3-Day Mid-Range Safari: Central Serengeti with Embalakai Camp
Why this Package
If time is tight, Central Serengeti maximizes return: frequent predator encounters and mixed habitats fill a crisp 3-Day safari tour schedule. Experience the wild heart of the Serengeti while staying at Embalakai Tented Camp, a mid-range tented camp that offers a rustic bush atmosphere close to the Seronera Valley. This camp is designed for travelers seeking affordability and an authentic safari immersion, making it perfect for adventurous couples and groups who value location and budget over polished service.
At Embalakai, meals are simple yet hearty, featuring early teas and coffees, picnic breakfasts and lunches, and communal plated dinners that focus on safari staples. The Meru-style tents provide comfortable beds, mosquito nets, en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and bucket showers, and verandas with camp chairs for relaxation. A shared mess tent and fire pit enhance the communal experience, allowing guests to unwind under the stars.
Access to the camp is convenient, with the Seronera Airstrip just a short 15–25 minute drive away. For those traveling from Arusha, a flight takes approximately 50–60 minutes, while a road journey would take around 7–8 hours. This accessibility makes it an ideal choice for first-time safari-goers looking to combine their adventure with a visit to iconic locations like the Serengeti.
With one night in the Central Serengeti, you can maximize your chances of witnessing the incredible wildlife, including the Big Cats, during dawn and dusk drives. The area is renowned for its predator sightings, ensuring an unforgettable experience. Whether you're looking to explore the Tanzania safari landscape or simply relax in nature, Embalakai Tented Camp offers the perfect base for your adventure.
Mid-Range Tanzania Safari
Book with the Right Tour Operator
Each safari company has its own strengths — some specialize in luxury safaris, some in mid-range, and some in budget trips. Their expertise depends on years of experience in specific price categories, the quality of their guides and vehicles, and the lodge partnerships they’ve built over time. None of this is visible on websites or forums, which is why NMT connects you directly with the operators best suited to your safari tier.
- Accurate matching based on your budget and travel needs
- Get and COMPARE direct quotes from 3–4 matched local operators
- Book DIRECTLY with trusted Tanzanian specialists — no markups or middlemen
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- 🛏️ Accommodation during safari
- 🍽️ All meals: Full board on all days. Only breakfast on days with just hotel.
- 🎟️ All park entrance fees and government taxes
- 💧 Drinking water, tea & coffee during the safari
- 🧑✈️ Driver Guide: Friendly, English-speaking (or another language) expert with deep wildlife knowledge
- ✈️ Internal flights as in itinerary
- 🚙 Private 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
👉 Exact inclusions may vary. Final details will be provided by the tour operator when you request a quote.
Exclusions
The following costs are not included in above prices:
- ❌ International flight costs
- ❌ VISA fees
- ❌ Tips to guides and hotel staff
- ❌ Laundry, unless specified otherwise by hotels being used (ask the tour operator providing the quote)
- ❌ Alcoholic drinks unless specified otherwise
Per-person pricing
💡 Prices indicate how much each traveler would pay for a private tour, depending on total group size. Group tours aren’t available for this exact set of lodges.
| Persons | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2780 |
| 2 | $1998 |
| 3 | $1822 |
| 4 | $1809 |
| 5 | $1741 |
| 6 | $1696 |
| 7 | $1815 |
| 8 | $1772 |
| 9 | $1738 |
| 10 | $1741 |
| 11 | $1717 |
| 12 | $1696 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Central Serengeti