4-Day Mid-Range Serengeti Tour with Ikumbi Lodge
Why this Package
Experience a thrilling 4-day adventure through the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro, where you'll encounter diverse wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. This safari combines the comforts of Ikumbi Lodge in Karatu with the excitement of staying in the heart of the Serengeti at Serengeti Classic View Camp.
Ikumbi Lodge serves as a fantastic base for your safari, offering a selection of modern rooms and cottages, each equipped with private bathrooms and a touch of local decor. Enjoy hearty meals with options for early breakfasts and picnic lunches, perfect for your safari excursions. With a communal dining area, you’ll have the chance to share stories with fellow travelers while enjoying a mix of buffet and plated meals.
From Ikumbi, you’ll have easy access to the Ngorongoro Crater, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its rich wildlife, including the Big 5. The drive to the crater gate takes approximately 25–30 minutes, allowing you to maximize your time exploring this iconic landscape. After your Ngorongoro experience, you’ll fly to the Central Serengeti, where the Serengeti Classic View Camp awaits. This mid-range tented camp offers a rustic yet comfortable setting, with basic canvas tents that provide essential amenities for a memorable stay.
Meals at the camp are straightforward and communal, featuring early tea, picnic breakfasts, and simple plated dinners. Being in the heart of the Serengeti allows you to immerse yourself in the wildlife action, maximizing your game-viewing hours without the hassle of long transfers. Whether you're a first-time visitor or combining your trip with a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro or a beach escape to Zanzibar, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure and comfort.
With two nights spent in the Serengeti and one in Ngorongoro, you’ll have ample opportunity to witness the stunning landscapes and incredible wildlife that make Tanzania a top safari destination. Don’t miss the chance to explore the Serengeti and its remarkable ecosystems on this unforgettable journey.
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 | $2962 |
| 2 | $1955 |
| 3 | $1687 |
| 4 | $1614 |
| 5 | $1522 |
| 6 | $1460 |
| 7 | $1595 |
| 8 | $1539 |
| 9 | $1496 |
| 10 | $1486 |
| 11 | $1456 |
| 12 | $1430 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Karatu
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Central Serengeti