3-Day Mid-Range Safari: Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro with Hippo Trails Camp
Why this Package
Experience a captivating 3-Day safari tour that combines the stunning landscapes of Central Serengeti and the breathtaking Ngorongoro Crater. This journey offers a perfect blend of adventure and comfort, allowing you to explore the rich wildlife of these iconic locations while staying at a mid-range tented camp.
Begin your adventure at Hippo Trails Camp in the heart of the Central Serengeti. Nestled near the Seronera River Valley, this camp provides an immersive experience in the wild, where you can enjoy hearty meals including picnic breakfasts and communal dinners. The Meru-style tents are equipped with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and a cozy atmosphere, making it a great base for your wildlife explorations. With prime access to big cats and hippos, you’ll have the opportunity to witness thrilling dawn and dusk game drives, maximizing your chances to see predators in action.
After a day of thrilling safari activities, unwind at Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, located on a breezy slope above Karatu. This value-minded mid-range lodge offers spacious cottage rooms with stunning valley views, perfect for couples and small groups seeking a tranquil retreat. Enjoy home-style cooking that reflects the local produce, with meals timed to fit your safari schedule. The lodge's proximity to both the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara allows for easy exploration of these remarkable parks.
Balance your time between the dramatic landscapes of the crater and the expansive plains of the Serengeti, making this tour ideal for first-time visitors or those looking to combine their safari with a Kilimanjaro trek or a relaxing beach escape in Zanzibar.
Mix of mid-range and upper 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 mid-range and upper 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 | $2524 |
| 2 | $1643 |
| 3 | $1417 |
| 4 | $1365 |
| 5 | $1285 |
| 6 | $1232 |
| 7 | $1337 |
| 8 | $1290 |
| 9 | $1254 |
| 10 | $1250 |
| 11 | $1224 |
| 12 | $1202 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Central Serengeti
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Karatu