You stay in carefully selected mid-range lodges and tented camps inside or near the parks. Rooms are en-suite with comfortable beds, hot showers and good meals, and many lodges have pools, lounges and wildlife views. In the Serengeti, seasonal tented camps often move closer to the migration herds, giving you an authentic bush experience with reliable comfort.

The most popular route is Tanzania's northern circuit: Tarangire for elephants and baobabs, Lake Manyara for forests and birdlife, Ngorongoro Crater for the Big Five, and the Serengeti for big cats and the Great Migration. Ndutu is ideal during calving season. Many travelers finish with a mid-range beach hotel on Zanzibar.

A private mid-range safari gives you the best balance of value, comfort and flexibility. The vehicle is reserved only for you and your travel companions, so you choose when to start and stop, and spend longer at great sightings. You enjoy the same parks, wildlife and guides as luxury travelers, while saving on accommodation costs.

The best time is June to October, the dry season, with easy game viewing and Great Migration river crossings in the northern Serengeti. January to March brings calving season in Ndutu. The green season from November to May, except the heaviest April rains, offers lush scenery, fewer vehicles and lower lodge rates.

Most private mid-range safaris last 5 to 10 days. Five or six days covers Tarangire, Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, while seven to ten days adds Lake Manyara, Ndutu, cultural visits and a more relaxed pace. You can also add a few nights on Zanzibar or combine your safari with a Kilimanjaro climb.

A Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris private mid-range safari typically includes a private 4x4 vehicle with pop-up roof, a professional English-speaking guide, park fees, mid-range accommodation, most meals, drinking water and airport transfers. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional activities such as balloon safaris are usually excluded. Every quote lists all inclusions clearly.

The cost of a private mid-range safari depends on trip length, season, group size and lodge choice. Families and friends traveling together split the private vehicle and guide cost, lowering the price per person, and green season travel often offers better rates. Park fees are set by the authorities and change, so we provide a clear, detailed quote.

Yes. A private mid-range safari is ideal for families because you control the pace, game drive length and meal times. We choose family-friendly lodges with family rooms and pools, and plan shorter travel days. It is also excellent for couples, friends and solo travelers who want an individual, tailor-made trip at good value.

You can see the Big Five: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino, plus cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, hippos, hyenas and hundreds of bird species. Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places to spot black rhino, while the Serengeti is famous for big cats and the Great Migration.

Mid-range safari accommodation includes comfortable lodges and permanent or seasonal tented camps with private en-suite bathrooms, proper beds, good buffet or set-menu meals and friendly staff. Many have swimming pools, bars and viewing decks. Some camps are unfenced, so staff escort you at night, adding to the authentic safari atmosphere.

Pack neutral-colored, lightweight clothing, a warm jacket for early mornings and the crater rim, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, binoculars and a camera with spare batteries. Soft-sided bags are best, especially if you take light aircraft flights. We send a detailed packing list after you book.

Check your passport validity and visa requirements, and speak with your doctor or a travel clinic about vaccinations and malaria prevention. Take comprehensive travel insurance. Game drives start early, roads can be bumpy, and tipping guides and lodge staff is customary. Always follow your guide's safety advice in the parks.

Most travelers fly into Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha, the gateway to the northern safari circuit. Others arrive through Dar es Salaam or Zanzibar and take a short domestic flight to Arusha. Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris meets you at the airport and arranges all transfers and internal flights.

Foot Slopes Tours and Safaris is a Tanzania-based local operator specializing in private, tailor-made safaris. We choose reliable mid-range lodges in great locations, work with experienced local guides, and offer transparent pricing and 24/7 support, so you enjoy a high-quality private safari at excellent value.

Booking is simple. Send your travel dates, group size, budget and interests through our enquiry form. Our team creates a tailor-made private mid-range itinerary with a detailed quote. Once you confirm, a deposit secures your lodges. We then send travel documents and a packing list, and support you until you return home.