The same guides.
The same plains.
A private safari with comfortable, well-run lodges and tented camps — for travellers who would rather spend on time in the parks than on thread counts.
Begin a conversationWhere the money goes is a choice. The quality of the safari is not.
Our midrange safaris keep everything that matters in the field — a private vehicle, a licensed and experienced guide, the right parks at the right time, and a day kept in reserve. What changes is the accommodation: comfortable, en-suite rooms and tented camps with good food and friendly teams, rather than the headline names.
It is the style we most often recommend for a first safari, for families, and for anyone who would rather have a longer trip than a more expensive one.
4×4 and guide on every midrange safari
rooms and tents, with hot water and good food
kept in reserve, same as every route
Six days on the northern circuit
A compact route that covers the three classic parks without rushing. Add a day in the Serengeti or Lake Manyara to slow it down further.
Arusha to Tarangire
Pick-up in Arusha after breakfast and into Tarangire by late morning. Afternoon among the baobabs and the elephant herds on the river.
Tarangire · tented campCentral Serengeti
Drive through the highlands and down onto the plains. Two full days in the Seronera area — lion, leopard and cheetah country.
Serengeti · tented campSerengeti to Ngorongoro
A final morning drive, then back towards the highlands with a stop at Olduvai Gorge on the way.
Karatu · lodgeNgorongoro Crater
A full morning on the crater floor, lunch by the hippo pool, then out in the afternoon.
Karatu · lodgeReturn to Arusha
Drive back to Arusha or Kilimanjaro airport in time for evening flights — or on to Zanzibar.
Arusha
Comfortable, well placed, well run
We choose midrange camps the same way we choose luxury ones: location first. A camp inside the park means earlier starts and later finishes, and less time on the road.
Expect en-suite rooms or tents, hot showers, hearty meals and teams who have hosted travellers for years. Some have pools; all have views worth sitting down for.
Ask about campsWhat the price covers
- Lodge and tented-camp accommodation, en-suite
- All meals on safari and drinking water in the vehicle
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Licensed, experienced driver-guide throughout
- All park, conservation and crater fees
- Arusha / Kilimanjaro airport transfers
What it does not
- International flights and visa
- Travel insurance
- Drinks at lodges
- Gratuities
- Optional activities
Prices are indicative per person sharing and depend on season and group size. Families and small groups often pay less per person.
Before you ask
Is midrange a shared group tour?
No. Every midrange safari we plan is private to your party. If you would like to share costs with other travellers, our small-group departures are a good option — never more than six to a vehicle.
Is a midrange safari good for families?
Very. The lodges are relaxed, many have pools, and family rooms are common. We can also shorten drives for younger children.
Can we upgrade one night?
Of course. A single night in a luxury camp — often in the Serengeti — is a popular way to mix styles.
Compare safari styles
Talk to someone who has driven the route.
Arusha office, Monday to Saturday. We reply within one working day.
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