3-Day Mid-Range Safari: Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro with Hippo Trails Camp
Why this Package
If you seek a thrilling adventure without extensive travel, this 3-Day safari focuses on the stunning Central Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. Enjoy the comforts of a mid-range tented camp while immersing yourself in the heart of Tanzania's wildlife.
Your journey begins in the Central Serengeti, where you'll stay at Hippo Trails Camp. This camp offers a unique experience with its prime location near the Seronera River Valley, providing excellent opportunities to witness big cats and hippos in their natural habitat. Meals at the camp are hearty and filling, featuring early teas, picnic breakfasts, and communal dinners that create a warm atmosphere among guests.
Accommodations consist of comfortable Meru-style tents, complete with en-suite bathrooms and rustic furnishings. After a day of exciting game drives, relax around the fire pit under the stars, soaking in the sounds of the African night.
Following your stay in the Serengeti, you'll head to Ngorongoro for a day of exploration. While the drive to the crater gate takes about 25–30 minutes, the experience is well worth it. The crater is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the Big 5, and offers stunning views that will leave you in awe.
This safari is ideal for first-time visitors or those looking to combine their adventure with a trip to Zanzibar or a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro. Experience the thrill of a Tanzania safari while enjoying the comforts of mid-range accommodations.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Africa, where every sunrise brings new adventures and every sunset offers a moment of reflection.
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 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 | $2351 |
| 2 | $1547 |
| 3 | $1330 |
| 4 | $1269 |
| 5 | $1195 |
| 6 | $1145 |
| 7 | $1245 |
| 8 | $1202 |
| 9 | $1168 |
| 10 | $1160 |
| 11 | $1136 |
| 12 | $1116 |
Accommodations in this Tour
•
Central Serengeti
•
Karatu