards.
Enjoy a picnic lunch during the day before continuing with additional game viewing in the afternoon.
Return to your accommodation in the evening for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.
- Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Lodge/Tented Camp in Serengeti
Day 04: Serengeti – Ngorongoro Crater – Arusha
Distance: Approximately 210 km
Non-Game Viewing Driving Time: 3–4 hours
After an early breakfast, depart from the Serengeti and continue towards the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater.
The crater is more than 600 meters deep and is renowned for its exceptional concentration of wildlife. Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive where you may encounter wildebeest, zebras, buffaloes, elands, warthogs, hippos, elephants, and many other species.
The crater also provides an excellent habitat for predators, including lions, hyenas, jackals, cheetahs, and the elusive leopard.
During your crater exploration, visit Lake Magadi, a shallow alkaline lake that attracts flamingos, hippos, and a variety of water birds.
After experiencing the remarkable wildlife and scenery of the crater, ascend and begin your journey back to Arusha.
Arrive in Arusha later in the day, where your 4-day Tanzania lodge safari comes to an end.
- Meals: Breakfast | Lunch
- Accommodation: Mid-Range Hotel in Arusha
Day 05: Arusha – Airport Transfer
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kilimanjaro International Airport or another designated departure point according to your flight schedule.
Whether your flight departs in the morning, afternoon, or evening, the transfer will be arranged to suit your departure time.
This marks the end of your memorable Tanzania safari experience.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Accommodation: Not Included
- Included
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Safari guaranteed upon confirmation
- Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
- Meals according to the itinerary: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
- Professional and experienced English-speaking safari driver-guide
- All applicable national park entrance fees and government taxes
- Game drives in the national parks
- Services of a professional safari cook
- Ngorongoro Crater tour
- Three meals per day during the safari, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options
- Drinking water, approximately 1.5 litres per person per day
- Safari transportation in a 4×4 Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof for excellent wildlife viewing and photography
- excluded
- Entry Visas
- International
- Flights
- Laundry
- Optional Activities
- Tips and Gratuities
- Possible Concession fees
- Alcoholic Drink