5-Day Upper Mid-Range Serengeti Tour with Arukore Simba Camp
Why this Package
Trade a North push for the Grumeti corridor in 5-Day safari tour: crater mornings, Seronera residents, and West’s river woodlands await you in the breathtaking landscapes of Central Serengeti, West Serengeti, and Ngorongoro. This upper mid-range adventure combines the thrill of wildlife encounters with the comfort of well-appointed lodges. Begin your journey in the Central Serengeti at Arukore Simba Camp, where you can enjoy delicious meals, including picnic breakfasts and plated three-course dinners that blend local flavors with international cuisine. The camp features cozy canvas tents equipped with en-suite bathrooms and verandas, providing a rustic yet comfortable experience.
As you explore the Serengeti, you'll have the chance to witness the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration and spot the Big Five in their natural habitat. The camp's central location ensures you're never far from the action, with easy access to the Seronera Airstrip, just a short drive away. After a night under the stars, you’ll head to the Ngorongoro Marera Mountain View Lodge, nestled on a breezy slope above Karatu. This lodge offers a tranquil setting with spacious cottage rooms that feature fireplaces and stunning valley views.
Meals here are hearty and home-style, perfectly timed to fit your safari schedule. With its proximity to both the Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara, this lodge serves as an ideal base for exploring these remarkable parks. The combination of these two lodges provides a well-rounded experience, balancing adventure with relaxation. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned safari-goer, this 5-day itinerary promises unforgettable memories and breathtaking wildlife encounters.
Upper Mid-Range Tanzania Safari
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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.
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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 | $5110 |
| 2 | $3283 |
| 3 | $2887 |
| 4 | $2880 |
| 5 | $2722 |
| 6 | $2618 |
| 7 | $2832 |
| 8 | $2740 |
| 9 | $2668 |
| 10 | $2687 |
| 11 | $2633 |
| 12 | $2588 |
Accommodations in this Tour
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Central Serengeti
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Karatu