About this experience
Comfortable lodges, private guides, real value
A mid-range safari with us gives you the same routes, the same private guide and vehicle, and the same level of personal attention as our luxury safaris - the difference is in the lodge tier. We work with a tight portfolio of mid-range properties across the northern circuit that we have vetted personally: comfortable en-suite tents and rooms, good food, warm hospitality, and excellent guiding. Most of our mid-range safaris fall between $4,000 and $7,000 per person sharing for a 7-day northern circuit, depending on the season and the lodges. That includes everything - all meals, park fees, transfers, flying where it makes sense - with no hidden costs along the way.
When to go
The sweet spot between value and spectacle
Mid-range safaris balance authentic tented camps with high wildlife encounters. Year-round availability means you can match your budget to peak migration or emerald season landscapes.
Jan
Prime
Feb
Prime
Mar
Prime
Apr
Shoulder
May
Shoulder
Jun
Prime
Jul
Prime
Aug
Prime
Sep
Prime
Oct
Prime
Nov
Shoulder
Dec
Prime
June – October
Maximum wildlife visibility across all parks
Crisp mornings, clear skies, and concentrated wildlife around waterholes. Ideal for multi-park northern circuit safaris covering Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti.
March – May
Lush landscapes and quiet parks
Lush green scenery, birdwatching at its peak, and lower accommodation rates. Perfect for photographers and travelers seeking solitude.
Insider tip
Mid-range tented camps offer excellent comfort with en-suite bathrooms and hot showers while keeping safari costs accessible.
What's included
What makes this trip different
Comfortable mid-range lodges and tented camps, vetted by us
Private 4x4 safari vehicle and dedicated guide for the entire trip
All meals, park fees, and transfers included
Flexible itinerary - adjust days, swap lodges, add a Zanzibar finish
Excellent guiding and hospitality, with a focus on real value
Optional hot-air balloon or cultural add-ons
All mid-range safari tours
13 ready-made itineraries to choose from
5-Day Cultural Walking & Village Immersion
Five days walking through Maasai and Iraqw country - meeting communities, learning crafts, and seeing real rural Tanzania.
3-Day Zanzibar to Serengeti Fly-In Safari
Short on time? Fly directly from Zanzibar to the heart of the Serengeti for an intense 3-day big cat safari.
10-Day Northern Circuit Classic · Lodge Safari
The definitive Tanzania safari - Tarangire, Lake Manyara, Ngorongoro, and the Serengeti in one unforgettable ten days.
7-Day Signature Northern Circuit · Lodge Safari
Tarangire, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara in one unforgettable week - the definitive introduction to northern Tanzania.
3-Day Tarangire & Lake Manyara · Lodge Safari
A short, sweet safari through two of northern Tanzania's most underrated parks. Elephants, baobabs, tree-climbing lions, and flamingos.
6-Day Mara River Crossing & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
A focused safari to the Northern Serengeti to witness the dramatic Mara River wildebeest crossings.
4-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro Big Five · Lodge Safari
Short on time? This express safari hits the Ngorongoro Crater and Tarangire - two of the best Big Five parks in Tanzania - in just four days.
5-Day Tarangire & Ngorongoro · Lodge Safari
A compact, value-focused safari through Tarangire, the Ngorongoro Crater, and Lake Manyara. Excellent value, full experience.
7-Day Tanzania Birding Safari
Tanzania has recorded over 1,100 bird species - this safari chases the endemics, the migrants, and the rare ones.
5-Day Ndutu Calving & Ngorongoro Crater Safari
A focused, short-duration safari positioning you directly on the Ndutu Plains for the wildebeest calving season.
7-Day Cultural Tanzania: Maasai, Hadzabe & Local Life
Walk with Maasai warriors, hunt with the Hadzabe, and learn Swahili cooking in a local village. Real cultural connections, not staged performances.
8-Day Grumeti River Crossings · Western Corridor Migration
Follow the Great Migration to the remote western corridor and Grumeti River for a raw, off-the-beaten-path wildlife adventure.
6-Day Walking & Bush Safari
Step out of the vehicle. A walking safari through Tarangire, Manyara, and the Ngorongoro Highlands.
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