3-Day Mid-Range Safari: Ngorongoro & Central Serengeti with Hippo Trails Camp
Why this Package
Crater rhino chances pair well with Seronera lions in this 3-Day safari tour format. Begin your adventure in the stunning Ngorongoro Crater and the expansive Central Serengeti, where wildlife encounters are abundant. Your stay at Hippo Trails Camp offers a unique blend of comfort and immersion in nature. Nestled near the Seronera River Valley, this mid-range tented camp allows you to experience the thrill of being close to big cats and hippos.
Meals at Hippo Trails Camp are designed to keep you energized for your daily explorations, featuring hearty options like picnic breakfasts and communal dinners that foster a sense of camaraderie among guests. The Meru-style tents provide a cozy retreat, complete with en-suite bathrooms and rustic charm, ensuring a comfortable stay after a day of wildlife viewing.
Access to the parks is convenient, with quick routes to both the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, allowing you to maximize your time on game drives. This itinerary is perfect for first-time safari-goers or those looking to combine their adventure with a trip to Kilimanjaro or Zanzibar. Enjoy the thrill of dawn and dusk drives, when predators are most active, a significant advantage of staying within the Serengeti.
With one night in Ngorongoro and one in the Serengeti, this tour offers a balanced experience of both parks, allowing you to witness the diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes that define Tanzania. Whether you're captivated by the Big 5 or the stunning vistas, this safari promises unforgettable 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
- 🚙 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
- ❌ Internal Tanzania 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 | $2160 |
| 2 | $1380 |
| 3 | $1167 |
| 4 | $1102 |
| 5 | $1030 |
| 6 | $982 |
| 7 | $1079 |
| 8 | $1037 |
| 9 | $1004 |
| 10 | $995 |
| 11 | $971 |
| 12 | $952 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Central Serengeti
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Karatu