4-Day Upper Mid-Range Serengeti and Ngorongoro Safari with Hippo Trails Camp
Why this Package
For first safaris, this 4-Day safari tour through the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro offers a comprehensive experience—density plus predators. Staying at Hippo Trails Camp in the heart of the Serengeti, you’ll find yourself immersed in nature, with prime access to the big cats and hippos near the Seronera River Valley. This mid-range tented camp provides a perfect blend of adventure and comfort, making it ideal for those seeking an authentic safari experience without the luxury price tag.
Your days will be filled with hearty meals, including early teas, picnic breakfasts, and communal dinners that are both filling and delicious. The Meru-style tents come equipped with comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and rustic charm, ensuring a cozy retreat after a day of exploration. With a mess tent and fire pit, evenings can be spent sharing stories under the stars.
After your stay in the Serengeti, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, perched on a breezy slope above Karatu. This value-minded mid-range lodge offers spacious cottage rooms with fireplaces and stunning valley views, perfect for couples and small groups looking for a peaceful escape. The meals here are home-style, utilizing fresh local produce, and the inviting atmosphere makes it a great place to unwind.
Located conveniently between Ngorongoro and Lake Manyara, this lodge allows for easy access to both parks, making it practical to alternate your safari adventures. The accessibility from both the Ngorongoro Gate and Lake Manyara Gate ensures you can maximize your time exploring the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Tanzania.
With this itinerary, you’ll enjoy the thrill of dawn and dusk game drives in the Serengeti, when predators are most active, and the serene beauty of the Ngorongoro Crater, known for its rich biodiversity. This combination of parks, along with the comfortable accommodations, makes for an unforgettable safari experience.
Mix of mid-range and 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 Mix of mid-range and 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
- ✈️ 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 | $3340 |
| 2 | $2165 |
| 3 | $1876 |
| 4 | $1824 |
| 5 | $1719 |
| 6 | $1649 |
| 7 | $1796 |
| 8 | $1734 |
| 9 | $1685 |
| 10 | $1684 |
| 11 | $1649 |
| 12 | $1619 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Central Serengeti
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Karatu