3-Day Mid-Range Serengeti Tour with Osero Tented Camp
Why this Package
For first safaris, this 3-Day safari tour through the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro offers a comprehensive experience, blending wildlife density with predator sightings. You’ll start your adventure in Zanzibar, where you can choose between a scenic flight or a road transfer to your first lodge, Osero Serengeti Tented Camp. Nestled in the heart of the Serengeti, this camp is designed for those who appreciate a rustic yet comfortable atmosphere, making it ideal for families and groups.
At Osero, meals are hearty and communal, featuring early teas, picnic breakfasts, and shared dinners that foster a sense of camaraderie among guests. The Meru-style canvas tents provide a cozy retreat, complete with mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms, ensuring your comfort while maintaining a connection to nature. After a day of exhilarating game drives, unwind around the fire pit or in the shared lounge area.
Your journey continues with a night at KanKari Lodge in Karatu, a charming mid-range property that offers a more personal experience compared to larger lodges. Here, you’ll enjoy full-board meals with a focus on local ingredients, served in a homely setting. The lodge features en-suite rooms with private verandas, allowing you to soak in the tranquil garden views across the Karatu highlands.
Access to the Ngorongoro Crater is convenient, with just a short drive to the gate, making it easy to start your day early for optimal wildlife viewing. This combination of lodges provides a perfect balance of comfort and authenticity, ensuring a memorable safari experience.
Whether you’re a first-time traveler or looking to combine your safari with a beach escape in Zanzibar, this itinerary offers a fantastic opportunity to explore Tanzania's stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife.
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.
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- Get and COMPARE direct quotes from 3–4 matched local operators
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- 🛏️ 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 | $2382 |
| 2 | $1631 |
| 3 | $1421 |
| 4 | $1353 |
| 5 | $1283 |
| 6 | $1236 |
| 7 | $1332 |
| 8 | $1290 |
| 9 | $1258 |
| 10 | $1248 |
| 11 | $1225 |
| 12 | $1207 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti