4-Day Upper Mid-Range Serengeti Tour with Jackals Lair
Why this Package
For first safaris, this 4-day tour through the Central Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater provides a comprehensive experience—density plus predators. Begin your adventure at Jackals Lair Tented Camp, nestled in the heart of the Central Serengeti (Seronera), where you can enjoy excellent game viewing year-round. This upper mid-range camp offers authentic canvas comfort, attentive hosting, and the opportunity for long, flexible game drives, allowing you to be on the tracks just minutes after sunrise.
At Jackals Lair, meals are a highlight, featuring pre-dawn coffee and light bites, hearty hot breakfasts, and picnic lunches that keep you on the move during your game drives. Dinners are plated and satisfying, with options for vegetarian and vegan diets available upon request. The Meru-style tents come with proper beds, en-suite bathrooms, and a cozy atmosphere enhanced by a nightly campfire.
After your time in the Serengeti, you will head to Karatu Simba Lodge, a rustic eco-styled lodge that overlooks rolling hills and farmland. This lodge emphasizes a simple, natural feel, perfect for those who appreciate space and scenery. With a large swimming pool and a restaurant serving a mix of international and Tanzanian dishes, it offers a comfortable retreat after your day of exploring the Ngorongoro Crater.
Access to the parks is convenient, with the Seronera Airstrip just a short flight from Arusha, making your safari experience smooth and enjoyable. The Central Serengeti is renowned for its resident lions, leopards, and elephants, while the Ngorongoro Crater is famous for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife. This itinerary is ideal for first-time visitors or those looking to combine their safari with a trip to Zanzibar or a climb of Mount Kilimanjaro.
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 | $3362 |
| 2 | $2177 |
| 3 | $1887 |
| 4 | $1836 |
| 5 | $1730 |
| 6 | $1660 |
| 7 | $1807 |
| 8 | $1745 |
| 9 | $1696 |
| 10 | $1695 |
| 11 | $1660 |
| 12 | $1630 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Central Serengeti
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Karatu