3-Day Mid-Range Safari: Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro with Friends Camp
Why this Package
Experience a thrilling 3-Day safari tour through the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, where you can explore a vibrant ecosystem teeming with wildlife. This adventure combines the breathtaking landscapes of the caldera, known for its diverse game, with the predator-rich valleys of the Serengeti, ensuring an unforgettable journey.
Your stay at Friends Serengeti Tented Camp offers a comfortable base in the heart of the action. Enjoy hearty meals that include picnic breakfasts and communal dinners, perfect for sharing stories after a day of exploration. The Meru-style tents provide cozy beds and en-suite bathrooms, allowing you to relax in a rustic yet comfortable setting.
On your first day, depart from Arusha and head towards Ngorongoro, where you’ll descend into the crater for a day of wildlife viewing. The crater is renowned for its Big 5 sightings and stunning landscapes. After a night at the camp, you’ll have the chance to maximize your game drives in the Serengeti, where the proximity to the action means you can catch the early morning and late afternoon wildlife activity.
With the Foresight Eco Lodge & Safari in Karatu as your base for the Ngorongoro leg, you’ll enjoy a community-focused experience with simple yet delicious meals made from local ingredients. The lodge emphasizes sustainability, featuring eco-friendly practices and a warm atmosphere, making it a great choice for conscious travelers.
Whether you are a first-time visitor or looking to combine your safari with a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro or a beach escape to Zanzibar, this safari offers a perfect blend of adventure and comfort.
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 | $2200 |
| 2 | $1463 |
| 3 | $1255 |
| 4 | $1185 |
| 5 | $1116 |
| 6 | $1070 |
| 7 | $1164 |
| 8 | $1124 |
| 9 | $1092 |
| 10 | $1081 |
| 11 | $1059 |
| 12 | $1040 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti