3-Day Mid-Range Safari: Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro with Foresight Eco Lodge
Why this Package
For first-time adventurers, this 3-Day safari tour through the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater offers a comprehensive experience, blending wildlife density with thrilling predator sightings. Begin your journey at Foresight Eco Lodge & Safari in Karatu, where a sustainable ethos meets comfort. Enjoy hearty meals featuring local Tanzanian dishes, prepared with fresh garden vegetables, ensuring you are fueled for your daily adventures.
As you explore the Ngorongoro Crater, the lodge's location adds a bit of travel time, but the reward is worth it. You'll witness the stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, including the iconic Big Five. After a day of exploration, retreat to your cozy room, complete with a private bath and a veranda that overlooks the serene highlands. The emphasis on eco-friendly practices, such as solar energy and rainwater collection, enhances your stay while minimizing your footprint.
Transitioning to the Central Serengeti, you will stay at Serengeti Pure Tented Camp, a mid-range camp that prioritizes wildlife immersion. Its central location ensures you are close to the action, with easy access to prime wildlife areas. Meals here are simple yet satisfying, with communal dinners that foster a sense of camaraderie among guests. The Meru-style tents provide a rustic charm, featuring proper beds and en-suite bathrooms, allowing you to unwind in comfort after a day of game drives.
With two nights spent in these remarkable locations, you will have ample opportunity to soak in the breathtaking scenery and observe the fascinating wildlife. Whether you're combining this adventure with a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro or planning a post-safari escape to Zanzibar, this itinerary is designed to create lasting memories.
Mix of budget and 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
+ more verified Mix of budget and mid-range operatorsInclusions
- 🛏️ 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 | $2222 |
| 2 | $1475 |
| 3 | $1266 |
| 4 | $1197 |
| 5 | $1127 |
| 6 | $1081 |
| 7 | $1176 |
| 8 | $1135 |
| 9 | $1103 |
| 10 | $1092 |
| 11 | $1070 |
| 12 | $1051 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti