3-Day Upper Mid-Range Safari: Ngorongoro & Central Serengeti with Tamba Camp
Why this Package
A short circuit with outsized returns: this 3-Day safari tour through Ngorongoro and Central Serengeti offers an unforgettable experience in Tanzania's breathtaking landscapes. Begin your adventure at the Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, perched on a breezy slope above Karatu. This lodge provides a serene atmosphere with stunning valley views, perfect for couples and small groups seeking a tranquil retreat. Enjoy hearty, home-style meals that are thoughtfully timed to fit your safari schedule, featuring fresh produce from the surrounding area.
After a night of restful sleep in spacious cottage rooms, complete with fireplaces and verandas, you will head to the iconic Ngorongoro Crater. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including the majestic Big Five. The lodge's proximity to both Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara ensures you can explore multiple parks with ease.
Your journey continues to the Tamba Tented Camp in the heart of the Central Serengeti, where you will immerse yourself in the vibrant wildlife scene. This upper mid-range camp is designed for those who appreciate comfort without sacrificing the authentic safari experience. Here, you can indulge in plated meals that showcase both Swahili and international flavors, served in a rustic yet elegant setting.
Accommodations at Tamba Tented Camp include well-furnished canvas tents equipped with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas, allowing you to relax while enjoying the sights and sounds of the Serengeti. The camp's central location provides excellent access to witness the Great Migration and the resident predators of Seronera.
With just two nights, this itinerary strikes a perfect balance between exploration and relaxation, making it ideal for first-time visitors or those combining their safari with a Kilimanjaro trek or a beach escape in Zanzibar. Experience the thrill of game drives through the Serengeti's vast plains, where you can spot lions, elephants, and more. For more information on the incredible wildlife of Tanzania, explore our guide on Lions in Tanzania.
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
- 🚙 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 | $2544 |
| 2 | $1593 |
| 3 | $1358 |
| 4 | $1315 |
| 5 | $1230 |
| 6 | $1173 |
| 7 | $1283 |
| 8 | $1234 |
| 9 | $1196 |
| 10 | $1195 |
| 11 | $1167 |
| 12 | $1144 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti