3-Day Upper Mid-Range Safari: Central Serengeti & Ngorongoro with Dove Camp
Why this Package
Crater sunrises and Serengeti wildlife encounters await on this 3-Day safari tour, designed for those eager to explore both the Central Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater while enjoying the comforts of an upper mid-range tented camp. At Dove Serengeti Tented Camp, you will find a unique blend of authenticity and comfort, with classic Meru-style tents featuring en-suite bathrooms and a cozy campfire atmosphere. Start your days with early teas and hearty breakfasts, ensuring you’re fueled for thrilling game drives in the heart of the Serengeti, where wildlife action is abundant year-round.
After a day of exploration, retreat to the serene Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, perched on a breezy slope above Karatu. Here, you can indulge in home-style meals crafted from fresh local produce, all while enjoying stunning valley views from your spacious cottage room. The lodge's welcoming ambiance and hillside pool provide a perfect setting for relaxation after your adventures.
With easy access to both the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, this itinerary allows for a seamless blend of wildlife viewing and scenic beauty. This safari is ideal for first-time visitors looking to experience the best of Tanzania's natural wonders.
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 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 | $2643 |
| 2 | $1709 |
| 3 | $1476 |
| 4 | $1431 |
| 5 | $1347 |
| 6 | $1291 |
| 7 | $1400 |
| 8 | $1351 |
| 9 | $1314 |
| 10 | $1312 |
| 11 | $1285 |
| 12 | $1262 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Central Serengeti
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Karatu