3-Day Mid-Range Serengeti Tour with Friends Tented Camp
Why this Package
For first safaris, this 3-Day safari tour through the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro offers a comprehensive experience—density plus predators. Staying at Friends Serengeti Tented Camp, you will enjoy hearty meals and dependable comfort in a prime game-viewing location. This mid-range camp is strategically located to provide affordable access to Seronera’s predator-rich valleys, making it perfect for adventurous couples and budget-conscious travelers.
Your days will start with early tea or coffee, followed by picnic breakfasts and lunches that you can enjoy while out on safari. Evenings bring communal dinners that are both simple and filling. The Meru-style tents are equipped with comfortable beds, mosquito nets, and en-suite bathrooms, ensuring a cozy stay amidst the wild.
After your time in the Serengeti, you will head to Martina’s Retreat in Karatu, a budget-friendly lodge that provides a safe and welcoming environment. Here, you can savor basic meals featuring Tanzanian staples, and enjoy simple rooms with en-suite bathrooms and verandas. This lodge is ideally situated for easy access to both the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, allowing you to maximize your wildlife viewing opportunities.
With a stay at these lodges, you will experience the best of Tanzania's wildlife, from the iconic big cats of the Serengeti to the breathtaking landscapes of the Ngorongoro Crater. This journey not only allows for incredible game drives but also offers a chance to witness the stunning sunrises over the savannah, creating unforgettable memories.
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
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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 | $2463 |
| 2 | $1676 |
| 3 | $1462 |
| 4 | $1398 |
| 5 | $1325 |
| 6 | $1277 |
| 7 | $1375 |
| 8 | $1332 |
| 9 | $1299 |
| 10 | $1290 |
| 11 | $1267 |
| 12 | $1247 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Central Serengeti
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Karatu