3-Day Mid-Range Serengeti Safari with Friends Camp
Why this Package
Split a compact 3-Day safari tour between the Ngorongoro Crater and Central Serengeti for an unforgettable wildlife experience. This adventure combines the rich biodiversity of the Ngorongoro Crater with the iconic landscapes of the Serengeti, ensuring you witness both the stunning scenery and the abundant wildlife.
Your journey begins with a stay at Foresight Eco Lodge & Safari in Karatu, a budget-friendly base that emphasizes sustainability and community engagement. Enjoy hearty, home-cooked meals featuring local Tanzanian dishes, with breakfast prepared early for your safari adventures. The lodge offers rustic yet comfortable accommodations, including spacious tents and cottages, all designed to provide essential comforts while minimizing environmental impact.
After exploring Ngorongoro, you’ll head to the Friends Serengeti Tented Camp in Central Serengeti, perfectly positioned for exceptional game viewing. This mid-range camp offers a cozy atmosphere with Meru-style tents featuring en-suite bathrooms. Meals are simple yet filling, allowing you to recharge after exhilarating game drives. The camp's location ensures you can maximize your wildlife sightings, especially during the early morning and late afternoon drives.
With this itinerary, you’ll have the chance to witness the magnificent wildlife of Tanzania, including the Big Five, while enjoying the comforts of well-chosen lodges. The combination of these two stunning locations provides a rich and varied safari experience, ideal for first-time visitors or those looking to combine their adventure with a relaxing stay in Zanzibar.
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
- ✈️ 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 | $2350 |
| 2 | $1613 |
| 3 | $1405 |
| 4 | $1335 |
| 5 | $1266 |
| 6 | $1220 |
| 7 | $1314 |
| 8 | $1274 |
| 9 | $1242 |
| 10 | $1231 |
| 11 | $1209 |
| 12 | $1190 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti