4-Day Upper Mid-Range Serengeti Tour with Hippo Trails Camp
Why this Package
Caldera to kopjes to river country—experience a 4-day safari through the Central Serengeti, North Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. This journey offers a captivating wildlife storyline, immersing you in the heart of Tanzania's diverse ecosystems. Begin your adventure at Hippo Trails Camp in the Central Serengeti, where you'll enjoy a mix of comfort and adventure. The camp's location near the Seronera River Valley provides prime access to observe big cats and hippos, especially during dawn and dusk drives when predators are most active.
At Hippo Trails Camp, hearty meals await you, including early teas, picnic breakfasts, packed lunches, and communal dinners. The Meru-style tents are equipped with comfortable beds, nets, and en-suite bathrooms featuring flush toilets and bucket showers. The rustic yet functional setup ensures a cozy atmosphere, complemented by a mess tent and a fire pit for evening gatherings.
Your safari continues to the North Serengeti, where the vast landscapes and wildlife encounters will leave you in awe. Afterward, retreat to the Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, a value-minded mid-range base set on a breezy slope above Karatu. This lodge offers stunning valley views and a calm ambiance, perfect for couples and small groups seeking a friendly, homely service.
Meals at the Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge are designed to align with your safari rhythms, featuring hearty, home-style cooking that utilizes fresh produce from the region. Spacious cottage rooms come with fireplaces and verandas, providing a welcoming retreat after a day of exploration. The lodge's hillside pool and green gardens offer a serene space to unwind and enjoy the natural surroundings.
Accessibility is convenient, with the Ngorongoro Gate and Lake Manyara Gate both just 25–30 minutes away, making it easy to alternate between parks. This safari is ideal for first-time visitors or those combining their adventure with a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro or a relaxing stay on the beautiful beaches of Zanzibar.
Embark on this unforgettable journey through Tanzania's iconic landscapes, where every moment is filled with the thrill of wildlife encounters and the beauty of nature.
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